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The Egg at Empire State Plaza in Albany is an iconic performing-arts center with two theater spaces presenting touring concerts, dance, comedy, and multidisciplinary programming. Rock, folk, jazz, world music, contemporary work, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the venue. For musicians, the theater environment offers a focused seated audience and professional stage infrastructure rather than a nightlife crowd. Artists should bring polished production and a complete concert concept. The Egg is best suited to established regional and touring performers, ensembles, and special programs that benefit from a distinctive architectural setting and professional performing-arts environment. It offers musicians an Albany stage where live music can be presented with both visual character and formal audience focus.

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Contact
Emilio
Role
Talent Buyer

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rentals@theegg.org
518-473-1061Open booking page

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Capacity
450
Capacity notes
(Lewis A. Swyer), 982 (Kitty Carlisle Hart).
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
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Address
Empire State Plaza, 12220, United States
Venue phone
(518) 473-1845

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