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, […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
