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 […]
After 10+ years, Cirque du Soleil returns to Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on April 3-6, 2025
From a press release: Today, Cirque du Soleil announced its return to Wilkes-Barre for the first time in over 10 years with its newly revisited high-energy and high-acrobatic production “OVO.” An exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, “OVO” is a colorful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects – a nonstop riot of […]
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 […]
Scranton offers $500,000 in grants to city artists, musicians, theatre companies, and more in arts community
From a press release: The city of Scranton will offer $500,000 total in grants to artists and art organizations through a new application announced this week. Grants are part of the city’s $68.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. “The many arts and performance groups that we work with have made it clear that […]
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, […]
Challenging new play ‘Madam and Eve’ premieres at Scranton Fringe Festival on Oct. 5-7
From a press release: “Madam and Eve” challenges perceptions of spirituality, sexuality, and the complexities that lie within the journey of becoming who we really are. Presented by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, the new play will receive its world premiere at the Scranton Fringe Festival with performances at The Shakes Space […]
‘Golden Girls’ murder mystery travels to Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre Oct. 7-8
From a press release: Thank you for being a… fiend? It was announced today that the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre will host a special event, “A Golden Girls Mystery: The Halloween Caper,” on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. This funny and spine-chilling show allows the audience to become a […]
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 […]
