Meet-and-greet with cast of Chicago at the Forum Theatre
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 BroomeFOF.com.
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