First-ever NEPA Comedy Fest turns Stroudsburg into one big joke on Oct. 3-5
Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to annual music festivals, food festivals, film festivals, wine and beer festivals, and even a fringe festival. That’s a lot of entertainment, but some local comedians thought something was missing. “Comedy is not only something fun to do and a gig for literally thousands of people across the country and beyond […]
Wise Crackers searches for ‘NEPA’s Funniest’ comedian in first-ever contest at Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania’s biggest comedy club is looking for the area’s funniest person. Wise Crackers, located inside Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre, has announced its inaugural NEPA’s Funniest Contest. This summer, local comedians – and wanna-be comedians – will battle it out for the title of funniest in the region. With sharp wit, […]
‘Killers of Kill Tony’ stand-up comedy show slays F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 22
From a press release: It was announced today that regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony,” the “No. 1 live podcast in the world,” are taking their stand-up comedy show on the road with “Killers of Kill Tony,” coming to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Aug. 22. In each episode of “Kill […]
Recording-breaking comedian Jeff Dunham returns to Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 20, 2025
From a press release: It was announced today that Jeff Dunham is set to return to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. Following the success of his recent Still Not Canceled Tour, the popular comedian and ventriloquist will hit the Mohegan Arena stage once again with […]
‘SNL’ comedian Pete Davidson returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 12
From a press release: It was announced today that celebrated comedian, actor, writer, and producer Pete Davidson returns to the F.M. Kirby Center for an evening of stand-up comedy on Thursday, Sept. 12. He previously came to the downtown Wilkes-Barre theater in 2019 with his “Saturday Night Live” co-star John Mulaney for two back-to-back sold-out […]
Comedian Howie Mandel performs at Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 18
From a press release: It was announced today that distinguished comedian, current “America’s Got Talent” judge, and former “Deal or No Deal” host Howie Mandel is set to bring his comedic talents to the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Friday, Oct. 18. Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more […]
Comedian Nick Swardson comes to Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 23
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian and actor Nick Swardson will embark on a new national stand-up tour. Renowned for his unfiltered humor and razor-sharp wit, he promises to tackle the hard-hitting issues of our time, from the discomforts of diarrhea to the highs and lows of edibles, all the way […]
Lewis Black takes final stand-up comedy tour to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 9
From a press release: Today, two-time Grammy Award-winning comedian Lewis Black announced Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour with shows throughout North America and Europe, including his return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 9, 2024. After 35+ years as a touring stand-up comedian, Black is parking his tour bus […]
Comedian Tom Segura comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on June 12
From a press release: Today, one of the biggest touring comics in the country, Tom Segura, announced the first leg of his new global stand-up comedy tour, Come Together, which includes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. His previous tour, I’m Coming […]
‘Impractical Jokers’ star Sal Vulcano performs stand-up at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 13
From a press release: It was announced today that improvisational comedian, actor, and producer Sal Vulcano, 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 Friday, Oct. 13. In 1999, he co-founded The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe with his “Impractical […]
