Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre presents the NEPA premiere of ‘Rock of Ages’ Sept. 9-25
From a press release: Wilkes-Barre, get ready to rock. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will present the Northeastern Pennsylvania premiere of “Rock of Ages” beginning Sept. 9 and running through Sept. 25. Part musical, part rock ‘n’ roll concert, the stage show takes audience members back to 1980s Hollywood, where hairspray and Spandex ruled. Individuals will […]
Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ swims into Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola June 25-July 10
From a press release: Dive under the sea with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” – the fun-filled, timeless tale continues performances at Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola June 25-July 10. This classic love story is Disney storytelling at its best. Unsatisfied with her life at sea, free-spirited young mermaid princess Ariel longs to experience the […]
Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola announces 2016 season, its biggest since reopening in 2007
From a press release: Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola has announced their 10th anniversary season, which will be their biggest season since the theatre reopened in 2007. The theatre (5177 Nuangola Rd., Nuangola) will host nine mainstage productions (seven musicals and two plays), four youth workshops, as well as a slew of special events […]
The doctor is in (charge) – Frank N. Furter is ‘a force of nature’ in ‘Rocky Horror’ at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
“The Rocky Horror Show” has many memorable characters, but everyone knows who’s in charge here. With all the confidence and sass of a drag queen, combined with the selfish evil of a supervillain, Dr. Frank N. Furter dominates the stage – among other things – and the audience is as spellbound by his power as […]
From punk rocker to ‘Rocky Horror,’ Wilkes-Barre singer Markus A. D. bares all in racy role
As a folk punk singer/songwriter, Markus A. D. is used to putting himself out there and pouring his heart out on stage – just not in gold underwear and little else. In last year’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, he crashed into the role of Eddie – the […]
‘Rocky Horror Show’ returns to Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre with new tricks over Halloween weekend
Unpredictable live show premieres tonight and runs through Nov. 1
It was a dark and stormy Wednesday night, not unlike the rainstorm that Brad and Janet endured as they stumbled upon a mysterious castle, setting the mood perfectly for a late-night “Rocky Horror Show” dress rehearsal at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. After about a month of meetings and practices, the show is in as […]
‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ soars into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 10
From a press release: In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Today, it was announced the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest-running and highest-rated television special will return live on stage with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” […]
PHOTOS: ‘The Happy Elf’ at the Scranton Cultural Center, 12/17/14
After years of preparation, Harry Connick, Jr.‘s “The Happy Elf” premiered at the Scranton Cultural Center last weekend to great fanfare, and NEPA Scene photographer Robb Malloy stopped by on Wednesday, Dec. 17 just before the opening to capture some moments from the full dress rehearsal run of the show. A description of the musical […]
‘The Happy Elf’ Nice List: Meet director Bill Mutimer
It’s been a long – but fun – process, and it will all come to a head with a pointy hat on top on Dec. 19 when “The Happy Elf” opens at the Scranton Cultural Center. “The Happy Elf” is a musical comedy by Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist Harry Connick, Jr. […]
‘The Happy Elf’ Nice List: Meet music director Sheri Melcher
It’s been a long – but fun – process, and it will all come to a head with a pointy hat on top on Dec. 19 when “The Happy Elf” opens at the Scranton Cultural Center. “The Happy Elf” is a musical comedy by Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist Harry Connick, Jr. […]
