InPlay Capital Region Event Happenings: October 2025
- amymodesti5
- Oct 18
- 24 min read
Happy October and Happy Spooky Season! October is a time to view some fall foliage, attend Halloween parties, and perhaps, watch some scary movies and catch some live events that are fitting for this time of year.
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InPlay Capital Region Art Events
Albany Center Gallery’s All Hallow e’en Art Path at Albany Center Gallery (located at 488 Broadway, Suite 107, Albany, NY 12207), on view for October 2025
ALBANY - Albany Center Gallery held their final artist reception at their current location Friday, Oct. 3 to celebrate their pop-up exhibit, All Hallowe’en Art Path, in Downtown Albany. Visitors can take a path to check out the eerie artwork and support the nearby businesses along the way. This is all in collaboration with over 15 local artisans, businesses and Discover Albany, and is a public art project that will be available for viewing all October. Participating artists including Alicia Barton, Raina Briggs, Bailey Brown, Olivia Deep, Kayla Ek, Far Eye, Tyler Gandolfo, Nevaeh Hairston, Quill Harrison, Jack Jackal, Jessica June, Stephanie Levay, Artists of Modern Body Art, Casey Simmonds, Tattooshark, Caro Warren, Alex Waters and Xeze. This event is free to the public. For more info, visit the Albany Center Gallery website at Albany Center Gallery’s All Hallow E’en Art Path in Downtown Albany (October 2025) | Albany Center Gallery.
Seneca Chief’s Bicentennial Voyage visit to Troy, NY; William D. Chamberlain Riverfront Park Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 (11:00am-6:00 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 18,2025 at Ryan’s Wake (10:00am-3:00pm, departure time: 3:45 p.m.), Seneca Boat tour continues along Hudson River through October 26,2025
TROY - The City of Troy, NY welcomed the historic Erie Canal boat, Seneca Chief, to the Troy Marina as part of the bicentennial voyage from Buffalo, NY to the New York Harbor, Friday, Oct. 17 at the Ryan's Wake at 11:00am. A welcoming ceremony occurred at 11:30 a.m. with commentary from Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello and staff from the Buffalo Maritime Museum. From noon-6:00 p.m, visitors can explore the Seneca Chief and its educational exhibits for free. The Seneca Chief will be docked Saturday, Oct. 18 outside Ryan’s Wake (located at 403 River St. #1, Troy, NY 12180) with public viewing hours from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. At 3:45 p.m., Seneca Chief will then set sail to depart and head to Albany to be docked by the USS Slater, for its showing, Sunday, Oct. 19. The boat will make stops into Hudson, Kingston, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Ossining, and stopping in New York City for its closing days, Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the crew and experience a living piece of New York’s History in celebrating the 200 years of the Erie Canal’s Historic Opening. For more information, go to ERIE CANAL BOAT SENECA CHIEF – Buffalo Maritime Center. For the tour schedule, go to 2025 BICENTENNIAL VOYAGE – Buffalo Maritime Center.
Fusion 2025: A Fusion of Art and Technology at Albany Barn (located at 56 Second St., Albany, NY 12210), Friday, October 17,2025, 6-9:00 p.m.
ALBANY - Albany Barn, Electric City Barn, and Artistry Studios is proud to present its annual Anti-Gala fundraiser for Albany Barn, Inc., to support their artists who work and live within their facilities. This year’s theme is a Fusion of Art and Technology. The event, held Friday, Oct. 17, will feature live art and demos by TJ “Carpenter Hound”, Cat Jones, Far Eye, and Jae of 5pmLessons, check out the Albany Barn Artists in residence open studios, take part in a silent auction filled with art, experiences, and artisan wares, local culinary vendors, and more. Tickets for this event are still for sale until Friday, Oct. 17 at 12:00 p.m. All attendees for the fundraiser must be 21 years old and over to attend. For more information, go to FUSION 2025 Tickets - Albany Barn, Inc.
