Julia Bernat and Rodrigo dos Santos in Julia, a Brazilian adaption of Miss Julie, presented by ArtsEmerson. (Courtesy)
For many, the start of a new year brings renewed hope for change. This year is no different, especially with news of a vaccine signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. But even with a vaccine rollout, theatergoers ready to see local performers hit the stage will have to hold on a little longer.
At a recent conference for performing arts professionals, Dr. Anthony Fauci shared that we may be able to head back to theaters in the fall when the population reaches a certain level of herd immunity if all goes according to plan. But even when we gather together, Fauci said that we might be wearing masks for some time.
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Updated December 31, 2020, 11:43 a.m.
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MUSIC
Rock & Pop
GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS The Grant Lee Buffalo frontman and âGilmore Girlsâ town troubadour streams a set live from Nashville.
Jan. 3, 10 p.m.
Jan 8. 9 p.m.
Classical
BERKSHIRE HIGH PEAKS FESTIVAL This classical music festival typically takes place in the summer, but this special winter edition promises to bring in the new year with masterclasses, lectures, panels, and concerts free to all on Zoom.
Jan. 3-5.
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NO ORDINARY SUMMER In this 50-minute behind-the-scenes documentary, find out how Glyndebourne deployed some country gardens and a bit of directorial ingenuity to become the first UK opera house to offer a full-length staged production to a live audience during the COVID-19 pandemic.