Broadway Theatre League Discounted Tickets Our friends at Broadway Theatre League are extending an offer to Chamber Members for tickets to On your Feet, playing at the Scranton Cultural Center Friday, November the 4th at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday the 5th at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday the 6th at 1:00 p.m. In order to unlock this offer, use the code CONGA. Save 25% to ON YOUR FEET! Use code CONGA. Offer valid now thru 11:59PM Thursday, Nov. 3. Available online and in person at the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office. Select seats only. Subject to ticket availability and does not apply to previously purchased tickets. When purchasing online, enter the code on the ticket map page under “unlock”.
The Scranton Cultural Center Announces Free Concert Enjoy a concert given by the United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on July 1 at 7:00 p.m. The concert, entitled “America the Beautiful” is free and open to the public. The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, and just as often in the humblest auditoriums in the smallest of communities. The joining of these two ensembles allows them to offer unparalleled versatility of programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals. The band and chorus also perform independently, and have recently shared the stage with such ensembles as the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In addition to their national tours, formal concerts, chamber recitals, and educational outreach, members of the Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus frequently represent the Army at formal and ceremonial functions, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade, presidential funerals, the Army All-American Bowl, and diplomatic efforts overseas. To learn more about the military’s most traveled musicians, visit ArmyFieldBand.com. The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus concert is sponsored by LT Verrastro and supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts. The concert will take place in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets are free to the public and are required for admission. They can be acquired at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Blue Man Group Rescheduled to September Due to an unforeseen local labor shortage, this week’s performances of BLUE MAN GROUP, scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19, 2022 have been rescheduled. The new dates for BLUE MAN GROUP are now Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23, 2022. For those currently holding tickets to the Wednesday, May 18, 2022 performance, your tickets will be honored for the Friday, September 23, 2022 performance. For those currently holding tickets to the Thursday, May 19, 2022 performance, your tickets will be honored for the Thursday, September 22, 2022 performance. Patrons can also exchange into either of the September performance dates if needed. Should patrons wish to receive a refund, refunds will be available until Friday, June 17 and available at the point of purchase. If you do not choose this option, your tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates. Please contact the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple Box Office M-F 10am-5pm with any questions. On behalf of Broadway In Scranton, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and BLUE MAN GROUP, we apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. For additional information on the September 22 – 23 performances of BLUE MAN GROUP in Scranton log on to BroadwayInScranton.com.
String Fling Returns to the Scranton Cultural Center on April 8 Featuring an All Acoustic Evening with Mike Miz & Good Company! The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple announces a retooled String Fling, offering an all-acoustic evening with Mike Miz on April 8 at 7 PM. This is a one-night stop from Nashville for Mike Miz, who hasn’t performed in NEPA since the fall. Since signing with 3 Electric Records, Mike Miz has been gaining speed with such new single releases as “Virginia” and “High for Now.” As described by Rolling Stone Magazine, the song “Virginia” is a “monster of a jam rocker that like the Stones did decades before him, pins an irresistible melody to one of Rock’s most pined after three syllable names.” Along with Michael Borowski on piano and Stephen Kurtz on upright bass, Miz will bring an old-time country Americana feel to his set similar to what audiences might see in Nashville. The remaining lineup includes star-studded locals such as Bret Alexander (The Badlees) joined by friends Tim & Rob Husty, AJ Jump and special guest, Ellie Rose. Bret is also no stranger to large-scale touring and recording success with many years with the Badlees whose nationally acclaimed hits are “Angeline is Coming Home,” “Fear of Falling” and “Gwendolyn.” Roy Williams (South Side Five, Bog Swing, Fiddle Tamers, Human Hands) will be accompanied by Shawn Caden as they debut their new duo, Big Leaf; with music made for guitar and mandolin. Opening the show is one of the region’s favorite singers/songwriters and storytellers, Dave Brown (Dishonest Fiddlers) who recently moved to the Harrisburg area. The program is designed to be a special intimate “unplugged” version of some of the area’s favorite rockers as they perform mixed sets of original music, folklore and more. The concert will take place in the Scranton Cultural Center’s Shopland Hall on the fourth floor at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Seating is general admission and tickets are $28.25 in advance and $38.25 day of show. Both cabaret-style seating and bench seating will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. String Fling is sponsored by Toyota of Scranton, UGI Utilities, Inc., The Hilton Scranton & Conference Center and LT Verrastro. It is supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are highly recommended for all patrons, regardless of vaccination status. For additional information about the SCC’s current COVID-19 Mitigation Policies, visit SCCMT.org/COVID. For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org. The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2021-2022 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 Jerry Notarianni, Debi Dominick, Esq. and Chris Chermak. A special thank you to its media partners: Access NEPA, Allied Services, Audacy, Citizens’ Voice, Lamar Advertising, MAC Signs, The Times-Tribune, Times Shamrock Communications and Eyewitness News – WBRE/WYOU – pahomepage.com.