Capital Region Shows

Whassup in the 518? Friday, March 13th Archduke, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady theREP presents the Wilma Theater’s Production of “Archduke” by Rajiv Joseph “The comic energy of the writing carries the characters to their tragic finish line.”—The Los Angeles Times Serbia, 1914. When teen-aged Gavrilo Princip coughs blood into a doctor’s lace handkerchief, he’s delighted that […]

Whassup in the 518? Friday, March 6th The Orchestra Starring ELO and ELO Part Two Former Members, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm The Story Began in 1970… The story starts in 1970 in Birmingham, England, where the Electric Light Orchestra began their journey as one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Their […]

Whassup in the 518? Friday, February 13th Swan Lake, The Egg, Albany, 7pm Presented by Grand Kyiv Ballet Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and […]

Whassup in the 518? Friday, February 6th Yonder Mountain String Band, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND RETURNS TO THE GREAT HALL! Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with “Nowhere Next.” […]

Whassup in the 518 Friday, January 30th A View from the Line: A Chorus Line 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady Featuring Capital District residents and ACL alumni Debra Pigliavento, Michele Pigliavento and Michele Tibbitts. Moderated by Robert Whiteman. An evening filled with their personal stories and memories from Broadway, national and international tour […]

Whassup in the 518? Friday, January 16th Extreme Music Awards, Empire Live, Albany, 7pm Harvest & Rust: A Neil Young Experience, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm Harvest & Rust has earned acclaim as one of the premier Neil Young tribute bands in the Northeast USA, praised for their stirring and authentic performances. Their concerts are […]

Whassup in the 518? Friday, January 9th Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, original stars of RENT, team up in a brand new duo show celebrating 30 years of friendship and music! Adam and Anthony bring their friendship and history together for an unforgettable and celebratory night of […]

Whassup in the 518? Friday, December 19th It’s a Jazzy Christmas, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs “It’s a Jazzy Christmas” is returning to UPH! When it’s the most wonderful time of the year, “It’s a Jazzy Christmas” has all your favorite holiday songs! This ensemble performs concert hall shows that feature the music of Vince […]

Whassup in the 518? Friday, December 12th Whiskey Myers & Friends Acoustic w/s/g Bones Owens & Rob Leines, The Palace, Albany, 7:30pm PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, MVP Arena, Albany The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will return to Albany for the first time since 2017, when top bull riders and their […]