Gala of the Royal Horses back by popular demand at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 12
From a press release: Back by popular demand, the Gala of the Royal Horses world-renowned equestrian tour is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Audiences will experience the excitement, splendor, and majesty of the Gala of the Royal Horses with a must-see show for […]
‘Menopause the Musical’ stars and benefits breast cancer survivors at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 24
From a press release: GFour Productions, winner of 44 Tony Awards and 54 Drama Desk Awards, has proudly joined forces with Susan G. Komen to launch “Menopause the Musical: The Survivor Tour,” benefiting Susan G. Komen in 2015. With a cast of breast cancer survivors and co-survivors, “Menopause the Musical” and Komen partner to offer […]
PHOTOS: Scranton Shakespeare Festival – ‘Loose Canon,’ 07/25/15
Starting June 26 at Nay Aug Park and finishing its run on July 26 at the University of Scranton, the fourth annual Scranton Shakespeare Festival was as lively and diverse as ever, with the 2015 season featuring “Romeo + Juliet,” “Robin Hood: A New Musical,” “The Commedia Rapunzel,” “Loose Canon,” and “The Tavern.” Created and […]
Gaslight Theatre Company gets comfortable and intimate in ‘Master Bedroom’
Series of short plays runs July 30-Aug. 9 in Kingston
In the fourth installment of the “Playroom” series, Gaslight Theatre Company enters the “Master Bedroom” with seven one-act plays. This will open the company’s new season tonight, July 30, and run through Sunday, Aug. 9 at the Gateway Shopping Center in Kingston. Matthew Hinton, artistic director of Gaslight, created this series to highlight regional talent […]
PHOTOS: Summer Spotlight at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 07/17/15
The Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has hosted some amazing national performers (such as Josh Ritter back in May), but on Friday, July 17, eight local acts took the small stage and proved that just as much talent can come right here from Northeastern Pennsylvania during the […]
Gaslight Theatre Company’s one-act ‘Playroom’ series returns with ‘Master Bedroom’ July 30-Aug. 9 in Kingston
From a press release: The Gaslight Theatre Company will open their 2015-16 season with “Playroom: Master Bedroom” on July 30 and run through Aug. 9 at the Gateway Shopping Center in Kingston. “Master Bedroom” is the fourth installment in the original series created by Gaslight Board of Directors member and current artistic director for the […]
Hear dramatic readings of Scranton Craigslist ‘Missed Connections’ on July 14
From a press release: The “Missed Connections” section on any city’s Craigslist page is often unintentionally hilarious, but taking Scranton’s Craigslist and turning it into a dramatic piece of theater? That’s high art! The New Vintage Ensemble will gather Will Krisanda, Latrice Smith, Matt Serniak, and more local performers for a “(not so) dramatic reading […]
Postmodern Jukebox, ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ and more coming to Lackawanna College in Scranton
From a press release: Community Concerts at Lackawanna College will open its 88th season, sponsored by the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, with Aquila Theatre’s “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” on Sept. 26. The 2015-16 schedule also includes Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, “Danú: A Christmas Gathering,” and Gaslight Theatre Company’s East Coast premiere of “Drowning […]
Meet Thaz Whalen, general manager of the Scranton scene’s new hope, The Leonard Theater
Dunmore man scores his dream job, but feels the pressure to help revive a struggling area
efore it can ever be brought up, Thaz Whalen cuts to the chase and addresses the elephant in the room or, in this case, the theater – his next few moves could help make or break the Scranton arts and entertainment scene for many years to come. It may sound like hyperbole, but his responsibility […]
