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Comedian Jo Koy is ‘Just Kidding’ again at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 21

From a press release: Due to overwhelming demand, comedian Jo Koy will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 21 as part of his Just Kidding World Tour. Doors at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are […]

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NYC comic/actor Cory Fernandez headlines stand-up show at Scranton Comedy Club in Dunmore on May 15

NYC comic/actor Cory Fernandez headlines stand-up show at Scranton Comedy Club in Dunmore on May 15

The Scranton Comedy Club is back in full swing, which means regular pricing has returned for its monthly stand-up shows at the Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore. New York/Los Angeles comedian Cory Fernandez, who has appeared in movies like “Cop Out” starring Tracy Morgan and Bruce Willis and television shows like “Orange Is the […]

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Comedian Theo Von performs live at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9

Comedian Theo Von performs live at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9

From a press release: It was announced today that comedian and podcast host Theo Von will be performing at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Oct. 9 as part of his live stand-up tour. Doors at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 […]

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Rev. Bob Levy headlines stand-up show at Scranton Comedy Club in Dunmore on April 17

Rev. Bob Levy headlines stand-up show at Scranton Comedy Club in Dunmore on April 17

The Scranton Comedy Club successfully returned to hosting live events on March 27, and soon after, it announced its next stand-up show at the Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore. New Jersey comedian Bob Levy, a regular guest on “The Howard Stern Show” and “The Opie & Anthony Show” who has appeared on Comedy Central […]

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Comedian Bill Burr will perform two live shows at Wind Creek Bethlehem on Sept. 5

Comedian Bill Burr will perform two live shows at Wind Creek Bethlehem on Sept. 5

From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, and podcast host Bill Burr will embark on a nationwide stand-up tour of new and rescheduled shows, including a stop at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem on Sunday, Sept. 5. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-date tour will kick off in […]

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Comedian Rich Vos performs live at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 27

Comedian Rich Vos performs live at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 27

From a press release: Like all Northeastern Pennsylvania music venues, the Mauch Chunk Opera House shut down last March due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it only reopened briefly for a 50 percent capacity show in July before closing again for the rest of the year. With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out now and government […]

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Scranton Comedy Club reopens in Dunmore with Delaware comic Keith Purnell on March 27

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Scranton Comedy Club opened in a newly remodeled location and hosted several successful monthly shows until the statewide shutdown. It was able to reopen briefly for a sold-out socially distanced event on Nov. 28 before all indoor entertainment was shut down again in December. With spring just around the corner […]

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F.M. Kirby Center hosts virtual conversation with comedian Eddie Izzard on Feb. 12

F.M. Kirby Center hosts virtual conversation with comedian Eddie Izzard on Feb. 12

From a press release: Today, the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announced that it will present stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and activist Eddie Izzard in a “global online conversation” with host Elliott Forrest on Friday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m., in partnership with ArtsRock. Tickets, which are $15 for a single view, $25 per household, […]

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NEPA comedians perform in stand-up showcases in Olyphant on Jan. 29 and Emmaus on Jan. 30

NEPA comedians perform in stand-up showcases in Olyphant on Jan. 29 and Emmaus on Jan. 30

From a press release: Since the coronavirus pandemic largely shut down live entertainment, comedy shows have been few and far between. Laughs are sorely needed in these trying times, so several Northeastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia comics are coming together for three back-to-back stand-up comedy showcases at the end of the month. The first features Brendan […]

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Scranton Comedy Club reopens in Dunmore with NYC comic Wellie Jackson on Nov. 28

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Scranton Comedy Club was on a roll, opening in a newly remodeled location with successful monthly shows until the statewide shutdown. Now, after months of delays due to COVID-19, the club is coming back with a limited occupancy event at the Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore on Saturday, Nov. […]