Hildene The Lincoln Family Home
Fall Wagon Rides at Hildene (located at 1005 Hildene RD, Manchester Center, VT 05255), Sunday, October 19,2025, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
MANCHESTER CENTER, VT - The Hildene farm staff will host the autumn wagon ride tours of the Eden one last time for the year Sunday, Oct. 19. Wagon ride stops include the greenhouse, pastures, orchard, wetland/floating boardwalk, apiary, animal barn, vegetable and flower gardens. Visitors can meet the farm animals and learn about Hildene’s diverse natural and cultivated ecosystems, and sustainable farming practices. Parking for this event is at the Welcome Center and the wagon ride is free with the price of the museum admission. For more information, please contact Stephanie at 1-(802)-367-7960 or by email, stephanie@hildene.org.
Members Only Walk: Dellwood Cemetery Stroll with Shawn Harrington at Hildene (located at 1005 Hildene RD., Manchester Center, VT 05255), Friday, October 24,2025, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
MANCHESTER CENTER, VT - Ahead of Halloween, Hildene members are welcome to join Shawn Harrington for a walk and talk on the noteworthy individuals that were laid to rest in Dellwood Park on Hildene Road, directly next to the cemetery in Manchester Center, Friday, Oct. 24. Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and plan to walk in some mud. Bring a bottle of water and wear sunscreen or bug spray. Reservations for the walk are not required. For more information, contact Christine at 1-(802)- 367-7964, or by email, christine@hildene.org. To become a member of Hildene, go to Membership – Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home.
For Liberation and For Life: The Legacy of Black Dimensions in Art and Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints opening reception at Albany Institute of History and Art (located at 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210), Saturday, Oct. 25,2025, 6-8 p.m.
ALBANY - Come and celebrate the Albany Institute of History and Art’s newest exhibition, For Liberation and For Life: The Legacy of Black Dimensions in Art, and Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints, Saturday, Oct. 25. Visitors can enjoy some live music by Azzaam Hameed and Annette Harris, along with a cash bar and light refreshments. Visitors can meet many of the exhibiting artists and the exhibition co-curators and BDA Board Members, Daesha Devon Harris, Jacqueline Lake-Sample, and Stephen J. Tyson, along with a brief gathering in the galleries under Roots (Wood Arch) by Danny Killion. The reception is free and open to the public. For Liberation and For Life: The Legacy of Black Dimensions in Art will remain on view through December 31,2025. For more information, go to For Liberation and For Life: The Legacy of Black Dimensions in Art.
Trick or Treat in the Park at Art Omi Sculpture and Architecture Park (located at 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075), Saturday, October 25,2025, 1-3 p.m.
GHENT - Spooky season has arrived at Art Omi! Calling all witches, werewolves, and wicked creatures to come to Art Omi and take part in the annual Trick or Treat in the Park, Saturday, Oct. 25, for an afternoon of treats, candy, making art, and engaging in artwork. All ages are welcome to come in costume and enjoy all of the Halloween fun. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations to attend the activity are appreciated. To RSVP, go to Trick or Treat in the Park - Art Omi.
Harold Stevenson: Less Real Than My Routine Fantasy at Newmark Gallery, Art Omi (located at 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075), on view through October 26,2025
GHENT - Throughout most of his life and into the pre-Stonewall era, Harold Stevenson was excluded from institutional exhibitions and collections. Stevenson’s Artist career was filled with near breaks. In 1963, he was invited to take part in the exhibition, Six Painters and the Object at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. When curator Lawrence Alloway saw a photograph of Stevenson’s painting, The New Adam, the curator cut the work and replaced Stevenson with Robert Rauschenberg. Less Real Than My Routine Fantasy is Stevenson’s first institutional solo exhibition in New York, and it traces 40 years of his exploration of the human body as an environment across paintings, drawings, and writing. The exhibit is currently on view through Sunday, October 26. For more information, go to Harold Stevenson: Less Real Than My Routine Fantasy - Art Omi.
16th Annual Taste of Sand Lake at Old Daley on Crooked Lake (located at 2339 NY-43, Averill Park, NY 12018), Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025, 6-9 p.m.
