REVIEW: “Hairspray” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
by Jess Hoffman Hey there teenage Baltimore! The stage at the Mac-Haydn Theatre has been transformed into a 1960s recording studio for their current production…
“Hairspray” Opens at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
CHATHAM, NY (August 27, 2026)—Get ready to dance, dream, and “You Can’t Stop the Beat” as Hairspray opens Thursday, August 27 at the Mac-Haydn Theatre. The big-hearted,…
“Newsies” Opens a Three-Week Run at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
CHATHAM, NY (July 23, 2026)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre raises the banner on one of Broadway’s most exhilarating musicals as Disney’s Newsies makes its long-awaited Mac-Haydn debut. Opening this…
REVIEW: “The Secret Garden” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The Secret Garden, Mac-Haydn’s third musical of the 2026 summer season is in full bloom. John Saunders beautifully directs this outstanding cast…
Favorites of 2025: Paula Kaplan-Reiss
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…
The Mac-Haydn Theatre Announces 2026 Summer Season
CHATHAM, NY (December 12, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2026 season, a vibrant lineup that deepens the theatre’s commitment to…
Winners of the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced
PITTSFIELD, MA (October 14, 2025) – The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has presented the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, colloquially known…
Nominees for 2025 Berkshire Theatre Awards Announced
PITTSFIELD, MA (October 14, 2025) – The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Awards,…