Music & Dance

Jackson Whalan and John Lennon Have a Hip-Hoppin’, Social Justice Message for You — Avida Love Photography

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Jackson Whalan and John Lennon Have a Hip-Hoppin’, Social Justice Message for You

The Berkshires lyricist and producer is about to release a timely music video.

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Broadway Choreographer — And Kent Resident — Bob Avian Tells His Story — Bob Avian, Michael Bennett, and Jennifer Holliday rehearsing Dreamgirls.

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Broadway Choreographer — And Kent Resident — Bob Avian Tells His Story

The legendary Broadway choreographer has just released his memoir, and it's filled with hit shows and theater superstars.

By Jamie Larson

Williams College Celebrates Stephen Sondheim's Impact on Musical Theater — Stephen Sondheim's yearbook photo (photo courtesy of Williams College); Anthony de Mare performance poster.

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Williams College Celebrates Stephen Sondheim's Impact on Musical Theater

As Sondheim turns 90, the college's most famous alum is sung, dramatized and debated in a jam-packed series open to the public.

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Looking To Plan A Romantic Valentine's Date? Get Your Tickets ASAP!

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Looking To Plan A Romantic Valentine's Date? Get Your Tickets ASAP!

Three cabaret superstars will heat things up at a benefit dinner and show for arts organization ASAP!

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The RuraList: 4 Exceptional Chamber Music Events To Consider — Hai-Ting Chinn and Erika Switzer. Photo by Kate Milford

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The RuraList: 4 Exceptional Chamber Music Events To Consider

The variety of programming in regional chamber music series will shake up your expectations of the genre.

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"Acquanetta" Blends Camp and Character Study in multimedia at Bard's SummerScape — Mikaela Bennett as Acquanetta. Photo by Maria Baranova

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"Acquanetta" Blends Camp and Character Study in multimedia at Bard's SummerScape

Director Daniel Fish returns to SummerScape in this B-movie-siren-inspired opera.

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Tanglewood Learning Institute Launches Its First Season, But Plans To Stick Around All Year — Acoustical testing in Studio E. Photo: Winslow Townson

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Tanglewood Learning Institute Launches Its First Season, But Plans To Stick Around All Year

The programming offers active engagement and learning for Tanglewood devotees, newcomers to the festival, and local residents.

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Hudson's Winter Walk Returns With "Rip The Nut" And More — Rip the Nut photo by Claudia Cinquegrana

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Hudson's Winter Walk Returns With "Rip The Nut" And More

Hudson's largest annual event returns with all of your favorite happenings and an expanded "Rip the Nut."

By Amy Krzanik

"Gotta Dance" Spotlights Musical Theatre Program at Jacob's Pillow — Chet Walker (seated at center) coaches the dancers.

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"Gotta Dance" Spotlights Musical Theatre Program at Jacob's Pillow

Broadway-bound dancers spend three weeks working on a new musical.

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2018 Season Preview: RI's Performing Arts Starter Guide

We've got the Summer of 2018's hottest tickets, all in one place, in our season preview.

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Jacob’s Pillow Puts Skates on Pittsfield’s 10x10 Festival

By Sharon Smullen If ice dancing leaves you cold, Jacob’s Pillow knows how to make it sizzle. Instead of watching sparkly Olympic skaters waltz to bland music, on Friday, Feb. 16 the Pillow will present “Vertical Influences” by Alexandre Hamel’s Montreal-based dance company Le Patin Libre (Free Skate)

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At The First Hudson Jazz Fest, The Lineup Doesn't Miss A Beat

Sheila Jordan By Jamie LarsonHudson Hall at the Historic Hudson Opera House has been breathlessly expanding its programming since reopening and relaunching last year, lofting high its immaculately restored performance hall as its figurehead. Even now, during Hudson’s (less and less off) off-season, the Hall is about to put

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