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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Construction begins on downtown Binghamton arts district
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The City of Binghamton is launching the second phase of its effort to revitalize its downtown arts district. On Tuesday, construction crews began streetscape work at the intersection of Washington and Henry Streets. Both streets will receive comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including new underground utilities, curbs, sidewalks, and paving. There will also be new pedestrian and traffic signals and decorative streetlights. Sidewalks will be widened for outdoor dining in the neighborhood's restaurants, and there will be a raised crossing in front of the Forum Theater to improve pedestrian safety. The upgrades will be similar to those made to nearby State Street during Phase 1. Mayor Jared Kraham says the Art District is a popular place for both residents and out-of-town visitors coming to see a show at the Forum or eat at a popular restaurant. 'We want them to park once, go to a show, go to an art gallery, and visit all of our fantastic downtown restaurants and businesses, and really build an arts district, like you'd see in bigger cities. We want it to be beautiful, we want it to be walkable,' said Kraham. Kraham says the majority of the work will be finished by the end of the construction season, except for a finish layer on the pavement and landscaping, which will be completed next spring. Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the process. Vacri Construction is doing the $5 million project, $1 million of which is coming from the Greater Binghamton Fund. Binghamton High School recognized for musical excellence BLAST raises awareness for mental health with latest show 'Next to Normal' Proposed prison reform would raise prisoners' pay, control prices, end forced labor Construction begins on downtown Binghamton arts district Spencer man arrested on reckless driving, fleeing police charges Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet-and-greet with cast of Chicago at the Forum Theatre
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – The longest running show on Broadway is returning to the Forum Theater, and there's a special offer for opening night only. Broadway in Binghamton is bringing Chicago to the Broome County Forum Theatre, opening on Monday, May 5th. Chicago is a six time Tony Award winning, Grammy winning musical about fame, fortune, and scandal during the roaring 20's. There's a gala fundraiser on opening night, through the Friends of the Forum Theatre, including a pre-show cocktail party at SUNY Broome's Culinary and Event Center, choice seating for the show, and a post-show dessert reception and meet and greet with the cast of the show. Board member Ron Sall says the fundraiser supports fixes and upgrades to the Forum. 'We offer quality. It's American Food and Vending doing the food. The service is tremendous, their menu is off the charts. We have a lot of fun. We'll have some music during the gala. And then after, the eyes popping out of the young kids that come to see the stars of the show. It's wonderful interaction,' says Sall. The 'All That Jazz Gala' cocktail party runs from 5 to 7 p.m. and Chicago starts at 7:30. Followed by the reception and meet and greet. Tickets to the gala are $150 per person. You can get tickets and more information at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Pageant of the Masters casting call to provide rare look at rehearsal
Those hoping to land a part in the latest installment of the Pageant of the Masters likely believed their chance had come and gone, but an additional open casting call has been scheduled in March. The Pageant of the Masters, a long-running show that casts its volunteers as living pictures of the artwork they are sent out on stage to portray, is held annually during the summer inside the Irvine Bowl. 'Gold Coast: Treasures of California,' this year's production, will be staged from July 5 to Aug. 29. This time around, the Pageant of the Masters is especially in need of individuals under 5 feet tall and men exceeding 6 feet in height for sculptural roles. The additional casting event will take place on Thursday, March 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forum Theater on the Festival of Arts premises. For many in the audience, a view from a seat inside the amphitheater is as close as they will get to the tableaux vivants. Next month's casting call, however, will provide a behind the scenes look at a rehearsal, Pageant officials said. 'The energy at our January event was incredible, and we're thrilled to welcome even more volunteers in March,' Pageant Director Diane Challis Davy said in a statement. 'This is a rare opportunity to step into the world of living pictures and experience the magic of the Pageant firsthand. 'It's also a chance for local residents, especially those in South Orange County, to get a behind-the-scenes look at our backstage process and even watch a private rehearsal for the upcoming summer show.' Hundreds of volunteers showed up to be measured from head to toe and photographed during a three-day casting event in January. Apart from the desired measurements to best duplicate the featured artwork, the Pageant is always looking for volunteers with an ability to stand still for 90 seconds — the approximate length of a scene in the show. Backstage roles are also available in the costume, headpiece and makeup departments.
