A&E’s ‘Live PD’ host Sean Larkin talks law enforcement at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 7
From a press release: It was announced today that the star of A&E’s hit television shows “Live PD” and “PD Cam,” Sean Larkin, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. for a moderated conversation and audience Q&A. Tickets, which are $25, $38, $59.50, and $99.00 (VIP with […]
‘The Office’ comes back to Scranton in musical parody at Scranton Cultural Center Sept. 26-27
From a press release: Everyone knows that “The Office” is based in Scranton, so it’s about time that the off-Broadway show “The Office! A Musical Parody” comes to the Electric City. Broadway in Scranton is bringing Michael, Dwight, Pam, Jim, and the gang to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Thursday, Sept. […]
Dean Ambrose, Goldust, Jerry Lawler, Rhyno, and more wrestle at PNC Field in Moosic on Aug. 18
From a press release: While the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are playing an away game on Sunday, Aug. 18, several classic and modern pro wrestling stars will take over PNC Field in Moosic for a live wrestling event and meet and greet. The Triple-A minor league baseball team and Northeast Wrestling will present Wrestling Under the Stars […]
‘The Office! A Musical Parody’ comes to Community Arts Center in Williamsport on Oct. 8
From a press release: “The Office” may be based in Scranton, but the off-Broadway show “The Office! A Musical Parody” is heading a few hours away to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $28.60, $39, and $49.40, are on sale now and available at caclive.com […]
Classic TV stars Barbara Eden and Hal Linden read ‘Love Letters’ at Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 1, 2020
From a press release: It was announced today that the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present A. R. Gurney’s play “Love Letters” starring Barbara Eden and Hal Linden on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. This nationally touring show delivers a once-in-a-lifetime evening featuring the […]
F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces indie film series lineup running June 5-Sept. 4
From a press release: In addition to its monthly classic movies series, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced the full lineup for this year’s W. Curtis Montz Film Series. The W. Curtis Montz Film Series features three documentary films, including “Halston,” the story of the famed fashion house; three […]
See classic movies like ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Harry Potter’ monthly at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre June 21-Dec. 20
From a press release: The building now known as the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts first opened its doors in 1938 as the Comerford Theatre, one of the area’s finest movie palaces. The Wilkes-Barre venue celebrated its 80th anniversary last year by paying tribute to its theatrical roots with classic movie screenings, and […]
EXCLUSIVE: Scranton horror comedy ‘Deatherman’ calls for VHS re-release, sequel announcement, and trailer at NEPA Horror Film Festival
Much like its undead protagonist, the “Deatherman” is back… in more ways than one. The low-budget horror comedy was shot on tape in Scranton and first released on VHS in 2012, long after the video format’s decline in popularity. That was by design – writer/director Bobby Keller and actor John Kasper, who stars as the […]
Honoring Fred Rogers, Pennsylvania declares May 23 ‘1-4-3 Day,’ encourages acts of kindness
From a press release: Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed Thursday, May 23 as “1-4-3 Day” in Pennsylvania in honor of television personality Fred Rogers’ favorite number and has issued a challenge to all Pennsylvanians to show neighbors more kindness to one another. Pennsylvania native Fred Rogers, best known as Mister Rogers, regularly used 1-4-3 as […]
F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces 2019-2020 season with over 50 events
From a press release: Today, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts announced the lineup for its 33rd season as the premier performing arts center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Always “At the Heart of the Arts and Entertainment,” the Kirby Center’s 2019-2020 season once again delivers a group of diverse and exciting performances that include […]
