Michael Wartella

Review: THE ELEPHANT MAN at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - Jun 1, 2025

The production is uniformly strong in all respects as is the cast. Even the unseasonably cold and damp weather during the opening weekend helped to set the proper atmosphere. Standout performances are delivered by Laura Shatkus, Harry Smith, and Michael Wartella. The latter incorporating subtle contortions from head-to-toe and delivers a performance that allows us to see a man that most see as “hideous” and “grotesque”, intimately as those who came to know Merrick as rather much like most despite the differences, intolerance, and disdain so largely afflicted upon him.

Cast Set for THE ELEPHANT MAN at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of The Elephant Man. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces The Second Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Join Berkshire Theatre Group for the Second Annual David Grover Scholarship Concert, celebrating the legacy of the beloved musician and supporting young artists in the community.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; at Barrington Stage Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Staff - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Jackie Burns, Sara Jean Ford & More to Star in BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT at The Suffolk Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2022

The Suffolk will present an exciting all-new concert event for all ages created exclusively for this venue, BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT, on Friday, October 7 at 8:00PM.

BWW Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL at Berkshire Theatre Group Helps to Make the Season Merry and Bright.
by Marc Savitt - Dec 6, 2021

There is much to enjoy in this stage adaptation of the 1954 American Musical film. This production features David Adkins as General Henry Waverly; Allison Briner Dardenne as Martha Watson; Alanna Saunders as Judy Haynes; Claire Saunders as Betty Haynes; Michael Starr as Phil Davis and Michael Wartella as Bob Wallace.

BTG Announces Casting For Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical is a timeless tale of joy and goodwill about a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process.