PREVIEW: Majestic Theater, Guys & Dolls

April 12-May 27, 2018

www.majestictheater.com

Some of New York City's most charismatic and crafty characters come to life in the classic musical Guys and Dolls, which will be presented at West Springfield's Majestic Theater April 12 through May 27.

The musical is the story of gambler Nathan Detroit who is searching for a spot for his illegal floating crap game. One of the world's most beloved musicals, Guys and Dolls opened on Broadway in 1950, earning the Tony Award for Best Musical. It was inspired stories by acclaimed writer Damon Runyon.

Cast members include Buzz Roddy, Bill Clark Taylor, Julia Suriano, and Annie Kerins in lead roles; is directed by Rand Foerster, with music director Mitch Chakour.

For additional information, visit www.majestictheater.com

PREVIEW: CityStage, The Corvettes Doo-Wop

Saturday April 21, 2018

www.citystage.symphonyhall.com

National touring Doo Wop revivalists The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue will perform a special engagement at CityStage, Springfield on Saturday April 21, 2018. The group is dedicated to performing and preserving the great music of the 1950's and early 60's - and they do it with a fresh new energy. They perform nationwide and beyond, and their entertaining stage show and sometimes comical stage antics never fail to please their audience.

The Orlando Sentinel said "A Corvettes Doo Wop Revue performance is like taking a rollicking ride through the good old days of Rock & Roll" and the Kansas City Star quoted "this show is more than a concert, it's an all out Doo Wop celebration."

When the group is not performing their own concerts, they perform as a backup band for many touring acts from the 1950's and 60's including The Drifters, The Belmonts, The Del Vikings, The Platters, Danny & the Juniors and others. Some of the great songs you might hear at the concert include Come Go With Me, Little Darling, Runaround Sue, In The Still of The Night, Duke of Earl.

Tickets for the event are on sale by phone at (413)788-7033 or online at www.citystage.symphonyhall.com

PREVIEW: The Mount, Lenox, MA

www.edithwharton.org

Roberta Silman In Conversation with Matt Tannenbaum

Join author Roberta Silman and Matt Tannenbaum, the owner of The Bookstore, as they discuss Roberta’s new novel Secrets and Shadows on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 2pm.

Russian and Soviet Film Music: A Tuneful Survey

In a lecture illustrated with film clips, Professor Timothy Sergay of SUNY Albany will present an overview of Russian and Soviet film music. Presented by Close Encounters with Music on Sunday April 22, 2018 at 3:00pm.

In Conversation with Julia Pierpont & Caitlin McKenna

New York Times bestselling author Julia Pierpont and Editor Caitlin McKenna will discuss Julia’s latest work The Little Book of Feminist Saints. This event is part of ArtWeek on Thursday May 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm

PREVIEW: Cameron Carpenter’s Organ Music at UMass

Friday, April 27, 2018

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For the final show of its 2017-18 season, the UMass Fine Arts Center presents organist Cameron Carpenter featuring the International Touring Organ on Friday, April 27 at 8 pm in the Concert Hall. After the performance, audience members are invited to attend the Fine Art Center’s “Faces of the Fabulous” post-show event as part of ArtWeekMA (April 27-May 6).

A virtuoso composer-performer unique among keyboardists, Carpenter’s approach to the organ is smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music, all the while generating international acclaim and controversy unprecedented in his field. His repertoire – from the complete works of Bach to film scores, his original compositions and hundreds of arrangements – is perhaps the largest and most diverse of any organist.

A former child prodigy, Carpenter has earned attended Juilliard School. He holds the 2012 Leonard Bernstein Award, is the first organist ever nominated for a Grammy Award, and has appeared with many of the great orchestras around the world

For ticket and other information contact the box office at 423-545-2511 or check the website at fineartscenter.com/carpenter

Exit 7 Players 2018 Scholarship

The Exit 7 Players will offer one $500 scholarship based primarily on the theatrical involvement of an applicant, their affiliation with the Exit 7 Players, their community spirit and academic achievement. This scholarship is not restricted to theater majors only.

