Press Releases

Posted 2017-02-08 by Proctors Web Team

Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill Directs “Once” in Her Final Season as Producing Artistic Director

Friday, June 27, 2025

ALBANY (June 30) – “Once,” the Oscar, Tony, Grammy, and Olivier award-winning musical, comes to the MainStage at Capital Repertory Theatre from July 11 through Aug. 10. Book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, “Once” is described as a heart‑stirring ode to the... Read more » ... Read More

New MainStage Sizzle: Avatar in Concert, Dream Theater, and MasterChef All-Stars Coming to Proctors

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

SCHENECTADY (June 17) – Proctors announces three power-packed shows coming to the MainStage: Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, progressive rock legends Dream Theater, and MasterChef All Stars Live. Culinary competition gets turned up a notch as fan-favorite contestants from MasterChef hit the stage for a live, interactive showdown. Expect... Read more » ... Read More

Capital Region Welcomes the Strange and Unusual: Nightmare EXPO to Haunt Proctors this January

Friday, June 13, 2025

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (June 13) – Something strange is stirring in the Capital Region; Saturday, Jan. 17, the historic Proctors will transform into a haven for the occult, the obscure, and the otherworldly as the Nightmare EXPO makes its debut from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For the first time, this... Read more » ... Read More

Legendary Artists Take the Stage at UPH: Chris Botti, Spyro Gyra, John Waite & Badlands – Tribute to Bruce Springsteen

Thursday, June 12, 2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS (June 12) – Universal Preservation Hall is proud to announce a powerhouse lineup of unforgettable performances coming to its historic Great Hall in Saratoga Springs. From smooth jazz to classic rock legends and a tribute to The Boss himself, these shows promise to light up Saratoga Springs with... Read more » ... Read More

Raise a Glass to Summer at “Buskers & Brews,” A Downtown Albany Celebration of Music, Drinks, and Local Flavor!

Monday, June 9, 2025

ALBANY (June 10) – Toast to the summer with an afternoon of live music, refreshing drinks, and local charm as Buskers & Brews takes over downtown Albany 12-4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in partnership with the Irish Heritage Museum. This self-guided, passport-style event blends the best of the Capital Region’s... Read more » ... Read More

Laughter, Legends, & Latin Rhythms: UPH’s Can’t Miss Lineup

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS (May 28) – Next season, Universal Preservation Hall is delivering an electric mix of performances that celebrate the power of live entertainment. With a lineup that spans comedy, world-class musicianship, and cultural celebration, UPH invites audiences to experience unforgettable nights in the heart of Saratoga Springs, kicking off... Read more » ... Read More

The Fairgame group awards grants to small arts organizations, raising alarm about the adverse effects of cuts to federal arts funding

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Albany, NY (May 22) – The Upstate Theatre Coalition for a Fairgame, a non-profit organization representing 12 performing arts centers in the Capital Region, Catskills, and Southern Tier of New York State, has announced the 2025 recipients of the Fairgame Arts Grants. In the fifth year of distributing grants, 51... Read more » ... Read More

Jazz on Jay Returns for 2025 With an Eclectic Lineup

Monday, May 19, 2025

SCHENECTADY, NY (May 20) – Schenectady’s beloved Jazz on Jay concert series is back for its 2025 season, bringing a vibrant mix of jazz styles to the heart of downtown every Thursday from June 5- Aug. 28. Now held in the recently revitalized Jay Square, across from City Hall, this... Read more » ... Read More