AVERILL PARK - Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA) will host the 16th Annual Taste of Sand Lake at the Old Daley on Crooked Lake, Wednesday, Oct. 29. Come on out and enjoy an evening of local food, live and silent auctions, music provided by T.L. Holloway, and plenty of Sand Lake restaurants serving up special meals. The sponsorship or ticket purchase ensures that SLCA can serve its mission of providing quality artistic programs in Sand Lake. Honorary Chair for this event is Valerie Jeffers. Ticket prices range from $75.00-$800.00 pending on the Taste of Sand Lake sponsorships and general admission. To donate and secure a ticket, go to Taste of Sand Lake | Sand Lake Center for the Arts.
Art Opportunities
Grateful for Art Pop-Up with a Purpose Call for Art at Electric City Apartments (located at 236 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305), Submissions due before Saturday, October 25,2025
SCHENECTADY - Gallery 5 Schenectady is seeking artists to showcase their work in the juried, final pop-up art exhibition of 2025 for their upcoming exhibit, Grateful for Art. The exhibit is open to all traditional visual arts (2D and 3D) in painting, sculpture, drawing, fiber art, glasswork, printmaking, illustration, digital art, and mixed media. There is no requirement on the time as to when the artwork was made. Three to five images of the artwork will be accepted and each art piece needs to be able to fit through a 7’H x3’ W door. Artists must be 18-years-old and over to participate. The submitted works will be curated by a small panel of judges and there is a $25 submission fee to submit the work. For more information on how to submit the artwork, send an email to Gallery5schenectady@gmail.com before Saturday, October 25,2025.
Music Events
Blue Rose Presents Honky Tonk Fever! Featuring The AM’s, Laura Leigh Band, and Billy & The Great Western Postal Service at The Hangar on The Hudson (located at 675 River Street, Troy, NY 12180), Saturday, October 18,2025, 8:00 p.m., Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
TROY - Blue Rose Presents, Honky Tonk Fever! This concert at The Hangar on The Hudson in Troy will feature the bands, The AM’s, Laura Leigh Band, and Billy & The Great Western Postal Service. Doors open for the show at 7:00 p.m. with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the show start at $12.51 and can be purchased online via EventBrite: The AM's | Laura Leigh & Band | Billy & the Great Western Postal Service Tickets, Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite or at The Hangar on The Hudson door on day of the show.
The Suzuki Strings Students of Will Hayes Fall Recital at RPI Chapel and Cultural Center (located at 2125 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
TROY - The Suzuki Strings students of area musician, Will Hayes, cordially invite spectators to attend their fall recitals at the RPI Chapel and Cultural Center in Troy, NY, Saturday, Oct. 18. Showtimes for these free shows are at 10:00 a.m, 1:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. The accompanist for these recitals will be Charles Tsui.This event is for children and adults, and the musical genres that will be performed in these shows will include classical pieces, pop, and anime music. Refreshments will be offered to the public after each recital. For additional information about the show, or to inquire about music lessons, contact Will Hayes at (518)-242-0561
Val Siobhan performing live at Petersburg Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) (located at 71 Main Street, Petersburg, NY 12138), Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Show begins at 6:00 p.m.
PETERSBURG - October may be a spooky season, but it’s also music night at the Petersburg Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) as vocalist, guitarist, and fiddler, Val Siobhan takes the performance stage. Siobhan who performs original songs in a folk-fusion, traditional Celtic songs, and popular cover songs, will use the loop pedal to lay down multiple harmonies for them as a solo artist. Siobhan, who’s been in the music scene for over 30 years, grew up playing the fiddle alongside their late mother, Dr. Alannah Fitzgerald, in her various Celtic music projects. Admission to this show is $5.00, and FREE for minors.
Kevin Richards Presents Nashville in the North Country at Wood Theater
Tom Wopat “Luke Duke”, live at Wood Theater (located at 207 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801), Saturday, Oct. 18,2025, 7:00 p.m.
GLENS FALLS - Country artist, Broadway, TV and Movie star, Tom Wopat, known as “Luke Duke,” on the Dukes of Hazzard TV show, will be performing on the Charles R. Wood Theater stage as part of Kevin Richards’ ‘Close-Up’ country concert series. Prior to the show's start, fans will be able to meet Wopat and have their photo taken with The General Lee at 2:00 p.m. As part of this show, Wopat will perform from his catalog of Country and Broadway hits, as well as take part in a “Live on Stage” interview with Kevin Richards before his performance. Wopat is also a two-time Tony nominee for his starring role in Broadway’s “Annie, Get Your Gun” and “A Catered Affair”. Admission for the show is a donation at the door, in any account, to the Community and Youth Programs of the Wood Theater. To secure seating and tickets, go to www.woodtheater.org.
