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. […]
Gosh! ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ cast returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 7
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 […]
‘Jackass’ star Steve-O brings ‘Bucket List’ comedy show to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2
From a press release: Today, Outback Presents announced that “Jackass” star, stand-up comedian, stunt performer, and New York Times bestselling author Steve-O will take the stage of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 2 as part of his Bucket List Tour. Every idea on Steve-O’s bucket list was so ill-advised, he never […]
Post-apocalyptic pop culture explored in comedic play ‘Mr. Burns’ in Scranton July 21-23
From a press release: The Scranton Fringe Festival will present the dark comedy “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play” at the Peoples Security Theater at Lackawanna College in downtown Scranton on Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23. Award-winning playwright Anne Washburn’s imaginative play propels the audience forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling […]
Act Out Theatre Group imagines funny ‘Figments’ in Dunmore March 18-20
From a press release: Next weekend, Act Out Theatre Group will present the comedy “Figments” on Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20 in Dunmore. Written by Billy St. John, the play is directed by Tim Huffman-Hutchins and features an adult cast from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. According to Huffman-Hutchins of Clarks Summit, “Figments” is […]
Actors Circle hosts comedy of manners ‘The Dining Room’ at Providence Playhouse in Scranton March 10-20
From a press release: Community theatre group Actors Circle will present A. R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room” at the Providence Playhouse in Scranton on Thursday, March 10 through Sunday, March 20. Directed by Mark Fryer and produced by Jeff Ginsberg, this comedy of manners uses a cast of eight players – Cathy Rist Strauch, Scott […]
Horror comedy ‘Mystery of Irma Vep’ revealed at Ovation Playhouse in Wilkes-Barre Jan. 14-16
From a press release: It was a dark and stormy night… Welcome to Mandacrest Manor, famed explorer Lord Edgar has just returned home, bringing with him Lady Enid, his second wife. But all is not quite right at Mandacrest; its moors and Victorian halls are still haunted, for Mandacrest still holds the unhappy memories of […]
Act Out Theatre offers comedic ‘Wine, Cheese and Murder’ mystery in Dunmore Jan. 7-9
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the comedic murder mystery “Wine, Cheese and Murder” this Friday, Jan. 7 through Sunday, Jan. 9. During that weekend, Dunmore’s Space Time Mead & Cider Works will offer samplings in the theater’s lobby. “We’re looking forward to partnering with another Dunmore business,” said Dan Pittman, […]
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic takes his ‘Ill-Advised Vanity Tour’ to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 14
From a press release: Almost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly-acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic will be pressing his luck again, this time with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, which includes a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center in […]
‘Jackass’ star Steve-O brings ‘Bucket List’ comedy show to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Dec. 3
From a press release: It was announced today that “Jackass” star, stand-up comedian, stunt performer, and New York Times bestselling author Steve-O will take the stage of the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, Dec. 3 as part of his Bucket List Tour. Every idea on Steve-O’s bucket list was so ill-advised, he never expected […]
