Built in 1926, The Mainstage is a beautifully restored historic theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in the heart of downtown Schenectady. As the premiere performing arts facility in New York State's Capital Region, The Mainstage presents the very best in entertainment. Known for presenting the national Broadway touring productions, Proctors also presents popular performers, world-class singers, side-splitting comedians, electrifying dance programs, world reknowned classical productions, including opera and symphony orchestras, plus family and children's programming. Seating: 2,646

Events by Venue

 
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

7/1 & 7/2 10 AM & 12 PM

Jul 1 - 02
 
Adventureland

7/1 & 7/2 2:30 PM, 5 PM & 7:30 PM

Jul 1 - 02
 
Push

7/6 2:30 PM, 5 PM & 7:30 PM & 7/7 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Jul 6 - 07
 
Shrek The Third

7/7 & 7/8 10 AM & 12 PM

Jul 7 - 08
 
The Brothers Bloom

7/7 5 PM, 7/8 2:30 PM, 5 PM & 7:30 PM & 7/9 7:30 PM

Jul 7 - 09
 
Battle For Terra

7/9 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM

Thu, Jul 9
11:30 am
 
Free Public Tour Sat, Jul 11
10:00 am
 
Defiance

Jul 12 1 PM, 3:45 PM & 6:30 PM Jul 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Jul 12 - 13
 
Summer Adventures: Jazz Institute Jul 13 - 24
 
Lymelife

7/14,15,16 5:15 PM & 7:30 PM

Jul 14 - 16
 
Sin Nombre

7/19 1:15 PM, 3:30 PM & 6 PM 7/20 5:15 PM & 7:30 PM 7/21 7:30 PM

Jul 19 - 21
 
Easy Virtue

7/21 5:15 PM 7/22 & 7/23 5:15 PM & 7:30 PM

Jul 21 - 23
 
Is Anybody There?

7/26 1:15 PM, 3:30 PM & 6 PM 7/27 5 PM & 7:30 PM

Jul 26 - 27
 
RENT - The Broadway Tour

starring original Broadway cast members
ADAM PASCAL and ANTHONY RAPP

Jul 28 - Aug 2
 
Summer Adventures - Missoula Children's Theatre - Casting for Princess and the Pea

Casting for Princess and the Pea

Aug 3 - 08
 
Summer Adventures - Missoula Children's Theatre Performances of Princess and the Pea Aug 7 - 08
 
Cyndi Lauper & Rosie O'Donnell

Girls Night Out Tour

Tue, Aug 11
8:00 pm
 
Menopause The Musical Sep 16 - 17
 
Grand Opening Gala Celebration Sat, Sep 19
6:00 pm
 
Ian Anderson Plays The Acoustic Jethro Tull Fri, Oct 9
8:00 pm
 
The Golden Oldies Spectacular Sat, Oct 10
7:30 pm
 
Oprah Winfrey presents: The Color Purple

A ROOF-RAISING STORY OF TRIUMPH!

Oct 13 - 18
 
Shaolin Warriors Fri, Oct 23
8:00 pm
 
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - Music We Love Sun, Oct 25
3:00 pm
 
Mad Science presents Newton's Revenge

School Days
10AM & 12:15PM

Thu, Oct 29
 
America

A Horse with No Name, Sister Golden Hair & Ventura Highway

Fri, Oct 30
8:00 pm
 
The Outlaws Fri, Nov 13
8:00 pm
 
Straight No Chaser Sat, Nov 14
8:00 pm
 
Anthony Bourdain

Tickets On Sale July 10 at 10 AM

Sun, Nov 15
7:00 pm
 
Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps

"THE MOST ENTERTAINING SHOW ON BROADWAY!" - Liz Smith

Nov 17 - 22
 
Northeast Ballet's Annual Nutcracker Nov 28 - 29
 
Wicked

The untold story of the Witches of OZ

Dec 9 - Jan 3
 
The Aluminum Show

Inanimate objects brought to life

Sat, Jan 9
 
Canadian Brass

An evening with the Canadian Brass is a delight for music lovers!

Sat, Jan 16
8:00 pm
 
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - Music We Love Sun, Jan 17
3:00 pm
 
Grease

Nominated for 2008 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical

Jan 26 - 31
 
The King's Singers

"Still unmatched for their musicality and sheer ability to entertain“

Fri, Feb 5
8:00 pm
 
An Evening with Patti Lupone & Mandy Patinkin Sat, Feb 6
8:00 pm
 
Spring Awakening Feb 16 - 21
 
Tony N' Tina's Wedding Feb 23 - 28
 
Girls Night, The Musical Fri, Mar 5
8:00 pm
 
Bill Cosby

His performances and routines continue to rock audiences with laughter

Sat, Mar 6
 
Fenimore Family Series The Little Mermaid

presented by American Family Theatre

Sun, Mar 7
2:00 pm
 
American Family Theater presents The Little Mermaid

School Days
10AM & 12:15PM

Mon, Mar 8
10:00 am
 
Band of the Irish Guard/Royal Regiment of Scotland Fri, Mar 12
8:00 pm
 
Annie Mar 13 - 14
 
Illusionaire: The Magic of Lyn

School Days

Fri, Mar 19
10:00 am
 
Fenimore Family Series The Magic of Lyn Fri, Mar 19
7:00 pm
 
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - Music We Love Sun, Mar 21
3:00 pm
 
Stories That Dance

School Days

Thu, Mar 25
10:00 am
 
Fenimore Family Series Stories That Dance Thu, Mar 25
7:00 pm
 
Itzhak Perlman Sat, Apr 10
8:00 pm
 
South Pacific Apr 14 - 18
 
Curtis Adams - Adrenaline

Interactive, extreme fusion of dance and illusion

Fri, Apr 23
8:00 pm
 
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra - Music We Love Sun, Apr 25
3:00 pm
 
San Jose Taiko

School Days

Tue, Apr 27
10:00 am
 
San Jose Taiko Tue, Apr 27
7:00 pm
 
From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

School Days
10AM & 12:15PM

Mon, May 3
10:00 am
 
Tom Chapin

presents This Pretty Planet and Mother Earth
School Days

Thu, May 6
10:00 am
 
Fenimore Family Series Tom Chapin

This Pretty Planet and Mother Earth

Thu, May 6
7:00 pm
 
Engelbert Humperdinck Fri, May 7
8:00 pm

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