‘Jekyll & Hyde’ musical transforms Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Sept. 6-15
From a press release: Seasons are beginning to change, and with that comes darker evenings and cooler nights. The same can be said for the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s next production, the award-winning Broadway musical “Jekyll & Hyde,” where Dr. Jekyll will experience his own changes, making way for Mr. Hyde on Friday, Sept. 6 […]
Long-running musical ‘The Fantasticks’ comes to Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville Sept. 6-22
From a press release: The Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville will present the musical comedy “The Fantasticks” – the longest running musical in the world with more than 17,000 performances – on Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 22. The local production, directed by Michael Marone of Wilkes-Barre, features two fathers who trick their […]
Young cast brings ‘Madagascar’ musical to Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville Aug. 9-11
From a press release: The Music Box Dinner Playhouse in Swoyersville, in conjunction with Act Out Theatre Group, will present the DreamWorks musical “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.” for one weekend only. Running this Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11, the musical is part of the summer youth workshop program at the Music Box. […]
‘Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical’ visits F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 12
From a press release: For the first time, the “Elf on the Shelf” scout elves will take center stage in a new live musical debuting this holiday season. Inspired by the beloved children’s picture book “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” and its doll, this touring stage production will give families an exclusive […]
Musical ‘Next to Normal’ addresses depression and mental illness at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre July 26-Aug. 4
From a press release: The Misfit Players and the Gaslight Theatre Company will co-produce the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical “Next to Normal” at the George P. Maffei II Theatre at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 4. “Next to Normal” tells the story of Diana Goodman, a […]
‘The Office’ comes back to Scranton in musical parody at Scranton Cultural Center Sept. 26-27
From a press release: Everyone knows that “The Office” is based in Scranton, so it’s about time that the off-Broadway show “The Office! A Musical Parody” comes to the Electric City. Broadway in Scranton is bringing Michael, Dwight, Pam, Jim, and the gang to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Thursday, Sept. […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre hosts free sensory-friendly ‘James and the Giant Peach’ performances July 12-14
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre will present its second set of sensory-friendly live performances this summer with Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach,” a musical version made for young audiences. Presented in partnership with the King’s College Theatre Department, this production directed by Skyler Makuch will be performed in […]
‘The Office! A Musical Parody’ comes to Community Arts Center in Williamsport on Oct. 8
From a press release: “The Office” may be based in Scranton, but the off-Broadway show “The Office! A Musical Parody” is heading a few hours away to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $28.60, $39, and $49.40, are on sale now and available at caclive.com […]
Singer of Scranton pop rockers Black Tie Stereo becomes ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ June 27-Aug. 3
From a press release: The Scranton Shakespeare Festival will start its eighth season tonight with the biblical musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” which features a local lead singer in the title role. Stephen Murphy, vocalist and keyboardist for Scranton pop rock band Black Tie Stereo, will portray Joseph, sharing the stage with Michele […]
Scranton Shakespeare Festival offers variety of free plays and musicals downtown June 27-Aug. 4
From a press release: Eight years strong, the Scranton Shakespeare Festival is back in the Electric City this summer with another season of exciting and free professional theatre featuring stories from far and wide… and something very close to home. The festival kicks off this season on Thursday, June 27 with the upbeat musical “Joseph […]