Dion Pride, Tribute to Father, Charley Pride, live at Wood Theater (located at 207 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801), Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
GLENS FALLS - Dion Pride, the son of Country legend Charley Pride, will also take the stage at Charles R. Wood Theater where he will join Kevin Richards to perform songs and share stories that honor the groundbreaking career of his father. Dion Pride will perform several of his father’s songs, including “Kiss an Angel Good Morning”. In addition to his “Live on Stage” interview, special guest Laura Roth will open the show with her tribute to The Women of Classic Country. Admission for the show is a donation at the door, in any account, to the Community and Youth Programs of the Wood Theater. To secure seating and tickets, go to www.woodtheater.org.
The Cohoes Music Hall
Lez Zeppelin - Earl’s Court 75: The 50th Anniversary at The Cohoes Music Hall (located at 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY 12047), Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
COHOES - Come and watch this all female Led Zeppelin tribute act channel the iconic energy, alchemy, and power of the original British act as they perform the legendary concert, Earl’s Court 1975 in its entirety at the Cohoes Music Hall. The Earl’s Court concert has been hailed by music critics as one of Led Zeppelin’s legendary performances with the band at the time, at the height of their power. Lez Zeppelin, formed in 2004, continues to stun audiences all over the world with their musicianship, passion, and gender-bending audacity in their musical tribute to Led Zeppelin. Tickets for the show range from $25-$49.50, and can either be purchased online on the Cohoes Music Hall’s website, by calling the box office (518)-434-0776, or by visiting the box office during their open hours, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rumors: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at The Cohoes Music Hall (located at 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, NY 12047), Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
COHOES - Back on popular demand for a matinee show, Rumors: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is returning to the Cohoes Music Hall Sunday, Oct. 19. This act will recreate the band’s legendary persona in all of their youthful glory from 1975-1987. From using period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, the band will take their fans back in time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands were not afraid to put on a concert. Ticket prices range from $39.00, $45.00, and $49.00, and can be purchased online on the Cohoes Music Hall’s website, by calling the box office (518)-434-0776, or by visiting the box office during their open hours, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Back to the Garden 1969: The Woodstock Experience at The Cohoes Music Hall (located at 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, NY 12047), Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
COHOES - Back to the Garden 1969 is the ultimate tribute to the Woodstock era that viewers don’t want to miss. They recreate the classic sounds associated with Woodstock 1969 with the music from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and The Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and more. This tribute show will be at The Cohoes Music Hall Friday, Oct. 25. Ticket prices range from $33.00, $39.00, and $45.00, and can be purchased on the Cohoes Music Hall website, Buy: Back to the Garden 1969 - The Woodstock Experience.
Steve Morse Band Live at The Cohoes Music Hall (located at 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, NY 12047), Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Reunited and performing together for the first time in ten years, the Steve Morse Band returns to the historic Cohoes Music Hall for a long-awaited live set. The band features three music icons; Guitar Player Hall of Famer & former guitarist of Deep Purple, Steve Morse, Dave LaRue of Flying Colors, and percussionist, Van Romaine, who’s performed with the likes of Billy Joel and Naughty by Nature. The band will also feature Angel Vivaldi as a special guest. Ticket prices range from $34.50, $49.50, $59.50, and up to $89.50, and can be purchased on the Cohoes Music Hall website: Steve Morse Band — Cohoes Music Hall.
The Earth is our Home featuring live music from John and Anne Marie Farrell at Spencertown Academy (located at 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165), Saturday, Oct. 25,2025, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
SPENCERTOWN - Come see singers, songwriters, and recording artists, John Farrell and his wife, Anne Marie Farrell, perform a variety of songs about nature, animals, and planet earth to young children at Spencertown Academy, Saturday, Oct. 25. Spectators will be able to learn sign language and sing some call-and-response songs. Young children ages 3-7, along with adult companionship, are welcome to attend. John Farrell, who’s also an author and peace educator, has been taking part in assembly programs, workshops, and family concerts at schools, conferences, and community events. Ann Marie Farrell, a retired elementary and preschool teacher, is also a guitarist and singer and has also presented school programs and concerts. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Learn more about the event at The Earth is Our Home - Spencertown Academy.
