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  • Basilica Hudson Announces 2022 Season

    Multidisciplinary arts center Basilica Hudson has announced their 2022 season, and this season is loaded with tons of film, music, art, environmental, and community programs.

    For those unfamiliar, Basilica Hudson is an arts and performance venue built inside an old factory in the city of Hudson, NY. The factory produced railroad car wheels in the 1880s and was later converted into a glue factory. It closed in the 1980s but was rebought to be used as a cultural arts center. It lies alongside the east of the Hudson River and has been serving its community as an epicenter for cultural arts for over twenty years now.

    Basilica Hudson

    Since then, the venue has been renovated and is now solar-powered. An extension of Basilica Hudson, BASILICA GREEN, works hard to develop public programs, push for green initiatives, and promote environmental stewardship in the Hudson Valley community. Notably, on April 24th, BASILICA GREEN will host an Earth Day event on their campus. Here, there will be tons of educational opportunities as well as live music and advocacy letter-writing campaign opportunities.

    Basilica Gallery will open on May 5th. This will be a weekly series, dubbed Jupiter Nights, and will be an opportunity for local creatives to showcase their music, poetry, or other art. Those interested in performing or displaying their work in the gallery should contact info@basilicahudson.org.

    For more information on the 2022 season, visit https://basilicahudson.org.

  • Syracuse’s Carrier Dome to Change Name

    Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome will finally change its name after 43 years. The venue’s naming rights will go to JMA Wireless, a local technology company.

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    A Luke Bryan concert at the Carrier Dome in 2016. Credit Jim Houle.

    The famed Central New York stadium got its name after Carrier Global Corporation made a $2.75 million donation in 1979, the year before it opened, in exchange for naming rights in perpetuity. The University and Carrier decided to end their partnership this month, nearly two decades since Carrier closed to production plants in Syracuse after laying off more than 1,200 workers in 2003.

    In addition to numerous sporting events, the Carrier Dome has also hosted many well know musicians and concerts. Some of the most notable acts that performed there include Prince in 1985, Billy Joel in 2015, and Paul McCartney in 2017. The former Beatles front man is scheduled to perform at the Carrier Dome again on June 4 of this year.

    Prince’s performance at the Carrier Dome, from March 30, 1985, was live streamed on the deceased icon’s YouTube channel in May of 2020. The footage was made available as part of Prince’s estate’s efforts to release previously unseen videos contained in his Paisley Park archives. The Syracuse show then became a live album with sales from the album donated to the World Health Organization.

    Paul McCartney will be making his second stop at the Carrier Dome this June. Prior to the concert scheduled for this summer he had performed at the Carrier Dome in September of 2017. The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee had also been slated to play the venue in 1993 before cancelling his show.

    paul mccartney carrier dome

    Despite the impending name change, it’s too early to tell if this will affect future bookings. The name change has not yet been officially announced by either Syracuse University or Carrier. There is still no confirmation of the venue’s new name.

  • The Rock and Roll Playhouse Announces Earth Day Activities With Grateful Dead For Kids

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse has announced that a national Earth Day weekend celebration on April 23 and 24 is coming to Port Chester, NY. The Playhouse is a family concert series where kids rock out to the classics, and this concert series will feature music by the Grateful Dead for Kids.

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    The Rock and Roll Playhouse Grateful Dead Earth Day celebration.

    Stephen Grybowski, Senior Director of the Playhouse, said they are excited to bring families together for this event.

    We’re excited to bring families together across the country to celebrate Earth Day Weekend. The Grateful Dead were not only a phenomenal band with classic songs, but they were environmentally aware—that’s a connection that makes these shows an even more special celebration for families as we inspire the next generation of young rockers.

    It provides kids with early music exposure and promotes creativity. It is introducing the new generation to music by artists including The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Phish, David Bowie, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, and more. It was founded in 2013 at the Brooklyn Bowl by Peter Shapiro, co-owner of the Bowl and owner of The Capitol Theatre, and Amy Striem, a certified Early Childhood, and Elementary teacher.

    Proceeds from the shows will go to the Grateful Dead’s official non-profit Rex Foundation, which supports charitable organizations working to protect the Earth. Tickets are on sale now.

