BEDFORD, N.Y. -- This holiday season, actor Chevy Chase told an appreciative crowd just how much he enjoyed playing a man who had most everything go wrong one Christmas vacation.Through the Bedford Playhouse, Chase was on hand on Dec. 19 for a special event at Historical Hall, a location the Playhouse has been using for gatherings leading up to the completion of renovations. There, over ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- As the newly-redesigned Bedford Playhouse nears completion, area residents are ensuring the next generation of moviegoers can experience the historic value of the venue, thanks to a unique seat-naming initiative."The seat-naming campaign is not only a fun and impactful way to support our efforts, but people like the idea of knowing their kids will grow up in a ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- For movie buffs in Fairfield and Westchester Counties, it's on to the final act for the newly-redesigned Bedford Playhouse.The Playhouse' Board of Directors has announced that formal construction for the theater renovation will begin in early May of this year.“We are very excited to get our shovels in the ground," said Sarah Long, Chairman of the Board of ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The future of moviegoing in northern Westchester County is about to change, as Bedford Playhouse has reached its 2016 fundraising goal. A vibrant cultural and social destination, the theater is dedicated to screening the best films for adults and families, as well as becoming a community hub for social gatherings, special events, and educational programs relating to ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The future of moviegoing in Northern Westchester is right around the corner. With $5.1 million raised to date, the Bedford Playhouse is only $100,000 away from reaching its initial funding goal and beginning construction in early 2017.Located in downtown Bedford, the renovated theater will offer a modern take on classic moviegoing. Screening the best in independent, ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- When push comes to shove, going to the movies is ultimately about what's on the screen. Settling in with a soft drink and a bag of popcorn is only as enjoyable as the movie being shown. That's why the staff and volunteers behind the completely redesigned Bedford Playhouse are putting just as much thought into programming as they are into restoring the historical ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- How often have you gone to a multiplex or tired-looking movie theater and experienced cramped legroom, poor concessions and a less-than-perfect movie experience? The Bedford Playhouse is looking to change that, through the creation of its new vibrant and cultural destination in Northern Westchester."If you're going to make the effort to come out and see a movie ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Going to the movies should be fun, says the team at the not-for-profit Bedford Playhouse, which is about to undergo an extensive renovation. Instead of paying to sit in cheaply built, mass produced theaters, imagine experiencing great service, a warm, intimate setting and access to unique, outstanding films. Seem like a thing of the past? Think again. Thanks to ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The folks trying to turn the Bedford Playhouse, one of northern Westchester’s oldest cultural institutions, into a nonprofit arts cinema and community center, are marking a fundraising milestone.Thanks to several recent large donations, the campaign has now raised $4.6 million of its $5.2 million needed to begin construction. Additional fundraising will ensure the ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Imagine seeing some of the world's finest independent, foreign and documentary films without ever having to get on a train. That dream is becoming a reality, thanks to the staff, community and volunteers at Bedford Playhouse.At its opening in 1947, Bedford Playhouse featured state-of-the art conveniences such as air conditioning and cutting edge audio and video ...