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Proctors Announces On-Sale Dates For Next Group Of Shows
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
Proctors in Schenectady is announcing a new batch of shows going on sale in the coming months. With this next group of shows on sale, there's something for everyone!
theREP Cancels JERSEY BOYS Performances Due to Covid-19
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Due to the unfortunate circumstance of multiple cast and crew testing positive for COVID and needing to recover, theREP has announced that it will cancel several performances of Jersey Boys.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Mac-Haydn Theatre
by Marc Savitt - August 09, 2022
In their promotional materials for NEXT TO NORMAL, Mac-Haydn, advised it would be “unlike anything you have seen on our stage. Trust us when we tell you, this show is not to be missed.” I am very happy to say they were correct. This production is phenomenal.
More Sensory Friendly Performances Added To Syracuse Stage Season
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
In its commitment to better serve all of the Central New York Community, Syracuse Stage announced the addition of two Sensory Friendly performances to the 2022/2023 season.
Music Haven Presents The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
Under the baton of Artistic Director Glen Cortese, the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra returns to the Music Haven Stage in Central Park on Saturday, August 13th at 7:00 PM for 'A Night at the Movies.”
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns This September
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
Get ready for a magical fall season in New York with two locations of The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Legend of Sleepy Hollow-themed experiences. Blaze: Hudson Valley returns to its location at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson for the 18th year and Blaze: Long Island will return to Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage for the third year.
One-Woman Rock Musical TRANS AM by Lisa Stephen Friday to Have Public Workshop at the Hangar Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
TRANS AM, a ground-breaking new one-woman rock musical written by and starring actress/musician/rock star Lisa Stephen Friday is getting its latest development in August at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, NY August 18-21.
Proctors Collaborative Announces Upcoming Shows In Schenectady and Saratoga Springs
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2022
Proctors Collaborative have announced the next block of upcoming shows coming to Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. 
Cast And Creatives Announced for Rodgers & Hammerstein's STATE FAIR at The REV Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2022
The REV Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the third production of its 2022 Season - Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Make Forestburgh Playhouse Premiere in August
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2022
Forestburgh Playhouse present the hilarious new musical, Something Rotten! at the historic Forestburgh Mainstage from August 2-14. Something Rotten! features music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick. The latter collaborated on the musical's book with John O'Farrell.
Photos: First Look at Andre Braugher and Michele Pawk in TELL THEM I'M STILL YOUNG
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2022
New York Stage and Film is in full swing, with Andre Braugher and Michele Pawk leading the cast for TELL THEM I’M STILL YOUNG. Get a first look at photos here!
Yevgeny Kutik Makes Maverick Concerts Debut Soloist in Shostakovich's Sonata for Violin, Strings, and Percussion
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
Violinist Yevgeny Kutik ––  known for his “dark-hued tone and razor-sharp technique” (The New York Times) — will make his Maverick Concerts debut as part of Maverick Concerts' Annual Chamber Orchestra Concert, on Saturday August 27, 2022 at 6pm. Kutik will be the featured soloist alongside the Caroga Arts Ensemble, led by Music Director Alexander Platt. The performance will be held at Maverick Concert Hall (120 Maverick Road).
Mac-Haydn Theatre to Present Regional Premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL in August
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical 'Next to Normal' will make its Mac-Haydn debut from August 4-14 - a regional premiere production. 'Next to Normal' promises to be an artistic highlight of the 2022 Mac-Haydn season, and is unlike anything audiences have ever seen on the Chatham stage.
Review: SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - July 26, 2022
What did our critic think of SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL at Blackfriars Theatre? Blackfriars' production of 'Seussical' showcases the talents of numerous young performers, from Yates' kind and sensitive Horton to Jade Hill's soulful Sour Kangaroo to the sassy stylings of the Wikersham Brothers (Danny Dobbins, J. Jake Thomas, Avery White).
Franklin Stage Company Presents BRICKTOP, LEGEND OF THE JAZZ AGE
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2022
Franklin Stage Company, Delaware County's only admission-free professional theater, will present Bricktop, Legend of the Jazz Age, a new play with music by Cathey Sawyer August 5–21 at Chapel Hall, in Franklin, NY. FSC's production will be the regional premiere of the play.
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra Joins Proctors Collaborative
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2022
The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced that it has joined Proctors Collaborative, effective Aug. 1, 2022. The SSO will continue to have a separate board of directors and Glen Cortese remains its Artistic Director, but administrative functions will be provided by Proctors Collaborative.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to Bridge Street Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2022
Following the enormous success of last year's “The Addams Family Musical: Quarantine Edition”, Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre has made the decision to turn their Summer Youth Musical an annual event! This year's production, featuring an all-student cast and slated for a two-weekend run August 4-14, will be the Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”.
Beatles Cartoon Pop Art Show Featuring The Works Of Late Animator Ron Campbell Coming To Hudson, NY
by Grace Cutler - July 23, 2022
The Beatles along with Scooby Doo, Smurfs, Rugrats, Jetsons, Flintstones, & much more are among the artwork on display and all based on the 50-year career of the late Ron Campbell.
Ancram Opera House presents AN EVENING WITH THE BENGSONS This Month
by Grace Cutler - July 23, 2022
Ancram Opera House presents AN EVENING WITH THE BENGSONS  at the Circa 1799 Barn in Ancramdale. This special evening with the award-winning singer/songwriter couple begins at 6 pm on Saturday, July 30 (rain date July 31 at 6 pm), and features a live ASL interpreter.
Cortland Rep Cancels Remainder Of Mainstage Season
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2022
Due to additional positive cases of Covid within the Cortland Repertory Theatre company, CRT has cancelled the remainder of their 2022 mainstage summer season, including all performances of “Murder on the Orient Express”, which was to run through July 30.
New Shows Are Now Sale at Proctors
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2022
Proctors announces five new shows coming to Schenectady that are on sale now! Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or online.
Cortland Rep Cancels Production of MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2022
Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced the cancellation of their final production of the 2022 summer, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's “Mary Poppins”.  The musical was to run from August 3 – 20. 
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Capital Repertory Theatre
by Jared West - July 20, 2022
Last night’s opening performance of JERSEY BOYS played to a packed house. Audience members sang along and danced in their seats, ultimately giving this cast a standing ovation. Not a bad way to wrap up the very first season for Capital Repertory Theatre (aka theREP) in their new home!
Photos: First Look At MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS At Cortland Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2022
For the fourth production in their 50th Anniversary season, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the regional premiere of a new play based on a classic novel: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by one of America's premiere playwrights, Ken Ludwig. See photos from the production.
Two Comedians and Another Amazing Musical Artist Added to the Fall 2022 Schedule at UPH
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2022
Universal Preservation Hall is announcing three new shows added to the fall 2022 line-up.

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