I support Proctors by having been a subscriber to the KeyBank Broadway Series for the last 14…read moreyears. i get to sit in the same seat for the Thursday Matinee showing of the featured shows in each season. Pluses: --As a subscriber, I have access to the hottest tickets in town before the general public and the ability to purchase additional tickets before the general public at Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, and Universal Preservation Hall. --Great customer service on the phone provided by the staff in the Box Office. --Comfortable seating in a beautiful historic theater. --Competent management. --Friendly volunteers and frequent tours of backstage. --Nice snack bar and beverage stands. --Interesting items in the Proctors Gift Shop. Proud that Proctors is a gem in my hometown

The seats are far to small so no matter if youre skinny or fat if youre at or over 5'10" it's…read moreincredibly uncomfortable. Doesn't matter if youre in the front row its far to cramped to enjoy any show. Unless my lady demands it never again will i see a show here where im paying $100+ to collapse my shoulders so i can attempt to be considerate of others. Awful. Every place is so greedy about maximizing how many people fit it makes it an awful time. Not once have I gone here and enjoyed a show because im to focused on being smashed into the seat. And i say this at 230lbs 6ft im not a fat dude but i cant change my bone structure magically in my shoulders. Add to that the staff here is like a 50/50 shot if theyre going to be super rude.

Great shows, variety, good vibes, slamming snack bar with cookies, popcorn, beer and wine -- and…read moreNine Pin Cider. Theatresports, musical improv, guest shows... all in the cutest little theatre. Oh and the classes are reasonable and fun. For sure worth it and so much more memorable than a movie. You scan stream a movie, but these shows are all one of a kind.

We went to Mopco Improv Theatre TWICE in December. The first was for a "typical" show ... this…read moretheme was "Spontaneous Broadway". We went with another couple. The improv actors were funny and creative. The story lines were interesting... even more so because they were based on audience suggestions. Several of the improv artists were strong singers which made certain songs especially entertaining. The second time we went was for the New Year's Eve Family show at 7 pm. We took our 12 year old granddaughter. Good family fun with lots of laughs. Nice job to all. Prices are affordable. The cookies from the snack "bar" were excellent and a nice treat to accompany the show.

Well DH and I finally made it to our long awaited Christmas gift. Two tickets to Terms Of…read moreEndearment! Skipping through the life of a a mother and her daughter there relationship love and friendship. I had read from previous posts that the theater had been moved to Jeanne Jugan Lane in Latham, NY part of the Ashfield Apartments and was very surprised at how very nice the place was. It is a small maybe 100 seats or so, elevated comfortable cushioned modern theater with no obstructed views. There was also an entrance area that sold wine, beer, coffee and cake before the show and at intermission. The show lasted about 1hr 15 min with a 15 minute intermission. I personally thought it was an enjoyable evening for a small town theater.

An intimate (small) venue with worthy offerings. Affordable and convenient, and shows not usually…read morechosen by the other local theaters. Some shows better than others. Oh, they sell lovely desserts at intermission!

"Legally Blond" I'd seen the movie several times, but this was a first for me. Same plot overall,…read moregreat casting, very good talent. But, as usual, the sound needed help. The band at times overwhelmed the speaking/singing actors, and sometimes it was just too hard to discern what the actors were saying. Best row is "E" because the row "D" is down about 6 inches, so you don't have to look around others' heads.

I'm a huge proponent of local theater, so maybe that makes me a little biased here. I've been going…read moreto SLOC productions for years, and I'm almost always satisfied. The theater itself is housed in an old synagogue. I hadn't been to a play here, however, in a few years until the other night. I'm a big fan of French cabaret musicians like Jacques Brel and was quite excited to see that SLOC was doing the musical revue, "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris." The show was set up cabaret-style, with tables instead of theater seats and a little fruit-and-cheese platter for each table. Each ticket was redeemable for a glass of wine or soda too, which I thought was kind of cute. The production was good, but it wasn't great. The acting and music was done well, but I thought it should have been a larger cast to really create a fuller, more theatrical sound. Still, it was an enjoyable night out and I'm happy to see local theater being kept alive. I'd like to see some more younger people in the audience though - I'd hate to think such a great tradition will die out with our elders. Prices for shows at SLOC are, of course, much lower than, say, Proctors, but they're also lower than some of the other local theater companies. They also do a lot of kids' programming, which is a nice way to get the youngsters into it. I'm subtracting a star for the crappy parking lot.

