REVIEW: “Distant Country Called Youth” at Harbinger Theatre

by Dan Mayer A name like Tennessee Williams can seem larger than life, preceded by a huge reputation and a world-renowned body of work, but even Tennessee was once simply Tom. Harbinger Theatre‘s production of A Distant Country Called Youth paints a portrait of Williams before his success, and it’s…

Harbinger Opens Fifth Season with “A Distant Country Called Youth”

ALBANY, NY — Harbinger Theater’s fifth season is starting off strong with our first one-man show, A Distant Country Called Youth by Steve Lawson — adapted from the early letters of Tennessee Williams, one of America’s greatest playwrights and the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes.  This is Harbinger’s 20th production…

Harbinger Theatre Announces 2026 Season Line-up

ALBANY, NY — After winning two Berkie Awards and landing on four “Best of 2025” lists, Harbinger Theatre returns with big things in 2026! As we enter our fifth full season, we’re proud to present four Capital Region premieres, fulfilling a mission the theater has championed since day one. Three…

Harbinger Theatre Announces First Show of 2026 Season

HARBINGER ‘26 Show #1 A Distant Country Called Youth By Steve Lawson Adapted from the early letters of Tennessee Williams With Patrick White Directed by Linda Shirey Stage Managed by Kathryn Capalbo The Mopco Improv Theatre 4/23-5/3 Spanning the twenty five years from boyhood to the opening of “The Glass…

Albany Civic Theater Presents “Jump”

Jump by Charly Evon Simpson, directed by Ellen Cribbs opens next month at Albany CivicTheater. Performance dates are Friday-Sunday, February 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19.Friday and Saturday curtains are at 7:30 pm, and Sundays are matinees at 3:00 pm. All ticketsare $20. Tickets are available online…