 Upcoming events
 
6/20/2013
25th Anniversary Concert to Benefit Park Playhouse
Park Playhouse, Albany's acclaimed summer theatre, will kick off their 25th Anniversary with a concert event at the beautiful Palace Theatre in Downtown Albany. A live orchestra will join actors from the company's history as they present tunes from such classics as West Side Story, The Producers, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, Hairspray, and many others.
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6/29/2013
Darkest Before Dawn - the movie premiere
Based on the novel "Darkest Before Dawn" by Arlene Brathwaite. When the recession rocked our nation in 2007, one woman refused to sit idle and lose everything she and her husband worked so hard for. Dawn, a refined, state worker, housewife easily reverts to a woman she once was. Honey. A ruthless manipulating opportunist who knew no bounds when it came to getting what she wanted. And what she wants now is the comfortable life she and her husband had before the recession.
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7/19/2013
An Evening with Alice Cooper
Without Alice Cooper, there might never have been the NY Dolls, KISS, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Motley Crue, Slipknot or Rob Zombie ... maybe not even David Bowie, or at least not Ziggy Stardust. The iconic hard rocker, who literally invented the concept of the rock concert as theater, returns to the Palace Theatre in Albany this July!
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8/27/2013
Bridgit Mendler
A talented actress, singer and performer, Bridgit Mendler is one of Hollywood's brightest young rising stars. Bridgit can be seen daily on The Disney Channel starring as Teddy Duncan in the hit series "Good Luck Charlie" and starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Lemonade Mouth" which premiered in 2011. She is currently touring in support of her album "Hello, My Name Is..." which features the hit single "Hurricane."
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9/12/2013
FantaCon Presents: "NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD" 1968
SPECIAL EVENT
FantaCon Presents the 45th Anniversary Cast Reunion of "NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD" at the Palace Theatre.
This very special evening will start with an on stage Q & A panel discussion with "Night of the Living Dead" stars John Russo, Russ Streiner, Judy O'Dea, Kyra Schon, George Kosana and Judith Ridley, followed by the big screen showing of the original 1968 film.
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9/13/2013
FantaCon Presents: "FRIDAY THE 13th"
SPECIAL EVENT
FantaCon Presents the "FRIDAY THE 13th" Celebration at the Palace Theatre.
Starring Kevin Bacon, Betsy Palmer and Adrienne King, the film is known for its shockingly brutal special effects, which were supplied by effects wizard Tom Savini. The evening will begin with the big screen showing of the original 1980 "Friday the 13th" film introduced by Ari Lehman who played the original Jason Voorhees. The screening will be followed by a fun filled live concert with the band First Jason starring Ari Lehman!
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9/14/2013
FantaCon Presents: "ZOMBIE FEST!"
SPECIAL EVENT
FantaCon Presents "ZOMBIE FEST" at the Palace Theatre!!
Three all-time fan favorite zombie films, which have not appeared on the big screen in decades! "ZOMBIE" (1979), "NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD" (1990) & "RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD" (1985)
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9/26/2013
Russell Peters
After selling out arenas around the world with his NOTORIOUS WORLD TOUR, global comedy rock-star RUSSELL PETERS comes to Albany, NY! Don't miss your chance to see Russell up-close and personal. This show features ALL NEW MATERIAL from THE NOTORIOUS WORLD TOUR!
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10/2/2013
Joe Satriani "Unstoppable Momentum Tour"
UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM TOUR 2013
W/ Special Guest THE STEVE MORSE BAND
Joe Satriani has been an unstoppable force on the music scene for over 27 years. Now, the guitar great is announcing a new U.S. tour, supporting his latest album Unstoppable Momentum. Satriani's touring band includes veteran band mate Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai) on keyboards, along with a new rhythm-section, featuring bassist Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Dweezil Zappa) and drummer Marco Minnemann (Adrian Belew, Steve Wilson). Joining them on this tour are very special guests "The Steve Morse Band" lead by Steve Morse (founder of The Dixie Dregs and Guitarist for Deep Purple).
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11/10/2013
Bill Maher
For the last eighteen years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television, first on "Politically Incorrect" and for the last seven years on HBO's "Real Time." Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979 and still performs at least fifty dates a year in sold out theaters all across the country. Two of his nine stand-up specials for HBO have been nominated for Emmy awards and he continues to be at the forefront of political comedy in America.
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12/5/2013
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
40 star-studded dancers perform Olympic-worthy leaps in Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker. It is the holiday performance for families with magical toys, falling snow, growing Christmas trees, and astounding ballet moves. The Moscow Ballet dancers are world- class and a delight to experience. Celebrate Russian ballet and the beauty of the holidays in Moscow Ballet's grand production of the Great Russian Nutcracker!
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12/13/2013
Brian Regan Live
Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian's fan base. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian Regan consistently fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.
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