Upcoming events

Friday, July 17, 2026
Osterhout Concert Theater
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Show: 8 p.m.

Tickets: https://www.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/26_27_season/rickspringfield26.html

Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, a Grammy winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” "I've Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.”

He’s an accomplished actor who has starred opposite Meryl Streep in the feature film “Ricki and the Flash,” gave a chameleonic performance as the creepy Dr. Irving Pitlor in HBO’s prestige drama “True Detective,” earned great reviews for his portrayal of Lucifer on the CW hit “Supernatural,” and most recently played the insane Pastor Charles on FX’s worldwide hit series “American Horror Story.”

An author as well, both his candid 2010 memoir Late, Late at Night (which Rolling Stone named one of the 25 greatest rock memoirs of all time) and his 2014 comedic novel Magnificent Vibration earned rave reviews and spots on the New York Times Best Sellers’ list.

In 2014, Springfield was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located around the corner from the first apartment he lived in when he first arrived in the U.S. from Australia in 1971.

Springfield’s Sirius-XM radio show, "Working Class DJ," is a huge hit and airs weekly on 80s on 8. His new album Automatic is out now. Automatic is his first album of all new original material in 5 years.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Osterhout Concert Theater
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Show: 8 p.m.

Tickets: https://www.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/26_27_season/badcolegacy26.html

The History Lesson

Bad Company formed in London in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke (both ex-Free), guitarist Mick Ralphs (ex-Mott the Hoople) and bassist Boz Burrell (ex-King Crimson). Kirke was the only member to remain throughout the band’s entire run, while he and Ralphs were the only members to appear on every studio album. Peter Grant, who managed Led Zeppelin, also managed Bad Company until 1982.

Bad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s. Their first three albums, Bad Company (1974), Straight Shooter (1975) and Run with the Pack (1976), reached the top five in the album charts in both the UK and the US. Many of their singles and songs, such as “Bad Company,” “Can’t Get Enough,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Shooting Star,” “Burnin’ Sky,” and “Rock n Roll Fantasy” remain staples of classic rock radio. They have sold 20 million RIAA-certified albums in the US and 40 million worldwide. Though they initially disbanded in 1982, Bad Company reunited on many occasions to record and tour until 2019. In 2023, Kirke revealed that they would not continue as a band following the development of Rodgers’ recent health issues. In 2025, Bad Company was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Enter Bad Co. Legacy

For seven years Robert Hart was the lead singer of Bad Company in its classic rock era. He has also played many years with The Jones Gang (alongside Kenny Jones of The Faces) and with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. Dave ‘Bucket’ Colwell spent 12 years playing guitar in Bad Company, as well as with Humble Pie, the Jones Gang, ASAP, and others. 

During 1992, Hart was approached by Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke and asked if he would like to join them as the third lead vocalist for Bad Company, following Paul Rodgers and Brian Howe. In 1995 a self-produced Bad Company album was released, Company of Strangers, with four tracks self-penned or co-written by Hart, followed by a tour in support of Bon Jovi. Stories Told and Untold was released in 1996, featuring Hart and containing seven new compositions and acoustic versions of “Can’t Get Enough” and “Ready for Love.” Hart was also lead vocalist on three live albums between 1994 and 2001.

In 1990 Dave “Bucket” Colwell joined Bad Company as guitarist at the request of Mick Ralphs. Their subsequent tour, supported by Damn Yankees, was one of the top five grossing tours of 1991. As well as touring for over a decade, Colwell recorded heavily with the band. He then went on to record Merchants of Cool with Paul Rodgers in 2002. 

Hart and Colwell are joined onstage by Chris Childs (ex-Thunder and Tyketto), John Lingwood (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band) and Roger Chapman. 

Fans can expect many of the classic songs spanning Bad Company’s repertoire. It promises to be a night to remember!

MONDAY, AUG 17

11 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Scene Shop/Costume Shop/Lighting & Stage Management Open House (Location: B36 and B40 on the basement level of the Anderson Center and Studio A – Fine Arts 192) 
Meet the faculty and staff of Theatre Design, Technology, and Stage Management at Binghamton University! Learn about classes and opportunities in scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, props, and more. For students who are interested in any of these areas and want to learn from working professionals in the field!

MONDAY, AUG 17

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Musical Theatre Workshop in Studio B (Fine Arts 196) 
Let's get musical with the songs of Broadway with musical theatre professors Tommy Iafrate, Peter Sicilian, and Madeline Harts. Questions about voice lessons, musical theater courses, and auditions can be answered here too!

MONDAY, AUG 17

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Acting Workshop For All & Info Session for THEA 208 Acting I - Advanced in Watters Theater 
Come play theatre games, do improvisations, have fun, and meet other theatre-loving students with Acting/Directing faculty from the Theatre Dept. Information on acting classes and audition opportunities (for both THEA 208 and upcoming productions) will be discussed here as well! This fun and interactive workshop will also prepare students for auditions for THEA 208, an Acting I class for students with previous experience in acting or students who want to get actor training at a deeper level. Auditions for THEA 208 will happen on Monday, Aug. 17 from 6:30 - 9:00p.m.

