Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Announces Nominees for 2023 “Berkie” Awards

1. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play:  Nominees: A. Bella Merlin, The Contention, Shakespeare & Co. B. Jasminn Johnson, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Barrington Stage Company C. Sally McCarthy, Invitation to a March, Ghent Playhouse D. Marinell Madden-Crippen, Our Town, Sharon Playhouse E. Geneva Turner, The Lion in Winter, Bridge…

Mac-Haydn Cancels Remaining Performances of “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

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…

REVIEW: “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre

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…

Mac-Haydn Closes Season with “The Marvelous Wonderettes”

(August 31, 2023–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre’s 2023 season concludes with 50s and 60s jukebox musical, “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” running September 7-17. Created by Roger Bean, “The Marvelous Wonderettes” is a jukebox blast from the past. It’s the night of the 1958 Springfield High School prom, and the night’s entertainment…

Most Requested Show in Mac-Haydn History “Jersey Boys” Opens August 17

(August 10, 2023–Chatham, NY) “Jersey Boys,” the most requested show in Mac-Haydn Theatre history, will play the Chatham summer theatre for three weeks, August 17 – September 3. Winner of both the Tony and Olivier Award for Best Musical, Jersey Boys is a story of rags to riches, celebrating one…

REVIEW: “Godspell” at the Mac-Haydn

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…

“Godspell” Comes to the Mac-Haydn

(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…

Broadway’s George Dvorsky Set to Debut Solo Show “Something Wonderful” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre

(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…

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