In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, Norman Rockwell Museum will debut a major exhibition in 2026: American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. This sweeping exhibition explores how artists—from the Revolutionary era to today–have made visible the evolving story of America. Featuring over 200 powerful works across themed sections, American Stories reveals how illustrations—from the 18th century to […]
Every Wednesday in July; Choose from 11 am or 5:30 pm sessions (each session will be 1.5 hours) A Berkshire History Course This summer when America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, join us for this historical and civic education program to learn how the Berkshires played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. American Stories: […]
Shakespeare & Company Presents: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune By Terrence McNally, Directed by Nicole Ricciardi July 30-August 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre Set over the course of a single late night in a small Hell’s Kitchen apartment, Frankie and Johnny […]
“The Right Stuff” is an epic America story about sending the first Americans into space. Sam Shepard stars as test pilot Chuck Yeager who broke the sound barrier, only to find himself yesterday's news with the ascent of the camera-ready Mercury 7 astronauts. Additional cast includes Ed Harris as John Glenn and Scott Glenn as Alan […]
A blend of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Co-created by Allyn Burrows and Jacob Ming-Trent, Directed by Allyn Burrows July 29-August 2 at 3:30 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse The hit that had audiences on their feet returns—revved up and remixed. The Tina Packer Playhouse transforms once […]
Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley considers her multi-faceted career a blessing. She was born and spent most of her childhood on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad. The family moved to the United States in the early ‘90s where Heather’s love for the arts continued. In 1997 Heather won the role of Nala […]
Shakespeare & Company Presents: Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Directed by Ariel Bock August 13-30 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most searching play—a gripping story of grief, conscience, and the cost of action. Haunted by his father’s ghost, a young prince must navigate a world […]
Shakespeare & Company Presents: Midsummer Dreamers, Created by Kirsten Peacock and Nick Nudler of Cosmic Mirth September 1-3 at 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse Two lovers fall asleep angry—and wake inside a rare vision, challenging them to confront each other and themselves. Blending the poetry of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with […]
September 4-October 4th at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre Set in a Minnesota bar where heartbreak is served alongside beer, The Norwegians is a sharp, surprising dark comedy about love gone wrong—and the lengths we go to set things right. Betty and Olive, two women reeling from romantic […]
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