    Earth Day Weekend Schedule: 

    4/23: Garcia’s—Port Chester, NY

    4/23: Terminal West—Atlanta, GA

    4/24: White Eagle Hall—Jersey City, NJ*

    4/24: Brooklyn Bowl—Brooklyn, NY

    4/24: Mission Theater—Portland, OR (AM show)

    4/24: Mission Theater—Portland, OR (PM show)

    4/24: Sweetwater Music Hall—Mill Valley, CA

    4/24: Funky Biscuit—Boca Raton, FL

    4/24: Grey Eagle—Asheville, NC

    4/24: High Noon Saloon—Madison, WI

    4/24: The Vogel—Red Bank NJ

    4/24: Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia—Philadelphia, PA

    4/24: First Avenue—Minneapolis, MN

    4/24: Brooklyn Bowl Nashville—Nashville, TN

    4/24: Thalia Hall—Chicago, IL

    *Program is David Bowie for Kids

  • Brooklyn Film Festival 2022 Announced for June 3-12 at Windmill Studios

    The Brooklyn Film Festival has announced its 25th edition will be staged on June 3-12, 2022 at Windmill Studios in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

    Windmill Studios in Greenpoint Brooklyn.

    This edition’s theme is Unthinkable. Executive Director Marco Ursino explains Brooklyn Film Festival’s efforts to address the current cultural moment.

     “It is undeniable that we are living in divisive times, where every political and social current creates and follows its own fabricated truth.,” said Ursino. “In such a world, any profound statement is destined to please some, while it offends others. What we used to define reality, has been carefully hidden, to the point that it has become almost unthinkable.”

    Marco Ursino, Executive Director Brooklyn Film Festival

    He hopes that Brooklyn Film Festival can be a source of inspiration for it attendees.

    “Brooklyn Film Festival wants to reignite the audience’s imagination,” said Ursino. “[And] offer an opportunity to revisit reality, and reinforce the Unthinkable, by presenting 150, uncensored film projects from every corner of the world.”

    Brooklyn Film Festival 2022

    Brooklyn Film Festival divides its movies into six categories: Feature Narrative, Documentary Feature, Short Narrative, Short Documentary, Experimental, and Animation. The festival has had the same selection criteria—which it considers its trademark—in place since its inaugural edition in 1998.

    Movies submitted cannot be older than two years and are all eligible to participate in awards competition. Which means even the smallest movie could be awarded the top prize, known as the Grand Chameleon. In an effort to highlight the selected movies it does not screen films that were not submitted for consideration.

    Brooklyn Film Festival 2022 will also continue to hold its annual KidsFilmFest at Windmill Studios on June 4 and online throughout the festival’s duration. KidsFilmFest presents two programming slates; one for kids aged 3 to 7 and another for kids 8 to 15. All the movies selected for KidsFilmFest are G rated and include animated, live-action, and documentary movies.

    Below is a partial line up of feature films in competition this year. For further info on all the films, passes, and tickets, please visit BFF website.

    FEATURE NARRATIVES:

    World Premiere of LEON’S FANTASY CUT; Dir: Josh Caras, Jon Valde, United States, 99 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    Two first generation Ukrainian-American brothers, George and Iggy, know they are destined for great things. George is a wannabe business scion festering in a cell phone store. Igal is a small-time, pot dealer and an aspiring rap mogul. They are stuck together in a suffocating studio apartment in South Brooklyn, and are constantly at each other’s throats.

    World Premiere of SIGNS OF LOVE (OPENING NIGHT FILM); Dir: Clarence Filler, United States, 96 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    Signs Of Love takes place in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, a tough neighborhood where cultures mix but the law of the streets still rules. Hopper Jack Penn stars as Frankie, a young man from north Philly who dreams of a better life.

    World Premiere of STAG; Dir: Alexandra Spieth, United States, 93 min, 2022, Narrative Feature

    An urban loner fights for a chance at redemption when she’s invited to her estranged BFF’s bachelorette party.

    World Premiere of WELCOME, VIOLETA!; Dir: Fernando Fraiha, Brazil, Argentina, 107 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    Eager to write her next novel, “Violeta,” Ana joins the “End of the World Residency,” a well-known literary lab in the Andes Mountain Range. There, she meets Holden, a charismatic leader and creator of a method in which artists abandon their own lives to live as their characters.

