SCHENECTADY, NY—APRIL 3, 2014—Only at Proctors! From Disney’s Newsies,which will launch its North American tour in Schenectady, to Kinky Boots, winner of the 2013 Tony Award® for Best Musical.
Nodding to its Vaudeville roots, Proctors, on Thursday evening, revealed its 2014–2015 Key Private Bank Broadway Series during a “sold out” Mainstage variety show in front of over 2,500 invited subscribers, members, group leaders and supporters.
The Key Private Bank Broadway Series Bash event, emceed by Time Warner Cable News Anchor/Reporter Karen Tararache, featured acts, artists, surprises and iconic elements from each show in the upcoming season, presented in genuine Vaudeville style.
The 2014-2015 series includes the hottest touring Broadway titles available: Newsies, Jersey Boys, The Illusionists, Annie, Pippin and Kinky Boots.
“Typically we do five shows in a season,” said Proctors CEO Philip Morris. “Last season, we added a sixth show to our Key Private Bank Broadway Series. It was popular with our subscribers, so we’re doing it again; there is no better value in Capital Region entertainment. We’re so pleased to present these amazing shows to the community. There will be magic on our stage this season. Join us!”
Among the live performers Thursday at Proctors, the Capital Region’s premier arts and entertainment complex, were: Liana Hunt and Brendon Stimson from Newsies; John Michael Dias, Brent DiRoma and Leslie Rochette from Jersey Boys; Kevin James, The Inventor, and Dan Sperry, the Anti-Conjuror from The Illusionists: Witness The Impossible; animal trainer Bill Berloni and Sunny fromAnnie; and Billy Harrigan Tighe and Brad Henderson from Pippin.
Newsies October 11-17, 2014
North American tour to launch in Schenectady.
They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT!” (The New York Times) Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.
Jersey Boys January 13-18, 2015
More than 48,000 theatergoers cheered when JERSEY BOYS made its sell-out premiere at Proctors in February/March 2012. Worldwide, more than 19 million people have seen JERSEY BOYS. And now, the show that made critics and audiences cheer is “Working Its Way Back” to Schenectady!
JERSEY BOYS is the Tony, Grammy® and Olivier 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 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.
The Illusionists: Witness The Impossible February 17-22, 2015
Direct from Broadway, the world’s best selling magic show is coming to Proctors. This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
Annie March 3-8, 2015
Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” Newsweek says ANNIE is “Spectacular on every count,” and the New York Post calls it, “Overflowing! Big, warm-hearted and funny!”
Pippin May 26-31, 2014
Join us… for this magical, unforgettable production the New York Timesdeclared “Astonishing! A PIPPIN for the 21st Century.” The 2013 Tony Award winner for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. With a beloved score by Tony nominee STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (GODSPELL, WICKED), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner DIANE PAULUS (HAIR and THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS). PIPPIN features sizzling choreography in the style of BOB FOSSE and breathtaking acrobatics by LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation TRACES.
Kinky Boots June 16-21, 2015
KINKY BOOTS is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible…proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.
Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by CYNDI LAUPER, direction and Tony-winning choreography by JERRY MITCHELL and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve discovered why—sometimes—the best way to fit in is to stand out!
“THERE IS NO SHOW HOTTER THAN KINKY BOOTS.” – CBS News
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Key Private Bank Broadway Series subscription renewals are on sale now. New public subscriptions go on sale May 6.
For information on how to become a subscriber, visit proctors.org.
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Michael Eck II Broadway Public Relations Liaison
Proctors & Capital Repertory Theatre
518.382.3884, ext. 181