William Finn’s semi-autobiographical musical about his own near-death experience gets an inspired production at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield.
What did critics think of Barrington Stage Company's production of William Finn’s 1998 musical A New Brain which is now playing through September 10, 2023 on BSC’s Boyd-Quinson Stage?
PITTSFIELD, MASS. “A New Brain” is typical of William Finn’s entire theater career. It’s a stealth musical that seems more workmanlike than distinguished. However, at some point in the play, or on the ride home, you realize you have just experienced a theatrical work of art. There are no giant production numbers that fill […]
PITTSFIELD, MASS. “A New Brain” is typical of William Finn’s entire theater career. It’s a stealth musical that seems more workmanlike than distinguished. However, at some point in the play, or on the ride home, you realize you have just experienced a theatrical work of art. There are no giant production numbers that fill […]