Proctor's Theater - Schenectady, NY
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N 42° 48.753 W 073° 56.496
18T E 586530 N 4740542
Proctor's was built in 1926 for Vaudeville theater. It was saved by the Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady (ACT) and reopened in 1979. There are 3 stages: MainStage, Capital Repertory Theater and GE Theater.
Waymark Code: WMYXDC
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2018
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"What began as a vaudeville theatre in the early 20th century is now the Capital Region’s destination for major Broadway shows, cutting-edge film festivals, exciting special events, and everything in between."
"In 1930, Proctors hosted the first public demonstration of television with the help of General Electric."
"After changing hands multiple times and almost being torn down in the 1970s, a group of concerned citizens banded together to save Proctors. This group, known as the Arts Center & Theatre of Schenectady (ACT), worked tirelessly to repair the theatre and fundraise to save the property. With federal and city funds, ACT was able to restore Proctors and re-open in 1979. Since then, Proctors has proven its value to the community and gained momentum, becoming the motivating factor for the revitalization of Schenectady’s downtown area."