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: “Waiting for Godot” at the Berkshire Theatre Festival

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August 2008 “Let’s think of something to do while we’re waitingWhile we’re waiting for something new to do.Let’s try to think up a song while we’re waitingThat’s liberating and will be true to you.Let’s think of something to do while we’re waitingWhile we’re waiting ’til…

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…