    US Premiere of DREAMLIFE; Dir: Melvin Moti, Netherlands, France, 85 min, 2020, Narrative Feature

    In the 1960s, at the height of the Space Race, a 23-year-old French geologist named Michel Siffre went to live in an underground cave for two months. Siffre investigated how the human body deals with extremely long isolation in a confined space, and how our sleep cycle responds to the absence of daylight.

    US Premiere of PEDRO BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA; Dir: Laís Bodanzky, Brazil, Portugal, 107 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    It is 1831 and Pedro, the former emperor of Brazil, gathers physical and emotional strengths to face his brother, who usurped his kingdom in Portugal. The film is set on the Atlantic Ocean, aboard an English frigate, in which members of the court, officers, servants and slaves mingle in a babel of languages and social positions.

    US Premiere of POUR L’AMOUR; Dir: Andrzej Mańkowski, Poland, 90 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    Marlena struggles with a serious marital crisis due to the alcohol addiction of her husband, Zbigniew. Via the Internet, she meets Bruno, a Senegalese, who brings back Marlena’s self-confidence and sense of womanhood. However, it turns out that the man plans something rather different for her than building a relationship with her.

    East Coast Premiere of BALLOON ANIMAL; Dir: Em Johnson, United States, 88 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    A young circus performer, Poppy Valentine, is stuck under the harsh demands of her father and their community’s expectations. But while on a quick night out to let loose and have some fun with her friends, she finds herself captivated by small-town America, which then forces her to question everything.

    East Coast Premiere of RAGGED HEART; Dir: Evan McNary, United States, 85 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    When his estranged daughter tragically dies, a washed-up musician sets out to complete the last song she wrote, hoping to somehow redeem himself and let her rest in peace.

    East Coast Premiere of SHAMBALA; Dir: Artykpai Suyundukov, Kyrgyzstan, 99 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    Based on the novella The White Ship, by Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov, Shambala tells the story of a lonely, impressionable, seven-year-old boy who lives in a protected forest, high in the mountains, with his grandfather, step-grandmother, auntie and uncle.

    East Coast Premiere of WAKE UP, LEONARD; Dir: Kat Mills Martin, US , 73 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    Part comedy, part self-help nightmare, Wake Up, Leonard follows one man’s quest for wellness while failing miserably to stay on his vibe. This is the story of a broken-hearted seeker with a tenuous grasp on his mental health, but an admirable faith in the Universe.

    NY Premiere of LEARN TO SWIM; Dir: Thyrone Tommy, Canada, 90 min, 2021, Narrative Feature

    After a tragic loss, Dezi, a jazz musician, flees in an attempt to rebuild his life, only to find himself haunted by the truth of his past.

    FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES:

    World Premiere of HOPE: STORIES OF SURVIVAL DOCUMENTARYDir: Joseph Pritchard, United States, 60 min, 2021, Documentary Feature

    Hope: Stories of Survival is the first full-length documentary that The Salvation Army has produced. Joe Pritchard, the director of this film, has spent over a decade with this organization, directing short films with the support of his amazing team.

    World Premiere of THE UNITED STATES OF FASHION DESIGNER ELIE TAHARI; Dir: David Serero, United States, 65 min, 2021, Documentary Feature

    Fashion Designer and Mogul Elie Tahari, has been living the American Dream for more than 50 years. He came to New York in 1971 with less than $100 in his pocket, slept on benches in Central Park, and went on to build a billion-dollar fashion empire.


    US Premiere of MERRY CHRISTMAS, YIWU; Dir: Mladen Kovacevic, Iva Plemic, China, 94 min, 2020, Documentary Feature

    Communist ideals have long lost their value in Yiwu, a city with 600 Christmas factories, in which Christmas as we know it is produced for the entire world.

    NY Premiere of BIG OLD GOOFY WORLD – THE STORY OF OH BOY RECORDS; Dir: Joshua Britt, Neilson Neilson Hubbard, United States, 52 min, 2021, Documentary Feature

    This is the story of the little record label that could! Founded by the great John Prine and his two managing partners, Al Bunetta and Dan Einstein.

