The iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love.
Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is back at the Mac-Haydn. Having paved the way for contemporary musical theatre, RENT is a beloved cultural phenomenon, known for its raw, resonant storytelling and remarkable rock score.
Leading the production is Director Todd Underwood whose direction and choreography was last seen on the Mac-Haydn stage with The Fully Monty in 2022 and Man of La Mancha in 2021. Partnering for the first time and making their creative debut at the Mac-Haydn is Choreographer Clint Hromsco. They are joined by Music Director Matt Levinstein. The production features scenic design by Alivia Cross, along with lighting design by Andrew Gmoser, costume design by Daniel Hewson, sound design by Sean McGinley, hair and makeup design by Emily Allen, and props design by Clay Cates.
The musical comedy features music styles ranging from Motown, soul and funk to disco anthems. Get ready to raise your voice with the iconic score of Sister Act, featuring “Fabulous, Baby,” “I Could Be That Guy,” “The Life I Never Lead,” “Raise Your Voice,” and the unforgettable title song Sister Act for a three week run.
This show also earned Tony nominations for best original score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater, plus best book of a musical by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane. Sister Act is a tribute to the universal power of friendship and finding your voice, a hilarious and joyful musical experience for the entire family.
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 unforgettable music and lyrics by iconic team Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed musical theatre forever.
Leading the production is Director/Choreographer Bryan Knowlton who has been a part of the Mac-Haydn family since 2010. Knowlton is partnering for the first time with Associate Director and Choreographer Elizabeth McGuire, whose choreography was featured in last season’s “The Sound of Music” and “Godspell.” They are joined by Music Director Eric Shorey and Assistant Music Director Matt Levinstein. The production will feature scenic design by Alivia Cross, along with lighting design by Andrew Gmoser, costume design by Hannah Sadler, sound design by Sean McGinley, hair and makeup design by Emily Allen, and props design by Clay Cates.
The cast is led by a collection of newcomers to the Mac-Haydn. Making their Mac-Haydn debuts are Jared Goodwin as Tony, Paula Gaudier as Maria, Caleb Bermejo as Bernardo, Ariellys Reynoso as Anita, and Griffin Wilkins as Riff.
West Side Story is guaranteed to be a breathtaking, thrilling and timely launch to the 2024 Season. Full of diverse, memorable music including “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Somewhere,” as well as the unforgettable ”Dance At The Gym”. This masterpiece of theater promises to make an indelible impression on audiences of all ages.
The musical was inspired by William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and was originally produced on Broadway in 1957 with direction and choreography by Jerome Robbins.
Surprise! It’s time for our 2024 Season Announcement. Our announcement of the first 5 shows of the 2024 Season will be posted EXCLUSIVELY to Instagram Monday, January 1st starting at 10am.
Please note that 7-SHOW will go on sale when MAINSTAGE SHOW 6 and the LIMITED PERFORMANCE schedule is finalized. 4-SHOW SUBSCRIPTIONS are now available. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES
We wanted to have a little fun with the annoucnement this year, so we hope you will join us throughout the day for a guessing game! Here’s how it works.
Each show will be announced in a series of three tiles on Instagram. We will post one tile every 20 minutes beginning at 10am.
The first person to guess the full title of each show correctly in the comments will win a pair of tickets to that show! We will tag you in an IG story post if you’ve won. (Please note, the game is limited to one win per account!)
Got it? Head to our Instagram profile (@machaydntheatre), follow us, and turn post notifications on so you don’t miss a beat! Good Luck!
If you’re not already following us on Instagram (@machaydntheatre), now is the time. Set alerts for our posts by clicking the 🔔 (bell icon) in the top right corner of our Instagram profile – to be sure you don’t miss a single part of the announcement!
Stay tuned throughout the day on Instagram for a first look at our hit lineup for 2024!
Don’t have Instagram? No worries. We’ll fill you in with the full season announcement Tuesday morning on Facebook, via Email, and here on our website!
Shows Will Appear Below As They Are Announced!
Click Here For The 2024 Season Page
West Side Story – June 13 – June 23
Sister Act – June 27 – July 14
Something Rotten – August 15 – September 1
It’s hard to believe that the time has come to reserve your seats for Mac-Haydn 2024! After a wildly successful 2023 Summer Season, we can’t wait for summer 2024. Though next summer’s season won’t be announced until the new year, now is your chance to secure your favorite seats at exclusive, Early Bird prices.
2023 7-Show Subscribers and Founder’s Circle members may now renew their Subscription and/or Founder’s Circle Membership for 2024. 4-Show Subscribers will be contacted at a later date with the option to upgrade, and subscriptions will go on sale to the public on December 2.
2024 Subscriptions will remain at our traditional, 7-show structure. This will include a ticket to each of the six (6) Mainstage Musicals, and one (1) ticket to one of our Limited Performances. As soon as the Limited Performance shows are finalized, we will contact you directly for your preference. Until then, your 7th show ticket will appear in a “placeholder” event on your ticket confirmation.
Please note that subcsription seats will only be held until December 1, 2023. Early Bird offers not renewed by that date will be released for sale.
Did you love our programming this summer? Would you like to continue to support the Mac-Haydn’s mission? Are you interested in taking your support to the next level? Consider joining the Founder’s Circle for additional perks on top of your season subscription, including:
In addition to providing support for our primary musical programming, Founder’s Circle Members also directly contribute to the Mac-Haydn’s mission-based auxiliary programming including:
Please contact Patron Services Manager Amanda Calvin at 518-392-9292 if you would like more information on becoming a new Founder’s Circle Member.