The Friends of the Forum came together early in 2009 with a mission to preserve and grow Broome County’s historic performing arts theater in downtown Binghamton.  The Friends of the Forum is comprised of local business owners, representatives from the Broadway Theatre League, Tri-Cities Opera, Binghamton Philharmonic, as well as individuals who are interested in ensuring that first-rate culture and entertainment continues to have a world-class home here in Broome County.