Westfiekd News/MassLive Review: The Weir at Berkshire Theatre Group

My Westfield News/MassLive Review of "The Weir" at Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA, staged by Eric Hill. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/the-weir-at-btg-a-masterfully-told-ghost-story-in-time-for-halloween-review.html

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/30/24

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/30/24. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde at Hartford Stage, Jimmy and Lorraine at HartBeat, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/arts-beat-hartbeat-stages-political-musing-between-iconic-writer-activists.html

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/26/24

NEW: (My final) ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/25/24. Fever Dreams at TheaterWorks, A Beautiful Noise at The Bushnell, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Hartford Stage and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 6:16 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-september-26-2024-1727400371/

Review: Primary Trust

My Westfield News/MassLive review of Eboni Booth's Pulitzer Prize winning "Primary Trust" at Barrington Stage Company. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/beautifully-written-portrait-at-center-of-primary-trust-at-barrington-stage-review.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/27/24

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 9/27/24 on Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community TV. The new Hartford theatre season begins. Rob Ruggiero previews "Fever Dreams" at TheaterWorks, and Melia Bensussen previews "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" at Hartford Stage. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE60bkfgJlw

On The Mark TV/Radio 9/25/24

NEW On The Mark TV/Radio tomorrow, WED 9/25/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community Programming. What's new at Bradley international. Alisa Sisak fills us in. Plus Westfield Boys and Girls Club's Bo Sullivan. Steam after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CqMvVpBYXs

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/23/24

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/23/24. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at The Bushnell, Fever Dreams at TheaterWorks, The Weir at Berkshire Theatre Group, jazz in Northampton, and arts news for WMass and NoCT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/arts-beat-get-jazzed-with-festival-next-weekend-shares-all-around-in-fall.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/20/24

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 8/20/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, agawam Media and Southwick Community TV. Nancy Dolliver and Evan Casey preview The Capitol Fools coming to Storrs and Northampton, and Jay Sefton takes Unreconciled to NYC before starring in a Eugene O'Neill classic at the Majestic. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLfIt-ebrLM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/18/24

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/18/24. The Weir at Berkshire Theatre Group, The Shark is Broken at Playhouse on Park, Fever Dreams at TheaterWorks, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 7:08https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-9-18-24/

On The Mark TV/Radio 9/18/24

NEW On The Mark TV/Radio TOMORROW 9/18/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community TV. Keith Fairey from Wayfinders discusses affordable housing, and Westfield Boys and Girls Club's Bo Sullivan previews fall programs. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1PWRTS0xvg&list=PLnSwTu8SRtqISqovu6rRi4NBpxFHb2Rkr

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/16/24

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/16/24. UMass Theatre 24-25 season, WAM Theatre presents Galileo’s Daughter, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/arts-beat-open-rehearsals-begin-for-jazz-vocal-ensemble-in-northampton.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/13/24

NEW ArtsBeat TVRadio tomorrow 9/13/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community TV. Michael Buster McMahon brings plays to the radio studio, and Jamilla Deria and Kristina Duroucher preview the UMass Fine Arts Center 2024-25 season. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAZDtpQzqNg

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/11/24

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/11/24. Hillary Clinton plays The Bushnell, Mark Twain House turns 150, Broadway in Westfield, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 7:25 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-sptember-11-2024/

On The Mark TV/Radio 9/11/24

NEW On The Mark TV/Radio WED 9/11/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community TV, and Agawam Media. Talking movies with Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative's Diane Pearlman, and back to school with Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8kb9iIquA

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/09/24

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/09/24. Ten fall music and dance events of note. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/arts-beat-ten-fall-music-dance-performances-that-will-hit-the-right-notes.html

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/05/24

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/05/24. Next to Normal calls it a wrap at Barrington Stage (photo by Da niel Rader). Primary Trust at Barrington, Maggie at Goodspeed and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment starts at: 8:09 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-september-5-2024/

Review: Maggie at Goodspeed

My Berkshire Onstage review of Goodspeed Musicals' "Maggie" having its American Premiere. https://berkshireonstage.blog/2024/09/05/review-maggie-at-goodspeed-musicals/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/06/24

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow, 9/06/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community TV. Harry Smith previews Tbe Weir at Berkshire Theatre Group, and meet Claire Kretzschmar, new director of Ballet Hartford. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yyUfRSBd5M

on The Mark TV/Radio 9/04/24

NEW On The Mark TV/Radio WED 8/02/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community TV. "Getting Ready for College" with Northfield Mount Hermon college counselor Joe Latimer, Western New England University's Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and marketing expert Maureen Sullivan. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gslCg_0yuOI

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/0204

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/02/24. Ten plays and musicals you won’t want to miss on area stages this fall. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/arts-beat-ten-dont-miss-theater-productions-this-fall-on-local-stages.html