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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
In partnership with Siena College watch “Journey to Freedom” on streaming app SCHENECTADY—Since, its founding, Open Stage Media has sought out stories that reveal the depth and breadth of the communities it serves. OSM works to lift the voices of our neighbors, to preserve local history and highlight the intrinsic... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, January 24, 2025
Historical Committee displays stories, artifacts of theatre SCHENECTADY—People hold history in their hearts and share it with the world. This is especially true for Marilyn Sassi, co-chair of Proctors Historical Committee. A volunteer at Proctors Collaborative for over 19 years, she has extensively worked to preserve and display the magnificent... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, January 24, 2025
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Jan. 24) – Universal Preservation Hall is thrilled to announce that Louisiana Music Hall of Famer, Zydeco Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner and Grammy nominee Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas will light up the stage with their infectious energy and irresistible grooves 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Albany, NY (Jan. 23) – Alive Downtowns, the visionary program aimed at revitalizing New York’s downtown cities through investment in historic theatres, thanks Governor Hochul for a commitment to the arts in her proposed budget. We are, however, disappointed the governor again did not support our modest budget request that will... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, January 23, 2025
ALBANY, NY (Jan. 23) – The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY is excited to announce its first musical production, the second show in its 2024-2025 season “Once On This Island” by Lynne Ahrens with music by Stephen Flaherty, Feb. 6-16. The show will be directed and choreographed by Hettie Barnhill... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Dance, sing or laugh the night away at Universal Preservation Hall SARATOGA SPRINGS—Universal Preservation Hall has a rich and storied history. Having spent most of its life as a church, it has always been a place intended to bring people together. Since reopening in 2020, the team at UPH and... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Broadway Camp auditions close soon, while other programs open Feb. 3 SCHENECTADY—Stay warm with plans and thoughts of summer vacation for your school-aged children with the Collaborative School of the Arts! We’ve announced multiple programs for July 2025 in which students can enjoy, grow and learn through exciting opportunities, both... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill leaves lasting impact in Albany ALBANY—After 30 years as the Producing Artistic Director of Capital Repertory Theatre, Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill has announced she is stepping down from her role at the end of 2025. During her three decades at the helm, Maggie has brought to theREP incredible artistic achievement,... Read more » ... Read More