Press Releases

Murray Hill: Live In Person

WEST STOCKBRIDGE, MA– Star of HBO’s critically acclaimed show “Somebody Somewhere,” makes Berkshires debut at The Foundry in West Stockbridge MA, Thursday October 23rd at 7:30pm. Join beloved tuxedo-clad comedian, larger-than-life personality, and TV star MURRAY HILL for an “intimate” (hey, take it easy!) evening of stand-up, shtick, song, rimshots, rampant ad-libbing, and crowd work. Mr. Showbiz details his chronic…

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The Foundry Ignites June with a Diverse and Daring Lineup of Live Performances in West Stockbridge

Award-Winning Theatre, Acclaimed Musicians, Groundbreaking Comedy, and Unique Workshops Set to Electrify the Berkshires!   WEST STOCKBRIDGE, MA– This June, The Foundry in West Stockbridge ignites the Berkshires’ summer arts scene with a lineup as bold and eclectic as its mission. Prepare for a month packed with “dangerous work” designed to counteract the passive and…

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The Foundry Champions Queer Voices: New Partnership with NYC’s Spin Cycle Brings Award-Winning LGBTQ+ Stories to West Stockbridge

West Stockbridge –  The Foundry, an intimate multidisciplinary performing arts venue in West Stockbridge MA, announces an exciting new collaboration with Spin Cycle, an innovative cultural production company in New York City. The Foundry is committed to providing a platform for often marginalized voices through theater, dance, music, comedy, improv, workshops and more. The venue…

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The Foundry Announces “Family Friendly Series” for Young Audiences

West Stockbridge – Calling all curious minds and playful spirits! The Foundry is thrilled to announce a brand new series designed to spark imaginations and create lasting memories for families. The Family Friendly Series offers a delightful selection of interactive shows that will transport audiences to new worlds and ignite creativity, and provides a platform for engaging and…

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Peer Into The Kaleidoscope… The Foundry’s Summer Line-Up Is Here!

West Stockbridge – Escape the ordinary and dive into the groove of the summer at The Foundry, the Berkshires leading multi-disciplinary arts venue/ listening room! A sneak peak of what awaits you: underground tropical punk, bilingual circus clowns, a 71st generation kora player, multi award-winning international physical theatre, and an undefinable gender-bending creative explosion sing-a-long! June leads the way with…

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The best in groundbreaking comedy and out-of-bounds music and theatre experiences are coming to the Foundry in West Stockbridge this year

West Stockbridge’s performing arts venue, The Foundry, has spent the start of 2024 plotting out a season of unmissable music, comedy and theatrical performances very different from the lineup of any other Berkshire theater. From drag shows to jazz fusion, from stand up to powerful plays, catch all the highlights below. Tipsy Carol’s Valentine Massacre…

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Will Call #76: Norma Dream

Norma Dream is the songwriting project of Norma Jean Haynes: folksinger, banjo player, and wandering musician. Based in western Massachusetts, Norma Jean has followed a love of traditional song to Corsica, Bosnia, England, South Africa, and Appalachia, and her original songs are inflected by these experiences. Her debut album, Mothers & Daughters, embarks on an exploration…

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Upcoming Events at The Foundry

West Stockbridge – The Foundry is thrilled to announce a wide variety of events for the month of October. Coming up on the 15th is Gypsy Layne & Co., a local burlesque company that combines dynamic dancing with live singing and bawdy humor, keeping the legacy of burlesque and vaudeville alive. Berkshire-based storyteller Mary Jo Maichack…

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Violinist Yevgeny Kutik to perform at The Foundry

West Stockbridge, MA –  Russian-American violinist Yevgeny Kutik and collaborative pianist Max Levinson will play a recital of music at The Foundry Sunday, March 6th at 3:00pm. With a “dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique” (The New York Times), Yevgeny Kutik has captivated audiences worldwide with an old-world sound that communicates a modern intellect. Praised for his technical precision…

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The Foundry 2022 Winter/ Spring Season Announcement

West Stockbridge – In January, The Foundry in West Stockbridge temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution amidst the rise of the Omicron Variant. Shutting down was a huge financial hardship, but a responsible move to action for everyone’s safety. The dire moment made it necessary to launch a GoFundMe for the venue to keep from…

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