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 NEPA Scene Staff

‘SNL’ comedian David Spade performs at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 24

‘SNL’ comedian David Spade performs at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 24

From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actor, writer, and television/podcast host David Spade will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Sept. 24 as part of his Catch Me Inside Tour. Spade became a household favorite during his tenure as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” For […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Live ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game show spins into Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 14

Live ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game show spins into Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 14

From a press release: It was announced today that “Wheel of Fortune Live,” a new theatrical experience, will be coming to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 PM. The live show, produced by Right Angle Entertainment in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and UTA, is the one […]

 Rich Howells

‘Jurassic World’ dinosaurs roar to life at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Nov. 24-26

‘Jurassic World’ dinosaurs roar to life at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Nov. 24-26

From a press release: The Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of the “Jurassic Park” films to generations of fans, will come roaring into Wilkes-Barre for the first time ever this fall for seven action-packed performances on Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert’ swings to Hershey Theatre on Oct. 8

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert’ swings to Hershey Theatre on Oct. 8

From a press release: It was announced today that a live concert version of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is coming to the Hershey Theatre in Hershey on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert” pairs a screening of […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Billy Bob Thornton performs with The Boxmasters at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 22

Billy Bob Thornton performs with The Boxmasters at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on June 22

From a press release: Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton, best known for his roles in films like “Sling Blade,” “A Simple Plan,” “One False Move,” “Bad Santa,” and “Friday Night Lights,” is also a vocalist and musician. It was announced today that he and his Americana rock band The Boxmasters will perform at Penn’s […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

NEPA Horror Fest returns to Circle Drive-In with 13 short films, music, and punk flea market on Oct. 15

NEPA Horror Fest returns to Circle Drive-In with 13 short films, music, and punk flea market on Oct. 15

From a press release: A screening of 13 independent short horror films from all over the world will cap off a full day of creative activities at the NEPA Horror Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City. The event begins at noon with the Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS: 2022 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/06-08/22

PHOTOS: 2022 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/06-08/22

Geek culture invaded New York City once again on the weekend of Oct. 6-9, and locals who see it all just about every day were once again turning heads and craning necks at the fun and truly bizarre cosplayers at the Javits Center in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan. Pop culture fans donned everything from elaborate homemade […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Comedian Kevin Hart gives ‘Reality Check’ to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9

Comedian Kevin Hart gives ‘Reality Check’ to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9

From a press release: Today, Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and actor Kevin Hart announced the addition of eight new shows to the second leg of his widely popular 2022 Reality Check Tour, including one at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Sunday, Oct. 9. The added dates include the Santander […]

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‘Impractical Jokers’ star Joe Gatto performs stand-up at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 26

‘Impractical Jokers’ star Joe Gatto performs stand-up at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 26

From a press release: It was announced today that improvisational comedian, actor, and producer Joe Gatto, 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 Monday, Dec. 26. In 1999, he co-founded The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe with his “Impractical […]

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‘Jackass’ star Steve-O brings ‘Bucket List’ comedy show to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2

‘Jackass’ star Steve-O brings ‘Bucket List’ comedy show to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2

From a press release: Today, Outback Presents announced that “Jackass” star, stand-up comedian, stunt performer, and New York Times bestselling author Steve-O will take the stage of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 2 as part of his Bucket List Tour. Every idea on Steve-O’s bucket list was so ill-advised, he never […]