2016 Press Releases

The following are Proctors press releases from 2016.

December 2016

Bill Engvall at Proctors: Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday for Blue Collar comedy legend, 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23

Come and get your cupcake — Proctors turns 90!

Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show: A New Year’s Eve edition at Capital Repertory Theatre

Two great film tastes: It Came From Schenectady and Found Footage Festival 2016

Vocal genius coming to Proctors: Bryan Ferry’s career has consistently broke new musical ground

Encore: Proctors at 90: New photo book celebrates landmark Schenectady arts organization

November 2016
Theatre, dance and family events make the holiday season sparkle!

Host of ‘Going to Hell’ podcast New York comic Tim Dillon headlines Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors

Final funding to build Addy Proctors Capitalizing Our Future Campaign nears $13.2 million goal

Proctors programming team expands Salvatore Prizio brings deep experience and knowledge of market

Hermie’s Music now at Proctors: Longtime Schenectady music store moves to occupy space vacated by Van Curler Music

30th anniversary of film: Original creative team returns for Proctors premier of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster returns: WICKED

Help for today, hope for tomorrow: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Proctors team to support City Mission of Schenectady

Perrazo named H.R. manager: Excited to take new step in “progressive, creative environment” at Proctors

Lush, romantic and eternal: Kevin McGuire stars as King Arthur in Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot at Capital Repertory Theatre

Economics, technology, geopolitics: New York Times’ columnist Thomas L. Friedman addresses ‘big trends’

October 2016
Shane Mauss returns to Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors: A Good Trip is psychedelic comedy in its truest form

‘Mister Rogers’ legacy lives on Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!

Tickets on sale Friday for March 14 appearance: Slate and Second City present live, political comedy show ‘Unelectable You’ to play Proctors Oct. 28

Five-time Tony Award winner The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to play Proctors Nov. 23-27

One Night Only!: Adam Savage and Michael Stevens Bring Brain Candy to Proctors

Backlot Project presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show film screening party; conversation with Barry Bostwick

‘Amazing, visual show’: Broadway World calls Aluminum Show ‘one-of-a-kind attraction’

Date night idea: Off-Broadway hit Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man at Proctors

ZZ Top gonna be a good time: Tickets for “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” on sale Oct. 28

Patti LaBelle at Proctors: ‘Lady Marmalade’ and more R&B live onstage

Australian success story David Scheel in Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player at Proctors

Conan/Adult Swim star Andy Sandford: A special edition of Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Capital Repertory Theatre

Event has become world premiere machine: NEXT ACT! New Play Summit marks 5 years as festival of new works at Capital Repertory Theatre and Proctors

The Alt leadership announced: New Capital Region alternative newsweekly to launch in November

New Cities, New Lives: Proctors receives The Broadway League’s prestigious National Education and Engagement Grant for 3rd year in a row

September 2016
Headlines comedy show at Proctors: Epic rap battles of history star Zach Sherwin drops the mic in Schenectady

DISENCHANTED!: The hit musical Your favorite princesses are coming to town … and setting the record straight!

Schenectady loves Italy: Proctors and partners raise $17,255 for Italian earthquake relief

New restaurants, new flavors: Fifth Annual Wing Walk heats up downtown Schenectady on Oct. 1

Watch on the giant screen: Presenting the first ’16 Presidential Debate with prizes, themed drinks, more

Fashioned after the Tony Awards: Proctors and The Times Union join for Inaugural High School Musical Theatre Awards for the Capital Region in May ’17

The Midtown Men: Four stars from original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys to sing ’60s hits at Proctors

Universal story of struggle, triumph: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical will premiere at Proctors in April 2017

Kinky Boots returns: 2013 Tony Award winner announces 4 performances at Proctors

Outside Mullingar ends with kiss: Doubt and Moonstruck award winner’s romantic Irish comedy lands at theREP

Five Broadway shows on sale; Tickets as low as $20 available 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13

