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Shakespeare & Company 2012 summer schedule

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Shakespeare & Company 2012 summer schedule

Shakespeare and Company celebrates it’s 35th season of theatre in the Berkshires with hundreds of performances throughout the sprawling campus in Lenox. First on the boards in the Founders’ Theatre is King Lear by William Shakespeare; Cassandra Speaks is the first play this season in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre.

Shakespeare and Co. actress Tod Randolph in Cassandra Speaks
Shakespeare and Co. actress Tod Randolph in Cassandra Speaks; photo K.Sprague

Founders’ Theatre

King Lear

  • by William Shakespeare
  • directed by Rebecca Holderness
  • musical director Bill Barclay
  • June 16 – August 19

Endurance

  • by Split Knuckle Theatre
  • adapted and created by Jason Bohon, Andrew Grusetskie, Michael F. Toomey, and Greg Webster, with writer Nick Ryan
  • June 28 – July 15

DibbleDance

  • Act One: Here, There, And Everywhere
  • Act Two: Seven Polished Hearts
  • director/choreographer Susan Dibble
  • July 6 – July 13

The Tempest

  • by William Shakespeare
  • directed by Tony Simotes
  • featuring Olympia Dukakis
  • July 19 – August 19

Satchmo at the Waldorf

  • by Terry Teachout
  • directed by Gordon Edelstein
  • starring John Douglas Thompson
  • August 22 – September 16

Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre

Cassandra Speaks

  • by Norman Plotkin
  • directed by Nicole Ricciardi
  • starring Tod Randolph
  • May 25 – September 2

The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife

  • by Charles Busch
  • directed by Tony Simotes
  • June 12 – September 1

Parasite Drag

  • by Mark Roberts
  • directed by Stephen Rothman
  • June 20 – September 2

Special Events

June 29 – August 24

35th Season Founders’ Talks

  • Special this year! Celebrate the work of the Company’s Founding Members

35th Season Celebration

  • Honoring Tina Packer
  • June 30

Tuesday Talks

  • Join a conversation with S&Co artists.
  • July 3 – August 7

Behind the Scenes Tour

  • A two-hour adventure through the inner workings of S&Co
  • July 4 – September 1

Author! Author!

  • Best-selling and award-winning authors join us for weekly discussions.
  • July 8 – September 2

Studio Series

  • NEW THIS YEAR! Staged readings of plays by new and unique voices.
  • August 1 – August 29

Rose Footprint Theatre/Bankside

Tartuffe the Imposter

  • by Molière
  • adapted by Connie Congdon
  • directed by Gina Kaufmann
  • June 27 – August 25

A Midsummer Night’s Meal

  • Sumptuous buffet beneath the open sky.
  • July 1 – August 26

Preludes

  • Free, surprise outdoor performances
  • July 1 – August 31

Fourth of July Celebration

  • An annual tradition!
  • July 4

Shakespeare & Young Company

  • August 15 – August 17

Shakespeare & Company tickets contact information

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Berkshire Theatre Festival summer 2012 schedule

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The 2012 summer schedule of the Berkshire Theatre Festival begins with a production of the long-time audience favorite A Chorus Line, which runs at The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield and includes two world premieres. THe BTF’s main building in Stockbridge, called the Fitzpatrick Main Stage, was originally known as the Stockbridge Casino; it was built in 1887 in the middle of town on Main St. and designed by Stanford White.

A Chorus Line – at The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield

  • Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
  • Music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban
  • Previews July 02–06
  • Opens July 07 at 8pm; Runs through July 21

BTF Main Stage calendar

A Thousand Clowns

  • by Herb Gardner
  • directed by Kyle Fabel
  • Previews July 16–July 20
  • Opens July 21 at 8pm; Runs through July 28

Edith – World Premiere

  • by Kelly Masterson
  • Previews July 31–August 03
  • Opens August 04 at 8pm; Runs through August 11

Brace Yourself – World Premiere

  • by David Epstein
  • directed by James Naughton
  • Previews August 14–August 17
  • Opens August 18 at 8pm; Runs through August 25

The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge calendar

The Puppetmaster of Lodz

  • by Gilles Ségal
  • translated by Sara O’Connor
  • directed by Brian Roff
  • Previews June 21–22;
  • Opens June 23 at 8pm; Runs through July 07
  • Re-opens September 13; Runs through October 07

A Class Act

  • music and lyrics by Edward Kleban
  • book by Linda Kline and Lonny Price
  • directed by Robert Moss
  • Previews July 10–13;
  • Opens July 14 at 8pm; Runs through August 04

Homestead Crossing – World Premiere

  • by William Donnelly
  • directed by Kyle Fabel
  • Previews August 07–10;
  • Opens August 11 at 8pm; Runs through September 01

Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge, MA
Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge, MA

Berkshire Theatre Festival tickets contact information

  • PO Box 797, Stockbridge, MA 01262
  • Box Office – 413-298-5576 ext. 33
  • website: BerkshireTheatre.org

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Colonial Theatre summer 2012 schedule

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The summer 2012 schedule of events and performances at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield includes The Chris Robinson Brotherhood along with special guests Sarah Lee and Johnny on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:30pm.

