Monday, May 25, 2015

Kennedy's new play in reading by PAUL GRONDAHL

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist William Kennedy will unveil Act I of a new play-in-progress during a free reading Friday as part of the New York State Summer Writers Institute at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Gypsy' in her bones By MICHAEL ECK

Theater legend McKechnie brings her heart and soul to Barrington Stage

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

Brave 'Tricky Part' is clever, timely by MICHAEL ECK

TROY -- Martin Moran eases into "The Tricky Part" like a charming friend about to tell a story to an old pal.
The show is being workshopped at The Arts Center of the Capital Region and the WAMC Performing Arts Studio before moving to Manhattan in March.

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Equus' star prefers the stage to TV work By STEVE BARNES

Randy Harrison doesn't want to talk about "Queer as Folk."

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

Shakespeare redux By MICHAEL ECK

Troupe's new artistic director pragmatic about economy

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Faith Healer' opens season By MICHAEL ECK

"Faith Healer" is a daring and startlingly black way to open a season in the sunny Berkshires, and well worth a visit if you like your theater thoughtful, serious and literate.

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

Quick thinking rights 'Betrayal' by MICHAEL ECK

With Margaret Colin and Beau Gravitte - and a funny onstage mishap.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Landscape' is a play that makes you go 'hmmm' by MICHAEL ECK

A cop in a clown nose. A message in a bottle. A decapitated child. A dead sister -- who sings. Hmmm.
John Guare's "Landscape of the Body" is a perplexing work, to say the least.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Our Town' a good fit for Williamstown By Michael Eck

For actress Jessica Hecht, coming to the Berkshires feels a little like coming home.

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Our Town' is a fitting tribute By Michael Eck

Nicholas Martin's tenure as artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival has been brief, but he is leaving on a high note with his production of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town."

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

Stage presents By MICHAEL ECK

Audra McDonald brings her gift of choosing offbeat songs to Proctor's

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Midsummer' theatrics mirror festival spirits By MICHAEL ECK

Interview with Michael Ritchie and Kate Burton.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

Williams in the Berkshires By MICHAEL ECK

Interest in playwright's later works reawakens with 'Sweet Bird' and 'Iguana'

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

'Cherry Orchard' proves a sour harvest By MICHAEL ECK

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Leave it to Michael Greif to create a whiny Chekhov.
And leave it to Michael Ritchie to let him do it.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link.

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

Threepenny thoughts by MICHAEL ECK

Former festival director is back in Williamstown directing 'Opera'

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

Sitcom star gives 'True West' a new twist By MICHAEL ECK

Actress Debra Jo Rupp has been a steady presence in the Berkshires over the past few summer seasons, tackling roles of various dimensions at Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Festi…

SOURCE: Times Union at 05:58PM

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