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 of both classics and contemporary pieces, Producing Artistic Director John Saunders drew from the success of the diverse 2023 season in formulating plans for summer 2024.
“For me, selecting the 2024 season became about finding this great balance of shows to make us both laugh and reflect,” said Saunders. “I really wanted some shows with big comedy but also shows that we can all truly relate to. I hope our audiences find how each of the shows this season has its own very distinct story to tell.”
Mac-Haydn’s September programming – the sixth show rounding out the Mainstage series – will be announced later this month. In addition to the Mainstage lineup, the theatre’s Limited Performances Series will return this summer, featuring guest artists in concert-style programs. The Limited Performance titles and calendar will be revealed in a follow-up announcement in the coming weeks.
“After a tremendously positive 2023, where the theatre welcomed back scores of patrons and received unprecedented support from both granting organizations and individual donors, we are excited to launch into 2024 at full strength and with an optimism that we haven’t had since 2019,” said Managing Director James Rodgers, reflecting on the announcement.
“Whilst it has been an extremely challenging three years for arts organizations across the United States, and we continue to move forward cautiously, there is no doubt that Musical Theater is alive and well in Chatham, New York.” Performance Details:
Main Stage Season:
West Side Story (June 13 – 23, 2024)
Sister Act (June 27 – July 14, 2024 *Three Weeks!)
RENT (July 18 – July 28, 2024)
All Shook Up (August 1 – August 11, 2024)
Something Rotten (August 15 – September 1, 2024 *Three Weeks!)
Show #6 TBA
Limited Performances TBA
Single ticket sales are now open. Subscriptions will become available following the announcement of Show 6 and Limited Performances. For more information on the 2024 season, showtimes, and tickets, visit www.machaydntheatre.org/season-of-shows-2024.