Scranton Fringe stages international cultural exchange with Ballina, Ireland

From a press release: Looking to foster a more profound relationship between Scranton and its sister city, Ballina, and highlighting the power of the arts to foster connections across cultures, the Scranton Fringe Festival has announced a new cultural exchange with the Ballina Arts Centre in County Mayo, Ireland. This October, after first staging the […]
Coming-of-age rock musical ‘Spring Awakening’ rises up in Scranton on Jan. 10-12

From a press release: Transporting audiences to conservative 19th-century Germany, where young love, rebellion, and the search for self-expression collide, the Scranton Shakespeare Festival will present the Tony and Grammy Award-winning rock musical “Spring Awakening” for one weekend only – Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12 – at The Shakes Space inside The Marketplace […]
Misericordia Players present Green Day musical ‘American Idiot’ in Dallas on April 18-21

From a press release: The Misericordia Players will present Green Day’s hit Broadway musical “American Idiot” on Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21 at Misericordia University in Dallas. Utilizing the iconic sound of multi-platinum punk rock band Green Day, “American Idiot” is the exhilarating journey of a new generation of Americans as they struggle […]
Solve the comedic ‘Murder at Crimson House’ at Act Out Theatre in Taylor on Jan. 12-14

From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the comedic musical “Murder at Crimson House” on Friday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 14 in Taylor. The show follows Hercules Porridge, the famous Hoboken private eye, as he attempts to figure out who committed murders at Crimson House. Miguel Rodriguez of Moosic plays Porridge. […]
‘All Beginnings Are Hard’ for Zach Sprowls as pianist makes Scranton Fringe Fest debut Sept. 29-Oct. 1

From a press release: The piano is Zach Sprowls’ voice. With it, he composes stories that are as much everyone’s as they are his own – affecting and true to life. Once rootless, he now proudly calls Scranton home. The full-time composer and pianist has come to identify with the relentless heart of the city, […]
Broadway in Scranton announces 2023-2024 season with 6 musicals at Scranton Cultural Center

From a press release: Today, NAC Entertainment and the Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced the new Broadway in Scranton season – its biggest yet – coming to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. The 2023-2024 season features six live shows that include beloved classics, Tony Award winners, musicals for the entire […]