Bedford Playhouse Grand Opening Is Underway

BEDFORD, NY — The Grand Opening Celebration for the Bedford Playhouse began Friday. Over a three-day period — from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30 — the newly renovated film, arts and cultural center will feature the debut of two new theaters, special screenings and a conversation with Paul Shaffer and Clive Davis.

The celebration kicks off a new chapter for the landmark after its $6 million-plus renovation and community effort to save the Playhouse that began back in 2015.

Opening weekend events include parties, family films, wine tastings, live entertainment and special guests.

In recognition of the first historic Bedford Playhouse Grand Opening in 1947, entry-level tickets to a majority of the community festivities will be priced at $19.47 and include food, drinks and entertainment.

Grand opening weekend events include:

• Friday, Sept. 28 — Opening night and red carpet fun. The debut of two new theaters, The Clive and the Worby, beer and wine tastings, delicious food, film trivia events and a "community choice" screening of "Dirty Dancing."
• Saturday, Sept. 29 — Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live music, dancing and a conversation with Paul Shaffer and Clive Davis.
• Sunday, Sept. 30 — Family Day. Mimosas, muffins and lots of fun; screenings of "Despicable Me," a "Sound of Music" sing-along, storytelling, sleight-of-hand, puppets, live music, special guests and more.

For tickets, visit BedfordPlayhouse.org.

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