Thursday, May 22, 2025
BroadwayTECH is a free, two-week career orientation program designed for high school students interested in technical theatre and production. Held in spring, the program provides an immersive experience behind the scenes of major Broadway touring shows, such as Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” hosted at Proctors. Participants engage directly with... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, May 22, 2025
We had an amazing experience with students all over the Capital Region at the 2025 High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors. Photos by Kevin Montano, Proctors Collaborative. Jump to section: Pre-showOpening numberPresenters and awardsAlbany High School “Bring It On”Colonie Central High School “Mary Poppins”Glens Falls High School “The Prom:... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Local theatre and community to be celebrated with free events ALBANY—It’s not Broadway or the West End; it’s the Capital Region — up the river from the famous city, and across the pond from the district — where performing arts thrive and flourish. The Capital Region Festival of Theatre (CRFT)... Read more » ... Read More
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
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Downtown event invites people of all ages to explore hands-on art activities, live performances, and interactive experiences SCHENECTADY—Downtown will again burst into color, music, and laughter as the 31st Annual Schenectady Kids Arts Festival transforms Jay Street into a vibrant celebration of youth creativity and community spirit 12-4 p.m. Saturday,... Read more » ... Read More
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
Friday, May 16, 2025
The Collaborative School of the Arts celebrates talent and hard work SCHENECTADY—The biggest night in high school musical theatre was a dazzling celebration honoring student’s talent and creativity. The Collaborative School of the Arts ninth annual High School Musical Theatre Awards presented Roman Mangino, from Ballston Spa High School, and... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Free music series is back June 5, every Thursday afternoon SCHENECTADY—The long-standing summer tradition, Jazz on Jay, is back June 5 in downtown Schenectady’s Jay Square. Showcasing a mix of established artists, up-and-coming performers, and beloved regional talent, the series brings downtown alive every Thursday afternoon. The 2025 season features... Read more » ... Read More