236 Washington street
Binghamton, ny 13901
Venue Description:
The Broome County Forum Theatre, a historical building, is a 1,500-seat performing arts theatre. It is home to Broadway In Binghamton, the Tri-Cities Opera, and the Binghamton Philharmonic. The Forum hosts a wide variety of other events, including concerts, comedians, conventions, talent competitions, and recitals. It also houses a Robert Morton Theatre Organ.
The original building was built in 1919 as the Binghamton Theatre and hosted vaudeville acts and silent movies. Due to the introduction of movies with sound and the negative effects of the Depression, the Binghamton Theatre closed in 1931. In 1946, the facility was refurbished and reopened as a movie theatre; however, it closed again in 1951. Then, in 1960, the building was once more thoroughly renovated and opened as the Capri Theatre. The Capri closed in 1973.
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