EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Main lineup announced for 2016 Scranton Fringe Festival
The 2015 Scranton Fringe Festival consisted of 48 productions in 12 venues over four days, with 1,800 individual tickets sold and 3,000 unique individuals in attendance. This year, the festival looks to top that with 54 acts from nine states and two countries on Sept. 29-Oct. 2, adding workshops, a short film festival, and more […]
Comedian and ‘Kevin Can Wait’ star Kevin James performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 24
From a press release: Returning to Monday nights on CBS this fall with his new sitcom “Kevin Can Wait,” comedian and actor Kevin James will perform stand-up at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50-$85, are on sale now and can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 11, 05/10/16
A longtime supporter and unexpected contestant won the audience vote at NEPA Scene’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 10, proving once again that it’s not only anybody’s game, but that first-time performers can win right alongside more experienced acts every week at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant. Scranton photographer Lisa Petz has been […]
Comedian and TV dad Bob Saget gets dirty at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 21
From a press release: Bob Saget may have starred in many successful television shows, including two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced (“Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos“), but he’s also been a crazy Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian for over 30 years. From his HBO special “That Ain’t Right” to his […]
Comedian Kathy Griffin performing stand-up at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 19
From a press release: Two-time Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin is a towering figure on television, on tour, and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy. Touring coast to coast over the last year, she’ll stop at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, […]
Comedian and actor Louis C.K. performs at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on June 8
From a press release: Six-time Emmy Award winner one of the most honest and respected comedic voices of his generation, Louis C.K. will make his debut at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, June 8 at 8 p.m. The event is presented by Mohegan Sun Pocono. Tickets, which are $50, are […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 10, 05/03/16
For the second time in Season 3 – and the second time in the history of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent – two performers tied the audience vote on Tuesday, May 3, and since they were both so good, we decided that both of them should win and go on to the Finals Showcase at Thirst […]
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally take raunchy comedy tour to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 17
From a press release: Award-winning comedians and real-life married couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally will bring their “Summer of 69: No Apostrophe” comedy stage tour to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $39.50, $49.50 and $59.50, go on sale this Friday, May 6 at noon […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 9, 04/26/16
A young drummer from Season 2 returned with a new band to rock Season 3 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent on Tuesday, April 26, winning the audience vote with an energetic three-song set at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant. Tanner Snyder, a.k.a. DrummerBoy, was joined by Shane Ely, Dylan Pidich, and Matt Wrubel […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 8, 04/19/16
A longtime crowd favorite was finally given his due on Tuesday, April 19 at NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, winning the audience vote at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant with original songs bursting with energy and positivity. Scranton musician Joe “Quincy” Terry, who plays bass with progressive alternative rock band Eye on Attraction, has […]
