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Book club crashers have hijacked its meetings

8+ hour, 43+ min ago  (273+ words) DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I host regular meetings of a book club. It has been very successful; lots of people attend. We serve wonderful food and wine. Two attendees rarely miss this event, although they have never actually been…...

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Shakespeare & Company 2026 adds 'The Norwegians,' 'Fireflies,' 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' to season

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (114+ words) Shakespeare & Company 2026 adds 'The Norwegians,' 'Fireflies,' 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' to season'The Berkshire Eagle From left to right, Lydia Isabel Duff, Chris Allison, Marcus Kearns, JoJo McDonald and Aiden Chalfonte are seen here in a 2025 production…...

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Colonial Theatre's 2026 winter/spring season features The Lovin' Spoonful, Kristin Key and Tom Rush

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (116+ words) Barrington Stage Company will celebrate its 2026 season with a 50th anniversary production of "A Chorus Line," directed by Alan Paul. Bridge Street Theatre's revival of "On Golden Pond" runs through Nov. 23. "Curator as Artist IV," running'Nov. 15 to Dec. 7 at the Spencertown…...

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Parody music legend ‘Weird Al' Yankovic set for Tanglewood debut next July

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (207+ words) Legendary parody musician "Weird Al"Yankovic will appear at Tanglewood on July 21. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Dec. 12. Fifty years after it launched with "H.M.S. Pinafore," community spirit is still the wind in this company's sails Husband-and-wife roots duo Amy LaVere and…...

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berkshireeagle.com > news > community-news > north-adams-mcla-theatre-unveils-2025-26-season-lineup > article_b13388b5-d604-42fc-8a99-78da5188a55c.html

North Adams: MCLA Theatre unveils 2025-26 season lineup

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (149+ words) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Theatre has announced its 20252026 season offering a lineup that explores love, loss, resilience, and the art of storytelling in all its forms. This year's ... Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Theatre has announced its 20252026 season offering…...

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North Adams native Catie Hogan’s musical spoof 'Vape! The Grease Parody' gets ready for its off-Broadway debut

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (133+ words) Hartford Stage's "Rope" brings suspense and dark wit to a 1920s London flat, where two roommates commit a shocking murder before a dinner party. "Vape! The Grease Parody," penned by North Adams native Catie Hogan, combines a satire of the classic…...

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Comedian Josh Blue set to deliver high-energy comedy at The Mahaiwe

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (183+ words) The upcoming season at Williams College's '62 Center features theater and dance performances from visiting artists and students alike, with one performance set to bring local elementary and middle schoolers to the auditorium." Jacob's Pillow expands its year-round dance programming with…...

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Monterey: Three Stooges Festival features films, trivia

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (113+ words) The Monterey Community Center will host a family-friendly Three Stooges Festival on Friday, Sept. 26, featuring five short films and trivia presented by Stooges enthusiast Bernie Klem. The Monterey Community Center at 468 Main Road will host a Three Stooges Festival at…...

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berkshireeagle.com > arts_and_culture > arts-theater > escape-to-margaritaville-mac-haydn-theatre > article_f3f92a4f-722d-4a1b-9d30-465f3c55422d.html

REVIEW: 'Escape to Margaritaville' at Mac-Haydn Theatre delivers few surprises

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (236+ words) The cast of "Escape to Margaritaville" dance on stage at the Mac-Haydn Theatre. Despite some admirable performances, "Escape to Margaritaville," feels weighty, effortful and longer than its 2 1/2 hour running time, including intermission. Jeffrey Borak is The Eagle's theater critic." Julie…...

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REVIEW: At Barrington Stage, 'Joan' captures Joan Rivers' spirit but misses substance

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (186+ words) Jeffrey Borak is The Eagle's theater critic." In its fifth year, Barrington Stage Company's Celebration of Black Voices is moving to The Common, 100 First St., for greater visibility and community engagement. The free festival will have programming noon to 7 p.m. Aug....