Category: General News
The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra beloved seasonal tradition is back SARATOGA—Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra’s coziest and most festive tradition returns with two special performances of Poinsettia Pops Dec. 7 and 8 at Universal Preservation Hall. ‘Tis the season for all your holiday favorites in an unforgettable concert featuring guest soloists Jeanine Ouderkirk,... Read more » ... Read More
This is the second installment of a series getting to know the senior leadership at Proctors Collaborative. They are the faces you see at our venues and events, and their expertise guides us along our mission. The following Q&A has been edited for clarity. Operations Director’s knowledge shines behind the... Read more » ... Read More
Albany, NY (Nov. 21) – Capital Repertory Theatre is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “A Sherlock Carol” by Mark Shanahan, a captivating blend of mystery and holiday cheer, set to take the stage Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. This inventive play intertwines the beloved characters of Sir Arthur... Read more » ... Read More
This is the first installment of a series getting to know the senior staff at Proctors Collaborative. They are the faces you see at our venues and events, and their leadership guides us along our mission. The following Q&A has been edited for clarity. Tenacious leader has ushered program to... Read more » ... Read More
Embark on a variety of musical adventures across the globe without leaving the Capital Region The Passport Series–Music Haven at Proctors Collaborative transports the audiences on musical adventures to destinations like Scotland to Bosnia, Mali and Haiti, and through Louisiana and Puerto Rico. The exciting journeys take place at the... Read more » ... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Jessica Sims jsims@proctorscollaborative.org Approved photos available proctorscollaborative.org/press TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY AT 10 A.M.! THE FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD®-WINNING NEW MUSICAL IS STARTIN’ SOMETHIN’ IN SCHENECTADY DEC. 3-8 AT PROCTORS “UTTERLY ELECTRIC!” Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune “MJ IS A RUNAWAY HIT!” Peter Marks, The Washington Post July... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame has awarded over $167,000 Fairgame Arts Grants to 44 non-profit arts and cultural organizations in the three New York state casino regions: Capital Region, Catskills and Southern Tier. Earlier this year, organizations across the state in these three regions were invited to apply... Read more » ... Read More
Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra announces visual components SCHENECTADY– Along with the sounds of the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra audiences will be completely immersed with brand-new visual components during the upcoming 91st season. This next season will change what everyone has previously experienced at an SSSO performance. A new addition this season are... Read more » ... Read More
Report: Employment in the arts across upstate surged 35% from 2009 to 2019 ALBANY—The arts are a driving force in culture, quality of life, education, innovation and, surprising to some, the economy. That was the message at a forum, “Upstate’s Creative Spark: Harnessing the Arts to Boost Economic Vitality in... Read more » ... Read More
Sarah DeThorne feels “lucky” to have theatre so close to home SCHENECTADY—Commitment can be a scary feeling, especially when you’re thinking about a whole year in advance. Sarah DeThrorne realized early on, as a Proctors subscriber, that this commitment is more of a benefit than a fear. Knowing exactly when,... Read more » ... Read More