Gaslight Theatre sits in ‘Dining Room’ for annual ‘Playroom’ series in Wilkes-Barre Aug. 17-26
From a press release: The Gaslight Theatre Company will open its new season with the next entry in its celebrated “Playroom” series, “Dining Room,” which runs this weekend and the next at the East End Centre in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Aug. 26. The series, created by playwright and former artistic director/board […]
Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a new show live at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 19
From a press release: The Improvised Shakespeare Company will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m., creating a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Sundance Vacations Box Office at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre), online at kirbycenter.org, and by […]
Country stars Jake Owen and David Lee Murphy perform at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 4
From a press release: One week after Jake Owen’s single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” hit No. 1 on the country airplay charts, the multi-platinum recording artist announced his new single, “Down to the Honkytonk,” and the second leg of his Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour with special guest David Lee Murphy and rising […]
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of ‘Rock of Ages’ live at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre Oct. 16-17
From a press release: The 10th Anniversary Tour of the Tony Award-winning production of “Rock of Ages” will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for two performances on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $45, $55, and $65, are on sale now and available at the Sundance […]
The McCartney Years recreates music of Paul McCartney at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 6
From a press release: It was announced today that FriendlyHart Productions will present The McCartney Years, a tribute to the music of Paul McCartney, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, and $49.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Aug. 10 at […]
‘America’s Got Talent’ shadow dancers Catapult will captivate Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 12
From a press release: Shadow dance company and “America’s Got Talent” finalists Catapult will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Sundance Vacations Box Office at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre), online at kirbycenter.org, and by […]
F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces film series lineup from Aug. 8-Oct. 24
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced the full lineup for this year’s W. Curtis Montz Film Series. The W. Curtis Montz Film Series features four documentary films, including “RBG,” the story of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; four foreign films, such as the Oscar-nominated […]
Up-and-coming rock ‘n’ rollers The Nude Party perform at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 9
From a press release: It was announced today that North Carolina natives The Nude Party will bring their blend of British-infused rock ‘n’ roll and Americana sound to Karl Hall in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Sept. 9. Opening acts are TBA. Playing festivals like SXSW; touring the country and performing with the likes of The […]
Wilkes-Barre’s Gaslight Theatre announces relocation with 2018-19 season, ‘Year of the ‘Speare’
From a press release: The Gaslight Theatre Company recently announced its 15th anniversary “Year of the ‘Speare,” a year-long celebration of William Shakespeare laced with original concepts and titles, but the group will be simultaneously preparing to relocate its theater this fall. “It is with great sadness that Gaslight departs from our home at the […]
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES: Wilkes-Barre soul singer Jordan Ramirez debuts funky new band The Tribe with 3 songs
Jordan Ramirez is well-known in the local music scene for his soulful voice and funky rhythms in Wilkes-Barre bands Half Dollar and Fake Fight, and with solo shows all over Northeastern Pennsylvania and the recordings and music videos he makes through Going Up? Records, you’d think that he couldn’t possibly have anything else up his […]