In what promises to be their best season yet, the Mac-Haydn Theatre has pulled off a classic with pizzazz, heart, and a ton of loving energy. Guys and Dolls—running through July 6th—was first brought to the stage 75 years ago, and it remains a cornerstone of American musical theater for good reason. With unforgettable characters, witty…
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What I wanted to say at the start of Wigstock, The Movie, but couldn’t…
I’ve never been a stranger to a microphone. Host an event? Sure, I can do it. Do you need some idle banter while the tech crew gets it together? Sure, I can do it. Glib nonsense with a sprinkling of bad Dad jokes? Call me. Invite me to a dinner party and I’ll keep everyone…
Mac-Haydn Theatre Rolls the Dice with Guys and Dolls
The Classic Musical Comedy Runs June 19–July 6 The Mac-Haydn Theatre continues its 2025 season with one of Broadway’s most iconic and beloved musicals, Guys and Dolls, running June 19 through July 6. A masterful blend of romance, comedy, and show-stopping music, Guys and Dolls brings the glitz of 1950s New York to the Mac-Haydn…
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
How do you solve a problem like Maria?How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?Maria, The Sound of Music-Rodgers and Hammerstein Life is complicated. Dating is complicated. When do you text someone? Do you double text? Will you end up friend-zoned or in a situationship? Falling in love is even more complicated – unless…
MAC-HAYDN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2025 SEASON OF MUSICALS
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 the Mac-Haydn remains a beloved…
The Ghent Playhouse presents Ken Ludwig’s award-winning comedy-farce “Lend Me a Tenor”
POSTPONED UNTIL 2/21 – 2/23 The Ghent Playhouse continues its 50th Anniversary season with Ken Ludwig’s 1989 Tony Award-winning comedy-farce“ Lend Me A Tenor.” Directed by Ed Dignum, this hilarious salute to 1930’s comedies will run for two consecutive weekends, February 7-9 and 14-16, 21-23, 2025. The Ghent Playhouse is located at 6 Town Hall…
Story Screen Cinema is the Best Thing to Come to Town in a While
There are few things all Americans agree on nowadays, but hopefully we can all agree on pancakes. Fresh homemade pancakes were served during the screening of The Breakfast Club at Story Screen Cinema this Thursday, September 19th. How could anyone say no? (There was an optional side of bacon, and as a 95% vegetarian, I…
A Timeless Classic in a Perfect Setting: The Fantasticks at the Mac-Haydn Theatre
In a season filled with fantastic shows (forgive the pun), the Mac-Haydn Theatre closes out with an enchanting and heartwarming production of “The Fantasticks.” Originally penned by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, “The Fantasticks” holds the distinction of being the world’s longest-running musical, and it’s easy to see why. In fact, when the MacHaydn was…
MAC-HAYDN THEATRE PRESENTS ‘ALL SHOOK UP’ FEATURING ELVIS PRESLEY TIMELESS HITS
The Mac-Haydn Theatre presents “All Shook Up,” a musical homage to Elvis Presley’s timeless songs and the pursuit of dreams. Loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in a hip-swiveling, lip-curling extravaganza from August 1 through August 11. Director David Alpert and Choreographer Andrew Turteltaub are making their Mac-Haydn debuts….
Mac-Haydn Theatre’s Coffee House – The Sweetest Spot in Town
There are few things sweeter in Columbia County than the Mac-Hayden Coffee House. Every Friday and Saturday nights, after the 8pm show, there’s a brief half-hour-ish long performance featuring songs from upcoming shows. The Coffee House also gives the performers a space to sing material not in the shows. The Coffee House is like a…