by Lisa Jarisch This confession may very well get me drummed out of the musical theater corps of critics and aficionados alike, but in all fairness, it has to be said. I do not like Sondheim. I have never liked Sondheim. I KNOW Sondheim will never make it to my…
(June 6, 2023–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre’s 55th summer season opens with the six time Tony-winning musical, “West Side Story,” running June 13 through June 23. Often regarded as the greatest love story of all time, this landmark Broadway musical returns to the Mac-Haydn. With a powerful, poignant book, and…
Featuring Season Opener “West Side Story” (June 5, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre’s Annual Fundraising Gala will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024. The night will begin with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at 5:30pm accompanied by a performance of the theatre’s season-opener, “West Side Story,” at 7pm.…
(February 9, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced “The Fantasticks” as the sixth and concluding production of their 2024 Mainstage season schedule. The theatre’s 55th summer season will also include previously announced “West Side Story,” “Sister Act,” “RENT,” “All Shook Up,” and “Something Rotten.” Tickets are now on sale…
Thank you for your interest in joining the Mac-Haydn Theatre on stage this summer! AUDITION PROCESS 2024 Please read through all of the details regarding how to submit your audition. This first round of video submissions will be followed up by in person/appointment only auditions to take place March 6th (Dance…
(January 2, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced the first 5 musicals of its 2024 Mainstage season schedule, composing the theatre’s 55th summer season. The lineup of hit musicals includes “West Side Story,” “Sister Act,” “RENT,” “All Shook Up,” and “Something Rotten.” Tickets are now on sale at www.machaydntheatre.org. Consisting…
Unfortunately, because multiple members of our Marvelous Wonderettes production team have tested positive for COVID-19, we at the Mac-Haydn Theatre are taking immediate action to ensure the well-being of everyone involved. In light of these circumstances, we must cancel the remaining performances of The Marvelous Wonderettes.. The health and safety…
by Lisa Jarisch At first glance, it almost seemed a cruel joke on the part of the Mac-Haydn Theatre management—choosing as the last show of the season The Marvelous Wonderettes, another jukebox musical, with “nothing” but a four-person all-female cast, following hard on the heels of the marvelous and wonderous…
