Cabinet throws hometown Holiday Shows for 2nd year at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre Dec. 18-19
From a press release: Americana/bluegrass band Cabinet has announced that their annual hometown Holiday Shows are returning to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. This will be the second year at the historical theater, occupying the venue’s Chandelier Lobby for two nights – Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19. Each night will feature two sets […]
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.” […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Beach Boys and Brian Wilson touring separately, so which band delivers the most ‘Fun, Fun, Fun?’
As any diehard Beach Boys fan could imagine, I was more than elated to hear a fair share of live classic Beach Boys this weekend. My first stop was to see Brian Wilson and Friends at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City on Saturday, Oct. 24. The venue was the smallest one on […]
PHOTOS: Ringo Deathstarr, The Kickback, and Science Queen at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre, 10/21/15
Possibly the best-named band to come through the area in years, Ringo Deathstarr stopped at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre with The Kickback from Chicago for a night of alternative indie rock on Oct. 21. Playing at Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia the night before, the bands performed Wednesday evening with Scranton’s own Science Queen. […]
Mohegan Sun Casino features Halloween harness racing, costume parties, music, and more Oct. 30-31
From a press release: Show your Halloween spirit all weekend at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, with ghoulish harness racing, mischievous costume parties, wicked nightlife events, and more. A full list of events that weekend follows: Boo Bash Come as you aren’t! Boo Bash is back on Friday, Oct. 30 in the Keystone […]
‘Things Better Left Unsaid’ will be spoken at comedy show with free acoustic music on Nov. 6 in Wilkes-Barre
On Friday, Nov. 6, there will be three comedians, three musicians, and a lot of “Things Better Left Unsaid.” That’s the name of a comedy show that evening at The Other Side (119 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) hosted by Shawn Ravenfire, featuring Nate Demming with headliner Dan Hoppel. Afterwards, there will be free acoustic performances […]
Third Eye Blind will headline Fuzz 92.1 holiday show at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 20
From a press release: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre radio station Fuzz 92.1 (WFUZ) will present the Nutcracker Ball, featuring Third Eye Blind with special guests The Wombats and Grizfolk, on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre. Tickets, which are $27.50, $37.50, $57.50, and $92.10 (VIP meet and […]
