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 Railroad at 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... 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
The Sitdown host at Proctors Mike Recine headlines Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show Saturday, Feb. 23 Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show Starring Mike Recine 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Underground at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady 518.346.6204 proctors.org $15 advance; $20 day of SCHENECTADY, NY—FEB. 12, 2019—Mike Recine is either 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... 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,... 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
Proctors The Saratogian, ‘School of Rock’ at Proctors worth your time, Feb. 7, 2019 WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Bob Goepfert: A Dozen Reasons To Like “School Of Rock”, Feb. 7, 2019 Capital Repertory Theatre The Saratogian, ‘Red Maple’ gives audience something to laugh about, Feb. 7, 2019 WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Bob Goepfert: “Red Maple” Makes... Read more » ... Read More
“THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CENTURY. Heaven on Broadway! A celebration of the privilege of 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 at Proctors Public On Sale Feb. 11 Back... Read more » ... Read More
Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t Steve Martin and Martin Short together at Proctors 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—FEB. 7, 2019—In Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t—at Proctors, 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17—comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short present new material in a variety of musical... Read more » ... Read More