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 the Golden Globes shine?
Hey, movie buffs! Were you watching last night? What did you think of the Golden Globes — the ceremony, the hosts, the recipients, the speeches, … the gowns? Does the big thumbs-up for Ben Affleck compensate for the Oscar nose-thumbing?
Weather-delayed BTOS benefit set for Sunday
The BInghamton Theatre Organ Society’s benefit, postponed from last Saturday (Dec. 29), will be this Sunday (Jan. 6) at The Forum in downtown Binghamton. For details about the performance, see George Basler’s article below.
Let’s resolve to talk more about the arts
Happy 2013! A new year, a new opportunity to join in the conversation at Broome Arts Mirror. Don’t know how to get started? How about sharing your thoughts about the arts in the year just past? What were your favorite events in 2012? Too hard to think all they [...]
Theater organ group’s fund-raiser Saturday showcases Hollywood’s newest silent film
By George Basler A charming story, a happy ending and a scene-stealing dog will be on display Dec. 29 at The Forum in downtown Binghamton when the Binghamton Theatre Organ Society presents its latest showing of a silent film. […]
Philharmonic names new executive director
Heidi Kelley has been named executive director of the Binghamton Philharmonic, succeeding Stephen Wilson. Kelley, appointed following what was described as “an extensive national search,” will join the Philharmonic on March 1. Currently she is executive director of the Abilene (Texas) Philharmonic. […]
Deck the halls with holiday movies
By George Basler I normally can’t stand making lists. But Christmastime is an exception. I almost enjoy “making a list and checking it off twice.“ I’m also a big movie fan. So, I thought I’d combine the two and present a list of my top 10 Christmas movies of [...]
Have you been art-full this week?
Did you attend or participate in an arts event this week? Please share your adventures.
‘Hairspray’ rocks the house at BU
Reviewed by George Basler The cold-weather blues got you down? The pre-Christmas blitz got you frazzled? Thoughts of a fiscal cliff bumming you out? Take time out to head to the Watters Theater at Binghamton University’s Anderson Center for 2 1/2 hours of pure, unadulterated fun that will have you dancing in [...]
Were you art-full this past weekend?
My family attended a performance of Fiddler on the Roof at EPAC; how were the arts part of YOUR weekend?
KNOW Theatre presents annual Playwrights and Artists Festival
By George Basler The six plays to be performed this weekend and next at KNOW Theatre in downtown Binghamton range from a love story set inside an informational technology office to an intense confrontation between a wife and her unfaithful husband. […]
Why science needs art
Check out this Huffington Post commentary about how art and design can help technology power innovation: http://tinyurl.com/dynhr2q.
What did you do in the arts this weekend?
BAM reviewers were at the Verdi Requiem and Fiddler on the Roof (see below). Where were you in the arts this weekend? Please share your thoughts.
Binghamton Philharmonic presents masterful performance
Reviewed by Tony Villecco The Binghamton Philharmonic, under the direction of Maestro Jose-Luis Novo, executed a powerful and emotionally charged presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s monumental Requiem Sunday afternoon (Nov. 11) at Binghamton University’s Anderson Center. From the get-go, Maestro Novo led his brigade well, caressing Verdi’s lines with authenticity [...]
EPAC 'Fiddler' hits all the right notes
Reviewed by George Basler Fiddler on the Roof, being performed this weekend and next by the Endicott Performing Arts Center (EPAC) Repertory Company, is a superb production of one of Broadway's greatest musicals. What makes the musical great, besides the obvious elements of top-notch songs and writing, is its [...]
BAMirror team moves into the spotlight
BAMirror contributors will be walking the walk as well as talking the talk over the next couple of weekends. Three of our regular reviewers (Lee Shepherd, Julian Shepherd and Tony Villecco) and Broome County Arts Council Executive Director Sharon Ball are all donning their performance hats. Villecco, a tenor, [...]