Seven new shows announced: Patti Labelle, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and the return of Neil deGrasse Tyson among highlights

August 2016
Longtime ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic guitarist Jim ‘Kimo’ West brings Hawaiian slack key stylings to Proctors

Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to Proctors: Brings The Cosmic Perspective to Schenectady

‘Smart, sardonic firecracker’: Observational comic Liz Miele headlines Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors

Brilliant theatre, giant screen: National Theatre Live: Encore Series brings celebrated theatrical broadcasts to Proctors

Hamilton’s Andrew Chappelle presents: Lucky students will learn moves from the hottest show on Broadway, as well as essential audition techniques

He’s not dead yet: John Cleese live on Proctors stage for conversation after ‘Grail’ screening

Six plays presented: Winners of Capital Repertory Theatre Young Playwright Contest hit stage

Stockade Music Live! shines light: Three concerts showcase interconnected acts, cutting-edge work

July 2016
Riverdance returns to Schenectady: International Irish dance phenomenon hits Proctors for five performances

From gas jockey to funny man: Noré Davis drives north for Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors

the Alt is coming: New arts and culture weekly will offer in-depth coverage and comprehensive community calendar

All Shook Up rocks: Entire Elvis production created by Broadway Camp students

Fresh off Conan appearance: Shane Torres headlines Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors

June 2016
Spend Sundays with Proctors: Free summer family movies at Proctors offers affordable fun for all

A Night with Janis Joplin electrifies: Her story, told by the Queen of Rock herself, on the concert stage, one more time

Comic. Writer. Italian. Anthony DeVito makes Pretty Much The Best Comedy Show debut at Proctors

Cheeky fun sans pants: The Naked Magic Show bares its secrets on the Proctors MainStage

Hamilton: historic sweep? Find out at the annual Tony Awards Screening Party at Proctors – the best viewing party in town!

Suds, sounds and snacks: Proctors brings Beer, Bourbon, BBQ & Bands to Stratton Plaza

May 2016
Comedy returns to theREP: Nick Vatterott and Amber Nelson team up to co-headline Pretty Much The Best Comedy Show

Tickets on sale for Outside Mullingar, Camelot, Reluctant Wingman and An Iliad

Frat dude comedy descends on Proctors: Bro comic and tailgate czar Jared Freid brings frat humor upstate

Eight-time Tony winner returns: Once, celebrated musical based on Academy Award-winning film, presented 6 days in May

Rhapsody & Rhythm: Lauded pianist Richard Glazier strikes up the band for The Gershwin Concert Experience at Proctors

Tickets to An American in Paris go on sale at Proctors 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10

Nobodies of Comedy! See tomorrow’s stars today 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7, Proctors

A Night with Janis Joplin tickets on sale: Queen of 60s, 70s rock reigns again at Capital Repertory Theatre

Daniel Tiger Neighborhood live! Mister Rogers legacy lives on in vibrant musical adventure based on popular TV series

April 2016
Lisa Page Brooks headlines Gospel Jubilee: Community leader Wes Holloway recognized for advocacy of urban organizations, programs and projects

America’s favorite science communicator: An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson tickets now on sale for April 11 appearance

Classic drama makes theREP debut: Horton Foote captures small town life with a ‘loving palette’ in The Trip to Bountiful

Lamberth to headline comedy show Sanni Rae, renown for her perspectives on race and gender, also featured

Food Network star cooks up new live show – Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science – at Proctors, April 30

Recycled Percussion brings junk rock: America’s Got Talent favorites mix music and spectacle like nothing experienced before Brimming with big Broadway: Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre send new 2016-2017 brochure to every home in the region

March 2016
Regional effort funded by grant: Legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp joins Pathways to Dance leaders to discuss new project

Wine, food, auctions and more: Eighth Annual Capital Region Wine Festival March 12 at Proctors

Last Comic Standing star-booked Adrienne Iapalucci headlines Pretty Much The Best Comedy Show

