EAST HADDAM, Conn. (March 11, 2026) – Goodspeed Musicals proudly welcomes Jesus Christ Superstar as its first production of the 2026 season. The legendary musical that has captivated audiences for over 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar will run from April 17 to June 7 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Jesus Christ Superstar features music by Andrew…
After a fulfilling theater season of seeing close to 50 plays, musicals, and staged readings, I have walked away with some impressive highlights which have stayed with me. How fortunate to live in an area rich with gifted playwrights and talented performers, not to mention the able staff and crew…
EAST HADDAM, Conn. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Goodspeed Musicals is holding auditions for local Connecticut Equity adult actors for its 2026 season on Saturday, Dec. 13 starting at 10 a.m. in East Haddam, Conn. Auditions for local children for Annie will be held in spring of 2026. All auditions are by appointment only. Appointments may be made…
PITTSFIELD, MA (October 14, 2025) – The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has presented the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies, on Monday, November 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have…
PITTSFIELD, MA (October 14, 2025) – The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies. The awards will be presented on the evening of Monday, November 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This…
EAST HADDAM, Conn. (Oct. 8, 2026) – Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals proudly announces its 2026 season at The Goodspeed. It’s a season that has something for everyone! An Andrew Lloyd Webber mega-hit, a dazzling tap-filled Gershwin romp, an exciting world premiere and the triumphant return of the world’s most famous orphan. The…
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice Tony nominated rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar is the fourth glorious musical of the Mac-Haydn Theatre season. Originally performed on Broadway in 1972, this musical, loosely based on the Gospel of Matthew has enjoyed many revivals with classic songs that cemented the…
CHATHAM, NY (July 24, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to announce the opening of Jesus Christ Superstar, running this season for the first time since 2001. The iconic rock opera will launch on the Mac-Haydn stage under the direction of Producing Artistic Director John Saunders, marking his first directorial project of the 2025…
