Author Archives: Abby Luby

The current Hudson Valley Shakespeare production of Othello is a tour de force. Infused in this bear of a play is a resurgent energy that feels raw and invigorating as it unveils the intricate kaleidoscope of human nature splintered by malicious intent. Expertly … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever felt squeamish about the sing-​​​​songy rhymes of iambic pentameter, be assured that the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival production of The Liar uses this poetic form and is delightfully entertaining. The play has been wonderfully adapted and revived … Continue reading →

“Two Gentlemen of Verona” at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Reviewed by Abby Luby. Continue reading →

Famed uber cellist Maya Beiser charmed and dazzled last week’s sold out crowd at Bard College SummerScape’s Spiegeltent. The infinite reflections in the mirrored tent fully complemented Beiser’s mesmerizing and reverberating performance. It was an evening of several, perfect moments. The … Continue reading →

Of all the great stories from our youth, The Three Musketeers will always hold the allure and fantasy of bold and fearless adventurers. The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival brings the Musketeers alive with playwright Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of Alexandre … Continue reading →

For many, the name of Igor Stravinsky, the iconic 20th century composer, brings to mind his most well known composition, The Rite of Spring, the powerful, pulsating, pagan-​​​​themed ballet that riled up audiences 100 years ago. Stravinsky effectively upended traditional … Continue reading →

Seeing a performance of “King Lear” against the backdrop of a stunning, Hudson Valley sunset on the Boscobel stage of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival aptly sets the tone for this play. The dimming, illuminated clouds in the fading sky is poignantly … Continue reading →

All’s Well That Ends Well, is one of Shakespeare’s rarely performed plays. But after seeing the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s new production, we wonder why the work is so overlooked. By resurrecting All’s Well as part of the Hudson Valley … Continue reading →