Author: Jose Martinez
Link for photo and video assets: https://bit.ly/2UbhQ48 The Bash is a smash! Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre announce 2019–2020 subscription series! Disney’s Frozen and The SpongeBob Musical to tech in Schenectady; pop culture phenomenon Dear Evan Hansen premieres in the Capitol Region; theREP plans to kick off new space with Sister Act in July 2020. SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—MARCH 4,... Read more » ... Read More
A Friend of a Friend: Tales from The Underground Railroadat Capital Repertory Theatre, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2 Public performance of the haunting local story of Solomon Northup,a free man kidnapped and sold into slavery ALBANY, N.Y.—Feb. 25, 2019— Capital Repertory Theatre’s spring On-The-Go! production of A Friend of a Friend: Tales from The... Read more » ... Read More
Nominations announced for inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards Almost 200 artists, ensembles, venues, sound technicians, educators, journalists and photographers hope to take home first Eddie! SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—FEB. 20, 2019—And the Eddie goes to … Nominees for the inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, presented by The... Read more » ... Read More
Kathleen Fyfe named board chair of Universal Preservation Hall Will be installed with new officers in March SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—FEB. 11, 2019—Kathleen Fyfe has been named as the new president of the board of trustees at Universal Preservation Hall, at 25 Washington Street. Currently under renovation, UPH, part of Proctors Collaborative,... Read more » ... Read More
ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY COMING TO PROCTORS “WE FINALLY HAVE A TERRIFIC SHOW FOR EVERYONE. GO SEE CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – I GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE A BALL!” – NPR SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—Feb. 8, 2019—Proctors is thrilled to announce that Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play on State Street, Feb.... Read more » ... Read More
New Fairgame grant opportunity for arts organizations in three New York regions Casino revenues will help fund creativity! SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—FEB. 8, 2019—The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame is pleased to announce Fairgame Arts Grants, a new funding opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in three New York state... Read more » ... Read More
“THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CENTURY.Heaven on Broadway! A celebration of the privilegeof living inside that improbable paradise called a musical comedy.”Ben Brantley, THE NEW YORK TIMES BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND THE BOOK OF MORMON Performances Begin May 14, 2019 at Proctors Public On Sale Feb. 11 Back by popular... Read more » ... Read More
CLASS IS NOW IN SESSION! ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S SMASH HIT SCHOOL OF ROCK—THE MUSICAL IS COMING TO PROCTORS, FEB. 5–10, 2019 Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber’s high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock—The Musical is coming to Proctors, Feb. 5–10. Tickets, $25–$100, are available at the Box Office at Proctors, 432... Read more » ... Read More
The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards 6 p.m. Sunday April 14 at Proctors SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—JAN. 15, 2019—The inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, 6 p.m. Sunday April 14 at Proctors, is an opportunity to amplify, empower and celebrate professionals working in the area’s wide-ranging music scene. Over 60... Read more » ... Read More
Monty Python’s SPAMALOTis coming to Proctors! SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—JAN. 11, 2019—The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Monty Python’s Spamalot arrives at Proctors, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python andthe Holy Grail.” Monty Python’s... Read more » ... Read More