Proctors Celebrates 100 Years With $1 Movies & Special Centennial Events
Proctors Theatre in Schenectady is celebrating a major milestone! Since opening its doors in 1926, the historic venue has been a gathering place for movies, live performances, and community events. Now, as Proctors marks its 100th anniversary, visitors can take part in a series of special celebrations, including $1 movie screenings, a holiday food drive, and a building-wide birthday party.
Catch a Movie at Proctors for Just $1
One of the highlights of Proctors' centennial celebration is a special movie series featuring screenings in the historic GE Theatre for just $1 per ticket. Sponsored by MVP Health Care and Price Chopper/Market 32, the series gives moviegoers an affordable way to celebrate a century of entertainment.
Upcoming screenings include:
- The Royal Tenenbaums: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7 p.m.
- The Departed: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.
- The Apartment: Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 7 p.m.
- Phantom Thread: Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.
- Southern Comfort: Thursday, January 21, 2027, at 7 p.m.
Additional films are expected to be announced throughout the centennial season, giving audiences more opportunities to enjoy a movie on the big screen.
Support a Local Food Drive
The $1 movie series also offers an opportunity to give back to the community. Proctors has partnered with MVP Health Care and Price Chopper/Market 32 to host a holiday food drive benefiting the Sycamore Collaborative.
Moviegoers can bring nonperishable food donations to collection bins outside the GE Theatre. As a thank you for contributing, visitors who donate will receive 10% off their next Proctors show.
The initiative brings affordable entertainment and community support together during the holiday season, helping provide assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Capital Region.
Explore More of the Proctors Birthday Experience
Beyond the movie screenings, Proctors has several other experiences planned to mark its centennial year.
Visitors can explore a special museum experience in Key Hall, titled "100 Years of Proctors," which highlights the venue's history and its role in Schenectady's entertainment scene. A larger than life birthday cake display in the Key Hall lobby also offers a fun photo opportunity.
There's even a special treat for the occasion! Stewart's Shops is offering a limited-edition Centennial Celebration ice cream flavor, available through January 31, 2027.
Celebrate on December 27
The centennial festivities will reach another milestone on Sunday, December 27, 2026, when Proctors hosts a building-wide birthday celebration.
The event will feature special performances, surprises throughout the theatre, and opportunities to explore the historic venue. Guests can also experience "Proctors, the First Century," a special film and exhibit in Key Hall that traces the theatre's journey from its beginnings as a silent movie and vaudeville palace to its place as a major regional performing arts destination.
The celebration will also include a giant birthday cake from Villa Italia Bakery, making it a fitting way to mark 100 years of memories.
100 Years of Proctors in Schenectady
From $1 movie nights and community giving to special exhibits and a birthday celebration, Proctors is making its 100th anniversary a year to remember. Whether you're catching a favorite film or exploring the theatre's history, there are plenty of ways to take part in the celebration.
For more information about upcoming centennial events, movie screenings, and tickets, visit Proctors' official website.
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