Hackmatack Playhouse

Great atmosphere (the stage is in an old barn), and although it could get better snack options at intermissions, overall I have been very impressed with the playhouse after going there to see a variety of performances over the years! Most recently I saw West Side Story, and I absolutely loved it! There is a nice open grassy space outside of the theater, which is nice to sit in during intermission, especially on a warm summer afternoon.

Hairspray is full of amazing talent. Don’t miss the opportunity to see great summer theater at the Hackmatack!

This review may be a bit biased because I have been performing at Hackmatack Playhouse for 3 years, but friggin deal with it. Hackmatack is definitely one of a kind. All of their shows are performed in a barn that has years and years of family history behind it. When you go to see a show, visitors are welcomed to bring a picnic dinner and hang out before the show. You will be welcomed by Michael, the theatre’s owner (one of the nices men you will ever meet) and you will probably have the chance during intermission to taste his wife’s homemade blueberry pie. The most amazing pie ever, I might add. For a rather low budget summer theatre, the performances they put on are very very good. So many of the performers have moved on to work in NYC and other professional theatre, s but come back year after year to perform at Hackmatack. Everyone who works there feels like family and they welcome the audience with open arms every night. Surely do not expect to see performances filled with special effects, glitz and glam. Do not even expect the luxury of air conditioning. But that is what makes Hackmatack so kick ass. Expect great shows in a really cool theatre with lots of heart and history.