2023 Berkshire Theatre Award Nominations
We’re Nominated for 11 “Berkies!”

This week, The Berkshire Theatre Critics Association announced the nominees for the 7th Berkshire Theatre Awards, known colloquially as “The Berkies”.

Nominations for the Mac-Haydn are as follows:

Outstanding Choreography

Mandy Modic, 42nd Street, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Direction of a Musical

John Saunders, 42nd Street, Mac-Haydn Theatre

John Saunders, The Sound of Music, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play or Musical

Andrew Gmoser, The Sound of Music, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Costume Design of a Play or Musical

Bethany Marx, 42nd Street, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Alexandra Haines, The Sound of Music, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical

Madison Stratton, 42nd Street, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Amber Mawande-Spytek, Godspell, Mac Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Andrew Maguire, Jersey Boys, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical

Gabe Belyeu, 42nd Street, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Production of a Musical

The Sound of Music, Mac-Haydn Theatre

The purpose of the BTCA and the Berkshire Theatre Awards is to promote and celebrate the quality and diversity of theatre in the region. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the evening of November 13 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield.

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Gabe Belyeu Awarded Berkshire Theatre Award for “A Call to Places”

“A CALL TO PLACES” TAKES HOME A BERKIE

Our very own Gabe Belyeu took home the Berkie for “Outstanding Production with Fewer than Six Performances” last week for “A Call to Places!”

The Berkshire Theatre Awards were held on Monday, November 14 in Pittsfield. Nominees from the Mac-Haydn included Elizabeth McGuire, Monica M. Wemitt, Amber Mawande-Spytek, Kylan Ross, John Saunders, Dean Marino, Gabe Belyeu, Meredith Lustig, Andrew Gmoser, Beth Kirkpatrick and the production of “Next to Normal.”

The Mac-Haydn congratulates Gabe Belyeu, Andrew Burton Kelley, Rachel Pantazis, Eric Shorey, John Saunders, and the whole “A Call to Places” team. The Mac-Haydn is so proud to have debuted this incredible production!

Congrats to all nominees and winners from last week’s ceremony – as always, we are honored to be nominated among all of you. For the full list of winners, visit berkshirecritics.org

2022 Berkshire Theatre Award Nominations
We’re Nominated for 12 “Berkies!”

This week, The Berkshire Theatre Critics Association announced the nominees for the 6th Berkshire Theatre Awards, known colloquially as “The Berkies”. This year’s awards recognize shows that opened in the greater Berkshire region between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022.

Nominations for the Mac-Haydn are as follows:

Outstanding Choreography

Elizabeth McGuire, The Full Monty, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Direction of a Musical

John Saunders, Next to Normal, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play or Musical

Andrew Gmoser, Next to Normal, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical

Monica M. Wemitt, The Full Monty, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Amber Mawande-Spytek, Next to Normal, Mac Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical

Gabe Belyeu, Next to Normal, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Dean Marino, The Full Monty, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Kylan Ross, Next to Normal, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Beth Kirkpatrick, Next to Normal, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Production With Fewer Than Six Performances

A Call to Places, starring Gabe Belyeu, Mac-Haydn Theatre

To Sondheim, With Love, starring Meredith Lustig, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Production of a Musical

Next to Normal, Mac-Haydn Theatre

The purpose of the BTCA and the Berkshire Theatre Awards is to promote and celebrate the quality and diversity of theatre in the region. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the evening of November 14 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield.

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2021 Berkshire Theatre Award Nominations
We’re Nominated for 13 “Berkies!”

On 10/20, The Berkshire Theatre Critics Association announced the nominees for the 5th Berkshire Theatre Awards, known colloquially as “The Berkies”. This year’s awards recognize shows that opened in the greater Berkshire region between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2021.

Nominations for the Mac-Haydn are as follows:

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play or Musical

Andrew Gmoser, Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Choreography

Bryan Knowlton, Beehive, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Direction of a Musical

John Saunders, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical

Erin Spears Ledford, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Amber Mawande-Spytek, The World Goes Round, Mac Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical

Mikel Hunter, Pippin, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Andrew Burton Kelly, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Kelly Gabrielle Murphy, She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Maya Cuevas, Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Gabe Belyeu, Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Kylan Ross, The World Goes Round, Mac-Haydn Theatre

Outstanding Production of a Musical

Man of La Mancha, Mac-Haydn Theatre

She Loves Me, Mac-Haydn Theatre

The purpose of the BTCA and the Berkshire Theatre Awards is to promote and celebrate the quality and diversity of theatre in the region. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the evening of November 15 at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield.

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