Les Liaisons Dangereuses cast members Elizabeth Aspenlieder, Josh Aaron McCabe and director Tina Packer are featured in this article in Albany’s Times Union which ran today:
Shakespeare eventually brings out the bawdy in everybody, but this winter the troupe is going even further, tackling Christopher Hampton’s popular adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 classic, “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” at the intimate Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre.
It’s a peppery play stuffed with filled-out corsets, sexual intrigue and just a little old-fashioned cruelty.
“It’s just right for the cold weather,” director Tina Packer says with a hearty laugh. “Just when you’ve had enough of mud and snow you think, let’s go see a bit of sex and color down at the Bernstein.”
Read the full article: Albany Times Union: ‘Liaisons’ tailored to dark times
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons) is written by Christopher Hampton and directed by Tina Packer. Featuring Elizabeth Aspenlieder and Josh Aaron McCabe. Costumes by Govane Lohbauer. Lighting by Stephen Ball. Scenic design by Carl Sprague. Photos by Kevin Sprague.
On stage through March 21. Buy tickets now.
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Celebrate Valentine’s day with your love—or your single friends—by enjoying a delicious five-course French brunch and a matinee performance of Shakespeare & Company’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses”, which is ruled by love (and vanity and sex and revenge, of course).
This delicious five-course French brunch includes full table service and a complimentary glass of Gewurztraminer. Mimosas and wine will be on sale. Gratuity not included.
February 14th, 11am
$40 includes brunch and the 2:00pm performance of Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Buy online now or call the Box Office at 413-637-3353
(Brunch alone is $25, buy now)
Brunch Menu
First Course
Chicken Liver Pate, Grain Mustard, Red Onion Jam, Hard Boiled Egg, Cornichons and Toast Points.
Second Course
Apple Smoked Duck Confit, Champagne Vinaigrette Dressed Greens.
Third Course
Brittany Consomme, White Truffle Essence.
Fourth Course
Roasted Quail with Cabbage Stuffing, Cassoulet, Au Jus.
Desserts
Cheesecake, Fruit Tart, Flourless Chocolate Tart, Crème Brullee.
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Albany’s Capital News 9 reported recently on Shakespeare & Company’s record-breaking attendance figures. So far this season, 49,021 tickets have been issued (with additional ticket sales for Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons) still to come), compared to 47,195 throughout all of the 2008-2009 season.
Check out the video at the Capital News 9 website to learn about what this means for Shakespeare & Company and the Town of Lenox.
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Shakespeare & Company proudly presents three exciting productions—Richard III, The Winter’s Tale, and the world premiere of Joan Ackermann’s The Taster—to light up Founders’ Tenth Anniversary Season, and to celebrate Shakespeare & Company’s 33rd year of extraordinary theatre.
Also in 2010, Lunchbox Shakespeare returns to the boards with a lively production of The Comedy of Errors, presented by S&Co.’s lauded professional actor training program and its youthful and exuberant students.
In celebration of our 33rd Season, patrons can see all three Founders’ shows for just $33 each. That’s Richard III, The Winter’s Tale and The Taster for just $99. The 3 @ $33 Package makes a great gift idea year long, but if you purchase by February 19th you’ll get a BONUS ticket to The Comedy of Errors in the Bernstein for free. Limited time only—click here to buy now!
Stay tuned to Shakespeare.org this January when we’ll announce our full slate of shows for the 2010-11 Season, including Summer, Fall and Winter 2011!
Continue reading ‘Announcing our 2010 Founders’ Season!’
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Shakespeare & Company’s first-ever Holiday production, Cindy Bella (or The Glass Slipper) plays its second and final weekend—the show closes Sunday after just eleven performances. Written by Irina Brook and Anna Brownsted and directed by Brook, the show’s modern take on the classic Cinderella story has been welcomed by the critics:
“a silly bit of Holiday wackiness…Take the kids.”
—Berkshire Fine Arts
“an enjoyable evening of silliness and schtick, complete with a magical, fairy-tale happy ending”
—Berkshire Living
“a lot of fun, just the thing to brighten the holiday season”
—Advocate Weekly
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Shakespeare & Company proudly presents Cindy Bella (or the Glass Slipper), a brand-new take on Rossini’s classic Cinderella written by Irina Brook and Anna Brownsted and directed by Brook. The World Premiere production opened Friday in Founders’ Theatre—check out the photos!
There are so many ways to snag discounted tickets to this family friendly show. All our discounts for Berkshire residents, teachers, active duty military personnel, Senior Citizens, and students still apply.
Plus, our Family Thursdays discount is back! On December 17, tickets for families or groups of four to six people are $15 each and tickets for families or groups of seven to ten people are $10 each. Buy tickets now!
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