albany guide - Downtown Albany Business Improvement District

performances, arts & culture
Numbers correspond to map placement on pages 6-7
drawing crowds daily
Exciting Entertainment. Dynamic Repertoire.
Fun-filled Sports Action. Downtown Albany is the
Capital Region’s premier destination for a wide
variety of performances. From world-class concerts
to off-Broadway plays and international dance
troupes to brilliant comedy, Downtown Albany
offers a stage for every taste and every age.
26 Albany Symphony Orchestra
Through exploration of eclectcic repertoire, educational programming,
community outreach and recording initiatives, the Albany Symphony
Orchestra (ASO) holds a unique reputation as the nation’s leading
champion of American symphonic music and one of its most innovative
orchestras. As the oldest professional symphony orchestra based in the
Capital Region, the ASO enriches a diverse community through brilliant
live performances, innovative and engaging educational programs and
dynamic cultural events.
19 Clinton Ave. • 518-465-4755 • albanysymphony.com
24 Capital Repertory Theatre
Celebrating more than 30 seasons, with its entertaining and thoughtprovoking
productions Capital Repertory Theatre has intrigued audiences
with year round comedies, dramas, musicals, world premiers and theater
classics. Capital Rep is one of seventy-six professional theatres in the
League of Resident Theatres.
111 N. Pearl St. • 518-445.-SHOW (7469) • capitalrep.org
9 The Egg
The egg-shaped structure of the Empire State Plaza’s Center for the
Performing Arts is a work of art in itself. Its unprecedented acoustics
make it one of Albany’s best music, dance, and theatre venues.
The Empire State Plaza • 518-473-1845 • theegg.org
27 Palace Theatre
This grand cultural and entertainment facility which first opened its
doors in 1931 is now a glowing fixture in the heart of Downtown Albany.
It has been host to legendary performers like The Rolling Stones, Tony
Bennett, Sesame Street, and Jerry Seinfeld. With a diverse schedule of
world class musicians, dancers, actors and comedians, The Palace remains
a true destination in Downtown.
19 Clinton Ave. • 518-465-3335 • palacealbany.com
15 Times Union Center
Times Union Center, Upstate New York’s premier sports & entertainment
facility, plays host to many of today’s hottest acts such as Billy Joel, Elton
John, and Carrie Underwood as well as being home to Siena Saints Men’s
Basketball and Albany Devils AHL Hockey. Whether it’s concerts,
sporting events or family shows, the Times Union Center has attractions
for everyone!
51 S. Pearl St. • 518-487-2000 • timesunioncenter-albany.com
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