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Lenox’s Arcadian Shop awaits path forward to continue its Stockbridge Bowl kayak launch program

“All [kayak rental] transactions occur at the Arcadian Shop,” Arcadian Shop co-owner Chris Calvert told The Berkshire Edge during a July 9 phone interview.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s ‘George Gershwin Alone’ a crazily authentic experience

This isn't so much a biography but a rather unique privilege: a few minutes with the genius, during which he entertains with his compositions and his personal stories.

REVIEW: BTG’s ho-hum ‘What We May Be’ saved by leading lady’s stage presence

An indefatigable Penny Fuller (two Tony Award noms in her career) rises above the material; no matter how weak, she makes it work.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s confusing ‘What We May Be’ is beautiful with odd aspects

I am not often caught at a lack of words, but in this case, it is not clear to me what or why this play is what it is. Even so, praise for it comes naturally.

Bits & Bytes: Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show; dinner with Hershey Felder; ‘The Spirit Behind the Spirit of St. Louis’

Berkshire Theatre Group will host a backstage dinner with 'George Gershwin Alone' star Hershey Felder and BTG artistic director Kate Maguire Friday, Aug. 30, at the Colonial Theatre.

Bits & Bytes: Pleasant Valley celebration; Karen Allen at Dorset Theatre Festival; Andrea Harrington at Becket Arts Center; ‘Make Space for All You Need’;...

Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington will appear Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Becket Arts Center for a frank discussion about issues of criminal justice reform.

REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Working’ an unflinching, eloquent, poignant picture of America

The last numbers of “Working” cut to the bone about what makes work in America uniquely American: the belief that hard work will make it better for the next generation.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Working’ a terrific, fast-moving tribute to the American worker

Though I hadn't been anticipating much from a 1978 flop show, I had a wonderful time with this production and definitely appreciated its multiple messages so very appropriate to our times.

THEATRE REVIEW: Women rule in BTG’s ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’

In the most arresting—and prescient—scene in this production, Maggie Antrobus summons, quietly but forcefully, MANkind’s history of injustice to her gender.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s extremely well done ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’ mixes philosophies, concepts

David Auburn and his cast have brought forward all of the humor in Wilder's script, and all of the character that makes this a very special look at human history and American's part in creating the world we all now live in.

Bits & Bytes: Free Fun Friday at the Mahaiwe; ‘Tales of Europe’ film fest; Barrington Stage battle of the bands; ‘So This Is My...

Barrington Stage invites local, amateur bands to submit live music for review by Impending Doom, the rock band from Barrington Stage’s upcoming musical “Fall Springs,” who will choose five finalists.

REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Rock and Roll Man’ doesn’t know what kind of musical it is

The good news is that the show is chock-a-block-full of over two dozen rock ‘n’ roll classics. The bad news is that there are about 10 instantly forgettable original songs that weigh the show down.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Rock and Roll Man’ has exemplary professional standing

Not a moment is missed in this work. Every character is perfectly defined and the stage pictures are both realistic and dramatic.

REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Outside Mullingar’ is a blessed respite with a marvelous cast

My enjoyment of 'Outside Mullingar' surprised me; I gravitate to what I refer to as the three D’s of Irish drama: drink, death and doom.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Outside Mullingar’ an amusing tale of clashing realities

Karen Allen's direction is straightforward and honest and it works very well—her best work in this area yet.

Bits & Bytes: Berkshire Playwrights Lab gala; ‘A Novel Night Out: Chapter Two’; Berkshire Dance Party & Cabaret; ‘MORE Room for IMPROVment

With help from friends from Monument Mountain Regional High School, Friday’s performances will mark third annual wholly original night of comedy written and performed by students from Berkshire Waldorf High School.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s ‘The Goat’ explores the boundaries of moral code

Albee doesn’t just cut to the bone; he scrapes when he gets there.
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