Theater and Film Events
Northern Stage
Come From Away, Book, Lyrics, and Music by Irene Sankhoff and David Hein, directed by Carol Dunne at Northern Stage (located at 74 Gates Street, White River Junction, VT 05001), Sept. 24-Oct. 26,2025, Showtimes Vary, Opening Night (Sept. 24 starts at 7:30pm)
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT - When the world stood still, a small town stepped up. Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of the 38 airplanes that were unexpectedly grounded in Gander, Newfoundland September 11,2001. What began as an overwhelming crisis quickly transformed into an extraordinary moment of human connection as the townspeople and passengers form lasting bonds. With humor, heart, and a soaring score, this critically acclaimed musical is a moving, uplifting reminder of how, even in the darkest times, we can find light in each other. Ticket prices range from $37-$100 as prices range based on seat location. Youth tickets for individuals 25-years-old and under, and students of all ages are $28. A Pay-What-You-Can Preview, only held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, will range in price from $10 and up. For additional information on the play, special events, and ticket information, go to Come From Away - Northern Stage - Sep. 24 - Oct. 26, 2025.
Robert Frost: This Verse Business, written by A.M. Dolan, starring Gordon Clapp as Robert Frost at Northern Stage (located at 74 Gates Street, White River Junction, VT 05001), Oct. 30-Oct. 31, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT - This Verse Business, starring Emmy and IRNE Award-Winning actor, Gordon Clapp, is a “must-see” that will return to Northern Stage for two nights, beginning Thursday, Oct. 30 and concluding Friday, Oct. 31. This one-man show stars Clapp as poet Robert Frost, who “barded” around the country for nearly half a century giving sold out talks to mixed crowds of poetry readers and non-readers alike. Clapp, as Frost, will “re-lives” his verse from memory, relates his “Wild surmises” on science, politics, religion, and speaks to the purpose and meaning of art. Ticket prices range from $28-$68, varying on seat location. Youth tickets for young adults 25-years-old and under, and tickets for students of all ages are $28. To learn more about the play and for tickets, call the box office at 1-(802)-296-7000, and go online to This Verse Business - Northern Stage - Oct. 30 & 31, 2025.
Hubbard Hall Theater Company
Whispering Bones: Ghost Stories, Performed by Dr. Erastus Betterov-Underhill and Friends at Hubbard Hall Mainstage (25 E Main St, Cambridge, NY 12816), Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
CAMBRIDGE - Prepare to be spooked and enjoy the journey to the dark side of the actor’s imagination as Whispering Bones celebrates its 15th year. As part of this yearly tradition at Hubbard Hall, Dr. Betterov-Underhill and Friends will appear in the Cambridge theatre with a 90-minute show (with intermission), and creepy, funny, and thought-provoking stories. Tickets for this show are $25 for adults and $15 for students 21-years-old and under. For additional information on Whispering Bones, go to www.whisperingbones.com. To purchase tickets for the show, go to Whispering Bones - Ghost Stories - Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm - Hubbard Hall.
Shakespeare & Company
Shakespeare & Company’s Center for Actor Training Workshop Sessions, Oct. 4-Oct. 5,2025 (New York City, NY) and Oct. 18-Oct. 19,2025 (Los Angeles, CA)
LENOX, MA - This month, Shakespeare & Company will have two weekend intensive programs that are designed for professional actors and theater students who seek an introduction to Shakespeare & Company’s training methods as well as for alumni who wish to refresh and reconnect with the work. Application deadlines are typically one week prior to the start of the workshop; applicants may be accepted after the deadline as space allows. The workshops are limited to 14 participants, and the minimum age requirement is 18 years old. Tuition fees for the weekend intensives are $375. From Nov.8- Nov. 9,2025, a weekend intensive will be held in Lenox, MA. To register and learn more about the program, go to Weekend Intensives - Shakespeare & Company.
Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, at Sand Lake Center for the Arts (located at 2880 NY-43, Averill Park, NY 12018), Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-25, 2025 (7:30 p.m.) and Oct. 19 and Oct. 26,2025 (2:30 p.m.)
AVERILL PARK - Come and see The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Sand Lake Center for the Arts. As part of this musical, six awkward spelling bee champions learn that winning and losing isn’t everything. Starring in the show are Nick Martiniano (Chip), Heather D’Arcy (Rona), Emily Argento (Marcy), Jeffrey P. Hocking (Panch), Hollie Miller (Mitch), Adam Coons (Barfee), Eric Shovah (Leaf), Nina Scandurra (Logainne), and Allison McArdle Avery (Olive). Ticket prices for this show range from $12.00-$22.00 and can be purchased online on the SLCA website, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Sand Lake Center for the Arts.
Home Made Theater
A Murder is Announced, directed by Dianne O’ Neil, based on Agatha Christie’s novel, at the Anthony “Skip” Scirocco Music Hall, Saratoga Springs City Hall (located at 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866), Oct. 10-12, Oct. 17-19, 2025, 7:00pm (Friday & Saturday shows) and 2:00pm (Sunday shows)
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater will present the stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, A Murder is Announced, beginning Friday, Oct. 10, and will run through Sunday, Oct. 19. Play synopsis: In the play, a notice in a Chipping Cleghorn newspaper announcing that a murder will take place in the evening at the home of Miss Blacklock. What seems to be a joke turns out deadly when the murder occurs. Inspector Craddock is on the case but it’s Miss Marple who helps unravel secrets, concealed identities, and mixed motives to expose the killer. Tickets for the play are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.homemadetheater.org or by calling (518)-587-4427 during business hours.
Steamer No. 10 Theatre
Theater Voices present The Children, written by Lucy Kirkwood, directed by Patricia Bunce, at Steamer No. 10 Theatre (located at 500 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203), Oct. 17 (7:30 p.m.), Oct. 18 (2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), and Oct. 19,2025 (2:30 p.m.)
ALBANY - Theater Voices will present The Children, written by Lucy Kirkwood, in four staged reading performances at Steamer No. 10 Theatre, beginning Friday, Oct. 17, and running through Sunday, Oct. 18. The story focuses on two retired nuclear scientists living in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together, they plan to live forever on yogurt and yoga until an old friend arrives, stirring up the past and shaking up the future with her frightening request. The cast features David Bunce, Barbara Richards, and Eileen Schuyler, with stage management by Cameron Coetzee. Admission to see The Children is free, with donations graciously accepted.
Janet Kinghorn Bernhardt Theater at Skidmore College
Keely And Dou, written by Jane Martin, directed by Teisha Duncan, at the Black Box - Skidmore College (located at 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) Oct. 17-Oct. 22, 2025
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Keely and Dou is a gripping and thought-provoking drama written by playwright, Jane Martin (pseudonym) that tackles the polarizing issue of abortion with raw intensity and emotional depth. When Keely, a young woman, is kidnapped by a radical anti-abortion group, she finds herself confined under the watchful eye of Du, a devout pro-life advocate. What unfolds in this production is a searing battle of wills and beliefs as these two women engage in a powerful, deeply human dialogue that challenges everything they thought and knew about morality, faith, and freedom. The play, first staged in 1983, was a finalist for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. For additional information, go to Skidmore College Theater’s Facebook page and the website, Keely and Du.
University at Albany’s Theatre Program
In The Blood, written by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Visiting Assistant Professor, Shaun Patrick Tubbs, at the Lab Theatre, Performing Arts Center at UAlbany’s Uptown Campus (located at 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222) Oct.22-Oct. 26,2025, Wednesday & Thursday shows: 8:00 p.m., Friday show: 3:00 p.m., Saturday shows: 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
ALBANY - The Theatre Program of the University of Albany’s Department of Music and Theatre will kick off its 2025 theatre season with In The Blood, a contemporary drama written by Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright, Suzan-Lori Parks, starting Wednesday, Oct. 22, and will run through Sunday, Oct. 26. This production will feature the acting of SUNY Albany student actors and work of student designers who were mentored by the Theatre faculty. In The Blood, based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, is seen through the lens of Hester, a destitute single mother of five children. The play will examine the moralism, hypocrisy, and inequality of the oft sought and rarely attained American dream. Advanced tickets for the show are $20 for the general public and $15 for students, seniors, and UAlbany faculty and staff. Day of show tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for students, seniors, and UAlbany faculty and staff. More information about the play and how to obtain tickets can be found at In the Blood - Oct. 22-26, 2025 | University at Albany.
