by Christopher Verleger - April 13, 2026
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you say the name Eartha Kitt? Those of us who are even remotely familiar with the late singer-dancer-actress will most likely say Catwoman, the iconic feline femme fatale she portrayed in the 1967 season of the ‘Batman’ television series, or her o...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 14, 2026
Seven years ago, an already hot summer in Boston heated up even more during a pre-Broadway tryout of a truncated version of playwright Matthew Lombardo’s “Tea at Five” at the Huntington Theatre when its star, Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, was fired after allegations that she physically an...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of BREAKING THE CODE at Central Square Theater?...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 05, 2026
What did our critic think of ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?...
by R. Scott Reedy - April 02, 2026
As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend....
by R. Scott Reedy - March 22, 2026
What did our critic think of SUFFS at Emerson Colonial Theatre?...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 18, 2026
Playwright Jordan Harrison’s 2025 drama “The Antiquities” – being given a fine New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company at the Roberts Studio Theatre in the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts through March 28 – uses history to explore where things went wrong....
by R. Scott Reedy - March 13, 2026
What did our critic think of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Greater Boston Stage Company?...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 10, 2026
Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” about the fictional small town of Maycomb, Alabama, in the Depression-era South grappling with violence and racial inequality, along with issues of class, courage, and compassion, is a classic of modern American literature...
by R. Scott Reedy - March 01, 2026
What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Apollinaire Theatre Company?...
Past Shows
Shakespeare & Company’s Winter Show returns this year with Sense and Sensibility: a fast-paced, staged reading wherein the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s classic tale come...
Berkshire Waldorf High School's Hamlet is set to be a part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare & Company. This annual event...
Chatham High School's production of Julius Caesar is part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, which features nearly 500 high school students from multiple...
Lee Middle & High School will present a production of Much Ado About Nothing as part of the annual Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare...
Lenox Memorial High School's production of Romeo & Juliet is a part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, an annual event that brings together...
Monument Mountain Regional High School presents a performance of Twelfth Night as part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, running from November 20 to...
Mt. Everett Regional School presents Richard III as part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare & Company. This event unites nearly 500...
Mt. Greylock Regional School will present Twelfth Night during the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare at Shakespeare & Company. This annual event features nearly 500...
Pittsfield High School's production of Hamlet is part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, showcasing the talents of nearly 500 high school students from...
Springfield Central High School's production of Romeo & Juliet is part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare, an event showcasing the talents of high...
Taconic Hills Jr. & Sr. High School presents a captivating performance of Macbeth as part of the 37th Fall Festival of Shakespeare. This event, held...
Shakespeare & Company will host Celebrating Jewish Plays from October 10 to October 12, showcasing a weekend of staged readings and a special literary event....
This fall, Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., introduces the Celebrating Jewish Plays: An Immersive Weekend of Staged Readings, October 10 – 12. Four readings will...
The Sisters Rosensweig is part of the Celebrating Jewish Plays weekend at Shakespeare & Company, occurring on October 12, 2025. This play by Wendy Wasserstein...
Here There Are Blueberries is part of Shakespeare & Company's inaugural celebration of Jewish plays, taking place on October 11, 2025. This dramatic reading, penned...
The Price is a poignant exploration of family dynamics, set against the backdrop of a estate sale that forces long-buried tensions to the surface. This...
August Wilson's The Piano Lesson is set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the Great Depression and is part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Staged at...
Shakespeare & Company presents the Summer Shakespeare Intensive, running from May 28 to June 22, 2025. This four-week program is designed for undergraduate theater students...
Shakespeare & Company will host its second-annual Community Day on May 24, inviting families to celebrate with a variety of performances and activities from 11...
Shakespeare & Company presents a Northeast Regional Tour of Macbeth, running from February 17 to May 2. Directed by Kevin G. Coleman and Kirstin L....
Shakespeare & Company presents a World Premiere of a new play that delves into complex social themes and human experiences, featuring the talents of Annette...
Golnar, a punkish Iranian-American millennial, returns home to her mother Nasrin for the anniversary of her father’s passing, and walks into hoards of family memorabilia...
Roz & Ray tells the poignant story of the complex relationship between two siblings as they navigate the intricacies of love, care, and the challenges...
Presented in association with Great Barrington Public TheaterTwo siblings, Sheila and Thomas, were both born and raised in a small, New England fishing village where...
Anna lives an insular life on an underpopulated island in the Great Lakes. She has few friends and likes it that way. Her quiet, controlled...
The Winter’s Tale is an odyssey through a world where kingdoms collide, betrayal weaves its web, and love battles against all odds. Magic, mystery, and...
The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company’s outdoor mainstage this summer – The Bard’s fast-paced and farcical story of mistaken identities that begins with...
Moss and Avis, a sophisticated and successful couple, wake up one morning in an isolated summer house high above a picturesque body of water. The...
A spirited celebration of Shakespeare-inspired music, text, and storytelling for folks new to or steeped in Shakespeare, this limited run takes the stage at the...
Golda's Balcony delves into the life of Golda Meir, portrayed by Annette Miller, in a powerful one-woman show that explores her role as a leader...
Three women have three conversations that draw us into their inner lives. Listen carefully: what will they reveal to each other, and what does each...
This holiday season, Shakespeare & Company will present a costumed, staged reading of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, from Thursday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec....
Shakespeare & Company will present the virtual performance Breaking Dawn: The American Myth, a film and accompanying audiocasts by The NET, through Saturday, Nov. 21.Directed...
An absurdist play of the first order by a master innovator of the genre. In a house on an island, a very old couple pass...
By William ShakespeareDirected by Nicole RicciardiFeaturing Christopher LloydNothing will come of nothing, speak again. King LearThe once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom...
EMMA (a virtual costumed reading)By Kate HamillBased on the novel by Jane AustenDirected by Ariel Bock Dates: December 26-27 and January 2-3Time: 7:00pm EST Emma...
On Saturday, December 5th at 7:30PM, join us online for an exciting evening full of humor and heart, rallying around what is essentialconnection, curiosity, and...
Portrayed with humor, candor and disarming pathos, this riveting work re-examines the life and legacy of Martha Mitchell. Outrageous, flamboyant, courageous and the life of...
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