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The Princess Bride-An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes In this highly-anticipated event, fans of THE PRINCESS BRIDE will join the heroic Westley (actor Cary Elwes) in a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film. 7:30pm After a screening of the iconic film, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion on classic scenes, revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! oct
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the JLCO performs a vast repertoire of beloved tunes by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk and many more. oct
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The Ultimate Michael Experience Joby Rogers stars as the mirror image of Michael Jackson. Electrifying and 8pm entertaining, this full-stage, highenergy production is a tribute to the music and dance of the King of Pop. oct
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SIXTIES SPECTACULAR Relive the great music of the sixties with the hits you love by Jay and the Americans, Paul Revere’s Raiders, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, 1910 Fruitgum Company, and The Bronx Wanderers.
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CS Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual 8pm warfare from a demon’s point of view. oct
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Grammy Award-winning legend Mavis Staples teams up with multi-platinum recording 8pm artist Joan Osborne on the highly anticipated national tour, SOLID SOUL.
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The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony Award®-winning score.
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The Sixties Rock Experience returns with their fantastic tribute show including new performers of the 70s plus your favorite 60s acts.
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Motown The Musical
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The Temptations MoTOWN THE MUSICAL First National Tour
Hailed by The New York Times as “the best musical of this century” and the winner of nine Tony Awards®, THE BOOK OF MORMON is the blockbuster Broadway smash from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the Oscar®-winning composer of Disney’s Frozen and Avenue Q, Bobby Lopez. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language. www.bookofmormonthemusical.com oct
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MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. nov
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MYTHBUSTERS© JAMIE & ADAM UNLEASHED brings 7:30pm you face to face with the curious world of Jamie and Adam as the duo matches wits on stage with each other and members of the audience. nov
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Laugh to a fresh mix of the best 8pm 8pm u p - a nd - c o m i ng comedians, with TV credits from Comedy Central and beyond, at the Capital Region’s premier alternative comedy room. nov
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Set in the fictional WVL Radio Studios, this stunning and exciting live adaptation of the classic holiday 7:30pm film incorporates old-time radio sound effects, organ accompaniment and versatile voice acting. dec
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. 1 4pm See all of your favorite characters as they come to life in the all new RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER THE MUSICAL. nov
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“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” animated television special adapted from a story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks, music and lyrics by Johnny Marks. All elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC.
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TriBeCaStan: The World Comes To Schenectady Radically multicultural and poly-stylistic, New York City’s TriBeCaStan is one of contemporary music’s most vibrantly 7:30pm eclectic ensembles, using diverse instruments from around the globe to create an exotic palette of sonic colors and melodies. dec
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker A holiday mash-up for the whole family. Visually exciting and bold, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER re-imagines Tchaikovsky’s classic 7:30pm score through explosive hip hop choreography. dec
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and head on over to Proctors to see IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. dec
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Matilda The Musical TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four dec Tony Awards®, and based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. SUBSCRIBE
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including GO GO GO JOSEPH, ANY DREAM WILL DO and CLOSE EVERY DOOR. Book your tickets and be part of the magic! jan
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Saturday Night Fever The Musical Fueled by all the vintage Bee Gee hits, the iconic story of Tony – the kid from Brooklyn USA – who 8pm wants to dance his way to a better life, is back! jan
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Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! jan
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PostSecret: The Show Three actors guide the audience through a crowd-sourced narrative of the controversial stories behind never-before-seen secrets of PostSecret.com, one of the most popular blogs in the world.
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Mardi Gras Festival Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras at PROCTORS is back with food, fun and the 6pm spicy tunes of Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys and Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole. feb
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cole Porter’s first Broadway show, See America First (which premiered 7:30pm at the Van Curler Opera House in Schenectady), with a spectacular musical & theatrical revue. jan
Soledad O’Brien takes one of America’s most challenging conversations on the road as her ongoing BLACK IN AMERICA series brings the explosive 7pm issues of race & police brutality to communities across the nation. feb
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This anthology of Marvin Gaye is a great retrospective of a brilliant career. A live 15-piece band and 4 singers will capture the tone and texture of a career that still leaves an indelible mark on the musical landscape.
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The Triplets of Belleville
The Academy Award - nominated composer Benoît Charest leads Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in a live 8pm performance of his original score for this beloved animated classic. They will transport you to the exciting streets of 1920s Paris and Le Jazz Hot. feb
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YOU CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC! when the one-of-a-kind VILLAGE PEOPLE hit the stage. These six iconic disco Macho Men get down with their party time 8pm dance grooves, outrageous fun, and hits like YMCA and Magic Night! Boogie!
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Disney’s FANTASIA film scenes presented in concert with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ted Sperling.
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Recycled Percussion A wild mix of unorthodox talent, musical precision, wildly extreme athletics, and insane antics. They perform on recycled instruments, hubcaps, garbage cans, power tools, and even each other in this not-to-bemissed show! apr
Irish Comedy Tour Drop a shot of laughter into a pint of boisterous, belly-laughing hooligans straight out of a Dublin pub. Mature content. mar
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Fifth Annual Gospel Jubilee Winning our hearts and praise, GOSPEL JUBILEE returns with the majestic voices of the Capital Region Jubilee 7pm Mass Choir. Special guests, tributes and more to be announced! apr
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Composer/producer Scott Freiman walks Beatles fans young and old through the 1:30pm creation of Rubber Soul with rare audio and video from the studio and the stage. feb
A Trip Through Strawberry Fields Mr. Freiman transports his audience into Abbey Road studio for a look 7:30pm at the revolutionary techniques used during the production of three Beatles’ masterpieces — STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER, PENNY LANE, and A DAY IN THE LIFE. feb
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Capitol Steps – Mock the Vote Tour Are you suffering from electile dysfunction? Come see the group who puts the “MOCK” in Democracy and cure those voting woes forever!
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SAY THE WORD Deconstructing Rubber Soul
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Faulty Towers Dining Experience
Basil, Sybil & Manuel serve up all the gags, shabby service and 70s style three course meals in “a two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation.” – Daily Telegraph, UK apr
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Two Man Group
Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the stage live in 8pm Schenectady to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. apr
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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! may Daniel takes the audience on an interactive musical adventure
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ONCE ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. may
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CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL may A must-see for those who love Trey Parker’s THE BOOK OF
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MORMON and SOUTH PARK and all fans of musical comedy! 8pm Based on the gruesome, true tale of a group of miners led by Alferd Packer who tried to cross the Rockies in winter. This pleasantly vulgar parody is part country western – part court room drama – part survival story–and all deliberately-cheesy–hilarious musical gem.
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Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre continue their rich partnership in 2015-2016. theREP’s season kicks off with hit musical whodunit, MURDER FOR TWO, followed by coming-of-age drama 4000 MILES, family favorite A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, world-premiere drama NAKED INFLUENCE and THE BLUE-SKY BOYS, the space-race comedy. Capping off the season is American classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL. The only professional resident theatre in the Capital Region, theREP is your slice of Broadway, right in downtown Albany! Buy now at capitalrep.org
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