The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce its recognition by Pollstar in their midyear reporting. The historic venue has achieved a remarkable milestone, finishing 91st worldwide and 73rd in the United States among theaters in total tickets … Read More
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BEAT Brings 80s King Crimson to the Kirby Center
On Wednesday, December 4, an amazing lineup comes to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts when we welcome BEAT – Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson. Tickets and Information Tickets for BEAT – Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson go … Read More
Charlie Berens Brings More Can’t-Miss Comedy to the Kirby Center
On Saturday, October 26, the hilarious Charlie Berens brings his Old Fashioned Tour to Wilkes-Barre’s F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. The performance from the comedian, The New York Times bestselling author, and former television host begins at 7 … Read More
Ever Felt Like A Girl in A Country Song? Then be here This Sept. for Maddie & Tae!
On Sunday, September 29, country duo Maddie & Tae take the stage in Wilkes-Barre! The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts stop on the pair’s Here’s to Friends Tour begins at 7 p.m. with a performance from an amazing … Read More
Rock Band America Rides On
America is bringing a half-century of hits to the F.M. Kirby Center! The band’s single “A Horse With No Name” has become one of rock ‘n’ roll radio mainstays—it can even be heard on radios in the recently re-released video … Read More
Kirby Center Talks Upcoming Season With Local Media
Since June 3’s announcement of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts’ 2024-2025 season (check out the brochure here), Executive Director Joell Yarmel has discussed upcoming events during appearances across local television and radio. A member exclusive presale for … Read More
Executive Director Joell Yarmel Discusses Mission, Flooding during NEPA Gives
The region’s largest giving day is here, and it’s the perfect time to support the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. From 7 p.m. June 6 to 7 p.m. June 7, the fifth iteration of NEPA Gives will raise … Read More
See who’s Performing at the F.M. Kirby Center in 2024-25
On June 3, the F.M. Kirby Center launched its 2024-25 season brochure. Over 30 new events are included. … Read More
Spotlight on F.M. Kirby Center in DiscoverNEPA Series
An F.M. Kirby Center staff member is featured in the latest entry of DiscoverNEPA’s ongoing “Why NEPA?” interview series. The question was posed to F.M. Kirby Center Marketing Associate Gene Axton, an area transplant-turned-proponent of Northeast Pennsylvania. Read the article … Read More
Local Media Tour Ongoing F.M. Kirby Center Flood Recovery Project
On Monday, May 6th, Northeast Pennsylvania media outlets were invited to tour the bottom floor of the F.M. Kirby Center and witness the nonprofit’s ongoing flood recovery efforts. Last October, half a million gallons of water flooded our lower level, … Read More
