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There is no question we are living in historical times. As such, I am often asked why isn’t theater producing more work about the current state of the nation?
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PS21’s upcoming festival, The Dark, takes place in the dead of winter. Vallejo Gantner, the venue’s new artistic and executive director, planned this festival of more than 80 performances across Columbia County sites to give the community a little lift at this cold and dark time of year.
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Winterpills brings its gauzy, elegant chamber-pop to Buttonball Barn in South Egremont, Mass., on Saturday at 8pm. Based in Northampton, Mass., and known for their melancholic sound and sublime male-female vocal harmonies, the core of the band, formed in 2003, consists of singer-songwriter Philip Price and singer-keyboardist Flora Reed, who are also husband and wife.
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It’s no secret that January and February are the slowest months for the entertainment industry. Between weather, post-holiday blues and lethargy people have plenty of reasons to stay home.
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Hudson Valley-based Afrobeat group Armo brings its Fela Kuti-derived party music to Barrington Hall at Crissey Farm in Great Barrington, Mass., tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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Animation isn't just for kids. Over the past decade, there's been a major increase in animated features aimed at adults, from North American and international filmmakers and studios.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater closes its annual month-long New York City Center season this Sunday, with five more performances on offer.
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The 2025 box office was led by... no surprise... action sequels, revivals and remakes, from "Jurassic World: Rebirth" and "Superman", to "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon".
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Nut/Cracked, performed by The Bang Group at Kaatsbaan in Tivoli, New York, this Friday and Saturday, is a smart, funny reimagining of The Nutcracker that draws not only on familiar musical references but also on the choreographic legacy of productions by the Boston Ballet and New York City Ballet.
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December 25th is one of the biggest days of the year for movie theaters. Here are two major new releases you should have on your Christmas Day list.
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“The Cottage” is a comedy set in England in 1923. It was written in this century and made its debut on Broadway in 2023. That it was directed by Jason Alexander, who gained fame playing George in “Seinfeld”, gives you a good idea about the humor in the play.
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Ariel Elias brings her unique comic vantage point to the Mahaiwe’s Indigo Room in Great Barrington, Mass., tonight at 8pm.