Groove to the Sounds of the 70s
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Mac-Haydn Theatre Opens Beehive: The 70s Musical
Partnership with TRW Productions Marks Historic Milestone for the Theatre
CHATHAM, NY (September 12, 2025)—The Mac-Haydn Theatre is thrilled to announce the world premiere of Beehive: The 70s Musical, a brand-new celebration of the iconic female voices and unforgettable music of the 1970s. Produced in partnership with TRW Production, this historic premiere marks the first original production ever developed and debuted by the Mac-Haydn Theatre.
A follow-up to the beloved Beehive: The 60s Musical, this new show bursts onto the stage with the empowering spirit, cultural revolution, and bold fashion of the 1970s—all underscored by a soundtrack of classics made famous by artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Heart, and Linda Ronstadt. From soulful ballads to disco anthems, the show is a high-energy celebration of sisterhood, self-expression, and song.
The show is directed and choreographed by Bryan Knowlton, with Elizabeth McGuire as associate director/choreographer. Together, they lead a dynamic cast of six powerhouse women: Belle Babcock, Amelia Barr, Tiffany Beckford, Isabella Bertoni, Cydney Gleckner, and Kendall Stewart. With numbers ranging from soulful ballads to disco anthems, their performances bring to life the soundtrack of a decade that forever changed the sound of popular music. George Luton, who arranged and orchestrated the score, leads the six-piece band and cast as music director.
“Beehive 70s is more than a concert of incredible songs,” says Producing Artistic Director John Saunders. “It’s a celebration of the bold, groundbreaking women who shaped an era with their music, their voices, and their courage. Bryan and Liz have created a production that captures both the joy and the heart of the 70s.”
Beehive: The 70s Musical runs September 12–14 at The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 NY-203, Chatham, NY. Tickets are available online at www.machaydntheatre.org or by calling the box office at (518) 392-9292.
Performance Details:
Beehive: The 70s Musical
September 12, 2:00; September 13, 2:00 & 7:00pm; September 14, 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.