Binghamton, NY

Broome County Forum Theatre

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Broome County Forum Theatre is historic performing-arts theater home to the Binghamton Philharmonic, Broadway Theatre League and Tri-Cities Opera, also hosting concerts and family shows.. The listed capacity is 1,527 seats, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Orchestral, Broadway, opera, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the theater setting puts more attention on musicianship, pacing, stagecraft, and a complete show. A seated audience also rewards detail and a deliberate presentation. Broome County Forum Theatre is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

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607-778-1528

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Capacity
1,527
Age policy
21+
Genres
Opera
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Address
236 Washington Street, Binghamton, NY 13901, United States
Venue phone
607-778-1528
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