The Memorial Scholarship is named after Paul D. Browning and Jonathan Herrick,  both founding members of Exit 7 and instrumental in the troupe’s formation and success. Scholarships will be awarded to high school students that have been involved with the Exit 7 Players or Exit 7 Youth Players directly or through the involvement of a family member

For more information on the 2018 Scholarship Application check www.exit7players.org

PREVIEW: Barrington Stage, “Mr. Finn’s Cabaret 2018”

Named for William Finn, the two-time Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist of Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Artistic Producer of BSC’s Musical Theatre Lab, Mr. Finn’s Cabaret celebrates its 7th season from June through September. Most performances are at 8PM.

Tina Fabrique

June 3 & 4

Tina Fabrique, Ella in Concert

Jazz vocalist Tina Fabrique brings to Mr. Finn’s a musical journey through Ella Fitzgerald’sGreat American Songbook; music of Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, the Gershwins.

June 17 & 18

New Songwriters Cabaret: Lies We Tell Ourselves

An evening of songs about how we lie to ourselves about...everything! Each song provides a piercing insight into these lies, but with a wry sense of humor and a surprising twist.

June 24 & 25

Charles Busch, My Kinda Sixties

Weaving tales of his Manhattan childhood and adolescence seen through the lens of the tumultuous 60s are hilarious stories and songs from Broadway to Pop; i.e. Beatles, Jimmy Webb, Henry Mancini. 

July 2

2018 Music Theatre Conservatory: Best of Songs By Ridiculously Talented Composers and Lyricists You Probably Don’t Know, But Should

These best songs by Bill Finn will be sung by ridiculously talented performers you probably don’t know but should.

July 3 at 9:30pm & July 4 at 8:00pm

David Lutken and The Seat of the Pants Band, Give Me Liberty, 2018

Back for the annual '4th of July American-a-rama’, American-a-rama songs of myth, legend, history, humor, and patriotism come alive, often for sing-alongs.

July 8 & 9

Leslie Kritzer,Half Jew, All Guilt

Leslie Kritzer returns to BSC with another hilarious unapologetic evening of stories and songs about her life. She already feels guilty about it.

July 29 & 30

An Evening with Jason Robert Brown

Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown will incorporate an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his career, along with works from his new album.

August 5 & 6

Brandon Uranowitz, Songs of William Finn

Tony Award nominee Brandon Uranowitz shares songs by Tony Award-winning William Finn. Expect everything – hilarity and emotion.

Marilyn Maye

August 19 & 20

A Cabaret with Marilyn Maye

One of the greatest nightclub singers of all time is Marilyn Maye who will sing ballads, Broadway, and jazz.

September 21 & 22

​Darnell Abraham, Wheels of a Dream

From pop to classical to jazz and the blues, Abraham has something for everyone. Come and celebrate the final cabaret of the season.

All Cabaret performances will take place at Mr. Finn’s Cabaret, Pittsfield. For information call 413-236-8888 or visit www.barringtonstageco.org/mrfinns/

PREVIEW: No Theater presents “google gogol”

A.P.E. Gallery , Northampton, MA

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March 28-31, 2018

No Theater presents "google gogol", Inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s Ревизор, (Revizor - The Government Inspector), the 19th century comedy about how the corrupt officials of a small Russian town, headed by the Mayor, react with terror to the news that an incognito inspector will soon be arriving in their town to investigate them.

Performances take place at A.P.E. Gallery, 126 Main Street Northampton, MA, Friday, March 30 & Saturday, March 31, 8:00 PM, Open rehearsal: Wednesday, March 28, 8 pm, All performances and rehearsal are FREE, First come, first serve

No Theater rarely performs locally. During the 70s and 80s they regularly performed on Thornes, Northampton. Their most recent local production was Richard Maxwell’s “Cave Man,” which previewed here for several months before its run in New York. No Theater’s work has been performed throughout Europe, in Japan and Australia. No Theater is in residence at A.P.E. the month of March creating the new work.

This image is the logo for the Gogol Center (ГОГОЛЬ-центр), the Moscow Drama Theatre named after Nikolai Gogol, whose Artistic Director is currently under house arrest by the Russian government.  Google Kirill Serebrennikov for details.