Misericordia University hosts virtual African American artist tour and ‘Raisin in the Sun’ reading
From a press release: Misericordia University in Dallas is currently hosting an exhibition titled “The Fine Print,” which highlights the experimental styles of contemporary African American printmakers, in the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery until Sunday, March 14. Curated in partnership with Curlee Raven Holton of Raven Fine Art Editions in Easton, the exhibition features 23 […]
Act Out Theatre presents LGBTQ play ‘Boys in the Band’ outdoors in Pittston and Scranton Oct. 9-11
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present the Tony Award-winning play “The Boys in the Band” on Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct 11 at locations in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. “In an effort to provide a safe environment for our audience members, as well as our cast, we once again looked […]
Scranton/Mexican duo challenges ‘The Singularity’ with dystopian audio drama and music
From a press release: When “The Singularity” premiered at the Scranton Fringe Festival last year, the play’s dystopian themes with a wall separating people were already topical. As the coronavirus pandemic rages on this election year, a new version recorded in the style of an old radio drama seems to reflect the world outside even […]
Scranton Fringe Festival launches streaming ‘Social Distant-Scene Theatre’ during coronavirus quarantine
The annual Scranton Fringe Festival is set to return on Sept. 24-Oct. 4, so it has not been canceled or postponed like so many other events have been due to the coronavirus. Its organizers and participants, however, have been forced to cancel many other live performances in the meantime, so the event launched its own […]
Two young ladies star as ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore March 20-22
From a press release: William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of two star-crossed lovers comes to the Act Out Theatre Group’s stage in Dunmore on Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22. “Romeo and Juliet” is the love story of children from disputing families. Romeo, heartbroken over being denied by Rosaline, attends a celebration thrown by Lord […]
Actors Circle presents classic play ‘On Golden Pond’ at Providence Playhouse in Scranton March 19-29
From a press release: Community theatre group Actors Circle will present the classic play “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson at the Providence Playhouse in Scranton on Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 29. Directed by Katie VonBergen, this is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home […]
Act Out Theatre in Dunmore presents Steinbeck classic ‘Of Mice and Men’ Jan. 10-12
From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group plans to bring the classic Great Depression story “Of Mice and Men” to its stage in Dunmore this Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12. Based on the classic novella written by John Steinbeck, “Of Mice and Men” tells the tale of two great friends and their […]
Barry Bostwick joins Barbara Eden on stage for ‘Love Letters’ at Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 1
From a press release: When it was first announced back in June, Hal Linden was set to appear opposite Barbara Eden in the A.R. Gurney play “Love Letters” at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., but due to a scheduling conflict, Barry Bostwick will take his […]
Gaslight Theatre ends annual ‘Playroom’ series with holiday shows at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre Dec. 12-21
From a press release: The Gaslight Theatre Company will present its eighth and final installment of their annual “Playroom” series on Thursday, Dec. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 21 at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, culminating in nine holiday-themed plays chronicled as “Playroom: Home for the Holidays.” The series, created by playwright and former artistic director/board member […]
Marywood University Theatre presents Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ in Scranton Nov. 16-17
From a press release: Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department will present its fall production of the Jane Austen drama “Sense and Sensibility” on Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. each night in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts on the university’s campus in Scranton. This playful adaptation of […]
