by Dan Mayer A play that aggravates spellcheckers and invites the question “Wait, what’s it called?”, David Lindsay-Abaire’s Fuddy Meers is an absurd comedy with a disturbing edge. Albany Civic Theater‘s production brings the off-the-wall characters to life with a fresh cast at the top of their game. The title…
by Simon Brighenti, Special to Berkshire on Stage The best art is both inspirational and aspirational. It moves us to believe we are capable of accomplishing good things and gets us thinking that there may be a world that transcends the ordinary and brings a certain dignity to humanity that…
by Suzanne Wells, Special to Berkshire on Stage The Goodspeed Opera House’s production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” directed by Hunter Foster, is the perfect way to usher in the holiday season with warmth and joy. Adapted from the beloved film, this stage version masterfully blends comedy, dance, and song,…
by Barbara Waldinger Sometimes a performer leaves such an indelible impression in the interpretation of a character that it’s hard to accept another actor in the role. That seemed to be the case for the dual roles of Ethel and Norman Thayer in Ernest Thompson’s ON GOLDEN POND. How…
by Jess Hoffman Harbinger Theatre has made a name for themselves in the New York Capital Region as a small volunteer theater company bringing lesser-known, hard-hitting plays by up-and-coming playwrights to the area. Their latest production of Swing State by Rebecca Gilman is currently playing at Sand Lake Center for…
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The quest for purpose and meaning in life is universal. Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz used this theme in their musical, Pippin, premiering on Broadway in 1972. Pippin made a Tony winning star out of Ben Vereen under the direction of Tony winner director and choreographer,…
by Suzanne Wells, Special to Berkshire on Stage The Bushnell presents “Hamilton”—book, lyrics, and music by Lin-Manuel Miranda. This production brilliantly reframes modern American politics through the compelling story of Alexander Hamilton, drawing connections to today’s most pressing social issues. For those drawn to rooting for the underdog, captivated by battles,…
by Jess Hoffman The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York is beginning its 2025-2026 season with I Just Stopped By to See the Man, a play about a supposedly dead blues musician and a young British rockstar. Set in the American South in the 1970s, the play is an…
