A (very) few of my favorite things Admittedly, I was somewhat distracted during my summer theater season this year, being preoccupied with some unexpected personal health issues. Nevertheless,several of the performances I did attend admirably managed to distract me from myself, and I am grateful for the opportunity live theatre…
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.…
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…
by Jenny Hansell There was a moment at the beginning of the Barrington Stage Company production of West Side Story where Riff, the leader of the Jets gang, takes two short steps and then sort of lifts off – his bent leg rising to the side, his shoulders in a shrug.…
(Pittsfield, MA– January 11, 2018) Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in the Berkshires (Pittsfield, MA) under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, announced today its 2018 season, which will feature three world premieres, including a major new musical from Tony Awards winners William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin,…
