Ten local celebrities and their partners will dance at the eighth annual Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre fundraiser on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This event will benefit KISS Theatre Company, an inclusive performing arts center for children in the Wyoming Valley.
On-Sale Dates:
- Exclusive pre-sale for Kirby Members begins Tuesday, February 3rd, at 10:00 A.M.
- Tickets will be available to the general public starting Thursday, February 5th, at 10:00 A.M.
How to Purchase:
- Online: kirbycenter.org, and ticketmaster.com.
- In-person: Visit the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
- By phone: Call the box office at 570-826-1100.
About Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre:
Join us for another epic night of dancing to support arts education for children in our area.Eleven local celebrities and their partners will dance at the eighth annual “Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre” benefit on Saturday, March 28, 2026. This exciting event is modeled after the popular ABC hit television show, “Dancing with the Stars.” Local Wilkes-Barre ‘celebrities’ are paired with professional dancers to compete for three coveted trophies, the Kid’s Choice, the People’s Choice and the Judges Choice Mirror Ball Trophies.
Attendees are invited to come early (doors open at 5:00pm) for light appetizers that are included with the ticket, cash bar, and basket raffle. The dancing begins at 7:00pm.
For more information visit the Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre website or Facebook page.
About KISS Theatre Company:
This event will benefit KISS Theatre Company, a 501 (C) 3 non-profit children’s educational theatre and enrichment program whose mission is to inspire and empower children through the transformative power of the theatre arts. KISS Theatre Company provides a collaborative, creative, and inclusive space where young people can explore their imaginations, build confidence, and grow as artists and individuals.” At KISS, students gain lifelong educational values such as teamwork, empathy, responsibility, community service, and creativity through the study and performance of theatrical arts including, but not limited to, drama, music, dance, technical theatre and design. At KISS Theatre company, children learn the importance of teamwork and the value of their own unique talents and gifts in an environment of acceptance, free from pressure.
