blog @ Applegate Inn B&B » Barrington Stage http://www.applegateinn.com/blog A Berkshires, MA Bed and Breakfast Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:18:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Add Great Theater to a Weekend Getaway in the Berkshires http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2009/09/14/add-great-theater-to-a-weekend-getaway-in-the-berkshires/ http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2009/09/14/add-great-theater-to-a-weekend-getaway-in-the-berkshires/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:21:32 +0000 Applegate Inn http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/?p=214 Few things are quite as restorative as throwing an overnight bag in the car and heading off for a romantic getaway in the country. Surrounded by charming New England towns and the beautiful Berkshires, our western Massachusetts bed and breakfast is the ideal location for such a trip. In addition to a lovely, tranquil setting on six acres, elegant lodging and delicious food, you will find our Berkshires inn to be conveniently located to an extraordinary number of cultural attractions.

The Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield is one such place, not far north of our Lee MA lodging. Freud’s Last Session is running through October 4, 2009. Don’t miss this fascinating, imagined conversation between atheist Dr. Freud and devout Christian C.S. Lewis, as they discuss God, sex, and the meaning of life. Their exchange is thought provoking as well as deeply humorous. This play is followed by a favorite musical; The Fantasticks is “a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall.”

If you happen to be staying with us on the third Thursday of a month, you may enjoy a trip up to Pittsfield for 3rd Thursdays. From 5 – 8pm, the downtown area of Pittsfield is full of music, art and great food. Art Galleries and museums stay open late, and art and music take over the town. The next two 3rd Thursdays are September 17 and October 15. Why not check out our specials – you may find temptation to cancel everything and head to the Southern Berkshires in time for 3rd Thursday on September 17.

]]> http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2009/09/14/add-great-theater-to-a-weekend-getaway-in-the-berkshires/feed/ 0 Berkshire Summer Theater http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2008/08/07/berkshire-summer-theater/ http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/2008/08/07/berkshire-summer-theater/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:13:27 +0000 Applegate Inn http://www.applegateinn.com/blog/?p=14 It has been a wonderful theater season in the Berkshires.  Last year, we didn‘t go to the theater as much as we would have liked. We have been determined to see the best that is being offered this summer season.  The first thing we saw was at Shakespeare & Company.  The performance was of “The Ladies Man”, a French farce. It is a funny, convoluted story packed with smart dialogue and lots of physical comedy.  Shakespeare & Company is very adept at pulling off this style of play. The production reminds me of a cross between Marx Brothers and Noel Coward. It runs through August 31st.

Our next treat was a Barrington Stage.  Straight from a long run on Broadway, “The 25th Annual Spelling Bee” was a masterful performance.  Years ago, we were treated to this show in workshop form as it developed. The Berkshires is its first stop on a regional tour. It is a very fun musical. We will be going to see “The Violet Hour” tomorrow night at Barrington Stage.

We have also seen a variety of interesting pieces at The Berkshire Theater Festival, including “Candida”,” Pageant Play” and the thought provoking “The Book Club Play”. You can check out the other plays the Berkshire Theater Festival will show for the summer at their website: http://www.berkshiretheatre.org/.

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