NEPA Scene Staff

Comedian Jeff Dunham and his ‘Perfectly Unbalanced’ characters coming back to Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 29

Comedian Jeff Dunham and his ‘Perfectly Unbalanced’ characters coming back to Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 29

From a press release: Get ready for a whole lot of Jeff Dunham – the internationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist is debuting two new specials this fall and loading up the bus with his cast of characters and heading out on the road. Dunham announced the “Perfectly Unbalanced” tour on Monday morning during an interview […]

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Raymond the Amish Comic coming to Scranton on Aug. 15

Raymond the Amish Comic coming to Scranton on Aug. 15

From a press release: Raymond the Amish Comic will be coming up from Amish country to perform live in Scranton on Saturday, Aug. 15. The show will take place at Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy Club on the second floor of Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). Dave Savage will be hosting, with […]

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Gallagher, Artie Fletcher, and Bob Nelson smashing into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 6

Gallagher, Artie Fletcher, and Bob Nelson smashing into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 6

From a press release: It was announced today that the Gallagher “Joke’s on You Comedy Tour” will stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m., featuring Gallagher, Artie Fletcher, and Bob Nelson. Tickets for this hilarious evening, which are $45, $55, and $75 (pit […]

 Rich Howells

Wilkes-Barre comedian Checkout Joe bags laughs, puns, and positive life lessons

Wilkes-Barre comedian Checkout Joe bags laughs, puns, and positive life lessons

Joseph Bryan looks beyond the counter to books, shows, movies, and more

When they’re starting out, most comedians have to work some mundane day jobs unrelated to their dream profession to get by – it’s just part of paying their dues. But for Joseph Bryan, his job not only serves as the inspiration for his jokes, it’s become part of who he is and what he’s known […]

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‘SNL’ alumni Norm Macdonald and Kevin Nealon perform stand-up in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 24

‘SNL’ alumni Norm Macdonald and Kevin Nealon perform stand-up in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 24

From a press release: Two comedians walk into the F.M. Kirby Center and present one hilarious evening. Don’t miss “Saturday Night Live” alumni Norm Macdonald and Kevin Nealon when they visit Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $40.50, plus fees, are on sale now and available at the Kirby Center […]

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Scranton Summer Comedy Bash stacks stand-up lineup at the Radisson on June 7

Scranton Summer Comedy Bash stacks stand-up lineup at the Radisson on June 7

From a press release: Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy and the Beer Geeks Radio Hour on WILK 103.1 FM will present the Scranton Summer Comedy Bash with four funny headliners on Sunday, June 7 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton. The Reverend Bob Levy, Bonnie McFarlane, John Kensil, and a Wilkes-Barre native returning home, […]

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NEPA Scene presents comedy night at Irish Cultural Society in Scranton on May 2

NEPA Scene presents comedy night at Irish Cultural Society in Scranton on May 2

We provide the booze, beverages, and belly laughs – you just have to show up! NEPA Scene is presenting a comedy night on Saturday, May 2 with four professional local comedians at the Irish Cultural Society in Scranton that are worth the price of admission alone, but we’re also throwing in all the beer and […]

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‘Daughters of Legends Comedy Show’ in Wilkes-Barre features Rain Pryor, Mindy Rickles, and Sheba Mason on May 9

‘Daughters of Legends Comedy Show’ in Wilkes-Barre features Rain Pryor, Mindy Rickles, and Sheba Mason on May 9

From a press release: It was announced today that “The Daughters of Legends Comedy Show” will stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this hilarious evening go on sale this Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at […]

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Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy Club opens at Tequila in downtown Scranton on April 3

Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy Club opens at Tequila in downtown Scranton on April 3

From a press release: With the opening of a new comedy club in its downtown, residents of Scranton will have something to laugh about. Scranton comedian Kevin Lepka, who brought Gilbert Gottfried to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel on March 6, is opening Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy Club at Tequila. The grand opening will take […]

 Rich Howells

Q&A: Gilbert Gottfried on political correctness, horror movies, Snoop Dogg, voice acting, fatherhood, and more

Q&A: Gilbert Gottfried on political correctness, horror movies, Snoop Dogg, voice acting, fatherhood, and more

Longtime comedian/actor will perform stand-up at the Radisson in Scranton tonight

Gilbert Gottfried is as famous for his voice as he is for what he says, and both are boisterous and funny as hell. In our interview with the Brooklyn-born comedian and actor, however, he’s also honest, insightful, and fascinating as both a world-famous performer and everyday guy, a father who loves collecting horror movie memorabilia […]