Carousel, Amanda McBroom, Shirley Jones at Barrington Stage Company

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~ Carousel 

Carousel
June 17 ~ July 11

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Based on Ferenc Molnar’s Play Liliom
As adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer
Original Dances by Agnes de Mille

Musical Direction by Darren Cohen
Choreographed by Joshua Bergasse
Directed by Julianne Boyd

"Julianne Boyd loves old musicals, and she stages them with such freshness and verve that she makes audiences fall in love with them all over again, too."The Boston Globe

"...an intelligent and stirring show, impeccably sung and marvelously acted."Schenectady Gazette

"Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel glides gracefully across Barrington Stage Company’s Mainstage in a richly feeling, exquisitely conceived and executed production...This is music-theater at its fullest"The Berkshire Eagle

“A daring achievement… a splendid production of one of the great American musicals” Berkshire Links


BSC Mainstage, 30 Union Street, Pittsfield
Tuesday, Wednesday 7pm; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8pm;
Wednesday and Friday matinees at 2pm; Sunday 5pm


Tickets: $15-$56

Call the box office at (413) 236-8888 to reserve your tickets for this weekend’s performances before they sell out.

~ One weekend. Two performers you won’t want to miss. ~

Amanda McBroom
July 2 & 3 @ 8pm

Composer of the power ballad “The Rose”. Amanda’s critically acclaimed cabaret has moved to a new venue! Jae’s Spice, second floor 297 North Street in downtown Pittsfield (just around the corner from BSC’s Mainstage) Cocktail service available pre-show.

Tickets: $35; $45 includes a July 2nd post-show reception with Amanda McBroom.

Shirley Jones
July 6 @ 7pm

The unforgetable Shirley Jones- perhaps best nown for her performances in several well-loved movie musica blockbusters, including Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Music Man - is appearing at BSC for one night only! Come hear "the first lady of American song" in a concert that's sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Tickets $45; $75 includes a post-show reception with Shirley Jones - BSC Mainstage | 30 Union Street, Pittsfield

Space to both performances is limited!
Order tickets early by calling (413) 236-8888.

~ Next on Stage 2 ~

Previews tickets:
July 8 & 9, only $15

Underneath the Lintel
July 8 ~ 26

by Glen Berger
Directed by Andrew Volkoff
Starring Glynis Bell

Follow the humorous, touching, and surprising adventure of a librarian in search of the borrower of a book returned 113 years overdue.



BSC Stage 2, 36 Linden Street, Pittsfield
Tuesday-Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 8pm; Sunday 7:30pm
Tickets: $25, except Saturday evening: $30

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Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride Celebration

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.

Editor's Choices

10th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade
The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.

The 10th annual pride parade and festival with fun games, performances, food, and more.

More information here.

Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the faerie realm in the Berkshires with food, music, activities, dancing and more. Tickets are sold at the gate for $12 and $5 for kids 12 and under.

More information here.

Juneteenth Celebration
Durant Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March to the park starts at City Hall, followed by music, dance, food, history and more hosted by NAACP Berkshires. The event is free and open to everyone.

Find a full schedule of the day's events here.

Friday 

Switch and Snacks: Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Teens are invited to bring their Nintendo Switches; there also will be multiple games and snacks for kids to enjoy and have fun.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your craft and work with other people that might be doing the same thing as you.

More information here.

Friday Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Belt out some of your favorite tunes and show off your voice.

More information here.

Wine Parlor & Bites
Revival House, Adams
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
 
The Revival House on Commercial Street is hosting chef Xavier Jones for a popup restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays in June. Limited menu; $5 reservation includes beverage. 
 
More information here

Saturday 

UNO Block Party
UNO Community Center, North Adams
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

The annual neighborhood block party features music, games, food, and more activities to enjoy.

More information here.

Stacy Schiff on Samuel Adams
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 4 p.m.
 
In conversation with Sara Houghteling, Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff will explore the origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams," for whom the town is named. Schiff is an Adams native and Williams College graduate. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Scenic Summer Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free tour with a park interpreter to learn about Mount Greylock's history and more that make the Summit popular.

More information here.

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