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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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Ronald D
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Almost Queen
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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Kenny O
New York City, NY80 contributions
Wonderful small venue
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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Aviva F
49 contributions
Nice building- tour not interesting for kids or teens
Aug 2019 • Family
We wanted to like this building but the tour was boring.not for kids. The shape of the building is interesting and thats all. also not happy that I didn't know where to take a photo in front of the building. TBH, maybe they disclosed on the tour but my kids wanted to die from boredom so we had to exit early.
Written August 29, 2019
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Carl H
Clifton Park, NY200 contributions
Awesome venue for a concert.
Aug 2019
The Hart Auditorium is an awesome place for concerts. We got to enjoy Harry Connick Jr. and it was like being in a club. He and his band said they enjoyed playing at smaller venues and seemed to be having fun.
Written August 9, 2019
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Albert P
Latham, NY28 contributions
Albany's entertainment gem
May 2019 • Couples
After seeing over 50 shows, I can safely say The Egg is a wonderful venue to see live music. Having the option of two separate venues is also a plus for those lesser known and/or acoustic leaning acts that work better in a smaller more intimate setting.
Written May 7, 2019
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Derek S
Roslyn, NY694 contributions
Great venue
Feb 2019 • Business
I came for a business conference and it worked out very well. It has a good set up, it is clean and pretty nice. The parking garage is easy also.
Written February 6, 2019
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kingofteeth
Albany, NY30 contributions
Trip to Liverpool. ( sorta)
Aug 2018 • Couples
My wife and I and another couple went to the beetles imitation concert. Not 4 but 5 stars. What a show. In the larger of the two theaters. Very comfortable seats and lotsa legroom. Sit to the right. Closer to the exits and bathrooms. We parked below in the garage and the lift takes you right to the theater for a mere $5. Excellent acoustics and the theater being not too big is intimate. Check the website for schedule of event. I’ve been to the Doors tribute band and Felix Cavaleri of the rascals. Great night out and reasonably priced. Go!!!
Written January 15, 2019
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luvnyc76
Vermont160 contributions
Not a bad seat in the place
Nov 2018 • Couples
We saw a comedy show. Upon reading the reviews, we were nervous about not finding parking and how much of a walk to and from in the outside weather. So earlier in the day we drove down to check it out. We didn’t take the interstate, instead we went in the back way. Very confusing. Couldn’t find the entrance to park. When going back that night for show, we took the interstate and it brought us right to the parking garage! Yes that easy! So make sure your coming in from the interstate. Parking was $5. You take the elevator up to main level, then walk a small ways to another set of elevators to the venue. There are staff in elevators and all around to answer your questions. They do have drinks and snacks in lobby, none of which is allowed inside. Water only. The seats are great in all sections! Plenty of leg room. At the end same thing, staff helping direct you if needed. You simply drive out one way, and it loops you right back on interstate. So easy! Hope this helps the confusion in parking:) wonderful friendly staff and clean unique venue!
Written November 11, 2018
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Sus N
20 contributions
Perfect venue!
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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NossonMeir
Albany, NY273 contributions
Best Venue!
Mar 2018 • Couples
Two halls - one just less than 500, the other just under 1000, where you can see and hear from every seat. Nicely sloped. One concert I was in the second row, and was closer to the main singer than the bass player on the other side of the stage. Parking for $5 underground right there, with an elevator up. Beverages (adult ones, too) available before many concerts. DOWNSIDE: hallways to restrooms narrow. Long lines to them sometimes, especially at intermission, because not enough receptacles. Doorways not well placed. Old building code, I guess.
Written August 27, 2018
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Culture62090912697
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Can you have alcoholic beverages inside the venue?
luvnyc76
Vermont160 contributions
Only in lobby. No drinks allowed inside besides water
Luis H
0 contributions
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 w
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.
Muchtalent
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Are there alcoholic beverages available at performance's,or if not, are concert goers permitted to bring their own? Thank you.
Roger K
Clifton Park, NY1,837 contributions
Each of the several performances that I've attended in the Hart Theatre has had two small counters in the lobby where a very limited variety of bottled beers and glasses of wine are sold.
I don't recall if the smaller Swyer Theatre offers similar sales for its events.
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