Broome Arts Mirror – Local Theatre Reviews
The Broome Arts Mirror is a group of volunteers affiliated with the Broome County Arts Council who write previews and reviews about local performances and arts shows. For inquiries, including having someone review your local production, please contact us at bamirror@broomearts.org.
Did you enjoy arts and entertainment this week?
By Barb Van Atta I got in touch with my inner geek at RoberCon, the Roberson Center's inaugural sci-fi convention. What did you do this weekend?
Chenango River stages fine production of poignant play
Reviewed by George Basler Alzheimer’s disease is beginning to steal Gunner’s memory, but the blustering family patriarch is not about to go gently into that dark night. Instead, he hatches a plan to leave his wife and son financially secure and, he hopes, make up for the mistakes and [...]
Roberson gears up for science fiction invasion
By George Basler Roberson Museum and Science Center is hanging out the welcome sign this Sunday for science fiction enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes. The event is the first ever Roberson Science Fiction Convention from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 30 Front St., Binghamton. “First [...]
What have you been doing in the arts this week?
By Barb Van Atta BAM reviewer George Basler went to Luv at KNOW Theatre; his colleague, Nancy Oliveri, saw the world premiere production of Sherlock Holmes — Knight’s Gambit at the Cider Mill Playhouse (see reviews below). What did you do in the arts? Were you at the Two [...]
Cider Mill premieres snappy, well-acted Holmes adventure
Reviewed by Nancy Oliveri The lights come up on the unmistakable digs of Sherlock Holmes’ London flat. A shabby chair, a horsehair chaise, a table with a carafe of claret and a game board set for a deadly game of chess set the scene for a deerstalking good show. Holmes [...]
Dated 'Luv' lacks spark at KNOW Theatre
Reviewed by George Basler A lot of things from the 1960s haven’t aged well: love beads, Nehru jackets and bell-bottom trousers, to name a few. And, based on a production that opened last weekend at Binghamton’s KNOW Theatre, Murray Schisgal’s Luv can be added to the list. A smash [...]
KNOW Theatre to mark a milestone
By George Basler Tim Gleason still remembers what the weather was like on KNOW Theatre’s first night. “We opened in the Centenary United Methodist Church in mid-August. It was a great time to do a show in a church loft with no air conditioning,” he said, with a [...]
Did you enjoy the arts this week?
How were you involved in the arts this week? Therese Bohn, BAMirror's newest writer, immersed herself in movie camp (see review below). Please share what you did.
Bundy film series offering high camp at low cost (and free beer, too)
Editor's Note: Broome Arts Mirror reviewer Nancy Oliveri was unable to attend the Cult Movie Thursdays series opener Sept. 12, at the Bundy Museum, 129 Main St., Binghamton, and sent her sister in her stead. Reviewed by Therese Bohn The Bundy Museum's new film series – “Cult Movie Thursdays”-- promises to [...]
BCAC Board elects new officers and directors
At its annual meeting on Sept. 9, the Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) Board of Directors elected new officers for 2013-2015. They are: President - James Rollo, Jim Rollo State Farm Vice President - Suzanne DiLella, M & T Bank Secretary - Georgia Burbidge, IBM Treasurer - Thomas Chase, [...]
Have you been art-full in September?
Did you attend a concert or performance? Did you stroll the route of the First Friday Art Walk? Did you "road trip" to Colorscape or another regional event? Please share how you have been art-full so far this month?
How have the arts been part of your week?
Please share your adventures in the arts.
'Out of the box' organ concert is out of this world
CORRECTION: Please note that the society's website has been corrected from the original publication of this review. Reviewed by Lee Shepherd Nathan Avakian is the poster child for multi-tasking. I’m talking about the multi-talented whiz kid who treated some 400 folks to a concert Tuesday night (Aug. 13) on The Forum's Robert Morton [...]
Go see "Ring of Fire" by and by, but definitely go
If you were thinking about whether to get yourself tickets to the theatrical revue of Johnny Cash’s music at the cozy space of the Chenango River Theatre, don’t drag your feet another second. You’ll be tapping your toes before you know it, laughing to split a gut, and crying [...]
What have you been doing in the arts?
Have you been performing, rehearsing or attending plays or concerts? Have you visited galleries or set up your own easel? Please share.