    NY Premiere of DROWNING IN SILENCE; Dir: Chezik Tsunoda, United States, 86 min, 2021, Documentary Feature

    Drowning in Silence is an intimate and brave directorial debut from Chezik Tsunoda, documenting her quest for answers and personal journey of healing in the midst of a tragedy.

    NY Premiere of FREE RENTY: LANIER V. HARVARD; Dir: David Grubin, United States, 95 min, 2021, Documentary Feature

    Free Renty tells the story of Tamara Lanier, an African American woman determined to force Harvard University to cede possession of daguerreotypes of her great-great-great grandfather, an enslaved man named Renty.

    NY Premiere of FROM THE HOOD TO THE HOLLER; Dir: Pat McGee, United States, 102 min, 2021, Documentary Feature

    Charles Booker rode to the brink of one of the biggest upsets in political history. The documentary follows his campaign across Kentucky, from the most urban to the most rural settings.

    GRAIN; Dir: Alex Contell, Tommaso Sacconi, US, Italy, Spain, 81 min, 2021, Documentary Feature

    These days, everyone’s shooting analog. Whether it is a fashion house seeking out “new” creative or an amateur perusing eBay, analog film photography has piqued the interest (and search history) of people everywhere.

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  • Lizzo Makes Her Hosting Debut On Saturday Night Live

    Lizzo hosted her first Saturday Night Live and returned as a musical guest for the second time, the first time in 2019 when she performed her hit songs “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell.” She just released her new single “About Damn Time” and is also prepping to release her next album Special, out July 15.

    Lizzo, photo by Mary Ellen Matthews.

    During the cold open, the Easter Bunny (Bowen Yang) made an appearance and introduced various figures in today’s media talking about Easter and cracking jokes about recent events they are involved in. Dr. Anthony Fauci (Kate McKinnon), Marjorie Taylor-Greene (Cecil Strong), NYC Mayor Eric Adams (Chris Reed), Britney Spears (Chloe Finemen), Jared Leto (Mikey Day), and Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) all made an appearance.

    During her opening monologue, Lizzo joked about how she would break the record for the amount of times “bitch” is said on TV, and made a shoutout to her mother. She talked about how far she has come, from living in her car to hosting SNL.

    Lizzo appeared in the next sketch as “Guess That” contestant Nicole, who was sassy and fiery about not getting the questions right and kept hitting the answer button to be annoying to the host. She also crowned herself the Mayor of “Gametown” in the sketch.

    In another sketch, she is featured as a label executive, listening to The Black Eyed Peas and giving her ideas, with success. She is seen in another sketch as a girl bringing a date over, whose friends and family are all “Six Flags Guys.” She was also seen as an Egyptian princess, and then a flutist in an orchestra.

    On the SNL Youtube page in the Cut For Time sketch, she starred in a music video with cast members Chris Reed and Bowen Yang about eating food while watching Youtube. She had a rap at the end of the song and was starring as the Youtube Algorithm, and sang about how the algorithm knows what videos to recommend to you based on your watching habits.

    “Ladies and gentlemen me!” Lizzo exclaimed as she performed her new song “About Damn Time,” in a yellow neon sequined jumpsuit with neon lights shining in the back as she sings “Turn up the music, turn down the lights/I got a feelin’ I’m gon’ be alright/Okay (Okay), alright/It’s about damn time.” She even brought out her amazing flute playing skills.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agXlTImG6mQ

    SNL included an homage to the late Gilbert Gottfried, with a photo of the comedian/actor when he was a cast member on SNL in Season six. Gottfried died on April 12

    In her second performance, Lizzo’s mom introduced her. She performed her new song “Special” wearing a huge pink coat and sparkly dress. She sang with a lot of emotion as she sang “in case nobody told you today, you’re special/in case nobody made you believe you’re special/ I will always love you the same, you’re special.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR_xR0x35R4
  • Blue Note Jazz Festival Announces Miami Pop Up

    Blue Note Jazz Festival has announced their Miami Beach pop-up this June. During the first two weekends of June, three great acts will take the stage at the North Beach Bandshell. 

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    In collaboration with the Rhythm Foundation, Blue Note will host performances from George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Buika and Robert Glasper with surprise special guests. These artists were picked based on their contributions and influence within the music industry.

