WWE takes ‘Road to WrestleMania’ to Giant Center in Hershey on March 31
From a press release: Soon after “WWE SmackDown” returns to Wilkes-Barre, WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania comes to the Giant Center in Hershey on Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m. The professional wrestling show will include the triple main event of Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose in an Intercontinental Championship Match, Women’s Champion Asuka vs. […]
Controversial comedian Roseanne Barr will perform stand-up at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 4
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actress, and former television star Roseanne Barr, who became a household name for her hit ABC sitcom “Roseanne” that ran from 1988 through 1997 and was briefly revived earlier this year, will bring her stand-up act to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, May […]
Harry Potter-themed dance party Wizardfest appears at Stage West in Scranton on Jan. 26
From a press release: Wizards, witches, sorcerers, and the half-blood prince will need to make a special trip to Diagon Alley for a fresh pair of dress robes because Wizardfest is flying into West Scranton. The touring Harry Potter-themed dance party will transform the new music venue Stage West (301 N. Main Ave., Scranton) into […]
Cartoon Network will open first resort hotel in Lancaster in the summer of 2019
From a press release: Cartoon Network and Palace Entertainment announced a new partnership this week that will lead to the opening of the first Cartoon Network Hotel in the country, bringing some of the television channel’s most well-loved cartoon characters to life in Lancaster in South Central Pennsylvania. Joining a global portfolio of Cartoon Network […]
Ritz Theater in Scranton hosts all-day Halloween movie marathon for $10 on Oct. 31
Over the past year, the Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA has breathed new life into the Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton, hosting children’s theatre, classes, concerts, and movie screenings in the historic space. This month, they started showing daytime movies Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:15 p.m., along with […]
‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah takes ‘Loud and Clear’ stand-up comedy to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Jan. 26
From a press release: It was announced today that award-winning South African comedian, political commentator, television host, writer, producer, and actor Trevor Noah, best known for taking over Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in 2015, will bring his Loud and Clear Tour to arenas across the country, including the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, […]
Iron Horse Movie Bistro in Scranton will reopen under new management this November
Almost a year after the Iron Horse Movie Bistro suddenly closed its doors, news came over the weekend that the downtown Scranton movie theater will reopen under new management before the end of 2018. Located across the street from the Marketplace at Steamtown, the theater will be taken over by a brand new company called […]