Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Arrangement was result of Fair Game coalition efforts Proctors has been bringing big-name talent to Schenectady for decades. But in terms of sheer numbers, its programming department may now be responsible for booking more local artists – Top 40 and rock bands, DJs, and jazz groups – than those with national... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Proctors – as both an entertainment venue and historic theatre – is obviously a tourism destination in the Capital Region. But there was a period when it was also an official tourism agent for the region. The role lasted exactly four years. It began when Schenectady dedicated a new Heritage... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 10, 2017
Irish immigrant play touring schools is staged at theREP for 1 performance Capital Repertory Theatre announces a public performance of the popular On-The-Go! Production, They Built America: The Workers of the Erie Canal, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8. Researched by historian Rena Kosersky and written by theREP’s Producing Artistic Director... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, March 9, 2017
The public tour—which also marks the 90th anniversary of the downtown landmark—begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 19. It will include the full history of the legendary venue at 432 State Street, Schenectady, from its opening in 1926 to its current glory as the epicenter of Capital Region performing arts... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Homemade lunch with Something Rotten cast and crew was a huge success By Kate Dudding Our Taste of Home, with the cast and crew from Something Rotten, was a huge success and lots of fun (see photos). Nearly 40 people enjoyed our homemade lunch plus sandwiches from Apostrophe Café. One of... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, February 27, 2017
“Encore: Proctors at 90” — distributed by Utica’s North Country Books — is currently available locally at the Gift Centre at Proctors; The Open Door Bookstore & Gift Gallery, Schenectady; Northshire Bookstore, Saratoga Springs; The Book House, Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany; and Market Block Books, Troy. It is also available online at... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 24, 2017
Proctors, on State Street, opened noon, Dec. 27, 1926, the jewel in the crown of a chain of over 50 theatres owned by vaudeville pioneer F. F. Proctor. In the intervening years, the city and Proctors have seen many changes, highs and lows. Currently, both are as healthy and robust... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 24, 2017
Broadway’s biggest blockbuster to return to Proctors WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster and Schenectady’s most popular musical, will return to Proctors, March 1–12. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2017. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Godspell, Academy Award®-winner for Pocahontas and The... Read more » ... Read More