February 3, 2026: Broader stages

The dance mecca of the Berkshires, Jacob’s Pillow has just announced that it is moving to a year-round model for its programming, launching with two online classes and two performances in its recently re-opened Doris Duke Theater. We speak with executive and artistic director Pamela Tatge about this shift and the inspirational work on display this spring. We’ll also head to Ludlow where Jane Austen’s classic work of enemies to lovers finds its way onstage. The Exit 7 players perform a more modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice for the next three weekends, and we chat with the show’s two leads, Heath Trudell and Emma Rucci about the present day appeal of this 200 year old work of romance. And in Granby, a beloved spot is serving up the most local food they can find. Something Special Cafe is the evolution of a catering company into more concrete digs, and we’ll speak with one of its two chefs, Laurie Bernier, about the shift to a brick and mortar eatery, and the importance of breakfast to the greater community.