Binghamton Performer Steven Nanni Added to Forum Theatre Wall of Stars

A longtime Greater Binghamton performer and music teacher is getting a special honor at the Broome County Forum Theatre. The Friends of the Forum will add Steven Nanni to the theatre’s Wall of Stars. The recognition celebrates his many years of work in performing arts and music education across the Southern Tier.

A Familiar Voice in the Southern Tier

Nanni is a tenor who has performed in opera, musical theater, concerts, and choral shows. He has worked with several local groups, including Tri Cities Opera, the Binghamton Philharmonic, the Binghamton Downtown Singers, the Catskill Choral Society, and the Summer Savoyards.

He has also performed with local churches and arts organizations. Nanni has spent many years sharing his talent in Greater Binghamton, and his career has taken him far beyond New York State. He has performed more than 25 leading roles in opera and other major musical works.

From Binghamton to Major Stages

Nanni has appeared at well known locations including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Juilliard School. He has also performed with the Florida Philharmonic and opera groups in several places.

His training included studying music in Milan, Italy. He also studied at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and the Music Conservatory of Westchester.

Teaching the Next Generation

Nanni is also known for helping young performers learn and grow. He has taught voice and music, working with students of different ages and skill levels. Today, he is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Hartwick College in Oneonta.

His work includes teaching voice, vocal methods, opera scenes, and musical theater scenes. Nanni’s star will be displayed in the Forum Theatre lobby at 336 Washington Street in Binghamton. It will join stars honoring other people who have made a difference in the local arts community.