Proctors like you’ve never seen it: Photographer Ronda Anderson reveals over 30 years of change at classic Schenectady vaudeville hall

Realish Housewives of Clifton Park: Second City writers’ parody brings laughter and lunacy to Proctors

February 2016
Two shows to tech at Proctors: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical makes Broadway part of theREP subscription plan

The chase is on! Classic animated film The Triplets of Belleville with live score at Proctors

Village People turn Proctors into disco; Classic dance group brings ‘Macho Man,’ ‘YMCA,’ ‘In the Navy’ and more to Schenectady

Hill among ‘funniest men alive’: Comedy’s master craftsman headlines Pretty Much The Best Comedy Show

Ziggy played guitar! Rare David Bowie concert film featuring Mick Ronson to be screened at Proctor

Inedible career captured: RnB Classics Live presents What’s Going On: An Anthology of the Music of Marvin Gaye at Proctors

Deconstructing The Beatles: Scott Freiman returns to Proctors, Saturday, Feb. 27 with Say The Word and A Trip Through Strawberry Fields

Disney Fantasia live at Proctors: Disney crown jewels accompanied by Czech National Symphony Orchestra

Capitol Steps ‘Mock the Vote’: Election year comedy at its best is coming to Proctors

Irish Comedy Tour brings the blarney; Crazed quartet will turn GE Theatre at Proctors into a Dublin pub

Reminiscing laid-back FM sound: Little River Band lands at Proctors with 40th anniversary tour

Annual tour of Proctors; Free, guided walking tour of honors founder F.F. Proctor’s birthday

Tourism & Convention Manager joins board: Position with industry association will ‘strengthen relationships’ with other agencies statewide

The Blue-Sky Boys looks at art and science: Gordon Greenberg returns to theREP to direct loopy look at the birth of the Apollo space program

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic announces returns; Legendary parodist adds 79 dates including appearance at Proctors on Sept. 17

Students to mount All Shook Up on MainStage; School of Performing Arts at Proctors, joined by Capital Repertory Theatre, expands summer offerings

Schenectady lands 2 conferences: SCVA announces more meetings and conferences coming to downtown in 2016

January 2016
Joseph’s trials & triumphs: Webber and Rice’s ‘Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ to play 2 performances at Proctors

Master storyteller returns to region: Host, producer Garrison Keillor brings comedy, charisma, wisdom to Proctors

Jukebox heroes to perform: Foreigner brings classic rock to Proctors on April 28

Next Act! winner staged: New Suzanne Bradbeer drama, Naked Influence , makes its world premiere at Capital Repertory Theatre

Barbara Bishop Ward joins Proctors: Will fundraise for Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre and Universal Preservation Hall

Last Week Tonight writer at Proctors: Josh Gondelman headlines Pretty Much The Best Comedy Show, Saturday, Jan. 23

Classical violinist with ‘rock star’ charisma: Classical & popular music concert features Charles Yang, Empire State Youth Orchestra

Celebrating American songbook: Lincoln Mayorga leads look back at amazing catalog, Cole Porter’s earliest musical

Bright lights, dancing: Saturday Night Fever – The Musical at Proctors will ‘blow you away

’13 Tony winner headed to Proctors: A fresh take on Cinderella meshes classic Rodgers + Hammerstein’s melodies with new book

YouTube sensation hits Schenectady; Historic stateside presentation of Who Killed Captain Alex? on the giant GE Theatre screen

Mardi Gras at Proctors! GE Theatre and Robb Alley at Proctors will become Tipitina’s and Bourbon Street

Roadmap for ‘higher health’: Deepak Chopra addresses The Future of Wellbeing at Proctors

Eclectic range of dance presented: Regional premiere of new work by Disney’s The Lion King choreographer Garth Fagan

PostSecret: The Show: Stage version of popular public art project headed to Proctors for 5 performances

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