R'ville Stage Creations
The Addams Family, based on the comics by Charles Addams, directed by Tara McCormick-Hostash at Conkling Hall (located at 8 Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147), Oct.17-19, Oct. 24-26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. (Saturday shows) and 2:00 p.m. (Sunday shows)
RENSSELAERVILLE - “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky,they’re all together ooky…” R’ville Stage Creations is proud to present their final play of the 2025 theater season with none other than The Addams Family. This musical will make its start Friday, Oct. 17, 7:00 p.m., and will run through Oct. 26. This Broadway musical focuses on the story of Wednesday Addams as she surprises her family with her, falling in love with a “normal” young man. When the two families meet each other, secrets and misunderstandings abound, offering plenty of laughs as the Addams family navigates change in their unique family style. This show will feature 20 local performers from the Helderberg Mountains, Columbia and Greene Counties, and other Capital District areas. Ticket prices for the show range from $27.25-$31.25, General admission: $30, and for Seniors and students with student ID: $26. To purchase tickets, go to https://rville-stage-creations.square.site/ by calling the phone number (518)-248-3261, or at the door. For more info about the show, go to The Addams Family | R'ville Stage Creations.
Ancram Center for the Arts
Framed: The Murder of Beulah Simons, based on the book and lyrics by Mary Murfitt, music by Mary Murfitt and Pam Drews Phillips, at Ancram Center for the Arts (located at 1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502), Sunday, Oct. 19,2025, 4:00 p.m.
ANCRAM - Ancram resident and actress, Mary Murfitt will present Framed: The Murder of Beulah Simons at Ancram Center for the Arts. Based on true events, Framed will uncover a love triangle that ends with a murder and a questionable trial that leads to a young farmhand being convicted for committing the crime. This production is a musical written and starring Murfitt, and is part of Ancram Center’s Play Lab. The Play Lab provides theatre artists from all practices with the time, space, and resources to develop a new, innovative theater project that is presented in the future at Ancram Center or elsewhere. General admission tickets are $25 and $20 for students with a valid student ID. To learn more about Framed and how to purchase tickets, go to Framed — Ancram Center for the Arts.
Bridge Street Theatre
Devils ‘N Details, acted out by magician Peter Samelson, at Bridge Street Theatre (located at 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY 12414), Oct. 24-Oct. 26,2025, 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday shows), 2:00 p.m. (Sunday show)
CATSKILL - October is the month of Magic, when witches and devils come out to play and after the success of Peter Samelson’s production of Cold Case (Magic Love Mystery), master magician Peter Samelson will bring his performance of Devils ‘N Details to the Bridge Street Theatre stage beginning Oct. 24. and run until Oct. 26. Show synopsis: Watch as the world you believe is real begins to unravel, revealing the little devils lurking all around us. The big picture, with its many small details and things unseen, combines to create a world of mystery. Magic, in this case, becomes a way of being in the world. Viewers will open their eyes to the hidden world of truth and lies, and some discoveries will make them laugh and be scared. Samelson will trick the devil against its will into revealing a magnificent world. Tickets for the show range between $15-$25 and can be purchased directly on the Bridge Street Theatre website: https://bridgeest.org/devils/ .
Fort Salem Theater
The Rocky Horror Show (Book, Music, and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien) at Fort Salem Theater (located at 11 E Broadway, Salem, NY 12865) Oct. 24-Nov. 1,2025, 7:30p.m. (Fri., Oct.24, Sat. Oct. 25, Thurs., Oct. 30, Fri., Oct. 31, Sat., Nov. 1), 11:59 p.m. (Sat. Oct. 25 and Fri., Oct. 31)
SALEM - Get ready to do the Time Warp with the members of the FST’s 2023 production of The Rocky Horror Show this Halloween season in this musical that’s been thrilling audiences for a while! When newly engaged couple, Brad and Jen, had their car break down, they stumbled upon the mansion that belongs to Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist with a flair for the fabulous. What follows next is a wild, unforgettable evening filled with outrageous characters, rock n’ roll, and a mix of sci-fi and campy horror. To secure tickets for the show, go to AudienceView Professional.
Schuylerville Community Theater
Vanya And Sonia and Masha and Spike, written by Christopher Durang, directed by Michael Nichols-Pate at Saratoga Town Hall (located at 12 Spring Street, Ste 2E, Schuylerville, NY 12871), Oct. 24 (7:30 p.m.), Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, 2025 (2:00 p.m.)
SCHUYLERVILLE - Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike is a comedy and play written by Christopher Durang. Premiered Sept. 7,2012 at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey, revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit to see their sibling, Masha, who supports them in the family home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The siblings discuss their lives and loves, argue, and Masha threatens to sell the family home. For additional information on the play and for tickets, keep an eye out for additional information on the Schuylerville Community Theater Facebook page as well as their website, www.scttheater.org.
Proctors
Wicked: The untold true story of the Witches of Oz, based on the book by Gregory McGuire, at Proctors Theatre (located at 432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305), Wednesday, Oct. 29 -Sunday, Nov. 9,2025, Various times
SCHENECTADY - Coming soon to the Electric City is Wicked, Schenectady’s most popular musical to take the stage at the historic theater. Wicked, to begin Wednesday, Oct. 29 (7:30 p.m.) and run through Sunday, Nov. 9 (1:00 p.m.), will look at what happens in the Land of Oz from a different angle. Long before Dorothy set foot in the Emerald City, there’s another woman, Elphaba, meets Gelinda, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships until the world decided to call one good and the other one wicked. The ticket limit for customers for this show is nine tickets. Please note that children under four years old and under will not be permitted into the theatre. This play is recommended for patrons ages eight years old and up. Content warning for Wicked includes topics of discrimination, harassment, and death, and special effects in the production include fog, bubbles, and strobe lights. To learn more about Wicked and how to obtain tickets, go to Wicked - Proctors.
Asbury Short Film Concert: An Afternoon of the World’s Best Short Films at GE Theatre at Proctors (located at 432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305), Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
SCHENECTADY - Now in its 44th year, Asbury Shorts USA is New York City's longest-running non-competitive touring exhibition of globally honored short films. This special event features a highly entertaining mix of comedy, drama, documentary, and animated shorts that are all previously honored at the world's top film festivals. Coming to the GE Theatre at Proctors for the second year in a row is the Asbury Shorts Short Film Concert. Guest host for the event will be photographer and filmmaker, Richard Lovrich, and special guest filmmaker, Spencer Sherry. Tickets for the event are $20 general admission and $15 for students. For more information about the show, go to www.asburyshortfilms.com, as well as the Proctors website, Asbury Shorts USA: an Afternoon of the World's Best Short Films - Proctors.
Classic Theater Guild
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, co-written by Broadway director and playwright Gordon Greenberg, based on the Bram Stoker story, at Congregation Beth Israel (located at 2195 Eastern Pkwy, Niskayuna, NY 12309), Oct. 30,2025 (7:30 p.m.), Nov. 1,2025 (7:30 p.m.), Nov. 2,2025 (3:00 p.m.), Nov.6,2025 (7:30 p.m.), Nov. 8,2025 (7:30 p.m.), and Nov. 9,2025 (3:00 p.m.)
NISKAYUNA - In anticipation of Halloween, Classic Theater Guild will premiere the production of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, at Congregation Beth Israel beginning Thursday, Oct. 30. Featuring a cast of 14 community theater veterans and newcomers, including father and daughter, John R. McCarthy (Dr. Wallace Westfieldt) and Amelia McCarthy (Lucy Westfieldt), this production is a laugh out loud, campy spoof of the classic Bram Stoker story. Ticket prices for the show range from $23.18 and can be purchased via Eventbrite, Dracula A Comedy of Terrors Tickets, Thu, Oct 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite.
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