by Barbara Waldinger Mac-Haydn Theatre’s latest “Special Event” is a two-day run of Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS, sandwiched in just before the final weekend of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Experimenting with events like concerts, “Show Stoppers” and now a fully-staged musical, Producing Artistic Director John Saunders, who directs…
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…
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,…
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The classic, yet dated musical, Guys and Dolls by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, is entertaining crowds at the Mac-Haydn Theatre. Brought back to the early 1950s when women were Dolls who wanted to snag men,…
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…
CHATHAM, NY (February 11, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2025 lineup. The 56th summer season will include six main stage musicals as well as two limited performance shows. This season promises to deliver unforgettable theatrical experiences, from Broadway classics to bold new works, ensuring that…
2024 was another amazing theatre season in the Berkshires! These are the highlights of the productions that reminded me of why, for me, the Berkshires are the center of the theater universe. Three fabulous musicals offered something for everyone. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at the Colonial Theatre (Berkshire Theatre Group) was worth…
