NEPA Scene Staff

Life is a ‘Cabaret’ when Tony-winning musical comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 17

Life is a ‘Cabaret’ when Tony-winning musical comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 17

From a press release: Based on the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony Award-winning production, Sam Mendes (“Skyfall,” “American Beauty”) and Rob Marshall’s (the films “Into the Woods” and “Chicago”) “Cabaret” comes to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $45, $55, and $65, plus fees, are on […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Wilkes-Barre’s Breaking Benjamin unleashes heavy new single ‘Red Cold River’

STREAMING: Wilkes-Barre’s Breaking Benjamin unleashes heavy new single ‘Red Cold River’

As they promised two weeks ago, Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin released their new single, “Red Cold River,” early this morning, diving into the heavier side of their sound while maintaining the melodic atmosphere they’re known for. In interviews like one with The Pulse of Radio, vocalist/guitarist Benjamin Burnley says that he knows what works […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre celebrates 80th anniversary with monthly classic movie screenings

From a press release: The building now known as the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre first opened its doors in 1938 as the Comerford Theatre, one of the area’s finest movie palaces. Today, the venue announced plans to celebrate the building’s 80th anniversary by paying tribute to its theatrical roots. “Before […]

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Get hyped for Dashboard Confessional concert at Emo Night pre-party in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 26

Get hyped for Dashboard Confessional concert at Emo Night pre-party in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 26

From a press release: If Dashboard Confessional coming to Wilkes-Barre isn’t emo enough for you, the Screaming Infidelities duo will bring their Emo Night to Senunas’ Bar & Grill in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Jan. 26, just two days before Dashboard performs at Alt 92.1’s first-ever Snow Show at the nearby F.M. Kirby Center on Sunday, […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS: Cabinet’s final show at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with Serene Green, 12/31/17

PHOTOS: Cabinet’s final show at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with Serene Green, 12/31/17

The end of 2017 also marked the end of an era for one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most popular and successful local bands, Cabinet. Less than two weeks before their short New Year’s Eve tour that stopped at Higher Ground in Burlington, Vermont on Friday, Dec. 29, the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, […]

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Wilkes-Barre’s Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen play the blues in Jim Thorpe on Jan. 13

Wilkes-Barre’s Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen play the blues in Jim Thorpe on Jan. 13

From a press release: Wilkes-Barre blues rockers Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen will return to the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, Jan. 13 with special guest Ed Randazzo, a roots rock singer from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre folk rockers Charming Beards mourn ‘Jakob’ and celebrate new EP

SONG PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre folk rockers Charming Beards mourn ‘Jakob’ and celebrate new EP

As we look back at 2017 and remember those we’ve lost, The Charming Beards have the perfect mournful, but beautiful song to memorialize those who have passed on. Before the Wilkes-Barre folk rock band plays their EP release party at The Keys in downtown Scranton and makes a special radio appearance this Friday, Jan. 5, […]

 Rich Howells

Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin visits child fighting cancer for Christmas

Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin visits child fighting cancer for Christmas

Even with international fame and multi-platinum records, Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin continues to give back to fans as well as charitable causes, particularly St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where they have visited children with cancer and performed for them. Last year, the band came to the hospital bed of a St. Louis police officer […]

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‘Into the Wild’ host Jack Hanna brings live animals to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 28

‘Into the Wild’ host Jack Hanna brings live animals to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 28

From a press release: America’s most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, will bring his three-time Emmy Award-winning television series to the live stage with “Into the Wild Live!” at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, April 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets, which are $27.50, $37.50, and $75, plus fees, are on sale now […]

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Drifters sing classics at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 14

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Drifters sing classics at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 14

From a press release: The Drifters, one of rock and roll’s founding vocal groups, are once again touring the United States under the auspices of their original management team, and they’re stopping at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus fees, are […]

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