Beautiful space that used to be a National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco) bakery in the early 1900s, in…read moredowntown Albany. The show I saw was in the black box space, but they also have a main stage. As a theater person, I LOVE to see these spaces redone and used for the arts community. This place is an asset to downtown Albany and I am excited to go back next year and see Once on This Island on the mainstage.

I love this theatre. It's so intimate that there really are no bad seats in the house -- to the…read morepoint where my actual preference is to sit in the middle of the absolute last row -- a perfect view every time. Every production that I've seen here has been excellent, the staff are friendly, the seats are comfortable, and you can bring drinks into the theatre, which I really appreciate. A favorite date night for my partner and I is to grab a pizza and drinks right next door art Albany Distilling Co./DeFazio's pizza and then head over to the REP for a show. Albany is lucky to have this place and I'm looking forward to the next show!

The staff here were pleasant, kind and helpful. We came for a Saturday night light show in the…read moreplanetarium. About 45 minutes long, a good time you can't beat it. A few jokes from the ticket-taker as well. Tip: try and grab the seats toward the back, to keep your neck more comfortable. We arrived ~15 minutes before start time and were able to peruse around the different displays and interactive exhibits. A place for all ages. This was a nice indoor activity to get out of the house and not be in the frigid cold.

Visited the planetarium to see James Hood's "Beautifica" on date night, the event itself was a…read morewonderful visual meditative experience! The building itself could definitely use some updating (the bathroom is kind of falling apart). The staff were super friendly! True to brand we showed up late and the show had already started, but staff were kind enough to sneak us into our seats without disrupting everyone else's experience. I look forward to going back here to see the rest of the museum!

I host an annual conference in their space and have found them to be very easy to work with on the…read moreplaner side. Their food is always good and service is impeccable from their event, serving and av folks.

Loved seeing a Melissa Etheridge concert in the Events Center. Did not like being pressed into…read moresuper small folding chairs like sardines. I would have bought a drink during the concert but no way I would disrupt the people sitting in front or behind me or next to me to do so. Note to myself if I go again get aisle seats. They had 2 big screen video screens projecting the stage on the left and right of the stage. Once the people in front of me stood for most of the concert I saw more on the video screens than live center stage.

I love a show! I…read morehaven't been to the Palace a ton, and my experiences have been mixed, but over all I enjoy this theatre. As a plus sized woman, I find the seats to be very roomy and comfortable. The seats were very cushy and supportive and there was a ton of leg room. I'll go to more shows based on this alone. I think my issue is comparing this theatre to Proctors, which is a very different vibe. The Palace offers more lively shows with less of a strict seating policy. People are often up and down in their seats, there is often a lot of chatter in the crowd; and I think this threw me off my first visit, as I am used to being quiet and still in my seat until intermission. Parking is pretty easy with multiple options locally, as well as abundant street parking. Concessions were very pricy. The bathrooms are in the basement if you are on the main level, so that's a bit of a pain. I won't hesitate to book another show here!

This is a gorgeous theatre. The interior is beautifully decorated- from the carpet to the curtains…read moreand the paintings on the ceiling. It is a smaller venue and I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Definitely go see a show there! I'm looking forward to coming back for another performance!

We are fortunate to have such a quality and affordable orchestra in Schenectady! At $10 a seat you…read morecan't go wrong. (as of 2009) www.schenectadysymphony.org This local orchestra offers a wide range of musical styles throughout its' season of four concerts. From partnering with local youth choirs and dance companies to featuring highly accomplished soloists this orchestra is delightful. They perform at Proctor's Theater on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. during their season. They also have special events and performances throughout the year. If one becomes a member by purchasing season tickets (four concerts) a reduced rate of $7.50 per ticket applies. One also recieves an invitation to many special events. Including orchestra talks with the conductor and members of the orchestra, special dining events and post-concert receptions. Today's concert was thrilling with a Tchaikowsky symphony. Partner a concert with dinner at the Parker Inn or gelato at Villa Italia or any of the other restaurants in the downtown Schenectady area. An inexpensive, quality evening out. open seating. concession stand with candy, popcorn and pop. Shopping opportunities inside the Proctor's lobby on performance days.

Great save, 30% off tickets. Never can go wrong and to support the local arts. Love my Schenectady!…read more You've grown on me.