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Mac-Haydn Theatre Brings Jesus Christ Superstar Back to Its Stage For the First Time In More Than Two Decades
CHATHAM, NY (July 24, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to announce the opening of Jesus Christ Superstar, running this season for the first time since 2001. The iconic rock opera will launch on the Mac-Haydn stage under the direction of Producing Artistic Director John Saunders, marking his first directorial project of the 2025 season.
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary musical promises a bold, electrifying experience brought to life with fresh vision and dynamic new staging. Joining Saunders is Kaitlyn Frank as choreographer, bringing her signature energy and innovation to this beloved classic. Alex Franklin leads the five-piece rock band as music director for the first time this season.
Jared Goodwin returns to play Jesus, after playing Tony in West Side Story and Roger in Rent last season. Jacob Atkins takes on the role of Judas with Cydney Gleckner as Mary Magdalene. Tristan Caldwell joins the cast again this season as Pontius Pilate.
“This show has been on our radar for years,” said Saunders. “It’s the perfect time to revisit it with an extraordinary creative team and a company ready to push its boundaries. Audiences can expect a thrilling and deeply moving production.”
Jesus Christ Superstar will run from July 24–August 3 at the Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham, NY. Don’t miss this chance to see one of musical theatre’s most groundbreaking works reimagined on the Mac-Haydn stage for the first time in more than two decades.
Performance Details:
Jesus Christ Superstar
July 24, 2:00 & 8:00pm; July 25, 8:00pm; July 26, 4:00pm; July 27, 2:00 & 7:00pm; July 30, 2:00pm; July 31, 2:00 & 8:00pm; August 1, 8:00pm; August 2, 4:00 & 8:00pm; August 3, 2:00 & 7:00pm
Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, NY
Tickets available at www.machaydntheatre.org or by calling the box office at (518) 392-9292.
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About the Mac-Haydn Theatre
Founded in 1969, the Mac-Haydn Theatre strives to present innovative, diverse and professional musical theatre productions to the residents of Columbia County and beyond. We aim to cultivate young talent for careers in theatre and seek to provide a supportive environment for the creation of new musical theatre works.