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SCHENECTADY
Unique promotion heralds ‘Billy Elliot’ run at Proctors
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
As cars drove past Proctors on Wednesday afternoon, something may have seemed out of the ordinary. Members of the Proctors staff, along with a small number of dancers from Northeast Ballet, were standing in front of the theater wearing tutus to promote the upcoming show, “Billy Elliot the Musical.”
CORINTH
Theater leader Frances Williams killed in car accident
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Corinth resident Frances Williams was an imaginative person who loved music and the theater and was an integral member of the Adirondack theater scene, according to her friend and former piano instructor, Norm Mosher.
ALBANY
Tax incentives eyed for live theater shows
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing legislation that would extend the tax incentives afforded to film producers and music publishers to those who invest in live theater.
Bufalino to talk, demonstrate as part of Sunday’s Tap Dance Day
Thursday, May 16, 2013
This Sunday, the National Museum of Dance opens its doors to celebrate National Tap Dance Day with renowned dancer and choreographer Brenda Bufalino.
SCHENECTADY
24-hour theater project gathers top local talent
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The WAM Theatre and The Mop & Bucket Improv Company are joining forces again to produce the third annual 24hr Theatre Project, a series of short plays produced in the span of 24 hours and presented to a live audience at the Black Box Theatre of Schenectady High School’s John Sayles School of Fine Arts at 8 p.m. Saturday.
SCHENECTADY
SLOC production of ‘Sweet Charity’ ambitious but uneven
Sunday, May 12, 2013
“Sweet Charity” is not a show that’s produced widely in community theater, let alone in this area, and director Richard Roe took a chance in bringing it to the Schenectady Light Opera Company stage as the final show of its 2012-13 season.
COHOES
Review: ‘Nunsations’ cast is sensational, but script not so inspirational
Saturday, May 11, 2013
At one point at Thursday’s opening of “Nunsensations,” I became more fascinated by the audience member illegally shooting video on his phone than the musical number onstage.
ALBANY
Play gives voice to female veterans
Thursday, May 9, 2013
“On Her Shoulders” is an original work based on the experiences of nine female military veterans and performed by local high school students.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Ballet’s stay at SPAC could gain a week
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Saratoga Performing Arts Center officials are still talking with the New York City Ballet about restoring the second week of the ballet’s residency next year, but no decision has been made.
SCHENECTADY
Review: Musical’s pace no fault of production
Sunday, May 5, 2013
When the intermission of the Schenectady Civic Players’ production of “Sunday in the Park with George” came Friday evening, I thought perhaps Act II would pick up. It did not.
ALBANY
Review: ‘Oldest Profession’ a delight ... on Albany Civic stage, that is
Sunday, May 5, 2013
For a good time, call on Edna, Lillian, Mae, Ursula and Vera.
Musical ‘Les Misérables’ is a feast for both eyes and ears
Thursday, May 2, 2013
There was never a doubt, when Proctors announced a run of “Les Misérables” this season, that it would be playing to sellout crowds. They will not be disappointed by this production.
Albany Civic play treats subject with compassion
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Don’t be concerned by the title of Paula Vogel’s play, “The Oldest Profession.” Yes, the story revolves around the lives of five aging prostitutes, but it focuses on the people, not their chosen occupation.
SCHENECTADY
Review: ‘Les Miserables’ is a feast for the eyes and ears
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
“Les Misérables” at Proctors is creative, beautifully staged, and brilliantly acted and sung. The sets are the perfect mix of grunge and utility, and the backdrop is breathtaking.
Albany native Carolee Carmello lands third Tony nomination
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
An Albany High graduate and 1983 University at Albany alum, Carolee Carmello received the third Tony Award nomination of her career Tuesday morning when she was singled out for her performance as the title character in Kathie Lee Gifford’s “Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.”
