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Romance In Hard Times

First Preview: Aug 3, 2014
Opening Date: Aug 14, 2014
Closing Date: Aug 31, 2014
Running Time: 02:00
Romance In Hard Times

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Playing @
Barrington Stage Company
30 Union St , Pittsfield, MA 01201
A Workshop production from BSC’s acclaimed Musical Theatre Lab

A soup kitchen in the Depression. A pregnant woman refuses to give birth until she sees more hope in the world. Former socialites, unemployed actors, capitalists down on their luck, and Eleanor Roosevelt try to get through the Depression with some dignity intact.

William Finn revisits his celebrated score, and along with his Spelling Bee collaborator, Rachel Sheinkin, re-imagines the book for new hard times.

Book by Rachel Sheinkin 
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Directed by Joe Calarco

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY EVENINGS @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEES @ 3 PM
RegionalMusicalRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission. Additional matinee Thurs., Aug. 28 at 3pm
Age Guidance: 16

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$40.00 - $46.00

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Both the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage & the St. Germain Stage is equipped with an assisted listening system for the hearing impaired throughout the house. An induction loop system is also installed in the front orchestra. Please select the T position on your hearing devices to access this service. Hearing devices are available at the Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis the night of the performance. Sorry, no reservations accepted in advance.
  • Parking

    North Street is paid parking with no time limit on weekdays from 8 am-4 pm, all other times it is free. Columbus Avenue Parking Ramp one block south of the Mainstage. Open to the public after 5 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
  • Seating

    Although animals are not permitted in the theatre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals. Please inform the Box Office if any accommodations are required.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Wheelchair Info

    Our venues are wheelchair accessible. Please notify the Box Office if you require wheelchair seating when booking (48-hour advance notice greatly appreciated). Please note: the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage theatre does not have an elevator. The mezzanine is accessible by stairs only.

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