Please contact Professor Elizabeth Mozer instructor of THEA 208 at emozer@binghamton.edu for more information and an audition time slot.

MONDAY, AUG 17

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Admitted BFA Musical Theatre Info Session in Studio B (Fine Arts 196) 
If you are a new student who has been accepted to Binghamton’s Musical Theatre BFA, or if you’d like to audition for this program, please plan on attending this session to learn essential information, ensure that you’re signed up for the required first-year courses, and meet your cohort of musical theatre performers!

MONDAY, AUG 17

3:15 – 5:30 p.m. Dance Workshops - (Fine Arts 104 and 93A)

Dance instructors JoEllen Kuhlman and Heidy Batista welcome students to join in learning dance combinations and about dance classes being offered this fall. Returning dance students are also encouraged to come get warmed up - and to help welcome new students!

Intro Workshop, Ballet in FA 104, 3:15–4 p.m. Heidy Batista

Intro Workshop, Jazz in FA 93A, 4–4:45 p.m. JoEllen Kuhlman

Intro Workshop, Modern Dance in FA 104, 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Heidy Batista Garcia

MONDAY, AUG 17

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Musical Theatre BFA Vocal Placements in Studio B (Fine Arts 196) All musical theatre BFA students (both new and returning) will need to schedule a slot during this session to determine their vocal studio. Students will sing 16-32 bars of musical theatre material, and should have clearly marked sheet music for an accompanist, double-sided in a three-ring binder. Email Professor Peter Sicilian sicilian@binghamton.edu with your availability to schedule your audition slot.

MONDAY, AUG 17

6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Audition/Interviews for THEA 208 Acting I - Advanced in Studio A (Fine Arts 192)
THEA 208 is an Acting I class for students with previous experience in acting or students who want to get actor training at a deeper level. To audition, you need to prepare a memorized one-minute monologue or poem from any source (play, novel, spoken word, etc.). The important thing is that you really love the piece that you will be sharing.
If you are interested in auditioning for THEA 208 or have any questions about the class, please email Professor Elizabeth Mozer at emozer@binghamton.edu to obtain a timeslot for your audition. 

TUESDAY, AUG. 18

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sew a Tote Bag Event in Costume Shop (In the basement B40 next to the Anderson Center's Chamber Hall backstage hallway. Follow the signs to help guide you.)
Come sew your own unique tote bag in the costume shop! Come meet the costume team and learn sewing machine basics to sew a tote bag from start to finish. No sewing experience required, we will guide you the whole way. You will need a full 2 hours to complete this project.

TUESDAY, AUG. 18

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Audition Coaching in Studio A (Fine Arts 192) 
Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from an Acting/Directing faculty member. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions!

Note: Sign up required.
SIGN UP FOR A COACHING SLOT HERE(opens in a new window)

TUESDAY, AUG. 18

6:30 p.m. Theatre Season Opening Kickoff in Casadesus Hall/Watters Theater
Come one, come all to our season opening party! We will announce the season and celebrate the start of the semester! Bring your friends for food, games, and the opportunity to meet new people! Want to know how to audition? What classes to take? How to get involved? You’ll have the opportunity to find out all of that and more at this celebratory event!

TUESDAY, AUG. 19

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sew a Tote Bag Event in Costume Shop (In the basement B40 next to the Anderson Center's Chamber Hall backstage hallway. Follow the signs to help guide you.)
Come sew your own unique tote bag in the costume shop! Come meet the costume team and learn sewing machine basics to sew a tote bag from start to finish. No sewing experience required, we will guide you the whole way. You will need a full 2 hours to complete this project.

THURSDAY, AUG. 20

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Audition Coaching in Studio A (Fine Arts 192)

Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from an Acting/Directing faculty member. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions!

Note: Sign up required.
SIGN UP FOR A COACHING SLOT HERE(opens in a new window)

THURSDAY, AUG. 20

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Voice Lesson Auditions in Studio B (Fine Arts 196)
Are you interested in taking singing lessons? If so, then these auditions are for you. Students will be asked to sing 16-32 bars a cappella for the Theatre Department's singing teachers.
Email Dr. Madeline Harts, mharts@binghamton.edu, with your availability to schedule an audition slot.

Note: Students in the BFA Musical Theatre program will need to attend the Monday night placement auditions; these Thursday night auditions are for BA Theatre majors, theatre minors, and non-majors.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Audition Coaching in Studio A (Fine Arts 192)

Need a little audition coaching for the upcoming auditions? Get constructive feedback from an Acting/Directing faculty member. Bring your audition materials, ideas, and questions!

