Arts
Festivals
New York may be the cultural capital of the world
the rest of the year, but come summer, the city's dancers, actors,
and musicians take to the hills. That doesn't mean you have to suffer
without, however. Just find out where they went and follow. Here's
our shortlist of summer arts festivals within striking distance of
the city.
From the April 22, 2002 Issue of New York
Spoleto Festival USA
Charleston, S.C.
843-579-3100
spoletousa.org
What's on: Premieres of two Brian Friel plays, new piece
by Ping Chong, and Three Tales, a new multimedia work by
Steve Reich and video artist Beryl Korot (May 23 through June 9).
Where to stay: The Governor's House Inn
Where to eat: Circa 1886 (American)
Berkshire Theatre Festival
Stockbridge, Mass.
413-298-5576
berkshiretheatre.org
What's on: A revival of Zorba, a new adaptation
of Miss Julie by Craig Lucas, and American premieres by Athol
Fugard and Ronald Harwood (June 19 to August 31).
Where to stay: Brook Farm Inn
Where to eat: Church Street Cafe ( American)
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Becket, Mass.
413-243-0745
jacobspillow.org
What's on: Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, Mark
Morris, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane, and Petrushka by Basil
Twist (June 15 through August 25).
Where to stay: Cranwell Resort Spa & Golf Club
Where to eat: Café Lucia (Italian)
Williamstown Theatre Festival
Williamstown, Mass.
413-597-3400
wtfestival.org
What's on: Premieres by Eric Bogosian, Donald Margulies,
Alfred Uhry, and Cheryl L. West -- plus revivals of Loot,
Once in a Lifetime, and Where's Charley? (June 12
through August 23).
Where to stay: The Guest House at Field Farm
Where to eat: Hobson's Choice (Seafood)
-- LOGAN HILL
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