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New monthly Youth Scene Open Mic in Scranton welcomes all performing artists ages 14-20, starts Oct. 7

New monthly Youth Scene Open Mic in Scranton welcomes all performing artists ages 14-20, starts Oct. 7

A common complaint in Northeastern Pennsylvania is the lack of events and venues that are open to those under 21, so NEPA Scene and the Breaking Ground Poets are looking to change that – at least for one night every month. These two local organizations dedicated to the arts have announced a brand new monthly […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

VIDEOS: Watch interviews with various Scranton Fringe Fest performers, directors, and more

VIDEOS: Watch interviews with various Scranton Fringe Fest performers, directors, and more

We’ve published many posts on the Scranton Fringe Festival over the last few weeks, but maybe you’re looking for even more details before you decide which of the over 40 productions you’ll see across 12 venues from Oct. 1-4. Local director and cinematographer Lindsay Barrasse of Voyager Video has you covered! She shot a series […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 4, 09/22/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 4, 09/22/15

After a 15-year-old singer won the audience vote the week before, another young high schooler captured everyone’s attention at Week 4 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill. 18-year-old singer/songwriter James Barrett, the vocalist and guitarist of Clarks Summit alternative rock band Emberá, won with his heartfelt original music, including a […]

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Here We Are In Spain create improv comedy on the spot at the Scranton Fringe Fest Oct. 2-3

Here We Are In Spain create improv comedy on the spot at the Scranton Fringe Fest Oct. 2-3

From a press release: Scranton improv comedy troupe Here We Are In Spain will take part in the first-ever Scranton Fringe Festival, performing at Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill (320 Penn Ave., Scranton) on Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 11 p.m. Anyone who walks into a Here We Are in Spain […]

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Comedian Zack Hammond debuts cynical ‘Tales from the Great Recession’ at the Scranton Fringe Fest on Oct. 3

Comedian Zack Hammond debuts cynical ‘Tales from the Great Recession’ at the Scranton Fringe Fest on Oct. 3

From a press release: When Luzerne comedian Zack Hammond promises to deliver his most uncompromising performance yet, those who are familiar with his hilariously offensive material know they’re in for a real show. Hammond, the winner of Season 1 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, will debut “Tales from the Great Recession,” his third one-hour stand-up […]

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Family-friendly funny magic show and stand-up comedy special part of Scranton Fringe Fest on Oct. 2

Family-friendly funny magic show and stand-up comedy special part of Scranton Fringe Fest on Oct. 2

From a press release: Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy brings two great shows to the first-ever Scranton Fringe Festival – one is a magic show and the other is a stand-up comedy special. Both are taking place on Friday, Oct. 2 at Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). The first show will be […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 3, 09/15/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 3, 09/15/15

No one expected a 15-year-old high school student with a little ukulele and a great big voice to walk into Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and win the audience vote at Week 3 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, but that’s just one of many things we love about the […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 2, 09/08/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 2, 09/08/15

Umbriel is a new band in the local scene, but each member’s combined musical experience showed in their excellent performance at NEPA Scene’s Got Talent at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Tuesday, Sept. 8, earning them the audience vote at Week 2. The Scranton-based indie soul group, consisting of singer/guitarist Aarika Whittle, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Comedian Jeff Dunham and his ‘Perfectly Unbalanced’ characters coming back to Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 29

Comedian Jeff Dunham and his ‘Perfectly Unbalanced’ characters coming back to Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 29

From a press release: Get ready for a whole lot of Jeff Dunham – the internationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist is debuting two new specials this fall and loading up the bus with his cast of characters and heading out on the road. Dunham announced the “Perfectly Unbalanced” tour on Monday morning during an interview […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Comedian Kevin Hart announces shows in Wilkes-Barre, Hershey, and Allentown in December and January

From a press release: Superstar entertainer, actor, and comedian Kevin Hart has announced the addition of four area shows to his already massive What Now? Tour – Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the PPL Center in Allentown; Wednesday, Dec. 30 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre; and Friday, Jan. 1 at the Giant Center in Hershey, […]

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