Author: Crystal Hall
Celebrating 100 years of magic, memories, and community at Schenectady’s iconic gathering place — and a future 100 years to come For 100 years, Proctors has greeted dreamers, wanderers, artists, families, and wide-eyed first timers with the same sparkling promise — you’re about to see something magical. In the heart... Read more » ... Read More
Historic glow restored as new lights and fresh art breathe life back into Proctors iconic spaces After more than 25 years, the lights surrounding the dome in the MainStage at Proctors are shining once again. In March, staff replaced the long-dark bulbs with new LED lights, bringing renewed brilliance to... Read more » ... Read More
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Girl Blue led an inspiring and interactive songwriting Master Class at Universal Preservation Hall designed especially for young musicians. Whether participants were composing their first song or already had a collection of lyrics waiting to come to life, the session took them deeper into the creative process of... Read more » ... Read More
The Collaborative Scene Shop craftsmanship that shaped the world of “Drag.” Last fall in Voorheesville, the team at the Collaborative Scene Shop had the privilege of collaborating on the feature film “Drag,” which will be making its thrilling world premiere this March at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.... Read more » ... Read More
From 1947 to its 2026 Hall of Fame induction, generations of owners built a Schenectady institution where music, hospitality, and community became one. In the heart of the Stockade Historic District in Schenectady stands a brick building that has carried the sound of American music since 1947. In March, The... Read more » ... Read More
Capital Repertory Theatre brings “Archduke” to Albany in a regional premiere collaboration with Philadelphia’s Tony-Winning Wilma Theater Albany theatergoers are getting a front-row seat to history — with a twist. Capital Repertory Theatre cracks open the explosive, darkly funny world of “Archduke,” Rajiv Joseph’s reimagining of the events that sparked... Read more » ... Read More
For more than half a century, the Capital Region ensemble has uplifted audiences through faith, harmony, and community. For more than half a century, the Heavenly Echoes Gospel Band has been a constant, uplifting presence in the Capital Region — carrying the sound of gospel tradition from church basements to... Read more » ... Read More
A legacy of music, mentorship, and generosity rooted in in perseverance and soul Ernie Williams’ life followed the very arc of the blues he so powerfully embodied — a journey born of hardship, sustained by perseverance, and ultimately devoted to uplifting others through music. His story is not only one... Read more » ... Read More
Flipping the traditional game of Bingo on its head, the 18+ three-hour-long interactive stage show — was completely sold out! Bingo Loco was part dance party, part bingo night, full of humor, prizes, and unexpected entertainment twists that kept participants on their toes. ... Read More
The Ovation Lounge is one of the many perks of being a Proctors subscriber, extending the theatre experience beyond the stage. Tucked inside Proctors, the Ovation Lounge is a place for subscribers to pause, gather, and ease into the magic of a night out. Before the lights dim in the... Read more » ... Read More