Broadway Without Borders comes to Proctors | Arts & Culture

SCHENECTADY - For Capital Region residents who like to take a walk down roads less travelled, Proctors is announcing the #altBWAY package for three of this seasons hottest shows.

American Idiot, Fela!, and Priscilla are three of the shows featured during this years Key Bank Broadway Series.

When you purchase the #altBWAY package, you will not only recieve a 10% discount to each show, you will also receive an #altBWAY tee, exclusive access to show info and updates, and for a limited time, a ticket to the a capella adventure, Voca People.

This packages is available now through February 7, 2013, and can be purchased at the Proctors Box Office or by calling, 518-346-6204.

About the shows:

Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT

Feb 5 - 7, 2013

The Mainstage at Proctors

Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum album and featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track, AMERICAN IDIOT boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. The New York Times declares “thrilling, emotionally charged, and as moving as any Broadway musical I’ve seen this year!” Mature Content

PRISCILLA

Feb 12 - 17, 2013

The Mainstage at Proctors/ part of the Key Private Bank Broadway Series

OUTRAGEOUSLY FUNNY! Broadway musical PRISCILLA tells the uplifting story of a trio of friends on a road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed.

An international hit with more than 500 dazzling, 2011 Tony® Award-winning costumes, PRISCILLA is based on the film Priscilla Queen of the Dessert and features a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including “It’s Raining Men,” “Finally” and “I Will Survive.”

The Hollywood Reporter calls PRISCILLA “funny and fabulous! Joyous entertainment with eye-popping visuals and unexpected heart!”  Mature Content.

FELA!

His story inspired a nation. His music inspired the world.

Mar 8 - 9, 2013

The Mainstage at Proctors

FELA! is the story of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited the passions of a generation. Inspired by his mother, a civil rights champion, Kuti defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity.

FELA! Is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones.  Mature Content.

About VOCA PEOPLE

For these friendly aliens from the planet Voca, somewhere behind the sun...all communication is through music and vocal expressions. They visit planet Earth and find a lot to sing about. Amazing vocal sounds: a cappella singing with the art of beat box creating an incredible range of sounds and instruments. It is an evening of total excitement, music of all times, comedy and audience participation.

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