Author: Crystal Hall
Things aren’t always what they seem on the internet. This gift-giving season beware when purchasing tickets from third-party sites, and always opt to visit Proctors Collaborative’s official sites only: Proctors Collaborative’s reintroduction of its “Don’t Be a Sucker” campaign comes ahead of a packed holiday show season, reminding audiences to... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — To kick off the celebration of “Disney’s Aladdin” launching its national tour on Oct. 11 at Proctors, select Schenectady buildings were transformed to “Aladdin Purple and Gold.” Mayor Gary R. McCarthy presented cast members from the hit Broadway musical with a key to the city on Oct. 3.... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY – Most visitors come to Proctors to be entertained. Over two weeks in late September, 24 Capital Region students attended four days of Collaborative School of the Arts workshops with industry professionals to get an in-depth look at careers in audio, lighting, costumes, stage management and production. Broadway Tech... Read more » ... Read More
ALBANY — Capital Repertory Theatre joins forces with artistic and community partners for Pearl Side Community Arts Festival, a five-day celebration of Capital Region arts and community service, taking place Sept. 8-12. Storytelling, mural painting, art exhibits, plays, music, and dance activities will take place inside and outside the theatre... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — Buggy Jive leads all finalists for the 4th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards with a record five nominations. This year’s ceremony returns to the MainStage at Proctors at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24. A self-described soul rock singer-songwriter, Buggy Jive won an Eddies Music Award in the 2020 Best... Read more » ... Read More
Ten historic Upstate Performing Arts Centers, including Proctors, have come together through nearly two years of Covid-19 related trauma to seek the support of New York State to guarantee they can “keep the lights on.” These centers and theatres, located from Buffalo to Poughkeepsie, are the pulsing hearts of Upstate... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — Proctors announced that they entered a partnership with the American Red Cross for the upcoming show, “Come From Away.” “Come From Away” is the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers in Newfoundland and the small town that welcomed them in. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned... Read more » ... Read More
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A pair of Mechanicville brothers who led separate bands in the World War II era that repeatedly appeared on the music charts, and a North Country musician who has toured the U.S. and recorded numerous albums throughout a 56 year career, are among those in the third... Read more » ... Read More
ALBANY — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Capital Repertory Theatre to celebrate the grand opening of the new theatre at 251 North Pearl Street on Tuesday, August 24, with a performance of “Ethel Waters: His Eye is on the Sparrow” to follow. Harold Iselin, Chair of the... Read more » ... Read More