Scholars have a mantra: Shakespeare is universal and his works are for everyone. But for Black actors and audiences, does an implicit whiteness in the Bard's canon hinder access and identifi…
Call it opera, rock concert or song cycle: an adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's dystopian novel may feel timelier than ever.
The cynical might call it sentimental, but the story at the heart of "The Bridges of Madison County" is infused with the inner turmoil and
Friday December 14, 2012 NORTH ADAMS -- Deep into a rehearsal of Anton Chekhov’s 1895 play "The Seagull," an assistant calls out to an
Friday September 14, 2012 PITTSFIELD -- The performing troupe Story Pirates hinges on one basic idea: encouraging kids to write stories and
Friday August 24, 2012 LENOX In the photo, a crisply dressed Louis Armstrong looks down at his trumpet, while seated in a spare, decidedly
Friday August 24, 2012 GREAT BARRINGTON -- She knows when she likes something.
Friday July 13, 2012 STOCKBRIDGE - Director Robert Moss is well used to working on plays with playwrights in the room, asking questions of them and making tweaks as a new production comes i…
Friday July 6, 2012 LENOX -- Bernadette Peters is well versed at capturing the fancy of an audience, as a three-time Tony winner (in addition
Friday June 29, 2012 LENOX - The idea didn't exactly come in a vision, but it wasn't wholly planned either.
Friday June 22, 2012 NORTH ADAMS David Byrne’s roving creativity has often led him in disparate directions.
Friday June 15, 2012 LENOX -- Tony Simotes might not be able to get through a serious conversation without a classical Greek reference -- whether about the origins of theater or the li…
Friday June 15, 2012 PITTSFIELD -- The question of protecting age-old practices in a changing world is at the heart of one of the most popular Broadway musicals ever produced.
Friday October 14, 2011 PITTSFIELD Film, dance, music, poetry, short stories, theater -- the range of art forms making up the inaugural Made
Friday October 7, 2011 PITTSFIELD - For Frank Rich, it pays to have an opinion.
"The Who's Tommy," directed by Eric Hill and featuring Randy Harrison in the title role, which has been previewing since Thursday, officially opens Saturday evening and runs until July 16. M…