Colonial Theatre 2012 summer calendar

  • Raekwon, Opening Act: Nostalgia – Wednesday, June 13 – 7:30pm
  • The Chris Robinson Brotherhood – w/ guests Sarah Lee and Johnny =Tuesday, June 26 – 7:30pm
  • A Chorus Line – Previews July 02–06; Opens July 07 at 8pm; Runs through July 21
  • Bill Engvall – Saturday, August 04 • 7:30pm & 9:30pm
  • We Are Women: A Bernstein Cabaret – August 09–12;Thurs–Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2pm
  • Christopher O’Riley= Friday, August 17 – 8pm
  • Zamir Chorale of Boston -Sunday, August 19, 2012 – 7:30PM
  • Oliver! – September 07–09 – Fri–Sat at 7:30pm; Sat–Sun at 2pm
  • Woody’s Roadhouse Reunion – Saturday September 29, 2012 at 7:30pm

The Colonial Theatre tickets contact information

Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes at the 2008 Newport Folk Festival.
Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes at the 2008 Newport Folk Festival.

Clark Art 2012 summer schedule

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Stone Hill Center at The Clark Art Institute
Stone Hill Center at The Clark Art Institute
Clark Art Institute’s 2012 events and performance schedule features Clark Remix, a gallery filled with more than 80 paintings, nearly 20 sculptures, and more than 300 decorative arts objects from the Clark’s permanent collection. The exhibition is both a physical reality and a virtual space, featuring a dynamic salon-style installation and two new digital applications that offer exciting ways to engage with the collection. Besides events listed here, there are dozens of lectures and other special events on the Clark Art schedule (link below).

  • Exhibition – Clark Remix – February 12, 2012 – January 1, 2014
  • Thursday, July 19, 2012 – 4:00 pm – London’s National Theatre: Live in HD – Frankenstein (encore performance)
  • Thursday, July 26, 2012 – 4:00 pm – London’s National Theatre: Live in HD – Frankenstein (encore performance)
  • Music Free Outdoor Band Concert:-The Eagles Band-Tuesday, July 3, 2012 -6:00 pm
  • Music Free Outdoor Band Concert:Misty Blues -Tuesday, July 10, 2012 -6:00 pm
  • Music Free Outdoor Band Concert:Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys -Tuesday, July 17, 2012 -6:00 pm
  • Music Free Outdoor Band Concert: Incendio -Tuesday, July 24, 2012 -6:00 pm
  • Music Ying String Quartet-Tuesday, July 31, 2012 -8:00 pm
  • Music Hermitage Piano Trio-Tuesday, August 7, 2012 -8:00 pm
  • Music Carpe Diem String Quartet-Tuesday, August 14, 2012 -8:00 pm
  • Music Shanghai String Quartet-Tuesday, August 21, 2012 -8:00 pm
  • Music Victor Hill Concert-Sunday, October 21, 2012 -3:00 pm

Clark Art Institute tickets contact information

  • 225 South Street – Williamstown, MA 01267
  • 413-458-2303
  • Galleries open daily – Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
  • web: clarkart.edu

May 2012 Colonial Theatre schedule

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The May 2012 schedule for The Colonial Theatre in downtown Pittsfield includes their usual eclectic programming mix of seasoned niche-fanbase musical acts and local attractions, such as MCLA’s Studio One Dancers Concert 2012, and Guitar Jam IV; the great Bettye LeVette is scheduled for the Sat. before Memorial Day, MAy 26. Here is video of Rhythmic Circus, coming to The Colonial on May 12, which shows them performing during National Tap Dance Day at the Mall of America:

Colonial Theatre May 2012 schedule

  • May 5 – 8pm – Colin Hay
  • May 12 – 8pm – Rhythmic Circus
  • May 18 – 8pm – Changes in Latitudes: Jimmy Buffet Tribute
  • May 19 – 8pm – Guitar Jam IV
  • May 20 – 4pm – Studio One Dancers Concert 2012
  • May 22 – 7:30pm – Dark Star Orchestra
  • May 26 – 8pm – Bettye LaVette

The Colonial Theatre tickets contact information

Berkshires May 2012 arts & entertainment schedules

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Highlights from May 2012 Berkshires arts and entertainment schedules follow, including links to the cultural organizations and venues that are presenting these concerts, plays, movies, lectures, dance performances, art exhibitions.

