Welcome to the Scranton Cultural Center Schedule of Events
2007/2008 Season
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Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple
2007/2008 Season
**please note, all artists, dates, times, locations and fees are subject to change**
For more information or to purchase tickets please call our box office at 570.344.1111 or 1.888.669.8966
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Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple
2007 – 2008 Season
 Kofi and Sankofa
February 2 11:00 AM Children’s Series Shopland Hall $5
Sankofa meaning “going back to the roots.” Come and watch as the Kofi and Sankofa ensemble teaches authentic drumming and dance techniques with their perspective history and cultural origins. This performance will generate the same community of spirit of sharing, oneness, nature, joy and love experienced in the West African villages, with your participation of course!
N.E.PA Philharmonic Pres. A Tribute to Motown & R&B - Pops II
February 9 8:00 PM Philharmonic Weinberg Theatre $19.00 - $56.00
This group boasts four incredible singers, each with the voice of a solo artist, who combine their voices and dexterity to create the angelic harmonies and deft choreography that have become trademarks of SPECTRUM and their tribute to Motown and R&B.
Songs include:
I'll Be Around, The Way You Do The Things You Do, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, Ooo Baby Baby, Reach Out I'll Be There, Nightshift, Under The Boardwalk, My Girl, and more of your favorites.
Jeff Dunham
February 15 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM Weinberg Theatre Sold Out
Comedian
Rent
February 22 8:00 PM
February 23 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM, February 24 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Broadway Theater League Weinberg Theatre $29.50 - $55.50
The Theatrical experience that changed Broadway forever. Whether it's your 1st time or your 100th time, it's time you checked out RENT - The winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize, RENT is about being young, learning to survive, falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. RENT has made a lasting mark on Broadway with songs that rock and a story that really resonates and now the smash-hit sensation of RENT is coming to you.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
February 23 11:00 AM Children’s Series Shopland Hall $13
Laugh and sing along as Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair, trips on a skateboard, and accidentally drops his sweater in the sink -- all before breakfast! Ever have one of those days? You’re not alone!
War Bonds: Songs & Letters of World War II
February 27 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Discovery! Family FunTime Series Shopland Hall $7/$13
A musical journey through a war that redefined the world. The multi-media living history cabaret is interspersed with personal letters from the front and headline news of the period. The production is a warm reminiscence and a harrowing reminder of a time when the whole world seemed upside down. Actual veterans’ stories create a sentimental journey back through the days when black-outs and rationing were a small sacrifice in order to obtain freedom. A time when Rosie the Riveter discovered she could take care of herself; a time when African -Americans, who were segregated at home, integrated abroad to became heroes; and when a man’s only wish was to be home for Christmas. War Bonds explores the dark side of war and the strange juxtaposition of the light hearted, popular tines of the time.
N.E.PA Philharmonic Pres. Passion for Virtuosity - Masterworks III
March 7,8:00 PM Philharmonic Weinberg Theatre $19.00 - $56.00
Jon Nakamatsu has played in venues from Carnegie Hall to the White House, bringing music to all types of patrons of the arts. He has also made recordings of pieces from Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto to Brahms' Four Piano Pieces.
Harry the Dirty Dog
March 8, 11:00 AM Children’s Series Shopland Hall $13
Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths! He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots…and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him!
Saw Doctors
March 11 7:00 PM Grand Ballroom $31.50
The hook-laden sounds of 1960s rock bands like the Beatles and the Byrds and the working-class imagery of Bruce Springsteen are combined with the musical traditions of Ireland and the intensity of punk rock by the Saw Doctors. The Saw Doctors were a little-known local bar band in Tuam (pronounced "Chewam") in County Galway when they were invited by Mike Scott to be the opening act on the Waterboys' 1988 tour of Ireland and the United Kingdom. In the decade since, however, the Saw Doctors have emerged as the most successful Irish rock band since U2. The Washington Post referred to the Saw Doctors as "one of the world's most appealing roots rock outfits."
Billy B: Bio Bio Biodiversity
March 13, 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Discovery! Family FunTime Series Shopland Hall $7/$13
A Billy B show is an experience in kinetic learning. Kids love to move and make noise. That is exactly what a Billy B show is all about. Doing everything from mimicking the slide of tectonic plates with legitimate "moon walking" to pretending to be leaves photosynthesizing, Billy B and kids will dance their way to a better understanding of the natural world. Billy B. presents the beauty, abundance and complexity of the biodiversity all around us and in specific habitats worldwide, (coral reefs, old growth forest, soil.)
Post St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party!
March 15 Post Parade Ballroom Free Admission
Featuring Causeway! Causeway, a Philly-based Irish band, plays a diverse range Irish music, along with a splash of classic rock, folk, Armenian and country favorites.
The Modified Monogamy Project
March 28 7:00 PM Friday Forum Shopland Hall $15
Multi-character farce about an unapologetically chauvinistic, womanizing candidate for township supervisor, his wife, girlfriend, daughter and a wannabee documentary filmmaker who is drawn into their dysfunction. “Gray’s portrayal of interacting characters is a joy to behold,” wrote The Baltimore Sun about this show. Adult themes and language.
