Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company
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Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is a professional award-winning Equity theatre presenting top-notch musicals, masterful classics, thought-provoking new work, cabarets and youth theater on four stages from May through October as well as a New Play Festival in February. Co-founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, BSC is perhaps best known for premiering William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s Tony Award-winning musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and was voted Best Theatre by "The Berkshire Eagle" readers in 2011 and 2012. BSC welcomes groups and offers senior and youth discounts.
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ImKlem1
Greenfield Center, New York204 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This was a FANTASTIC experience!! Parking at the venue itself is a bit limited, however the theater company suggests several free nearby areas within easy walking distance. The colorful outside of the building makes it easy to spot, there’s a little cafe inside, plus it’s cool even though very warm outside. This is a relatively small theater, however the seating was amazing!! As a 4’10” woman, I nearly always have trouble seeing over heads, but had absolutely no problem at all. The play we saw was billed as a “world premiere,” a one-man storyteller of the Holocaust, and it was RIVETING. The actor never stumbled or faltered even a little, and the timing of a very professional stage crew was phenomenal.
Written June 2, 2023
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LisaB727
16 contributions
Jun 2021
We saw "Who Could Ask for Anything More?" at the tent. The caliber of the performers was stupendous. The range and playfulness of their voices, and their choreography lit up the Gershwin repertoire even more. I will see other productions from this company. One note, There are cheap tickets to be had in "the bubble." The bubble is actually the parking lot. My party was quite upset that we were the only ones in "the bubble."
Written June 25, 2021
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Mark W
Boca Raton, FL2,732 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Aa Boca Raton residents, we were looking forward to “Boca” at the Barrington Stage. The concept looked promising, 10 retired New Yorkers, mostly Jews, in a series of sketches.
As residents of Boca, we could certainly imagine lots of good material. On a daily basis, retirees around us, almost entirely New Yorkers, mostly Jews, act in all sorts of hysterically funny and ridiculous ways. Lots of good material, all around - for sure!
Bits of the written play had a little promise, but overall, the play was silly, and fell flat. Although I never walk out of a play at intermission, I was tempted, although I didn’t. In retrospect, I should have walked out, because nothing improved. Surely, one of the absolutely worst plays in a long lifetime of play going. Really bad
As residents of Boca, we could certainly imagine lots of good material. On a daily basis, retirees around us, almost entirely New Yorkers, mostly Jews, act in all sorts of hysterically funny and ridiculous ways. Lots of good material, all around - for sure!
Bits of the written play had a little promise, but overall, the play was silly, and fell flat. Although I never walk out of a play at intermission, I was tempted, although I didn’t. In retrospect, I should have walked out, because nothing improved. Surely, one of the absolutely worst plays in a long lifetime of play going. Really bad
Written August 2, 2021
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Berliner_from_MA
Berlin, Germany50 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
Debra Jo Rupp gave an outstanding performance in this one-woman portrayal of Dr. Ruth. We loved the show, the location and the theater.
Written June 12, 2013
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particularnotfussy
Tucson, AZ10 contributions
Jul 2017
Whether it's a revival playing at the MainStage, something suitable for their smaller more intimate venue or fabulous cabaret, Barrington Stage is a favorite of locals as well as tourists. Excellent quality and choice of productions. I had to choose a month I traveled for my review, but I am a full timer who grew up going to Broadway and off-Broadway.
Written April 10, 2018
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Dalton_Traveller
Pittsfield, MA110 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Summer after summer, the Barrington Stage Company present an excellent mix of plays and musicals. The two stages showcase revivals;such as The Pirates of Penzance as well as new works.works such as The Putnam County Spelling Bee. You can not go wrong viewing one of their presentations!
Written March 3, 2018
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wendyb11934
North Adams, MA157 contributions
Jul 2017
We have seen several shows at Barrington Theater and always been amazed at the quality of the productions. The most recent "Ragtime" was a surprise, excellent and heart breaking at the same time. Among others to remember was the intense "The Chosen " and, being a Gilbert and Sullivan fan, I loved "The Pirates of Penzance" with it's spectacular choreography. A show at this theather is always a welcome treat.
Written August 28, 2017
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RalphH42
Williamstown, MA224 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
I just saw Barrington Stage's presentation of the Creative Place international's production of Jefferey Sweet's excellent and timely play, Kunstler. Ingratiatingly acted by Jeff McCarthy who is ably supported by Erin Roche, the play has been lovingly directed by Meagan Fay who allows McCarthy to delve into the soul of the great man. The set, lighting and sound designers (James Fenton, Betsy Adams, and Will Severin) do splendid work in keeping us riveted to the play, which moves swiftly through its 90-some minutes. A smart and important production.
Written May 22, 2017
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Carol L
Boynton Beach, FL26 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
The Barrington Stage company is a wonderful theater. Every performance we have seen over more than 5 years, both on main stage and second stage have been extraordinary! Broadway could not be better!
Written May 18, 2017
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Keith K
Las Vegas, NV61 contributions
Aug 2016
From the opening to the closing, the acting, dancing , costuming and singing were wonderful. Th staging was great and the pit orchestra was very professional I kept asking my self if I was really in a regional theater.
Written August 3, 2016
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Skylarinfreehold
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particularnotfussy
Tucson, AZ10 contributions
Eat on North has a nice variety of options, including well prepared innovative "comfort foods." Good wine and beer selections, creative cocktails, raw bar. Really good food for all age groups. Can get loud when they have music which cannot be turned off in dining room.
Star of India, no ambiance to speak of, but really decent Indian food at very modest prices.
Mission Bar and Tapas, interesting choices, good wine and beer selections all at moderate prices. Gets quite crowded and noisy, but not a problem pre-theater.
Methusalah is a hip bar, creative cocktails, excellent food, very noisy when more than two people are there. Some find seating extremely uncomfortable, but the largely youthful crowd doesn't care.
D L
Texas54 contributions
Hi has anyone traveled to Pittsfield from NYC by train or bus? I am wanting to visit but having trouble sorting out the easiest way. Having a car is not an option. Thanks,
372bige
Miami, FL16 contributions
TAke the bus, easy and cheap. Train goes to wassaic which is about 1 1/2 hrs away.
Micki S
Baltimore, MD10 contributions
What productions are going to be there in July and August 2018.
wendyb11934
North Adams, MA157 contributions
I don't think there schedule is out yet. The best thing would be to look on the internet.
gailg13
San Rafael, CA1 contribution
Are there any productions scheduled during the month of October?
BarringtonStageCo
Pittsfield, MA
We are producing Tom Coash's new play VEILS, from October 1-18 at the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Details are on our website.
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