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Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

14 Castle St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-528-0100
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Most recent review
- 11 May 2012
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Pittsburgh PA
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52 reviews 52 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is a masterpiece of a theater. Renovated old Burlesque palace (check out the historic photos and stories in the basement). The theater offers everything from real Opera to popular bands and any other style of live performance you could imagine. Keep an eye on their website and be surprised. As of the time of this review they are running... More

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Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Watched a HD performance of The Magic Flute in December, 2011. We sat in the balcony and had a great view of the screen, but the heat was turned up too high and it was extremely warm up there. Other than that, we had a great time, and the theatre is very nice.

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Great Barrington, MA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Most events are expensive but the live broadcasts of opera and theater are affordable. Beautiful old theater.

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Hillsdale, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The Mahaiwe is an historic theater built in 1905, with proscenium, wings, box seats, balcony, etc. It was beautifully restored about 6 years ago. Music, dance, theater, opera and classic movies are presented. I saw a holiday showing of "It's a Wonderful Life" just before Christmas, and in keeping with the season, and the theme of the movie it was... More

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Haddonfield, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Saw the Moscow Ballet perform The Nutcracker. Small production, but lots of fun. Theater is a gem, but it was very hot.

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Yonkers, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

This wonderful venue offers everything from classic films to live performances.

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