    George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will kick off the first weekend to remind fans of how he helped to revolutionize R&B in the 70’s. Award-winning vocalist Buika will follow with her custom fusion of jazz and flamenco and Robert Glasper will end the second weekend with a two night run. 

    2019 Blue Note Jazz Festival

    Blue Note Jazz Festival was founded in 1981, with the desire to preserve the rich history of jazz, while also welcoming new audiences. As one of NYC’s cultural institutions, Blue Note has hosted a number of jazz artists including Robert Glasper, Pat Metheny and Ron Carter, along with many rising jazz, soul and hip hop artists.  

    Tickets are available here.

    Blue Note Miami Schedule : 

    June 3 – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (8PM) 

    June 4 – Buika (8PM) 

    June 10-11 – Robert Glasper with Special Guests  (8PM)

  • Girl From the North Country returns to Broadway Through June 19

    The deep, spiritual, American joy of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is back on Broadway this spring for only a limited time, featuring brilliant songs arranged by Bob Dylan’s music and Conor McPherson’s extraordinary story. Performances will begin on Friday, April 29th, and will now run through Saturday, June 19th at the Belasco Theatre.

    GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY was written and directed by the genius playwright Conor McPherson. This exclusive play will be held at at the Belasco Theatre in NYC for only 50 performances. This Broadway play boldly reimagines Bob Dylan’s music, using his most legendary songs. The spiritually uplifting and beautiful story is set in Duluth, MN, in 1934, when a group of wanderers’ lives intersect at a house full of music, life, and hope. 

    Girl from the North Country

    “RAVISHING AND SINGULAR! Bob Dylan’s songs have never felt so heartbreakingly personal and universal.”

    – The New York Times 
    Bob Dylan's Music Featured in Upcoming Broadway Play

    “We are so thrilled to bring this incredible production back to Broadway and to return to our home at the  Belasco Theatre,” said producers Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons. “As Broadway’s recovery continues,  we are so grateful to be a part of this exciting season and to give more audiences a chance to visit us in the  North Country and experience the magic of Bob Dylan’s songs and Conor McPherson’s remarkable  storytelling.”  

    Girl from the North Country

    The production originated at The Old Vic in London and has played in the West End and Toronto, at The Public Theater in New York, and is currently playing across Australia and embarking upon a UK and Ireland tour, opening in Dublin on June 25th. Along with this, the Original Broadway Cast Album is nominated for a GRAMMY Award for “Best Musical Theater Album.”  

    Girl from the North Country

    Girl From The North Country features scenic and costume design by Rae Smith; orchestrations, arrangements, and music supervision by Simon Hale. Additionally, features added arrangements by Simon Hale and Conor McPherson. Along with lighting design by Mark Henderson; sound design by Simon Baker; movement direction by Lucy Hind; and music direction by Marco Paguia.  

    Ticket Prices and Accessibility:

    Monday-Friday: $69 – $139 (reg. $79 – $169)* 

    Saturday-Sunday: $79 – $149 (reg. $89 – $179)* 

    To access tickets and more information, click here, or by calling (212) 239-6200. Save over 20% off tickets with code NCPUB323.

  • Proctors 2022-23 Season Announced

    On April 11th, Proctors Collaborative announced new shows coming to Proctors in Schenectady for the 2022-2023 season of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Due to COVID-19 complications, the announcement was posted on the Proctors Facebook page on April 11th

    Proctors 2022-2023

    Starting the season will be Disney’s Aladdin, which will kick off their newly imagined North American tour. Then, Proctors brings back a Broadway classic to the stage. Hairspray, which will be available as a crossover show to Capital Repertory Theatre subscribers.  

    “Probably the biggest sign that the Proctors Collaborative is back is our ability to announce a new season! Imagine, a Disney tech is returning with AladdinHamilton returns, and as many Tony awarded shows will be here as ever before. Yes, Proctors, UPH and theRep are back,”

    says Proctors Collaborative CEO Philip Morris.   