Note: Sign up required.
SIGN UP FOR A COACHING SLOT HERE(opens in a new window)

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Open Audition Call for Actors, Dancers and Singers in Watters Theater 

Calling all Bearcats who act, dance, or sing! Our fall productions are The Late Wedding, a play by Christopher Chen and directed by Jose Zayas in Studio A, the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder with book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak, direction by Tommy Iafrate, and choreography by Felipe Panamá; and Jazz Nutcracker, an evening-length dance piece telling the story of The Nutcracker through lens of jazz! Show us what you've got!

Note: Learn more on our audition information page HERE

SUNDAY AUG. 23

1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Open Audition Call for Actors, Dancers and Singers in Watters Theater 

Calling all Bearcats who act, dance, or sing! Our fall productions are The Late Wedding, a play by Christopher Chen and directed by Jose Zayas in Studio A, the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder with book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak, direction by Tommy Iafrate, and choreography by Felipe Panamá; and Jazz Nutcracker, an evening-length dance piece telling the story of The Nutcracker through lens of jazz! Show us what you've got!

Note: Learn more on our audition information page HERE

Friday, August 28, 2026
Osterhout Concert Theater
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Show: 8 p.m.

Tickets: https://www.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/26_27_season/sogood26.html

Broadway, television, and film star, Robert Neary, creates an unforgettable tribute to one of the greatest recording artists in history. Two hours packed with 26 classic hit songs, nostalgia, stories, multimedia, trivia, and a 30 minute finale that is pure Broadway caliber. This is a true immersion into the life and career of Neil Diamond. Massive critical praise all across the internet and social media has called this show “the most authentic and professional tribute to Neil Diamond and delivers nothing short of a true Neil Diamond concert experience.” The concert has even been filmed as a documentary feature and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, where, it too, continues to draw rave reviews.

With over 40 years in the entertainment business, Robert has 3 Broadway leads, and over 60 major guest starring television and film roles to his credit and has amassed a following of over half a million people, worldwide, on social media. He created this incredible show in 2019 and worked tirelessly with NY’s premier band, The Mystic, during the pandemic, to make it the hit that it is today. Now, in it’s 5th year, So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is selling out venues all over the US and in 2026, will go internationally.

Capturing Music: Material Culture and Changing Notations in Medieval Music

Frames Within Frames: Intimacy through Visual Exchange 

Hands ON! Experiencing Art through Touch

Mountains and Water: Traditions in East Asian Art

Opening reception: 5–7 pm, Thursday, September 3

Mountains and water are at the heart of East Asian arts and culture. They form an essential framework for engaging with the natural world and understanding people’s place within it. This exhibition explores the wide-ranging significance, symbolism, and sacrality of mountains and water in China, Korea, and Japan. It considers landscapes and scholar’s stones as both scholastic objects of aesthetic consideration and supernatural sites of cosmic power.

Generous support and donations for this exhibition were provided by John C. Copoulos ’73.

All events are free and open to the public.

November 13th -November 21st, 2026

Watters Theatre

November 13th -November 21st, 2026

Watters Theatre

November 13th -November 21st, 2026

Watters Theatre

November 13th -November 21st, 2026

Watters Theatre

November 13th -November 21st, 2026

Watters Theatre

Jazz Nutcracker, through a series of kinetic dance performances, tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker as a gift from her godfather, Drosselmeyer . The nutcracker comes to life and whisks Clara away to a fantasy dreamland, where she is treated to gifts and dances from representatives from across the globe.

Jazz Nutcracker, through a series of kinetic dance performances, tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker as a gift from her godfather, Drosselmeyer . The nutcracker comes to life and whisks Clara away to a fantasy dreamland, where she is treated to gifts and dances from representatives from across the globe.

Jazz Nutcracker, through a series of kinetic dance performances, tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker as a gift from her godfather, Drosselmeyer . The nutcracker comes to life and whisks Clara away to a fantasy dreamland, where she is treated to gifts and dances from representatives from across the globe.

Jazz Nutcracker, through a series of kinetic dance performances, tells the story of a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker as a gift from her godfather, Drosselmeyer . The nutcracker comes to life and whisks Clara away to a fantasy dreamland, where she is treated to gifts and dances from representatives from across the globe.

Mountains and Water: Traditions in East Asian Art

Mountains and water are at the heart of East Asian arts and culture. They form an essential framework for engaging with the natural world and understanding people’s place within it. This exhibition explores the wide-ranging significance, symbolism, and sacrality of mountains and water in China, Korea, and Japan. It considers landscapes and scholar’s stones as both scholastic objects of aesthetic consideration and supernatural sites of cosmic power.

Generous support and donations for this exhibition were provided by John C. Copoulos ’73.

All events are free and open to the public.

Capturing Music: Material Culture and Changing Notations in Medieval Music

Frames Within Frames: Intimacy through Visual Exchange 

Hands ON! Experiencing Art through Touch