After a fulfilling theater season of seeing close to 50 plays, musicals, and staged readings, I have walked away with some impressive highlights which have stayed with me. How fortunate to live in an area rich with gifted playwrights and talented performers, not to mention the able staff and crew…
PITTSFIELD, MA (October 14, 2025) – The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has presented the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies, on Monday, November 10, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This is the ninth time in ten years that these awards have…
PITTSFIELD, MA (October 14, 2025) – The Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 Berkshire Theatre Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies. The awards will be presented on the evening of Monday, November 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. This…
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…
CHATHAM, NY (July 30, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to present Jason Robert Brown’s celebrated musical, The Last Five Years, for an exclusive limited run of just two performances: Wednesday, July 30 and Friday, August 1. This intimate, powerful two-person musical has captivated audiences around the world with its unique storytelling and…
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…
Exit 7 PlayersThe Last 5 Years June 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22 at 8pmJune 9, 23 at 2pmExit 7 Players Theater, 37 Chestnut St., Ludlow, MA 01056 The musical The Last 5 Years follows two sides of rising author Jamie and aspiring actress Cathy’s relationship. As Jamie travels forward…
Home Made Theater Announces Open Auditions for: “The Last Five Years” Directed by Michael GatzendorferMusical Director: Richard CherryWhen: Auditions: Wednesday, April 20 from 7:00-9:00Callbacks: Thursday, April 21 starting at 7:00Where: Home Made Theater’s Wilton Mall location (to the left of JC Penney as you face it) For the audition:• Please…
