by Lisa Jarisch I lied. I do confess it, and I beg forgiveness in the name of famed Broadway critic Walter Kerr, and perhaps with the indulgence of Saint Genesius, the patron saint of theater. My last review predicted that Godspell would be the stellar highlight of the Mac-Haydn Theatre‘s…

by Lisa Jarisch I have been waiting not-so-patiently many a year for the Mac-Haydn Theatre to take on this show, one of my absolute personal favorites. Without shame or embarrassment, I confess that Godspell holds a special place in my heart as the only show I have ever “graced” with…

(July 27, 2023–Chatham, NY) Stephen Schwartz & John Michael Tebelak’s groundbreaking dramatization of the Gospel According to Matthew, “Godspell,” will play the Mac-Haydn Theatre August 3 – 13. The first major hit for three-time Grammy and Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), “Godspell” is a contemporary take on the iconic…

(July 28, 2023–Chatham, NY) Broadway’s George Dvorsky is set to debut his solo show, “Something Wonderful,” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre on August 5 and 11. Dvorsky’s extensive performance career has covered too many iconic roles to count – from the title role in “The Scarlet Pimpernel” on Broadway, to Disney…

by Lisa Jarisch With the Mac-Haydn Theatre season’s 3rd offering, director John Saunders adds another gem to the collection of jewels in his directorial crown, as The Sound of Music fills the house of the theater, and the hills of Chatham, with a glorious production of this 60 year-old, multi…

(June 29, 2023–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre continues its summer season of hits with “Footloose,” the Tony and Grammy winning musical based on the decade-defining film of the same name, running July 6 – 16. Coming to the Mac-Haydn stage for only the second time in its history, “Footloose” follows the…

by Lisa Jarisch Is there a better way to celebrate the first full day of summer than an evening spent at a theater putting on a show about putting on a show? Surely not, and in classic Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney “ Here’s a barn. Let’s put on a show!” fashion—complete…

(May 8, 2023–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre will hold its Annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 7pm. Accompanied by a performance of the theatre’s season-opener “42nd Street,” the event will be held at the theater in Chatham. Tickets are $100 each. “It’s my favorite time of year,”…