WAMC's the Roundtable Broadcasts Live from Barrington Stage Company

ALBANY, NY (06/28/2012)(readMedia)-- WAMC's The Roundtable will broadcast live from Barrington Stage Company's Mainstage Theatre stage in Pittsfield, MA from 9 AM to noon on Friday, June 29th.

Roundtable host, Joe Donahue, and WAMC's President and CEO, Dr. Alan Chartock, will speak with guests from Barrington Stage including Artistic Director, Julianne Boyd, actors Jeff McCarthy, Lizbeth MacKay, Debra Jo Rupp, Brad Oscar, Joanna Glushak, and acclaimed playwright, Mark St. Germain. They will speak about Barrington Stage's productions of All My Sons, and Fiddler on the Roof. "Barrington Stage has distinguished itself with one of the finest performances of Fiddler on the Roof that I have ever seen," says Chartock.

Mark St. Germain's new play, Dr. Ruth, All The Way, (starring Debra Jo Rupp in the title role) is currently running on Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage (formerly Stage 2). The woman herself, Dr. Ruth, will be in town and will also join Joe and Alan for the broadcast.

The Roundtable will fill out this exciting show by speaking with the Mayor of Pittsfield, Daniel Binachi, and representatives from Herman Melville's Arrowhead, and The Berkshire Museum.

"It's hard to know what aspect of the show is most exciting," says Donahue. "Checking in with our various friends in Pittsfield; and speaking with world-class actors, directors, and playwrights. We are thrilled to be able to bring our show to Barrington Stage."

The broadcast can be heard live on all WAMC Northeast Public Radio frequencies and will stream live at WAMC.org or on the WAMC app.

Pictures from the broadcast will be uploaded at twitter.com/WAMCRoundtable and will be posted to facebook.com/wamcradio.

The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between. For more information about The Roundtable go to: wamc.org/programs/roundtable

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