Band leader discovers the world through ‘Cirque du Soleil: Dralion’
Show comes to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre for five days starting tonight
For Stephen Poulin, it’s all about discovery – even of the smallest things. “I discovered a train around here this morning,” the “Cirque du Soleil: Dralion” band leader said via a recent phone interview, excitement creeping into his voice. ‘It’s wonderful. I always try to find one thing about each place I go to… and […]
Keystone Players poke fun at Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams in short plays
From a press release: The Keystone Players will present “William & Williams: Short Plays Poking Fun at Shakespeare & Tennessee” Oct. 24-26 in the Theatre in Brooks at Keystone College (1 College Rd., La Plume). “William & Williams” is a series of one-act plays parodying well-known dramas by William Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams. The plays […]
Scranton Cultural Center joins attempt to break world record for largest ‘Thriller’ dance
From a press release: On Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., tens of thousands of dancers throughout the world will come together for “Thrill the World,” a global flash mob which attempts to break the world record for “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller.’” This year, the Scranton Cultural Center will join the celebration, which […]
Marywood answers ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ this weekend
From a press release: The Marywood University Music, Theatre, and Dance Department will present “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” directed by James Langan, on Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage of the Sette La Verghetta Center for the Performing Arts (2300 Adams Ave., Scranton). Sarah Ruhl‘s “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” addresses, in a […]
David Payne brings C.S. Lewis to life in Wilkes-Barre
British actor embodies the look and personality of 'Narnia' author
ime after time for the past 20 years, British actor David Payne has stepped on stage to portray one man, a literary giant whose works resonates with readers today and who Payne so uncannily resembles. He nails it each time, receiving praise from not only audiences, but colleagues, for his spot-on likeness – and, yet, […]
THEATRE REVIEW: Two thumbs up for ‘A Behanding in Spokane’
What lengths do we go to recover what is rightfully ours? This question (among many) is examined in “A Behanding in Spokane,” a dark and twisted comedy by renowned Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. Set in “anywhere U.S.A.,” this piece takes a cruel, albeit intelligent satirical eye to the dark and cutthroat (or behanding, as it […]
THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Cocktail Hour’ is a mixture that doesn’t quite go down right
Actors Circle, based at the Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Rd., Scranton), opened their 33rd season with A.R Gurney’s 1988 comedy “The Cocktail Hour,” running Sept. 11-21. The play features four characters; Bradley and Ann (portrayed by John Arena and Patricia McAvoy) are an aging upper-class couple who are attempting to enjoy an evening of drinks […]
$15 social fundraiser at POSH supports Diva Productions
From a press release: What happens when you put a renowned creative strategist, an entrepreneurial restaurateur, and a fabulous venue together? A big idea with a small price tag. “When POSH’s Joshua Mast reached out, it was very clear to me how much he cares about our community,” notes Helen Lavelle, president and CEO of […]
‘A Behanding’ in Scranton
Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre takes a risk with a twisted dark comedy
asey Thomas is greeting acting students as they come in the door of the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton on Wednesday night for a preview of his latest production, but he stops short of shaking hands – they’re covered in spray paint from all the prop hands this play requires. As if this wasn’t evidence […]
‘Titanic: The Musical’ sings of history and real-life love, tragedy
We’ve heard the stories numerous times. We’ve seen the photos of the ship nestled at the bottom of the ocean, we could recognize the quartet of smoke stacks from miles away, and we have teared up over the final scenes in the film adaptations more times than we’d like to admit. And yet, we’ve never […]