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Scranton Cultural Center Way The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is once again the place to celebrate this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Center’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party will begin at 11:00 AM on March 12 and will continue until 4:00 PM. Admission is free and live entertainment will be provided by Kilrush. In addition, several parade performers will continue their acts at the SCC for all party-goers to enjoy, from bagpipers to step dancers and more! Admission is FREE to the public as the Scranton Cultural Center’s gift to the community. A cash bar and light fare will be available for purchase. Please note that the Scranton Cultural Center requires masks for all patrons unless actively eating or drinking. Full venue policies can be found at SCCMT.org/covid. The 2022 St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party is sponsored by The Society of Irish Women, the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center and LT Verrastro.
Improv at the Scranton Cultural Center WHO: Martin Media WHAT: Whose Live Anyway? WHEN: Friday, April 29 at 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple – Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre 420 North Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18503 TICKET PRICE: $46.00-56.00 (plus fees) The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” are proud to present their new improv tour: “WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?,” appearing live in concert at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on April 29 at 8:00 PM. “WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?” is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show, so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! This particular style of improvisational comedy is rife with countless gags, one-liners, hilarious games and even songs so good you will hardly believe they were made up on the spot. The teamwork and trust that it takes to perform a show with no script is apparent, but when the best of the best do it, they do it effortlessly. Watch them build entire scenes, characters, and storylines right before your eyes as they take you on a white-knuckle ride through endless chuckles. Ryan Stiles’ television credits include roles on “The Drew Carey Show” and “Two and a Half Men,” while Greg Proops has lent his vocal talents to animated characters in Star Wars: Episode 1, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Brother Bear. However, both got their start as comedians and are excited to return to their funny-bone-tickling roots. Jeff B. Davis is also a highly experienced improv comedian and starred in the cult classic cartoon series, “Harmonquest.” He has also starred in “Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show” and “Improv-a-Ganza,” while gaining fame for his spot-on impressions of Christoper Walken, Keanu Reeves, and Jeff Goldblum. Joel Murray is the youngest of the nine Murray brothers, including Bill Murray, but has become a star in his own right. Though he has over 250 sitcom appearances, he is best known for his recurring roles like Freddy Rumsen on “Mad Men” and Eddie Jackson on “Shameless.” He has also appeared in One Crazy Summer, The Artist, Scrooged, and Bobcat Goldthwait’s God Bless America.. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. All ages welcome. Tickets for “WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?” will be on sale on February 24 at 10:00 AM. Tickets range from $46-56 (plus fees) and are available for purchase 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.
Performances of STOMP at Scranton Cultural Center Postponed to June 2022 The January 12 & 13, 2022 performances of STOMP at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple have been postponed due to a breakthrough case of COVID-19 within the company. The engagement has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 1st & Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 and tickets for these June dates are now on-sale at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple Box Office or online at BroadwayInScranton.com. Current tickets will be valid for the new corresponding dates. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 is now Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 7:30pm Thursday, January 13, 2022 is now Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 7:30pm You will have 30 days to receive a refund from point of purchase. If you do not choose this option, your tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date. Please contact the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple Box Office or the Broadway Theatre League Office (570.342.7784) with any questions. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you in June.
