Added on 09/25/2023
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , F.M. Kirby Center , screening , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary comedian Chevy Chase is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 17 for a screening of one of his best-known films, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” This unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs will celebrate the timeless classic with a special […]
Added on 08/21/2023
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , Sherman Theater , Stroudsburg

From a press release: One day after the release of their first album in over two decades, alternative rock band Dogstar will perform at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Oct. 7. Formed in the early 1990s, the independent, Los Angeles-based trio features Keanu Reeves on bass and dates back to his early days […]
Added on 06/27/2023
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , comedy , F.M. Kirby Center , screening , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: The beloved cult classic indie film “Napoleon Dynamite” was released nearly 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed, but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, have stayed in the hearts of comedy fans. Appealing to the inner-teenager in everyone, the simple story, and more importantly the dialogue, makes […]
Added on 06/06/2023
Rich Howells
actor , Circle Drive-In , Dickson City , film festival , films , horror , NEPA Horror Fest

“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” and “The Devil’s Rejects” star Bill Moseley recently chatted with NEPA Scene about his iconic roles in both films (Robert “Chop-Top” Sawyer and Otis B. Driftwood, respectively) before they are screened at NEPA Horror Fest: Spooky Summer III at the Circle Drive-In Theatre (1911 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy., Dickson City) on Saturday, […]
Added on 01/20/2023
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , Jim Thorpe , Penn's Peak

From a press release: Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton, best known for his roles in films like “Sling Blade,” “A Simple Plan,” “One False Move,” “Bad Santa,” and “Friday Night Lights,” is also a vocalist and musician. It was announced today that he and his Americana rock band The Boxmasters will perform at Penn’s […]
Added on 09/13/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , Mohegan Sun Arena , Philadelphia , stand-up comedy , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Today, Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian and actor Kevin Hart announced the addition of eight new shows to the second leg of his widely popular 2022 Reality Check Tour, including one at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Sunday, Oct. 9. The added dates include the Santander […]
Added on 06/27/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , F.M. Kirby Center , stand-up comedy , TV show , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Comedian and actor Kevin James, best known for starring in television sitcoms “The King of Queens” and “Kevin Can Wait,” will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. He previously performed at the downtown Wilkes-Barre theater in 2016. Doors at the Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) open […]
Added on 04/25/2022
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actor , improv comedy , Ritz Theater , Scranton , stand-up comedy , TV show

From a press release: Lock up your “hamberders,” America – Randy Bobandy is back on the road for another greasy “Cheeseburger Picnic.” Randy (played by Patrick Roach) will be bringing his unique comedy performance to the venues across the country. Based on the character from the hit TV series “Trailer Park Boys,” Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic […]
Added on 03/31/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , film festival , horror , New York , Ritz Theater , Scranton , screening

From a press release: Following the February release of the latest entry in “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” franchise on Netflix, the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival is going back nearly a decade to present “Texas Chainsaw” with one its main stars. On Saturday, April 2, the festival will begin screening films at 11 a.m. at […]
Added on 03/17/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
actor , Dalton , Finnegan's , horror , Jermyn , metal , New York , punk , Scranton , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Chicago heavy metal/punk band First Jason, fronted by singer and actor Ari Lehman, who played the role of young Jason Voorhees in the classic 1980 horror film “Friday the 13th,” will return to Finnegan’s Irish Rock Club in Scranton on Thursday, March 24. Wilkes-Barre’s own horror rockers All the Damn Vampires […]