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Shakespeare & Company

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Lenox, MA 01240

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After the Revolution

Oct 9

A reading of Amy Herzog's After the Revolution is presented as part of Shakespeare & Company's Celebrating Jewish Plays weekend. The event examines personal experiences that illuminate broader insight through contemporary storytelling.

Knosh and Knowledge: Discussion of Israeli Theater

Oct 9

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, in partnership with Shakespeare & Company, hosts a free discussion of Israeli theater with Michal Peles-Almagor, a Postdoctoral fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Research Fellow at Tel Aviv University. This talk kicks off...

Bad Jews

Oct 10

A reading of Joshua Harmon's Bad Jews is presented as part of Shakespeare & Company's Celebrating Jewish Plays weekend, exploring contemporary family and identity themes.

Broken Glass

Oct 11

A reading of Arthur Miller's Broken Glass closes the Celebrating Jewish Plays weekend at Shakespeare & Company.

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Review: THE NORWEGIANS at Shakespeare & Company

Review: THE NORWEGIANS at Shakespeare & Company

by Marc Savitt · September 8, 2026

Murder-for-hire seems dark, and yes, some of the language can be a bit colorful (a few F-bombs are dropped), but really, this is a delightful little production with the emphasis on comedy that one might almost label as cute, possibly endearing.…

Review: NOISES OFF at Barrington Stage Company

Review: NOISES OFF at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · August 31, 2026

. During a roughly 20-minute near silent stretch the cast execute a near flawless, complex, scene employing “Controlled Chaos”. Even the most `curmudgeonly of audience members find themselves rolling along with the rest of the crowd.…

Review: HAMLET at Shakespeare & Company

Review: HAMLET at Shakespeare & Company

by Marc Savitt · August 18, 2026

Shakespeare’s most searching play – a gripping story of grief, conscience, and the cost of inaction. Haunted by his father’s ghost, a young prince must navigate a world of secrets, power, and betrayal, where nothing is as it appears.…

Review: Hugh Jackman Dazzles in Debut with Boston Pops at Tanglewood

Review: Hugh Jackman Dazzles in Debut with Boston Pops at Tanglewood

by R. Scott Reedy · August 14, 2026

Making his debut with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood on August 11, Hugh Jackman dazzled his sold-out audience – under the Koussevitzky Music Shed and stretching as far as the eye could see on the lawn that surrounds it – from the moment he took the stage.…

Review: DEAD GIRL’S QUINCEAÑERA at Barrington Stage Company

Review: DEAD GIRL’S QUINCEAÑERA at Barrington Stage Company

by Marc Savitt · August 13, 2026

Typical of BSC efforts, everything about this production is of first-rate quality. Pharel’s script is well blended with elements that “the kids say” as well as those which are more universally applicable.…

Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Berkshire Theatre Group

Review: THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE at Berkshire Theatre Group

by Marc Savitt · August 5, 2026

So, if you like good lip-synching, a driving 4/4 beat, hair and makeup that’s “too – Fabu” or perhaps know of someone who needs to be reminded that I’m OK, you’re OK, and being different doesn’t make you less than… get down to The Colonial Theatre.…

Past Shows

47 total · showing 21–30

The Price

Oct 10

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 staged reading features a powerful performance from acclaimed actors, including John Douglas Thompson, known for his work in...

Circus & The Bard

Circus & The Bard

Aug 21 – Aug 31, 2025

For the kids and the kids in all of us, Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of Circus present an intersection of brilliant, professional circus acts with Shakespeare’s characters. The alchemy of the stunning visual effects of circus and the Bard’s text is an apt and whimsical...

The Piano Lesson

Jul 25 – Aug 24, 2025

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's Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, the production features a talented cast including Omar Robinson as Boy...

The Taming of The Shrew

The Taming of The Shrew

Aug 14 – Aug 24, 2025

Step into the world of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew , with its timeless themes of identity, gender roles, and the clash of wills. Meet the fiery and fiercely independent Katherine, whose spirited nature meets its match in the cunning Petruchio as they embark on a...

Summer Shakespeare Intensive

May 28 – Jun 22, 2025

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 and early-career professionals, offering immersive training in various aspects of performance, including...

Community Day

May 24

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 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include live music by The Eagles Band, a Shakespeare Training workshop, and an excerpt...

Macbeth

Feb 17 – May 2, 2025

Shakespeare & Company presents a Northeast Regional Tour of Macbeth, running from February 17 to May 2. Directed by Kevin G. Coleman and Kirstin L. Daniel, the tour includes full productions along with post-show forums and workshops aimed at engaging students and educators. The...

The Victim

Mar 31

Shakespeare & Company presents a World Premiere of a new play that delves into complex social themes and human experiences, featuring the talents of Annette Miller and John Douglas Thompson. Both actors are celebrated alumni of the company's Center for Actor Training and have...

Three Tall Persian Women

Three Tall Persian Women

Aug 30 – Oct 13, 2024

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 that her grandmother Mamani has moved in with her. This comedic and touching play is about generational...

Roz & Ray

Oct 12

Roz & Ray tells the poignant story of the complex relationship between two siblings as they navigate the intricacies of love, care, and the challenges posed by illness. The play, written by Karen Hartman, will be featured in a reading at Shakespeare & Company as part of their...

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