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THE OTHER SIDE: Felonious Don

As we take a look at how it is that litigation against Donald Trump has ended in a whimper, let’s try and find the smallest bit of solace amongst the ruins of diminished expectations.

THEATRE REVIEW: Mac-Haydn Theatre’s ‘Oklahoma!’ takes a fresh look at a revered classic

If, like me, you've had enough of this show, go prepared to be stunned into applause by this stellar production.

THEATRE REVIEW: Mac-Haydn Theatre’s triumphant ‘Ragtime’ showcases masterful storytelling, musical staging

If anyone reading this has any interest in theater at all, as a profession or as an avocation, this is what they should see. This is what all people in this industry should aspire to achieve.

THEATRE REVIEW: Mac-Haydn Theatre’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ filled with evidence of talent

A lot of fabulous talent is involved and the result is a show that is overly true to its source but not to its original star.

THEATRE REVIEW: Mac-Haydn Theatre’s ‘Annie’ regains its stature as a first-class musical theater experience

Directed brilliantly for theater-in-the-round by John Saunders, this company proves that a professional take on this classic can make it fine and new again and so very enjoyable.

THEATRE REVIEW: Dark, obsessive ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at the Mac-Haydn is emotionally sound, beautiful

There wasn't a single false note to be found in this company's interpretations, and so the story maintained its novelistic power through fidelity to Hugo's original intent.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Cabaret’ at Mac-Haydn is brilliant

Every producer in the region should see this production while they can. In it they will find talent and taste and inspiration. In it they may find future employees and individuals who would enhance their own work and visions.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Damn Yankees,’ a damn good two and a half hours

In spite of the fact that "Damn Yankees" is one of my favorite shows, this is a production of the musical that I would recommend heartily and without any caveat about this, that or the other thing.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Sweeney Todd,’ a killer of a musical at the Mac-Haydn

Your discomfort is gratefully accepted by the people on stage and off stage.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Saturday Night Fever’ at Mac-Hadyn is less than fever pitch

I found no one character in the play likeable enough to sympathize or empathize with from beginning to end.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Chicago’ at Mac-Haydn, a richly rewarding revival

This new production in Chatham is so wonderful it could easily transfer to New York City in a New York minute.

A revealing, satisfying ‘Full Monty’ at the Mac-Haydn

This is a perfect show with which to bring to a close the principal season (there is a fall show to come) for this best of all summer stock houses in this region.
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