REVIEW: “Xanadu” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
by Barbara Waldinger Picture a musical consisting of seven of the nine Greek Muses, daughters of Zeus (supposedly the other two are in the band),…
“Xanadu” and “Forever Plaid” Bring Summer to September at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
(August 29, 2022–Chatham, NY) The electrifying roller-skating tale “Xanadu” and the deliciously fun 1950s Barbershop revue “Forever Plaid” will play the Mac-Haydn Theatre in a…
REVIEW: “Ragtime” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
by Lisa Jarisch As a former librarian, I am almost always wont to pronounce “the book was better” or “read the book” when presented with…
REVIEW: “Funny Girl” at the Mac-Haydn
by Roseann Cane A small number of American musicals seem inseparable from the actors who originated the lead roles. For devotees of musical theater, Yul…
REVIEW: “Damn Yankees” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
by Barbara Waldinger The Mac-Haydn Theatre, celebrated for its spectacular musical revivals, opened its 50th season with the Tony-award winning Damn Yankees. The performance delivered…