“‘Tis in my memory lock’d, And you yourself shall keep the key of it.” The New Vintage Ensemble, Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre, and Gaslight Theatre Company are presenting three very different portrayals of the character Ophelia, the tragic young noblewoman in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” throughout the month of January. Local filmmaker Lindsay Barrasse of […]
From a press release: “A Moon for the Misbegotten,” the final play written by four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eugene O’Neill, will be performed by Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre Company at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $18, $28, and $38, plus fees, are on sale […]
From a press release: “Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular” has turned the age-old form into the most exciting new Irish dance performance ever to be experienced and will take the stage at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $20, $25, and $37.50, […]
From a press release: For one special night, families in Northeastern Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to ring in the New Year with music, magic, and merriment in downtown Scranton! Themed “Past, Present, Future,” First Night Scranton 2016 is an alcohol-free celebration of art and culture that gives families an affordable alternative to traditional New […]
From a press release: The New Vintage Ensemble has announced its sleekly curated production of the classic revenge play “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare in partnership with the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Performances will run Friday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 15 […]
From a press release: The Illusionists is a mind-blowing spectacular showcase of the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on Earth. The Illusionists have shattered box office records across the globe and dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen […]
From a press release: ’Tis the season for comedy and drama, and Diva Productions has packaged up both in a hilarious and dramatic original play by James Goldman titled “The Lion in Winter.” Under the direction of Paul J. Gallo, the show opens at the Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St., Scranton) on Thursday, […]
From a press release: Ballet Northeast, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s only youth ballet company, presents its annual holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 18-20 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the campus of Wilkes University (84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre). Watch in wonder as toy soldiers and mice become life size, and Clara is transformed into […]
At the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce‘s annual dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts was given the 2015 Small Business of the Year Award, and after watching the video they produced for the presentation, it’s easy to see why. Built in 1937, […]
From a press release: Prepare to be astonished and amazed by artists who redefine the word “extreme” in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining these elements with never-before-seen spectacles; original, fast-paced performances; and incredibly hilarious moments. Do something extreme today and get your tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & […]