Chatham, NY - The Mac-Haydn Theatre 2007 schedule promises some of the most soaring, sassy and sweet music ever as it puts you in a brand new state, is hotter than steam heat, (not to mention a drought), thoroughly modern and happily tappy, as exciting as Christmas morning, cool as rain and brassy as a kid’s band!
The season starts with a wonderfully charming, touching, humorous and lyrical adaptation of “The Rainmakerâ€, “110 In the Shadeâ€. Rob Richardson will play Starbuck, whose magical gift brings the end of the drought to town and the start of romance to Lizzie, who will be played by Monica M. Wemitt. Stirring and delightful songs include “Old Maid, Another Hot Day, Simple Little Things, Raunchy, A Man and A Womanâ€. “110 In The Shade†performs May 24 through June 3.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma†plays June 7 – 17. The favorite American classic about the farmers and cowmen – and women - who created our country is as rousing as a rodeo, romantic as a summer picnic and bursting with fun, comedy, songs and dance! “Surrey With The Fringe On Top, People Will Say We’re In Love, Kansas City, Cain’t Say No,†and, of course “O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A!†Yow!
The Pajama Game†takes a musical comedy look at factory workers, management and romance, June 21 to July 1. All the Sleep Tite workers want is a “Seven and a Half Cents†raise, but will they ever get it? All feisty union gal Babe and handsome company man Sid want is a little romance, but will they ever get it? Sure – and how they do is a comedy delight in this sassy hit! The songs are great: “Hey There, Once A Year Day, Steam Heat, Hernando's Hideaway, Once Was a Man†and the fun never quits.
New to the Mac-Haydn Theatre Stage, the thoroughly modern song and tap-dance hit that wowed Broadway “Thoroughly Modern Millieâ€, will run July 5 – 15. High hopes for romance mix merrily with low-down skullduggery in a tap-dance filled delight! Girls mysteriously disappear, a very modern Millie types her way to the boss’s heart, a poor boy and hopeful starlet are not what they seem – and everyone (well, almost everyone) finds romance in the end! “Not For The Life Of Me, Gimmie Gimmie, Forget About The Boy, I’m Falling In Love With Someone.â€
Next, the AREA PREMIERE of a classic musical plays for three weeks – it’s Christmas in July (and August) with “White Christmasâ€, July 19 – August 5. The brand-new show is based on the movie classic that makes everyone’s holiday complete! It’s a merry mix of songs, dance and fun as two guys and two girls try to get their song and dance teams together to put on a show – while they work on their routines and romances. Meanwhile everyone hopes for snow and plans a rousing reunion to save the General’s inn! Songs include: “Count Your Blessings, Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, Sisters, Got My Love To Keep Me Warm†and the classic “White Christmasâ€.
“Singin’ In the Rainâ€, most requested show of the season, brings the most famous dance scene ever on screen to the stage August 9 – 19! How do you make ‘talkies’ when the movie star sounds better silent? Full of laughs and romance, absolutely fabulous songs like the rousing “Good Morning†and sweet “Lucky Star†and even more fantastic tap-dancing including the hilarious “Make ‘Em Laugh!†and the splashy title song “Singin’ In The Rainâ€!
“The Music Man†closes the season August 23 – September 2. “76 Trombones†blare as Harold Hill pretends to sell the town a kid’s band – and “Marian, The Librarian†tries to stop his scam – and looses her heart while she does. Sure-fire enjoyment with charming characters, lots of kids, a barbershop quartet and barrels of laughs. “Goodnight My Someone, Shipoopi, My White Night, Till There Was Youâ€.
Fabulous music, delightful comedy, tap-dancing like you’ve never enjoyed it before, romance, and lots of fun – this superb season has everything you want in musicals! Performances are first week, Thursday at 2 and 8, Friday at 8, Saturday at 5 and 8:30, Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m.; second week, Wednesday at 2 and 8, Thursday and Friday at 8, Saturday at 5 and 8:30, Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.50 and $24.50 for evening performances, $23.50 for all matinee seats. Discounts are available for senior citizens, groups and children under 12 with an adult. Master Card and Visa are accepted; there are no cancellations or refunds. Air conditioned.
The Box Office will open at the theatre on May 1; until then tickets may be reserved at 518-392-9292. Season subscriptions, at a substantial savings, are still available.
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Berkshire Towns Can Tap State Seasonal Communities Resources
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey announced that 18 additional municipalities across Massachusetts have been designated as Seasonal Communities, opening up new tools, support and grant funding to help them manage seasonal housing pressures.
Created as part of the historic Affordable Homes Act signed into law by Governor Healey in 2024, the Seasonal Communities designation was designed to recognize Massachusetts communities that experience substantial variation in seasonal employment and to create distinctive tools to address their unique housing needs. The law also established the Seasonal Communities Advisory Council (SCAC).
All municipalities in the counties of Dukes and Nantucket;
All municipalities with over 35 percent seasonal housing units in Barnstable County; and
All municipalities with more than 40 percent seasonal housing units in Berkshire County.
To identify additional communities, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) reviewed available data, specifically focusing on cities and towns with high levels of short-term rentals and a high share of second- or vacation homes.
In Berkshire County, Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, New Marlborough, Richmond, Sandisfield, Sheffield, West Stockbridge and Williamstown have been designated.
"Our seasonal communities are a vital part of Massachusetts' cultural and economic fabric, but they're also home to essential workers, families, seniors, and longtime residents who deserve a place to live year-round," said Governor Healey. "That's why we're committed to supporting these communities with innovative solutions like the Seasonal Communities designation to meet their unique needs, and I'm thrilled that we're offering this opportunity to 18 additional communities across the state. Everyone who calls these places home should be able to live, work and grow here, no matter the season."
As with the statutorily identified communities, acceptance of the designation for municipalities is voluntary and requires a local legislative vote. HLC will open an application for newly eligible communities that haven't accepted the Seasonal Communities designation to request consideration.
The Affordable Homes Act created several new tools for communities who accept the Seasonal Communities designation to be able to:
Acquire deed restrictions to create or preserve year-round housing
Develop housing with a preference for municipal workers, so that our public safety personnel, teachers, public works and town hall workers have a place to live
Establish a Year-Round Housing Trust Fund to create and preserve affordable and attainable housing for year-round residents
Create year-round housing for artists
Allow seasonal communities to develop a comprehensive housing needs assessment
Permit tiny homes to be built and used as year-round housing
Permit year-round, attainable residential development on undersized lots
Increase the property tax exemption for homes that are the owners' primary residence
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