Proctors Theatre

'Boop! The Musical' is on tour now! The musical is about that iconic cartoon figure, Betty Boop. What does Betty Boop long for… a day off from her fame in her Black-and White-world; just an ordinary day and what she finds is an extraordinary adventure of color, music, and love in modern day New York City.The former American Idol contestant, Aliya Grace, is taking on the titular role of Betty Boop making her national tour debut! She has many other credits including Artistry Theatre’s ‘Kiss Me Kate,' 'Sweet Charity,' Children’s Theatre Company: ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid,’ and more.'Boop! The Musical' is on tour now and is at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady NY through October 18th.

The Empire State Youth Orchestra’s CHIME program in Schenectady meets daily and provides free instruments and music lessons to its students to ensure it remains affordable. The program is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a free concert at Proctors in Schenectady.

To fully appreciate “A Beautiful Noise - the Neil Diamond Musical,” playing at Proctors through Sunday, you have to create a no-judgment zone.

The former Proctor's Theater in Troy will soon be the new home of city hall. But not all city leaders like the plan.

A coalition of upstate New York theaters is celebrating state arts funding.

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning Albany Symphony is throwing a gigantic 100th birthday-party concert for Rhapsody in Blue, featuring Kevin Cole, the world’s foremost interpreter of George Gershwin’s piano music. The program also includes An American in Paris, Carlos Simon’s AMEN! and Simon Says, a world premiere trombone concerto by Jack Frerer. The concert takes place on Saturday, February 10th at 7:30pm at Proctors Theatre.

The Passport Series brings Music Haven to Proctors and allows audiences “to travel the world one concert at a time.”

“The Lion King” opened on Broadway in 1997. After 26 years it is the third longest running show in Broadway history. It is at Proctors, through Sunday August 13. If ever there was a must see show, this is it.

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as the music soars and Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Disney’s "The Lion King" has returned to Proctors in Schenectady through August13.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was in Schenectady Sunday, completing his annual statewide tour and celebrating funding for the arts in upstate New York.