    Next on the calendar Proctors 2022-2023 features the Tony Best Musical winner Hamilton. Joining them this season are Tootsie and Jagged Little Pill, which very recently closed its Broadway run due to COVID-19. Closing out the season, Proctors welcomes back Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations  

    Proctors 2022–2023 KeyBank Broadway Series 

    Proctors 2022-2023

    Aladdin 

    Oct. 11-23, 2022 

    Discover a whole new world at Disney’s ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “Exactly What You Wish For!” (NBC-TV). 

    Hamilton 

    Mar. 14th-19th, 2023  

    This “theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history” (The New York Times)  

    HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.  

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    Tootsie  

    Apr. 11th-16th, 2023  

    Call it “musical comedy heaven” (Rolling Stone). Call it “the most uproarious new musical in years!” (The Hollywood Reporter). Call it TOOTSIE! This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is “a joyful delight” (The Washington Post) that’s “so packed with punchlines, it should be called a jokebox musical!” (Bloomberg). “In these turbulent times, when the world seems out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” raves Rolling Stone. “TOOTSIE is it!”  

    Proctors 2022-2023

    Jagged Little Pill  

    May 2nd-7th, 2023  

    SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL.  

    Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show— is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music.  

    Directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Waitress, Pippin, upcoming 1776) with a Tony-winning book by Diablo Cody (Juno) and Grammy-winning score, this electrifying production about a perfectly imperfect American family “vaults the audience to its collective feet” (The Guardian). “Redemptive, rousing and real, JAGGED LITTLE PILL stands alongside the original musicals that have sustained the best hopes of Broadway.” (The New York Times)  

    You live, you learn, you remember what it’s like to feel truly human… at JAGGED LITTLE PILL.  

    Ain't Too Proud | Title Treatment

    Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations  

    May 23rd-28th, 2023  

    Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  

    Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain’t Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time. 

    Proctors logo

    Subscriptions for the 2022–2023 KeyBank Broadway Series at Proctors go on sale Wednesday, April 13th and are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person, over the phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, or online here

  • LIMHOF Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications

    The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHOF) is now accepting applications for their 2022 Student Scholarship and “Educator of Note” programs. Founded in 2004, the organization is dedicated to preserving Long Island’s musical heritage so that future generations can enjoy it.

    LIMHOF orchestra

    This year the LIMHOF will be awarding four $500 scholarships to graduating high school students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings counties. Applicants must show interest in pursuing a career in music.

    Student scholarship applications are due May 13, and the application can be found here.

    The “Educator of Note” program recognizes music teachers and professors in college or high school who have demonstrated a commitment to music education. The winner will receive a grant that can be used within the school or district that they teach at.

    Applications for the “Educator of Note” program are due September 30, and the application can be found here.

    The LIMHOF was created as a place of community to inspire and explore Long Island music in all forms. The organization has elected 100 musicians and music industry executives to date. It also features traveling educational exhibits, including a mobile museum. You can learn more about the Long Island Music Hall of Fame here.

  • 42 North And Swain Resort To Hold First Ever Basecamp Festival This Summer

    42 North Brewing Company and Swain Resort are joining forces and have announced the first ever Basecamp Festival to be held on Saturday, July 9 at the base of the resort in Swain. The inaugural event will feature live music, craft beverages as well as outdoor activities. Patrons will have the opportunity to go on chair lift rides, hikes and will also feature a wide array of local artisan vendors.

    The music kicks off with the Buffalo-based Organ Fairchild, a former NYS Music “March Madness” winner. Following them is the roots quartet Folkfaces who will bring their up-tempo mix of original and traditional music to the stage. The band recently wrapped up an East Coast tour and has played festivals throughout the country.

    And the beer will be provided by 42 North Brewing from East Aurora, NY. “We are thrilled to partner with 42 North to create this event. We both share the same passion for great music, great beer, and outdoor adventure”, states Suzy Male, Director of Marketing for Swain. Male added that they hope to make Basecamp Festival an annual summer event at the resort.

    Swain Resort

    A limited number of early bird tickets go on sale for $25 beginning Wednesday, April 6. For an additional fee, camping and overnight RV parking will be available. For more information on Basecamp or to purchase tickets, go to the event website here.

    Swain Resort is the oldest independently run ski resort in New York State. Located just over an hour from both Buffalo and Rochester and is proud of its history and ski community.