“The Golem of Havana” – the mystical musical from the Barrington Stage Musical Theatre Lab
A potent musical fable about Cuba under Batista blends a Jewish family’s loyalties with political realities and introduces a mythical Golem into the mix.
REVIEW: “Sleuth” at Barrington Stage Company
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, July 2009 “To: Father Brown, Mr. Philip Trent, Mr. Max Carrados, Dr. Reginald Fortune, Mr. Roger Sheringham, Mr. Albert Campion, Mr. Nigel Strangeways, Lord Peter Wimsey, Dr. Gideon Fell, Monsieur Hercule Poirot, and all their omniscient, eccentric, amateur gentlemen colleagues, this play is dedicated with…
REVIEW: “Under the Lintel” at Barrington Stage Company
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, July 2009 “To be, or not to be: that is the question:Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep;No more; and by a…
REVIEW: “Carousel” at Barrington Stage Company
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2009 The title of Carousel makes you think of color, music, movement, and summer carefree afternoons, but behind that mask lies a tragic tale of lives wasted and ruined. A hopeful, if not happy ending, has been appended, but we have no guarantee that any of…
REVIEW: “Doubt” at the Town Players of Pittsfield
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, April 2009 “If I am right Thy grace impart still in the right to stay. If I am wrong Oh, teach my heart to find the better way.”– Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Founder of the Sisters of Charity Doubt is a small play (90 minutes…
REVIEW: “This Wonderful Life” at Barrington Stage Company
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, December 2008 Somewhere along the joyous roller-coaster ride that is the Barrington Stage production of This Wonderful Life I gleaned the following: It’s not about Christmas, its all about money. The “it” in question is Frank Capra’s iconic 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life which, although it is habitually…
REVIEW: “See Rock City and Other Destinations” at Barrington Stage Company
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August 2008 “What are you afraid of?” In the case of the characters presented in See Rock City and Other Destinations by Adam Mathias (book and lyrics) and Brad Alexander (music) the answers all have to do with personal relationships. These people are afraid to move or…
REVIEW: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Barrington Stage Company
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2008 I defy anyone to dislike this show. It is just so funny and heartwarming, and contains some truly beautiful songs penned by William Finn. There’s something here for the whole family to enjoy. What’s not to like? The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling…