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Due to popular demand, comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson add 2nd Wilkes-Barre show on Jan. 20

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From a press release:

Following a surprise announcement yesterday that comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will co-headline a stand-up show at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., the pair has added a second performance at 10 p.m. due to overwhelming ticket demand.

Tickets for both performances, which are $48, plus fees, 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 phone at 570-826-1100. Only a limited number of seats remain for the 7 p.m. show.

John Mulaney is best known for his work as a writer on “Saturday Night Live” and as one of the most popular touring comedians today. He has released several comedy albums/specials, including “The Top Part” (2009), “New in Town” (2012), “The Comeback Kid” (2017), and “Kid Gorgeous” (2018), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.

In all, Mulaney has won three Emmy Awards, including two for his work on “SNL.” He also frequently performs as a character called George St. Geegland in a comedic duo with Nick Kroll, most recently in “Oh, Hello” on Broadway from September of 2016 through early 2017. Late last year, Mulaney made his big-screen debut voicing Peter Porker/Spider-Ham in the animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”

Pete Davidson is a comedian and actor who is best known as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” He has performed stand-up comedy on “Adam DeVine’s House Party,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” and “Comedy Underground with Dave Attell.”

Davidson has also appeared on the MTV shows “Guy Code,” “Wild ‘n Out,” and “Failosophy” and recently guest-starred in the sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” He has been a regular on “SNL” since 2014.

The use of cellphones, smart watches, cameras, or recording devices is not permitted during this show. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the show.