2018 Press Releases
2018
December
Jungle Jack Hanna Brings Into the Wild LIVE!
Prepare to Party with Max Weinberg’s Jukebox!
The Phantom Tollbooth returns to Proctors, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9
One of the good ones comes to Schenectady
THE FIRST NIGHT OF FUNNY—NEW YEARS EVE COMEDY EVENT
Proctors Collaborative announces new leadership for Corporate Sponsorships
Piff the Magic Dragon at Proctors, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9
Construction underway at Universal Preservation Hall
November
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s the Phantom of the Opera in a Spectacular New Production by Cameron Mackintosh
Proctors has full slate of holiday treats!
THE GRINCH is coming to steal Christmas in Schenectady!
Proctors seating donors honored at Monday event
Harpist Edmar Castaneda brings wholly original voice to jazz
Off-Broadway’s One Funny Mother at Proctors for two performances Nov. 28–29
Andy Sandford returns to Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show
Dirty Dozen Brass Band leads new music and comedy shows
A holiday sequel to Pride and Prejudice!
POW/MIA Chair of Honor dedicated at Proctors
October
GROOVIN’… “ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME LEGENDS”
CirqueÉloize returns to Proctors with Hotel
Zach Sherwin Returns to Schenectady
Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t Steve Martin and Martin Short together at Proctors
Silent film returns to Proctors, with live music!
THE NAKED MAGICIANS RETURN TO PROCTORS, NOV. 1
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody At Proctors, Oct. 27–28!
Broadway TECH teaches students real-world skills in theatre
Proctors hosts 2018 Alliance for Community Media Northeast Region Conference, Oct. 10–13
Washington Irving’s haunting ghost story hits the road
September
NATIONAL TOUR OF MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® PLAYS SCHENECTADY
Capital Records Live! celebrates 1969!
Broadway legend headlines A Night of Magic gala for Capital Repertory Theatre and Proctors
Kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh launches second season of Passport Series—Music Haven at Proctors
Lauded Texas songwriter is guest of Rolling Hills Radio!
MIRACULOUS® LIVE!: TALES OF LADYBUG & CAT NOIR
Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre Sell Out Subscriptions
New Shows Go On-Sale at Proctors and theREP
North American Tour Casting Announced for a Bronx Tale
August
Proctors Completes Overhaul of Websites
Proctors Collaborative Introduced
New Monthly Magazine to Focus on Capital Region Arts
July
Complete casting announced for North American Tour of Anastasia
Broadway Camp: Aida at Proctors, Aug. 3–4
Funny folks co-headline Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show
It’s Christmas in July at Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre!
Over the Edge rappelling event raises funds for School of the Performing Arts at Proctors
June
Proctors Clearance Sale, July 10–13
The Hamilton Hill Arts Center proudly presents Sankofa, The Legacy
Proctors announces 20 new shows
Red, White & Brew Festival welcomes summer at Proctors
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash at Capital Repertory Theatre, July 6–Aug. 12
Matt Knudsen anchors Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors
Second Annual Capital Region Creative Economy Symposium
The Heart of Nuba focuses on Tom Cadena and Mother of Mercy Hospital, June 18–21
National tour of ANASTASIA to tech and launch in Schenectady
May
Young Dr. Jekyll, a new musical, at Proctors
Proctors to Replace MainStage Seats and Add New Hearing Loop System
Broadway Smash Frozen To Launch North American Tour in Schenectady in Fall 2019
24th Annual Kids Arts Festival
Winners announced for 2018 High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors
Free events for On Your Feet! at Proctors
Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show with Chris Laker
On Your Feet! congas its way to Schenectady—May 30–June 3, Proctors
Spotted Zebra Learning Center teams with CDTA and Proctors
Nominees revealed for 2018 High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors
April
The School of the Performing Arts at Proctors expands summer opportunities
Derek Cianfrance returns to Schenectady
Nicole Consiglio, of Voorheesville, wins KeyBank Hamilton Flyaway Sweepstakes
Secret Weapon star Doug Smith in Schenectady
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King And I, at Proctors, May 1–6
Rochmon Record Club makes Schenectady debut with Tom Petty “An American Boy”
Patti LuPone at Proctors! Don’t Monkey with Broadway, 8 p.m. Friday, April 27
Local creators and cast to premiere new musical at Proctors in April
The Alt expands with Alt Access, The Daily Primer and The AltCast
Gospel legend Dorothy Norwood headlines 7th Annual Gospel Jubilee at Proctors
Classic Albums Live performs Pink Floyd: The Wall
March
Capital Repertory Theatre announces new home for 2019
Universal Preservation Hall poised to be community living room for Saratoga Springs
Cady Huffman closes One Night Only! The Cabaret Series at Proctors
Noel Coward’s classic comedy Blithe Spirit at Capital Repertory Theatre
Michael McCord joins Proctors as capital campaigns director
Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story on Stage
Capital Region Wine Festival returns to Proctors for Tenth Annual Installment
CHEFS – The Ultimate Kitchen Showdown
Augie’s Family Style Italian restaurants team with Universal Preservation Hall
Amazing Grace: The Musical at Proctors
Proctors announces new concert series, Capital Records Live
Movies at The Addy at Proctors
Julie Kottakis comes to Schenectady
February
It’s Here – Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre announce 2018-2019 subscription series
Tracey Strann named publisher of The Alt
William Shatner – Coming to Proctors
Adrienne Iapalucci returns to Schenectady
Public performance of Alice in Wonderland at Capital Repertory Theatre, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10
Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live Coming to Proctors
Legendary band The Chieftains celebrate milestone at Proctors
January
The Illusionists—Live from Broadway
Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie at Proctors, One Night Only!