The Egg
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Hovering dramatically over Empire State Plaza, The Egg is a world-class performing arts complex.
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Kenny O
New York City, NY84 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Not knowing what to expect, we decided to catch a show at the Egg. What a pleasant surprise. We were in the smaller of the two theaters - maybe about 500 seats. Great acoustics and not a bad seat in the house. Very intimate concert setting. A bonus is the on site parking which is only $5.00. It’s in the same building as the concert halls and the elevator from the garage takes you right to the lobby of the theater. (Take the exit for the concert venue and the “visitors garage” is right there) Overall great experience.
Written January 5, 2020
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Patricia C
Ramsey, United States59 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This will not be a review of the artist— that was absolutely amazing— but rather of the venue itself.
The Egg is an Egg-shaped building located downtown near The Trans Union building and the Museum. Parking is only $5.00! There is also free parking at the museum on weekends and after 3PM on weekdays.
The venue is small and intimate and has U shaped seating that is elevated row by row giving most a great view.
I highly recommend this venue for solo artist performances. You feel as if you are in the artists living room and can actually call out and have a conversation with them.
The lighting and sound were great.
Your GPS will probably take you on the highway because that is an easy access to the parking garage. It also avoids local traffic if you go during rush hour. Any way you decide to get there, it’s a great venue for theater or solo performers.
ORDERING TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations for all Egg Events:
The Egg Box Office located on the concourse level of the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Online at theegg.org
By phone at 518-473-1845
By fax at 518-473-1848
By mail at The Egg Box Office
P.O. Box 2065, Albany, NY 12220
ADDRESS LOCATION
Take Route 787 and taking the “Empire Plaza” exit – ramps lead directly into underground parking areas. A secondary parking entrance leads from Madison Avenue and South Swan Street.
You can ask phone GPS to take you to the Egg once you are in town as of this writing.
The Egg is an Egg-shaped building located downtown near The Trans Union building and the Museum. Parking is only $5.00! There is also free parking at the museum on weekends and after 3PM on weekdays.
The venue is small and intimate and has U shaped seating that is elevated row by row giving most a great view.
I highly recommend this venue for solo artist performances. You feel as if you are in the artists living room and can actually call out and have a conversation with them.
The lighting and sound were great.
Your GPS will probably take you on the highway because that is an easy access to the parking garage. It also avoids local traffic if you go during rush hour. Any way you decide to get there, it’s a great venue for theater or solo performers.
ORDERING TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations for all Egg Events:
The Egg Box Office located on the concourse level of the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Online at theegg.org
By phone at 518-473-1845
By fax at 518-473-1848
By mail at The Egg Box Office
P.O. Box 2065, Albany, NY 12220
ADDRESS LOCATION
Take Route 787 and taking the “Empire Plaza” exit – ramps lead directly into underground parking areas. A secondary parking entrance leads from Madison Avenue and South Swan Street.
You can ask phone GPS to take you to the Egg once you are in town as of this writing.
Written December 6, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sus N
20 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
View and sound are so excellent. Not a bad seat in the house. Perfect venue for musical guests. I have seen Ken Mo, Robert Cray, Boz Skaggs, Leon Russell, Lyle Lovett, Leon Russell, and many others. Acoustics are really great!
Written November 6, 2018
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carol k
Rutland, VT12 contributions
Nov 2021
We really were excited about seeing Kenny Wayne Shepherd at the Egg. We have seen other blues bands there and love the intimate nature of the venue. I like to dance and stand up during a show . We asked if we could leave our seats and stand up on the back of the theatre . While we were enjoying the show another couple made conversation about a particular song selection that was being played.. Shortly after a brief exchange between us we were approached by an usher who asked if we had seats, then he told me we were shouting during the concert. . I felt harassed in the sense that at a rock /blues show it is not uncommon to express appreciation by hooting etc. I understand that the ushers have a big job keeping track of who is keeping a mask on but the attempt to squash fun and exuberance is the antithesis of the spirit of musical appreciation.
Written November 17, 2021
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Ronald D
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Very Very small venue. If you want a beer you will wait in line over 30 minutes, if you have to go to bathroom you will wait over 20 minutes . You also can't drink the beer in the venue. Way not worth it
Written February 1, 2020
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katrinangel2
New York City, NY580 contributions
Feb 2022
This place is a literal maze. If you have never been here before, expect to drive in circles a couple of times. The parking is a sh#$ show and then it's another game trying to find the spot you are heading to. ALL of that said, the acoustics were GREAT in the small theater.
Written March 3, 2022
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findyoself
Kampala, Uganda498 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
It might explain why they decided to build a huge egg in the centre of their city. I'm not too sure whose idea it was to include the egg in as an attraction, but that speaks to the fact that there is NOTHING to do in Albany. Also, I'm pretty sure no one lives in the city since the streets are deserted every time I have been- summer and winter.
There's literally nothing to do in the egg unless you want to sit in an underground cafe or take the NY bar for fun.
On the flip side, I'm happy that the chickens have a structure they can be proud of.
There's literally nothing to do in the egg unless you want to sit in an underground cafe or take the NY bar for fun.
On the flip side, I'm happy that the chickens have a structure they can be proud of.
Written August 13, 2016
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Lori A
Galway, NY720 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
The Egg is great - not a bad seat to see the show - but the show was terrible - the David Bowie Tribute Concert was an insult to Bowie - the male singers were ok but the female singer was just terrible - the guitar players looked like there were 90 and the piano player pounded so loud on the keys - the show gave me headache we could not stay till the end it was so bad - they did not give tribute to Bowie songs at all - most of the songs no one had ever head of - they could of played more of his famous ones. Would not recommend this show to anyone.
Written February 14, 2018
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JohnS1026
Cold Brook, NY207 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
Ok not only to they book great prog acts like Steve Hackett and Carl Palmer but it's the seating and convinence. I drive 100 miles each way from central ny. $5 parking right under the egg and so easy access from thruway. It took a full minute at end of show down elevator and in the car not a typo. Love this venue. If I never go to a dome again well I can't see that happening!
Written May 21, 2017
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ufsny01
Albany, NY68 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Nice place, great views, but not to exciting. A little history, but I just went for a school function.
Written June 30, 2015
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Can you have alcoholic beverages inside the venue?
luvnyc76
Vermont187 contributions
Only in lobby. No drinks allowed inside besides water
Hi, I would like to know if parking and walking around this property is allowed on saturday? I'm planning to visit around 1pm or 2pm
philhZ7413PF
Freeland, United Kingdom1 contribution
best car park location
George G
Clinton, NY62 contributions
Park beneath the egg in the V lot (for visitors) for the Empire State Plaza.
Katherine P
Syracuse, NY79 contributions
Besides the Renaissance Albany( on State Street) as they are full for the date we need in January What would be the closest hotel to the Egg in Albany?
David_J_Spellman
Albany, NY185 contributions
Hilton at 40 Lodge Street (essentially at State Street too). 5 Minute walk. Ask doorman for directions and you will be there in a jiffy...3 minutes if the crosswalk lights go your way. This is the second best option. Good luck and enjoy.
Are there alcoholic beverages available at performance's,or if not, are concert goers permitted to bring their own? Thank you.
Marktheshark027
Albany, NY143 contributions
They usually have beer and wine.
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- (0.60 mi) Morgan State House
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- (0.07 mi) Public House 42
- (0.12 mi) Wellington's
- (0.17 mi) The City Beer Hall
- (0.14 mi) Capitol Melts
- (0.16 mi) Speakeasy 518