Mac-Haydn Theatre -- "Singin' in the Rain"

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Don Lockwood (Andrew Chartier), Kathy Selden (Kelly L. Shook) and Cosmo Brown (Colin Pritchard) brave the weather for laughs and love in SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN at The Mac-Haydn Theatre in nearby Chatham, NY, August 9 through 19.
Chatham, NY - The most famous movie dance scene ever comes to stage in the most requested show of the season, Singin’ In The Rain, at The Mac-Haydn Theatre here, August 9 through 19. It’s the 1920’s, and the silent movie studios are turning into sound stages -- all except Monumental Pictures. Talkies are sweeping the nation, and their matinee idol Don Lockwood, a former vaudeville song and dance man, is a natural but their leading lady, lovely Lina Lamont, sounds better silent! Lina also wants the romantic scenes she and Don play onstage to extend behind the scenes, but Don wants none of it - - especially after a chance meeting with pretty Kathy Selden sends his heart soaring. Don and his friend Cosmo convince Kathy to help Monumental Studios by being Lina’s voice, and her talent is leading her to a leading role! Lina is livid when she finds out, though, but just when it looks as if Kathy’s career is doomed the studio heads decide to let the fans know the truth. Singin’ In The Rain is a song, dance and comedy filled splash -- the torrential title number is the most famous dance number ever on film or stage, and the comedic tap routines in Make ‘Em Laugh are a close second! The downpour of comedy includes a cream cake, the leading lady and a pratfall, bouncing fiddles, and a rubber chicken - and every time the laughs let up, there’s always Lina’s voice! The dancing is almost non-stop, with flashing routines of every sort in All I Do Is Dream Of You, Moses Supposes, Good Morning and the Broadway Melody. The love songs are legendary: You Stepped Out Of A Dream, You Were Meant For Me, Would You. The title number puts it all together with a splash - front row patrons are advised to wear drip-dry. Kelly L. Shook stars as Kathy Selden in the most requested show of the season, following her song and dance success as Judy Haynes in White Christmas. Mac-Haydn newcomers Andrew Chartier and Colin Pritchard play Don Lockwood and Cosmo Brown. Mr. Chartier includes leading and feature roles in Crazy For You, 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast and Thoroughly Modern Millie in his background, at theatres such as Goodspeed, Seacoast Rep and Mt. Washington Valley. Mr. Pritchard has toured in 42nd Street, and regional credits include Contact, Cabaret, Crazy For You and The Pajama Game. Al Pagano (File in 110 In The Shade, Ali Hakim in Oklahoma, Hines in The Pajama Game) returns to play Monumental Pictures studio head R.F. Simpson. Emily Thompson, who was a delightfully flirty Ado Annie in Oklahoma, will be Lina Lamont. Good seats are available for all performances: first week, Thursday at 2 and 8, Friday at 8, Saturday at 5 and 8:30, Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m.; second and third 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. Visit The Mac-Haydn Theatre website at www.machaydntheatre.org for more news and information. Call 518-392-9292 for information and reservations.
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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday honored outstanding contributors to the Berkshire County sports scene at its third annual Awards Dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
 
The foundation supports youth sports throughout the county each year.
 
In 2025-26, those donations totaled more than $30,000 to groups ranging from youth football and cheerleading programs, Pittsfield Little League, Northern Berkshire Softball and the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club Recreation Therapy Program, to name a few.
 
Funds raised by the foundation also go to support its annual Vera Barborotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship, which this year went to Lee High School graduate Joey Abderhalden and Taconic grad Madeline Harrington.
 
Two other recently graduated high school standout athletes were recognized as winners of the Al Bianchi Memorial Athletes of the Year: Madison McCarthy and Cooper Calvert, both of Wahconah Regional High School.
 
Pittsfield High School girls basketball coach Kristy Conyers and Hoosac Valley boys basketball coach Matt Larabee received the foundation's Coach of the Year Awards.
 
John Castonguay received the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Living Legend Award. A.J. Ziter took home the Connie Bianchi Memorial Award of Merit. And Mark Moulton rounded out the honorees with the foundation's Volunteer of the Year Award.
 
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