WNEP reporter Kerry Kearns recently spoke with F.M. Kirby Center Executive Director Joell Yarmel about the newly-announced 40th Season of performing arts programming coming to downtown Wilkes-Barre. Click here to visit WNEP.com and view the story and video on the … Read More
In The News
IN THE NEWS: THE CITIZENS’ VOICE SPOTLIGHTS THE F.M. KIRBY CENTER 40th SEASON BROCHURE
The Citizens’ Voice reporter Bob Kalinowski recently spoke to F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Executive Director Joell Yarmel and Director of Marketing Neil Prisco in advance of the 40th Season Brochure announcement. Read The Citizens’ Voice article here. … Read More
IN THE NEWS: TIMES LEADER TALKS 40tH SEASON at the F.M. Kirby Center
In advance of 6/15’s 40th Season Brochure announcement, Times Leader reporter Bill O’Boyle spoke to F.M. Kirby Center Executive Director Joell Yarmel and Director of Marketing Neil Prisco about the landmark anniversary year. Click here to read more from the … Read More
In the news: F.M. Kirby Center At The Institute’s Indicators Report
On Tuesday, May 12, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Executive Director Joell Yarmel attended The Institute’s 21st annual Indicators Report, where Yarmel spoke on the F.M. Kirby Center’s recent economic impact study completed in collaboration with The Institute. … Read More
F.M. Kirby Center Mid-Season Brochure Shines Spotlight on Winter, Spring 2026
The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce the release of the 2026 Mid-Season Brochure, which shines a spotlight on the second half of the performing arts center’s 39th season of programming. The digital version of … Read More
Award-Winning WNEP Anchor Melissa Steininger to Moderate “An Evening With Phil Rosenthal” at the F.M. Kirby Center
Award-winning WNEP anchor and reporter Melissa Steininger will take the stage as moderator for An Evening With Phil Rosenthal at the F.M. Kirby Center on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Steininger, known for her engaging storytelling and connection with … Read More
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Generates More Than $14 million in Annual Economic Impact
Despite major disruptions caused by an October 2023 water main break that resulted in significant damage and a year-long repair effort, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts has emerged stronger than ever, generating more than $14 million in … Read More
You can design the next F.M. Kirby Center T-shirt
It’s time for Northeastern Pennsylvania’s creative talent to shine in the F.M. Kirby Center spotlight! The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania nonprofit performing arts theater is now accepting entries for a t-shirt design contest ending Friday, August 29th, at noon. The winner will … Read More
F.M. Kirby Center Online Photo Auction happening now
NOTE: THE 2025 F.M. KIRBY CENTER PHOTO AUCTION HAS CLOSED. STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ON OUR NEXT PHOTO AUCTION! Take home a piece of the magic with the F.M. Kirby Center’s Online Photo Auction, now live! Presented by Comitz Law … Read More
F.M. Kirby Center 2025-26 Season Brochure Is Largest Ever, Includes 53 Upcoming Events
The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce the debut of its 2025-26 season brochure, the largest-ever version of the highly anticipated annual schedule reveal. This year’s iteration celebrates the performing arts nonprofit’s 39th season of … Read More
