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 Rich Howells

Scranton comedian Samantha Ruddy performs on ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Scranton comedian Samantha Ruddy performs on ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Last night, Scranton-born comedian Samantha Ruddy returned to the national stage for a coveted set on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on NBC. Performing at Studio 6B at Rockefeller Center in her current home of New York City, she joked about flying on a tiny plane, accidentally getting a “Karen” haircut, violent video games, […]

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Comedian Kevin James is back at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

Comedian Kevin James is back at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

From a press release: Comedian and actor Kevin James, best known for starring in television sitcoms “The King of Queens” and “Kevin Can Wait,” will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. He previously performed at the downtown Wilkes-Barre theater in 2016. Doors at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) open […]

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Comedian Chelsea Handler returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 4

From a press release: It was announced today that Chelsea Handler will be back at the F.M. Kirby Center on Sunday, Dec. 4 as part of her Vaccinated and Horny Tour. She last performed at the downtown Wilkes-Barre venue in 2007. Handler is a comedienne, television talk show host, bestselling author, and advocate whose humor […]

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‘Trailer Park Boys’ Randy hosts ‘Cheeseburger Picnic’ comedy show at Ritz Theater in Scranton on April 27

‘Trailer Park Boys’ Randy hosts ‘Cheeseburger Picnic’ comedy show at Ritz Theater in Scranton on April 27

From a press release: Lock up your “hamberders,” America – Randy Bobandy is back on the road for another greasy “Cheeseburger Picnic.” Randy (played by Patrick Roach) will be bringing his unique comedy performance to the venues across the country. Based on the character from the hit TV series “Trailer Park Boys,” Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic […]

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Comedian Kathleen Madigan returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 8

Comedian Kathleen Madigan returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 8

From a press release: Due to popular demand, award-winning comedian Kathleen Madigan announced 17 additional dates today for her Do You Have Any Ranch? Tour, including a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Oct. 8. Doors at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) open at 6:30 p.m., and the show […]

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Bestselling humorist David Sedaris gives free talk and signs books at Scranton Cultural Center on March 31

Bestselling humorist David Sedaris gives free talk and signs books at Scranton Cultural Center on March 31

From a press release: In early 2020, the Lackawanna County Library System announced that bestselling author David Sedaris, whose personal essays and humorous social commentary have earned him recognition as one of America’s greatest living humor writers, would deliver the American Masters Lecture that year. The pandemic delayed those plans a few times, but tickets […]

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‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ cast improvises live at Scranton Cultural Center on April 29

‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ cast improvises live at Scranton Cultural Center on April 29

From a press release: The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” will perform some hilarious improvised skits under the banner of “Whose Live Anyway?” in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Friday, April 29. “Whose Live Anyway?” is […]

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‘Insomniac’ comic Dave Attell performs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on March 19

‘Insomniac’ comic Dave Attell performs at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on March 19

From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actor, and writer Dave Attell, best known as the host of Comedy Central’s “Insomniac with Dave Attell,” will bring a full night of laughter to the main stage of the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 19 at 8 […]

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Comedian Nikki Glaser performs at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 6

From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actress, and television/radio/podcast host Nikki Glaser, who is currently hosting the HBO Max dating reality series “FBOY Island,” has added new dates to her stand-up tour “One Night with Nikki Glaser,” including a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 6. […]

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Comedian John Mulaney kicks off national tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on March 11

Comedian John Mulaney kicks off national tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on March 11

From a press release: John Mulaney, best known for his work as a writer on “Saturday Night Live” and one of the most popular comedians touring at the moment, announced today that his 2022 From Scratch Tour will kick off at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Friday, March 11 […]