Proctors Theatre Tickets

Formerly known as Vaudeville, Proctors Theatre entertains touring Broadway musicals, opera, concerts, dance and a lot more. Located in New York, the venue is respected worldwide for bringing life to the Capital region through the magic of its live performances. Proctors Theatre tickets are a hot selling item each year for the brand new Broadway shows, exciting film festivals and all other events in between.

The theatre was built in 1926 by F.F. Proctor and earned fame for drawing huge crowds for conducting continuous live performances. Its first public demonstration was hosted with the support of General Electric in 1930 and received an encouraging response in terms of a great audience turn-up for the event.

Despite a great start, the onset of the Great Depression, led to a downfall of the theatre and it was closed for decades. It was in the late seventies that a group, Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady took charge of its renovation and got it in running condition. With continuous improvement, it has now the most preferred venue for large Broadway productions, giant screen films and also local performances.

Proctors Theatre's stage has been graced by a number of legendary artists in the past such as Red Skelton, Graci Allen, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Recently, it has hosted entertainers including Tony Bennett, Robert Goulet and Carol Channing. Also, it has hosted graduation ceremonies, orchestras and Christmas special events.

This year an exciting mix of events will once again grace the stage of Proctor Theatre. The lineup includes the famous musical Billy Elliot that features the story of a passionate young boy who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. Winner of a Tony Award for a creative team and Elton John's amazing music, the show is an international smash hit. Staging a brand new production at the venue, it is expecting to garner more of such accolades this time once again.

Other than this, the theatre will also celebrating the 19th year of jazz this season with well known performers like Bobbie Van Detta, Mark Foster and Peg Delany. Music and theatre are not the only categories entertained at the venue; it also conducts dancing events such as Dance Force Recital. This show is filled with several dancing styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and gymnastics. With special lightening effects and talented performers on board, it entertains audiences of all age groups. Other events in the list include, Ghost the musical, Derrick Brown, Mystic India and Hello, Dolly. The lineup is planned for a year and the tickets are available for all.

Proctor Theatre, over the years has received positive reviews from the visitors for its excellent ambiance, gorgeous building and a comfortable seating arrangement. Visitors have often narrated their experience in words, 'Proctor's is a historical venue in Schenectady NY. I came here to see Alice Cooper. Although I am not a fan of his music but my concert experience was enhanced by this lovely venue. It is beautiful inside out.'

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