REVIEW: “Annie” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre

by Paula Kaplan-Reiss Multiple Tony Award winning musical, Annie, first on Broadway in 1977 for six years, revived on Broadway in 2012, toured all over the world and probably performed at every theater in this country, delights audiences again at Mac-Haydn Theatre. Annie last appeared at the Mac-Haydn in 2018,…

REVIEW: “Jesus Christ Superstar” at The Mac-Haydn Theatre

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…

REVIEW: “A Bronx Tale” at The Mac-Haydn Theatre

by Sierra Pasquale Having seen “A Bronx Tale” on Broadway where the towering presence of Nick Cordero as Sonny left a lasting impression, I wasn’t sure what to expect from another production, however,  the Mac-Haydn Theatre’s 2025 production doesn’t just live up to the original, it finds new life, depth,…

The Mac-Haydn Theatre Opens 56th Season with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing”

CHATHAM, NY (June 3, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to open its 56th season with the charming and elegant musical revue, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing, playing June 5–15. This celebration of the legendary Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook offers a fresh take on some of the most beloved classics in…