Pre-COVID Press Releases
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Nominations announced for inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards Almost 200 artists, ensembles, venues, sound technicians, educators, journalists and photographers hope to take home first Eddie! SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—FEB. 20, 2019—And the Eddie goes to … Nominees for the inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, presented by The... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The Sitdown host at Proctors Mike Recine headlines Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show Saturday, Feb. 23 Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show Starring Mike Recine 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Underground at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady 518.346.6204 proctors.org $15 advance; $20 day of SCHENECTADY, NY—FEB. 12, 2019—Mike Recine is either the... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, February 11, 2019
Kathleen Fyfe named board chair of Universal Preservation Hall Will be installed with new officers in March SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—FEB. 11, 2019—Kathleen Fyfe has been named as the new president of the board of trustees at Universal Preservation Hall, at 25 Washington Street. Currently under renovation, UPH, part of Proctors... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 8, 2019
ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY COMING TO PROCTORS “WE FINALLY HAVE A TERRIFIC SHOW FOR EVERYONE. GO SEE CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – I GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE A BALL!” – NPR SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—Feb. 8, 2019—Proctors is thrilled to announce that Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will play on State Street,... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 8, 2019
New Fairgame grant opportunity for arts organizations in three New York regions Casino revenues will help fund creativity! SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—FEB. 8, 2019—The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame is pleased to announce Fairgame Arts Grants, a new funding opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in three New York state... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Proctors The Saratogian, ‘School of Rock’ at Proctors worth your time, Feb. 7, 2019 WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Bob Goepfert: A Dozen Reasons To Like “School Of Rock”, Feb. 7, 2019 Capital Repertory Theatre The Saratogian, ‘Red Maple’ gives audience something to laugh about, Feb. 7, 2019 WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Bob Goepfert: “Red Maple” Makes... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, February 7, 2019
“THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CENTURY. Heaven on Broadway! A celebration of the privilege of living inside that improbable paradise called a musical comedy.” Ben Brantley, THE NEW YORK TIMES BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND THE BOOK OF MORMON Performances Begin May 14 at Proctors Public On Sale Feb. 11 Back... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t Steve Martin and Martin Short together at Proctors 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—FEB. 7, 2019—In Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t—at Proctors, 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17—comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short present new material in a variety of musical... Read more » ... Read More