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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Cultural ambassadors take athleticism on tour SCHENECTADY—A team of professional racially diverse athletes are gracing the MainStage at Proctors on Friday Nov. 3. Collage Dance Collective, one of the largest Black-led performing arts organizations in the South, will perform a wide variety showcase as they take their creative athleticism on... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, October 27, 2023
SCHENECTADY—Premiering only four years ago, the comedy musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” is on tour and spreading laughs throughout the 97-year-old Proctors theatre. “Mrs. Doubtfire,” based on the film, plays the MainStage from Oct. 24-Oct. 29. Featuring Tony-nominated Rob McClure, co-star (and wife) Maggie Lakis and Aaron Kaburick. Kaburick, who stars as... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Halloween weekend rave coming to Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The moment Shane Stiel walked into the nearly 150-year-old historic church located in downtown Saratoga Springs he knew. He knew he wanted to host the first-ever electronic dance concert at Universal Preservation Hall. Stiel, the creative vision behind “Midnight Mass: The... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Collaborative staff serve appreciation. SCHENECTADY– More than 400 of Proctors Collaborative’s volunteers came together to celebrate all their contributions to the organization on Oct. 18. “From my first day it was clear that our volunteers not only run the place but are our best ambassadors! We could not succeed without... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, October 19, 2023
‘Global sensibility’ reflected through UPH, Proctors performances The Passport Series will transport you to places all over the world from your seats at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs or Proctors in Schenectady Share in this experience as the series explores sounds from Mali, Portugal, the Middle East and the... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
SCHENECTADY—When you see “COMPANY” on the MainStage at Proctors the transitions will be seamless, the actors will be dressed to the nines and the lighting and sound will be just right. That’s because the production crew has been in the electric city for weeks “teching” before the show opened Sunday,... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Logan Esposito from Voorheesville and Ashley Manocchi, Scotia-Glenville take top honors SCHENECTADY – The Collaborative School of the Arts presented this year’s winners of the High School Musical Theatre Awards, in partnership with The Broadway League, title sponsor Guilderland Music Academy and media sponsor Times Union, on May 13 at... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
SCHENECTADY – The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra has extended its reach in recent years beyond the city where it was founded in 1934 and as a result, has changed its name to Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra. The announcement was made by Board President Robert Bour and Artistic Director Glen Cortese when they... Read more » ... Read More