Schenectady, NY, Mar. 17, 2011 – Proctors, the Capital Region’s premier arts and entertainment complex, today announced the shows that comprise the exciting 2011 – 2012 Key Private Bank Broadway Series at an 11:30 AM press conference in the GE Theatre at Proctors.
The 2011 – 2012 Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors showcases some of the best shows from Broadway: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Oct 26 ~ 30, 2011); THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Nov 29 ~ Dec 4, 2011); Shrek THE MUSICAL (Jan 24 ~ 29, 2012); JERSEY BOYS (Feb 28 ~ Mar 4, 2012) and MEMPHIS (Apr 17 ~ 22, 2012).
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Oct 26 ~ 30 2011
Winner of three Tony Awards® including the award for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL, this hilarious new production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES was the biggest hit of the 2010 Broadway season, leaving audiences in stitches night after night! LA CAGE is a tuneful and touching tale of one family’s struggle to stay together… stay fabulous… and above all else, stay true to themselves! With a glorious score of hummable melodies and a dynamite cast featuring the “notorious and dangerous Cagelles,” LA CAGE is an indisputable musical comedy classic… and this extraordinary new version shows you why!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Nov 29 ~ Dec 4 2011
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. This is definitely not some old song and dance. It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what’s worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house upside down. Come meet the family. We’ll leave the lights off for you.
Shrek THE MUSICAL
Jan 24 ~ 29 2012
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage.
In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
JERSEY BOYS
Feb 28 ~ Mar 4 2012
Full engagement: Feb 28 ~ Mar 18. “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New
York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS, winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album and most recently, the
2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, features their hit songs SHERRY, BIG
GIRLS DON’T CRY, RAG DOLL, OH WHAT A NIGHT and CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU. “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time Magazine.
MEMPHIS
Apr 17 ~ 22 2012
From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS. Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination ~ what AP calls “The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.”
The Key Private Bank Broadway Series consists of one ticket to each of these shows and affords subscribers the opportunity to designate their favorite seat location, exemption from exchange fees, and priority discounts.
Tickets to the Key Private Bank Broadway series are available to the public on April 8.
More This Summer at Proctors
Key Private Bank Broadway Series subscribers who renew now can be first to buy the best seats in the house to either one or to both of these blockbuster Broadway shows. Summer at Proctors begins with the worldwide smash MAMMA MIA! and keeps up the heat with the sizzling revival of the modern classic WEST SIDE STORY, sponsored by Keeler Broadway on Tour Series. This exclusive opportunity expires on April 8.
Rewards of renewing
- Favorite Seat Locations: Key Private Bank Broadway Series subscribers get the first opportunity to designate their favorite seats when they respond before April 8.
- Save up to 46% ! Those who purchase the Key Private Bank Broadway Series save up to 46% over single ticket prices on premium seats for Broadway shows that are sure to sell out. The Thursday Matinee package means even more savings!
- Priority and Discounts: Theatregoers who subscribe to the Series may purchase tickets prior to the general public and receive up to a 10% discount for all other 2011-2012 season performances (to be announced in May) as well as new shows added throughout the season. Restrictions apply.
- Easy Ticket Exchanges: Key Private Bank Broadway Series subscribers may exchange tickets no less than 1 week prior to performance date for another performance within the same show on a best available basis. No exchange fees will be charged, but some conditions apply.
- Flexibility, Opt-Out option: Those not interested in a particular Key Private Bank Broadway Series show may purchase the full Key Private Bank Broadway Series to receive their discount and seating preference and then, starting in June, Opt-Out of 1 series show and select any other performance in the 2011-2012 season. Opt-Out period ends August 15. Some restrictions may apply.
Ways to Order
- Box Office: 518•346•6204 Fax: 518-881-1823
- Mail: Proctors 432 State Street Schenectady
The Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties.
Free Parking for all shows in the Key Private Bank Broadway Series is available in the Broadway Garage, courtesy of the Times Union.