Throughout his career, Andrew Dice Clay’s controversial act has resulted in pushback from the powers that be, including a lifetime ban from MTV. The fact that the ban didn’t stick is a testament to Dice’s cultural importance—and his ventures into … Read More
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In the News: Upcoming Shows Spotlight on PA Live!
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Marketing Director Neil Prisco recently appeared on WBRE-TV’s afternoon talk show, PA Live!, to discuss upcoming events at the theater. An online photo auction was also announced for August. Click here to watch … Read More
Sam Grisman Project Plays Garcia, Grisman, and Beyond
In the ’90s, Jerry Garcia and David “Dawg” Grisman wrote music together inside the same home Sam Grisman grew up in. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, Sam Grisman Project visits the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts to … Read More
DiscoverNEPA Spotlights Upcoming Kirby Center Shows
Northeastern Pennsylvania’s destination station, DiscoverNEPA, highlighted a number of upcoming F.M. Kirby Center performances in a recent blog post. Click here to visit DiscoverNEPA.com and read more! Tickets for F.M. Kirby Center performances can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or … Read More
Cancelled Podcast: Cross Country Comes to the Kirby
This fall, the F.M. Kirby Center gets cancelled! At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, Cancelled Podcast: Cross Country brings an evening of hilarious tell-all stories to Wilkes-Barre! This uncut, unfiltered, and interactive live show will have your favorite co-host besties, … Read More
Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Adds The Badlees to November Concert
The number of hall of fame acts has doubled for the F.M. Kirby Center’s November 23 event. This year, Lou Gramm will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of Foreigner, the band his singing … Read More
Take Center Stage and Design the Kirby Center’s Next Shirt
Last year, our staff created a great collection of F.M. Kirby Center merchandise. Now, we’re giving northeastern Pennsylvania’s incredibly creative community a chance to add their unique style to our collection! From now through Friday, July 19, the F.M. Kirby … Read More
F.M. Kirby Center 73rd in US in Pollstar Midyear Reporting
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
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
