Berkshire Review for the Arts

Kiss Me Kate at the Barrington Stage Company

Nancy Salz — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:39:21 +0000

Just reading the program builds anticipation for the Barrington Stage Company production of Kiss Me Kate. The songs listed—“So In Love,” “I Hate Men,” “Wunderbar,” “Too Darn Hot”—are among the best from Broadway’s golden age. The first number, “Another Op’nin’, Another Show” adds more anticipation. Then the show builds and builds and builds until it is, unfortunately, way over the top. Barrington Stage Company, always so reliable for exceptional...

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The New Opera to Present Bizet’s Carmen at Chapin Hall, Williams College, June 28 at 8 pm

The Editor — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:43:24 +0000

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A Singer’s Notes 86 – Shakespeare’s Will at S & Co. and the Passing of a Great Baritone

Keith Kibler — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 07:44:21 +0000

An act of courage is required from anyone who tries to write about Shakespeare’s wife, Ann Hathaway. There is virtually no first-hand material and acquaintances are not always reliable. Friends like Ben Jonson both praised and decried Shakespeare at different times, and to top it all off he ended up being the main mover and shaker behind the First Folio. So hats off to Vern Thiessen for having the courage in Shakespeare's Will, now playing in...

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A Singer’s Notes 85: John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” NOT on Broadway!

Keith Kibler — Sat, 31 May 2014 20:36:50 +0000

Hubbard Hall's production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men was solidly cast and effectively staged by Jeannine Haas. Not surprisingly there were standout performances from James Udom as George and Doug Ryan in the role of Candy. Simply put, we have been given a gift in Mr. Udom. Everything about this young man's acting tells me he is the real thing. He listens as well as he speaks. He has a natural physicality on stage which never draws...

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Gasland Part II – Don’t miss these opportunities to see this important movie.

The Editor — Sun, 11 May 2014 15:26:35 +0000

Please join us for a showing of Gasland Part II on Monday, May 12th at 7pm at 218 Murdock Hall at MCLA in North Adams. This event is organized by the MCLA Environmental Studies Department & Caretaker Farm. For more information about this event, please contact Elena Traister (Elena.Traister@mcla.edu) or Bridget Spann (bridget@caretakerfarm.org). The post Gasland Part II – Don’t miss these opportunities to see this important...

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