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Originally built as a vaudeville house, Proctors has seen its stage graced by such legendary performers as comedians Red Skelton, George Burns and Gracie Allen, magicians Harry Blackstone Sr. & Jr., and bandleaders Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Glenn Miller. In recent years, we have hosted entertainers including Tony Bennett, Carol Channing and Robert Goulet. Singer Mariah Carey chose Proctors as the site for her first concert special in 1993, and the theatre is featured prominently in the video for her big hit "Hero" Proctors is the home of the Schenectady Symphony and the Northeast Ballet .

We also host graduations, meetings, and receptions, and every Christmas season, we welcome the Melodies of Christmas, the holiday show performed by the Empire State Youth Orchestra and Chorus that raises funds for the Children's Hospital at Albany (NY) Medical Center. Proctor's shows movies on one of the largest screens in the Northeast, and we have tours of our theatre, open to the public, about once a month. The early 1900s were a time of great prosperity in Schenectady.

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When: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 until Sat, Aug 24, 2013

Where: Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

With Cirkopolis, Cirque Eloize presents a show that combines the worlds of circus, dance and theatre. In the heart of a stern and imposing city in appearance, giant gears and dark portals symbolize a mechanism that crushes individuality.

When: Sat, Sep 14, 2013 until Fri, Sep 20, 2013

Where: Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Relive the iconic and magical moments from the Oscar-winning movie Ghost in a brand-new Broadway musical. Ghost The Musical breathes glorious new life into a timeless love story.

When: Tue, Oct 15, 2013 until Sun, Oct 20, 2013

Where: Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Matthew Bourne, the world?s most successful dance choreographer, and his company New Adventures, bring their spectacular and lavish new production of Sleeping Beauty to Schenectady, direct from a record breaking season in London?s West End.

When: Tue, Feb 18, 2014

Where: Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Sister Act is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it 'RIDICULOUSLY FUN,' and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement!