Hudson Buzz

Legendary jam band The Grateful Dead often played the Capitol Theatre in the 1970s, and late frontman Jerry Garcia was a fan of the Port Chester venue, praising it as a theater that was "set up pretty groovy all around for music." Now The Cap is returning the favor, paying tribute to Garcia by naming its new bar in his honor.

The theater’s new bar, located in the lobby, opened Thursday...

Four months after The Rascals reunited at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester for their "Once Upon a Dream" concert and theatrical staging, the show makes its Broadway debut, with previews beginning tonight and opening night set for Thursday.

From Dec. 13 to 15 and from Dec. 20 to 22, The Cap hosted The Rascals' first public performances in more than four decades, showcasing more...

Chazz Palminteri is bringing his celebrated one-man show "A Bronx Tale" to The Capitol Theatre (149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, 914-937-4126, www.thecapitoltheatre.com) this June.

The one-night-only performance at The Cap will start at 8 p.m. June 1. Tickets go on sale at noon this Friday, are $45-$75 apiece and are limited to patrons 18 and older.

A Bedford resident and...

Fronted by Bedford resident Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty will rock the house with a sold-out concert Saturday at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie.

Last year was a good one for Matchbox Twenty, which saw its latest album, "North," top the Billboard chart for the first time in the rock band's history, and yield a Top-40 hit in "Mean."

"In a lot of ways,...

The 85th Academy Awards are Sunday, Feb. 24, and if you’ve yet to see many of the nominated films, don’t despair -- there’s still time to get to the theater, watch some of the nominees and make educated picks for your office’s Oscar poll.

Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville

Rather than programming only the big-name Oscar nominees, this independent film house and education center...

Want to give your kids a live theater experience this weekend? Hudson Valley families can see familiar stories and favorite characters brought to life by onstage talents in local performances.

“We're Going on a Bear Hunt” in Mamaroneck

They’re not scared! Follow a family’s fun and foolish foray over, under and through assorted outdoorsy obstacles in search of a big bear, and see what...