REVIEW: “Next to Normal” at Barrington Stage

by Paula Kaplan-Reiss “Who’s crazy, the husband or wife…the one who can’t cope, or maybe the one who’ll still hope?” sings Dan in Next to Normal at Barrington Stage Company (in a co-production with Round House Theatre) about his struggling wife, Diana, and his suffering family. A Tony Award and…

Kick Off Labor Day Weekend with a Spectacular Party

 Darlene Love & Natasha Bedingfield Live at the Colonial! Pittsfield, MA – Kick off Labor Day Weekend with a bang at the ultimate celebratory party of the season! Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) along with Barrington Stage Company (BSC) and Alan Paul (Artistic Director) are…

Barrington Stage Deeper Look – “Next to Normal”: Mental Health Through the Lens of Storytelling

A Free Panel presented by Barrington Stage Company Sponsored by Canyon Ranch Keynote Speaker Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Sunday, August 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Boyd-Quinson Stage (Pittsfield, MA) Barrington Stage Company and Canyon Ranch will present a free Deeper Look panel on Next to Normal: Mental Health Through…

Barrington Stage Presents “The Best of Times” 30th Anniversary Celebration

FEATURING BROADWAY AND BSC ALUMS ALI LOUIS BOURZGUI, WILL SWENSON, DORCAS LEUNG, ALAN H. GREEN and JOEL WAGGONER MONDAY, JULY 29 at the STATIONERY FACTORY HONORING MARITA GLODT, BSC Board President 2013-2023 (Pittsfield, MA) Barrington Stage Company (Alan Paul, Artistic Director) announces The Best of Times, a 30th Anniversary Celebration, on Monday,…

Barrington Stage Company Receives $120K Grant from The Shubert Foundation to Support Key Programming

(Pittsfield, MA) July 2024 – Barrington Stage Company (Artistic Director Alan Paul) is the recipient of a $120,000 grant from The Shubert Foundation. Granted in the category of Theatre, the award will support key programming in BSC’s 2024 season. A leader in funding for the arts, last year The Shubert Foundation…

REVIEW: “A Tender Thing” at Barrington Stage

by Barbara Waldinger How many actresses beyond their teenage years have bemoaned the fact that they will never get to play Juliet, never be cast to recite that gorgeous poetry on a stage? No wonder Candy Buckley celebrates her role as Juliet in Barrington Stage’s U.S. Premiere of A TENDER…

REVIEW: “La Cage aux Folles” at Barrington Stage Company

by Jeannie Marlin Woods Glamorous, amorous, provocative, and hilarious—La Cage aux Folles is a not-to-be-missed extravaganza that will make your heart sing! Artistic Director Alan Paul has pulled together a truly amazing creative team to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Barrington Stage Company, setting a very high bar for this…

Barrington Stage Annouces Casts and Creative Teams for Four Summer Shows

(Pittsfield, MA – June 6, 2024) – Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is pleased to announce casting for four of the company’s 30th anniversary season productions. “As we launch Barrington Stage Company’s 30th anniversary, we are so proud to welcome a range of extraordinary talent to…