Percussion group Stomp stamps into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre March 15-16
From a press release: From its beginnings as a street performance in the United Kingdom, Stomp has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people. The celebrated percussion group will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in […]
‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ Shawn Klush of Pittston performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 8
From a press release: It was announced today that Edd Raineri will present Shawn Klush, the ultimate Elvis Presley tribute artist, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m., featuring Elvis’ own background singers, The Sweet Inspirations. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, $42.59, and $49.50, plus fees, go on […]
Official Queen tribute show Queen Extravaganza will rock the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 1
From a press release: God Save the Queen, the Argentina Queen tribute band scheduled to perform Friday, Feb. 3 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, has canceled their North American tour. God Save the Queen has rescheduled the Kirby Center show several times now so, in a statement, the Kirby Center said, “We are […]
10 silly minutes with Monty Python’s John Cleese on death, Trump, and pronouncing Wilkes-Barre
Legendary comedian comes to F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, Jan. 28
It will come as no surprise to those who are familiar with John Cleese and his distinct brand of wit and lunacy when I tell you that an interview with him isn’t exactly an interview – it’s more like an increasingly funny Monty Python sketch that you’ve suddenly become a part of. I don’t typically […]
The sun will come out when touring musical ‘Annie’ stops at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 23
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announced today that the U.S. national tour of “Annie,” now in its second smash year, will be performed on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Isabella Restaurant and Bar. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production […]
Baritone Anthony Brown tells story of singer/actor/activist Paul Robeson at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 10
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Anthony Brown to Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. for “I Go on Singing: Paul Robeson’s Life in His Own Words & Song.” The first show in the new Lobby for the Arts series taking place in the Kirby Center’s […]
Neil Simon comedy ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers’ will be performed at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 17
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre will welcome back Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre Company on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. for a performance of Neil Simon’s hit comedy “Last of the Red Hot Lovers.” Tickets, which are $18, $28, and $38, plus fees, are on sale now and available through […]
Grammy-winning songstress Dionne Warwick sings at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 4
From a press release: One of the most celebrated female vocalists of all time, Dionne Warwick, will perform her extensive catalog of hits at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $39, $49, $59, $69, and $89, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Jan. 13 […]
America’s Got Talent finalist Cirque Zuma Zuma leaps into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 16
From a press release: America’s Got Talent finalist Cirque Zuma Zuma dances, leaps, and tumbles into the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m., as part of the new Lobby for the Arts series. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre ranks 109 in Top 200 worldwide theater list based on 2016 ticket sales
From a press release: Pollstar, the concert tour industry’s primary trade publication, announced today that the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Wilkes-Barre ranks No. 109 on its list of the Top 200 theaters based on worldwide ticket sales for the year 2016. The Kirby Center broke into the Top 200 listing […]
