Musical ‘Buddy Holly Story’ rocks F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 10
From a press release: Seen by more than 22 million music fans since it opened in London’s West End in 1989, “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” – the show that inspired a generation of multi-million-selling jukebox musicals like “Jersey Boys,” “Mamma Mia,” “Million Dollar Quartet,” and “We Will Rock You” – is back by popular […]
Comedian Kevin Hart gives ‘Reality Check’ to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9
From a press release: Today, Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and actor Kevin Hart announced the addition of eight new shows to the second leg of his widely popular 2022 Reality Check Tour, including one at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Sunday, Oct. 9. The added dates include the Santander […]
‘Impractical Jokers’ star Joe Gatto performs stand-up at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 26
From a press release: It was announced today that improvisational comedian, actor, and producer Joe Gatto, best known for the hit television shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index,” will perform stand-up live at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Dec. 26. In 1999, he co-founded The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe with his “Impractical […]
‘Jackass’ star Steve-O brings ‘Bucket List’ comedy show to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2
From a press release: Today, Outback Presents announced that “Jackass” star, stand-up comedian, stunt performer, and New York Times bestselling author Steve-O will take the stage of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 2 as part of his Bucket List Tour. Every idea on Steve-O’s bucket list was so ill-advised, he never […]
Exeter heavy metal band Royal Hell signs with Heaven and Hell Records to release sophomore album
From a press release: It’s a match made in hell – Heaven and Hell Records announced that Royal Hell has been signed to the label as they prepare their forthcoming album, “Second Sight of the Grand Seer,” for release this September. Hailing from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Royal Hell grew up in and around the small Luzerne […]
Bar Pazzo serves dinner with culinary movie at Ritz Theater in Scranton on Sept. 12
From a press release: Two downtown Scranton businesses – Italian restaurant Bar Pazzo and the historic Ritz Theater – are pairing up for a special dinner and movie screening on Monday, Sept. 12. “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter” tells the true story of Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. In the 2000s, […]
Starset collaborates with Breaking Benjamin on sci-fi single ‘Waiting on the Sky to Change’
From a press release: Starset, a “cinematic rock” band from Ohio, recently teamed up with Wilkes-Barre natives Breaking Benjamin to record a new single, “Waiting on the Sky to Change,” from an old band. Before Starset, vocalist Dustin Bates and bassist Ron DeChant were in a group called Downplay that originally released the track. Bates […]
Comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld is back at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for 2 shows on Dec. 9
From a press release: Today, JS Touring announced that one of America’s most beloved comedians, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 9. The 68-year-old comic has sold out the Wilkes-Barre venue several times before, so he will perform his newest stand-up routine at both 7 […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces 2022 panels and speakers in Dickson City
Today, the Electric City Music Conference released its schedule of panels, panelists, and speakers exclusively on NEPA Scene. These educational presentations are free to performers and will take place on the NEPA Fair stage at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17. Register online for Friday here […]
Celtic rockers Flatfoot 56 headline punk rock show at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 12
From a press release: The River Street Jazz Cafe will become a punk rock club for one night only on Friday, Aug. 12 when Chicago Celtic punk band Flatfoot 56 comes to Plains as part of their summer tour. New Jersey natives Blanks 77 (total pogo punk) and Fat Chance (singing ska punk songs of […]
