Nickelodeon actor and pop star Drake Bell performs at Stage West in Scranton on Feb. 22
From a press release: It was announced today that actor, singer, and songwriter Drake Bell, best known for his starring role in the hit Nickelodeon television series “Drake & Josh,” will perform his pop rock hits at Stage West in Scranton on Friday, Feb. 22. Doors at Stage West (301 N. Main Ave., Scranton) open […]
Due to popular demand, comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson add 2nd Wilkes-Barre show on Jan. 20
From a press release: Following a surprise announcement yesterday that comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will co-headline a stand-up show at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., the pair has added a second performance at 10 p.m. due to overwhelming ticket demand. Tickets for both performances, which […]
‘SNL’ comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson perform at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 20
From a press release: In a surprise announcement today, it was revealed that comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will co-headline an evening full of laughs at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $48, plus fees, are on sale now and available at the Sundance […]
WWE takes ‘Road to WrestleMania’ to Giant Center in Hershey on March 31
From a press release: Soon after “WWE SmackDown” returns to Wilkes-Barre, WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania comes to the Giant Center in Hershey on Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m. The professional wrestling show will include the triple main event of Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose in an Intercontinental Championship Match, Women’s Champion Asuka vs. […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre reaches No. 93 in Top 100 worldwide theater list based on 2018 ticket sales
From a press release: Pollstar, the concert touring industry’s primary trade publication, has released its 2018 year-end reports, and the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts ranks No. 93 worldwide and No. 75 in the United States on its list of the Top 200 theaters based on worldwide ticket sales for the 2018 calendar […]
Controversial comedian Roseanne Barr will perform stand-up at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 4
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actress, and former television star Roseanne Barr, who became a household name for her hit ABC sitcom “Roseanne” that ran from 1988 through 1997 and was briefly revived earlier this year, will bring her stand-up act to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, May […]
‘WWE SmackDown’ is back at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre with live broadcast on March 5
From a press release: WWE announced today that “WWE SmackDown Live” will return to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. The pro-wrestling event will be broadcast live nationally on the USA Network from 8 p.m.-10 p.m., once again showcasing fans from Northeastern Pennsylvania in front […]
Holiday Arts Market returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ screening on Nov. 24
From a press release: As Small Business Saturday returns to downtown Wilkes-Barre, so will the Holiday Arts Market to the F.M. Kirby Center. The fourth annual Holiday Arts Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The afternoon will feature a screening of the 1947 classic holiday film “Miracle […]
Harry Potter-themed dance party Wizardfest appears at Stage West in Scranton on Jan. 26
From a press release: Wizards, witches, sorcerers, and the half-blood prince will need to make a special trip to Diagon Alley for a fresh pair of dress robes because Wizardfest is flying into West Scranton. The touring Harry Potter-themed dance party will transform the new music venue Stage West (301 N. Main Ave., Scranton) into […]
Cartoon Network will open first resort hotel in Lancaster in the summer of 2019
From a press release: Cartoon Network and Palace Entertainment announced a new partnership this week that will lead to the opening of the first Cartoon Network Hotel in the country, bringing some of the television channel’s most well-loved cartoon characters to life in Lancaster in South Central Pennsylvania. Joining a global portfolio of Cartoon Network […]
