SCC Announces Spring 2026 “Be Like Blippi Tour” Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are excited to announce the launch of the Be Like Blippi Tour, a brand-new live experience coming to stages across North America beginning Spring 2026, with a stop at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on May 31 at 2 PM. Designed especially for children ages 2–7, this all-new show brings Blippi and his best friend Meekah to life on stage for an unforgettable, high-energy adventure filled with music, dancing, and curiosity. The Be Like Blippi Tour will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 1:00 PM. Tickets start at $41.65 including fees, and are required for all patrons 2-years-old and up. A post-show photo opportunity is available for an additional fee. Groups of 10 or more will receive a $5 discount on each ticket. Prices are subject to change. Tickets will be available for purchase on December 5 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org. Get ready to see the world more curiously! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! The Be Like Blippi Tour is packed with high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.” With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery. The Be Like Blippi Tour invites guests to break out their orange Blippi glasses and ignite that spark of curiosity that lives inside every single one of us and share in an unforgettable experience that encourages kids to… Be Like Blippi! “We’re thrilled to bring Blippi back to the stage in an all-new, high-energy adventure,” said Stephen Shaw, Founder and Co-CEO of Round Room Live. “Blippi has become a beloved friend to millions of families, and this new tour gives kids the chance to sing, dance, and explore right alongside Blippi and Meekah — creating joyful memories that will last a lifetime.” “Music has always been at the heart of what makes Blippi so joyful, and Be Like Blippi brings that energy to life in an even bigger way,” said Susan Vargo, Head of Experiences at Moonbug Entertainment. “This new show invites families to channel their inner Blippi through music, movement, and curiosity.” Blippi on Tour productions have already delighted millions of families worldwide, with tours across North America, the U.K., Mexico, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The Be Like Blippi Tour continues this tradition with professional stage performers bringing Blippi and Meekah to life in an energetic, interactive production. Currently, Blippi: Join the Band Tour is touring select cities throughout North America. For the Be Like Blippi Tour, the characters Blippi and Meekah will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the tour. Click here for additional information.
Scranton Cultural Center To Host Presentation of Swan Lake Classical Arts Entertainment proudly presents “Swan Lake,” performed by the International Ballet Stars as part of the 2025–2026 North American Tour, bringing the timeless magic of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece to audiences across the United States and Canada. The tour will perform in the Weinberg Theatre at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on February 8 at 2:00 PM. This spectacular full-scale production features a 50-dancer international troupe, over 200 handcrafted costumes, and all-new hand-painted sets, transforming the stage into a dreamlike landscape for an unforgettable theatrical experience. With world-renowned ballet artists from Moldova, Spain, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, United Kingdom, Brazil, Poland, United States, Japan, Turkey, Armenia, Tajikistan, Belarus, and Principal Dancers from Ukraine, this performance embodies the spirit of international artistry and excellence. Every scene—from the poetic ‘Dance of the Little Swans’ to Odile’s dazzling 32 fouetté turns —is a celebration of classical ballet in its purest and most expressive form. The ballet is in two acts with one intermission, is family-friendly and suitable for patrons 3-years-old and up. The show will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 1:00 PM. Tickets start at $52.50 including fees. Prices are subject to change. Tickets will be available for purchase on November 17 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org. Listing Information: WHAT: Classical Arts Entertainment presents “Swan Lake” WHEN: February 8 at 2:00 PM | Building Doors & Bar/Concessions Open at 1:00 PM WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple – Weinberg Theatre – 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18503 PRICES: Starting at $52.50 (Includes Fees) | Prices Subject to Change
Scranton Cultural Center To Unveil Historic Theatre Restoration The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will hold a press conference to offer the media as well as invited guests to witness the unveiling of its newly restored Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. The theatre has been closed to the public for restoration, as part of a large-scale restoration process funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of General Services. Members of the press will receive an exclusive media tour of the newly finished restoration. The press conference will also include an important announcement regarding long-standing partners, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and Broadway Theatre League of NEPA, and what the future holds for both organizations. Speakers to include: Governor Joshua Shapiro (pending availability) State and Local Government Officials Brian J. Cali, Esq., Broadway Theatre League of NEPA Board President John J. Murray, Scranton Cultural Center Board President John Cardoni, Scranton Cultural Center General Manager Wednesday, November 19 at 3:00 PM Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple 420 N. Washington Avenue – Scranton, PA Grand Ballroom and Main Stage, First Floor
Scranton Cultural Center Announces The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and Magic City Productions will present The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas on November 30 at 7:30 PM. Comprised of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly, the performance will take place in the SCC’s Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 special. With ten best-selling CD’s to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli as the biggest money makers PBS has presented. The Irish Tenors rekindled the love of all things Irish in America and opened the door for countless Irish music groups to hit the United States, but The Irish Tenors cannot be duplicated; The Irish Tenors have stood the test of time and appeal to audiences of all ages. The Irish Tenors have performed all over the world, including the best venues in America including Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Gardens, Carnegie Hall in New York and The Hollywood Bowl in California. They have blazed the trail from coast to coast stopping in nearly every city in between, thrilling audiences at every single stop with their enchanting Irish repertoire, sweeping secular selections and dynamic holiday fare. The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $46.65 (includes fees), and will be available for purchase beginning August 23 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org. The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2024-2025 Season is sponsored by Fidelity Bank and LT Verrastro and supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Lackawanna County Office of Arts and Culture, and Commissioners Matt McGloin, Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak. A special thank you to its media partners: Allied Services, Audacy, Lamar Advertising and MAC Signs.