Legend – for easy scanning:

  • Stage – Live – on stage
  • Music – Live in concert
  • Screen – Movie or video presentation
  • Art – Visual art exhibition

Barrington Stage Company May 2012 schedule

Lungs – May 23, 2012 – Jun 10, 2012 – St. Germain Stage

Barrington Stage Company presents the New England Premiere of Lungs, running May 23, 2012 – Jun 10, 2012 at St. Germain Stage (formerly Stage 2). By Duncan Macmillan, Directed by Aaron Posner, cast includes Brooke Bloom and Ryan King.

Showtimes: Tues-Fri 7:30pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm; Additional matinee Thurs., June 7 at 3pm; Please note: eve. perf. on 5/26 is at 7:30pm.

  • Mainstage: 30 Union Street – St. Germain Stage: 36 Linden Street
  • Box Office: 413-236-8888 – Administration: 413-499-5446
  • Website: barringtonstage.org

Berkshire Museum May 2012 schedule

Berkshire Museum tickets contact information

  • 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • 413-443-7171
  • Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day
  • website: berkshiremuseum.org

Berkshire Theatre Festival May 2012 schedule

  • No events listed

Berkshire Theatre Festival tickets contact information

  • PO Box 797, Stockbridge, MA 01262
  • Box Office – 413-298-5576 ext. 33
  • website: BerkshireTheatre.org

Clark Art Institute May 2012 schedule

  • Exhibition – Clark Remix – February 12, 2012 – January 1, 2014/li>
  • May 8 – 1pm – Met Live in HD:The Met in HD Wagner’s Dream
  • May 10 – 1pm – Met Live in HD:The Met in HD Das Rheingold
    Encore Performance
  • May 15 – 1pm – Met Live in HD:The Met in HD Die Walkure
    Encore Performance
  • May 17 – 1pm – Met Live in HD:The Met in HD Siegfried
    Encore Performance
  • May 18 – 1pm – Met Live in HD:The Met in HD Gotterdammerung
    Encore Performance
  • May 620 – 3pm – Victor Hill Concert

Clark Art Institute tickets contact information

  • 225 South Street – Williamstown, MA 01267
  • 413-458-2303
  • Galleries open daily – Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
  • web: clarkart.edu

Colonial Theatre May 2012 schedule posted here

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  • May 5 – 8pm – Colin Hay
  • May 12 – 8pm – Rhythmic Circus
  • May 18 – 8pm – Changes in Latitudes: Jimmy Buffet Tribute
  • May 19 – 8pm – Guitar Jam IV
  • May 20 – 4pm – Studio One Dancers Concer 2012
  • May 22 – 7:30pm – Dark Star Orchestra
  • May 26 – 8pm – Bettye LaVette

The Colonial Theatre tickets contact information

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center May 2012 schedule

  • May 5 – 8pm – Comedy for the Causes
    featuring Comedian Bobby Collins
  • May 14 & 22 – Met Opera Ring Cycle: Encore Title Series With Documentary Film
    See the schedule/li>
  • May 7 & 11 – 8pm – Wagner’s Dream
  • May 12 – 7pm – To Kill A Mockingbird
  • May 18 – 8pm – This American Life, “Live in HD”
  • May 19 – 6pm – CEWM – The Daedalus Quartet: Beethoven, Schubert and Berg/span>
  • May 26 & 27 – 8pm – Noche Flamenca Presents Ramas de Olivo
  • May 31 – June 3 – 2012 Berkshire International Film Festival

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center tickets contact information

  • 14 Castle Street – Great Barrington, MA 01230
  • Box Office: 413-528-0100
  • Mahaiwe.org

MASS MoCA May 2012 schedule

  • May 4 7 5 – MCLA Dance
  • May 18 – 8pm – Oceanic Verses
  • May 26 – 5:30pm – Oh, Canada – Opening
  • May 26 – 9pm – Dance Party with Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene

MASS MoCA tickets contact information

  • 87 Marshall St.; North Adams, MA 01247
  • Fall, Winter, Spring Hours: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. closed Tuesday
  • Phone: 413.MoCA.111
  • Web: massmoca.org

Shakespeare & Company May 2012 schedule

  • May 4 – 7pm – Shakespeare & Young Company
  • May 5 – 7pm – Macbeth
  • May 6 – 4pm – Shakespeare & Young Company
  • May 25 – 8:30pm – Cassandra Speaks
  • May 26 – 8:30pm – Cassandra Speaks
  • May 27 – 3pm – Cassandra Speaks
  • May 31 – 8:30pm – Cassandra Speaks

Shakespeare & Company tickets contact information