The Rat Pack is Back
March 28 8:00 PM March 29 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM March 30 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Broadway Theater League Weinberg Theatre $29.50 - $52.50
THE RAT PACK IS BACK! recreates one of the famous "Summit at the Sands" Hotel shows, when the swingin' ring-a-ding group known as the "Rat Pack" was creating hipster legend with a free wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act of Las Vegas' four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. Uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled hilarity, and a swingin' live big-band send audiences straight to the coolest time in history, with all-time hits such as "Come Fly with Me," "That's Amore", "Mr. Bojangles," and much, much more!
The Ant and the Grasshopper
March 29 11:00 AM Children’s Series Shopland Hall $13
A frivolous fiddle playing Grasshopper completely exasperates the hard-working Ant throughout the course of an entire year. A singing Caterpillar, a whacky Squirrel, and a high-strung Bird (puppet) round out the cast of creatures who live their entire annual life cycles in the colorful little forest clearing on stage. Original music by Artistic Director Ric Averill enhances the company's celebration of the cycle of the seasons. A big, bountiful and beautiful set gradually strips away to become only the Ant's warm underground hole as winter closes on the frivolous Grasshopper.
Self Help the Comedy
April 11 7:00 PM Friday Forum Shopland Hall $25
A fast-paced, wildly, entertaining two-woman self-help parody, starring writers and performers Debbie Kasper (writer for “Roseanne”, and “the Rosie O’Donnell Show”) and Sheila Kay (two-time American Comedy Award nominee), each one playing multiple outrageous characters who have gathered together to give us the self-help workshops and Dr. Phil type shows sweeping the nation. This interactive seminar takes comedy theatre to the next level. It is the perfect blend of such mega hits as GREATER TUNA and TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING with the energy and pace of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL. They poke fun at men, women, self-esteem, self-help, body image, women’s rights and men’s wrongs.
N.E.PA Philharmonic Pres. F. Oden's Cowboy Jamboree - Pops III
April 11 8:00 PM Philharmonic Weinberg Theatre $19.00 - $56.00
The NEPA Philharmonic is going west. Join Frank Oden as he takes you on a journey westward in this lyrical narration featuring scores from your favorite westerns.
Music to Include:
Arkansas Traveler, The Magnificent Seven, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Buckaroo Holiday, Hoe Down, Saturday Night Walts and others.
Evita
April 18 8:00 PM, April 19 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM, April 20 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Broadway Theater League Weinberg Theatre $32.50 - $57.50
Winner of seven Tony Awards®, EVITA brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator, Juan Peron. Blessed with charisma, Eva Peron captivated a nation by championing the working class. This exuberant production creates a gripping theatrical experience and features Andrew Lloyd Webber's compelling Latin, pop and jazz influenced score. One of the most popular collaborations between Webber and Tim Rice, this legendary musical features the memorable song “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina.”
Addy: An American Girl Story
April 24 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Discovery! Family FunTime Series Main Theatre $7/$13
Watch as the American Girl Doll Story of Addy comes to life on stage! Addy Walker is a hopeful 9-year-old girl growing up in slavery during the Civil War. Her life changes forever the day Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold from their North Carolina plantation. Momma and Addy realize they must take the terrible risk and run before they lose each other, too. It is too dangerous to bring Addy's baby sister with them, so Esther must stay behind. During their escape, Addy's courage helps save her and Momma as they face the terrifying road to freedom. When they finally arrive in Philadelphia, Momma finds work while Addy gets to attend school for the first time. Addy is thrilled to learn how to read and write, and she is grateful to find a true friend in Sarah. But Addy is hurt by the snubs of sought-after friends, like Harriet. Building a new life in freedom isn't easy, and Addy desperately misses Poppa, Sam, and Esther. Addy and Momma hold fast to their dream of having their whole family together again.
Evening of Fine Food and Wine
April 27 5:30 PM Special Event Building Wide
Chefs from the regions premiere restaurants demonstrate the preparation of their signature dishes against the historic setting of the Masonic Temples finest rooms. This feast for the mind as well as the palate includes sommeliers discussing a wine chosen to compliment each of the entrees.
N.E.PA Philharmonic Pres. Passion For Perfection - Masterworks IV
May 2 8:00 PM Philharmonic Weinberg Theatre $19.00 - $56.00
Perfection! – Two of the most perfectly opposed symphonies meet for a night of music that will be unforgettable. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony – opening with the most famous four notes in history – is one of the most powerful and most popular symphonic works of all time. Also enjoy Schumann’s Symphony No. 2, a piece that used innovation to deliberately distance itself from the powerful and commanding works of the time – works like Beethoven’s Fifth!
Schumann - Symphony No. 2
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5
Max & Ruby
May 10 11:00 AM Children’s Series Shopland Hall $13
Big sisters have big responsibilities, especially when the little brother is a big trouble-maker! Ruby, a seven-year-old rabbit, loves her Grandma very much and wants to do something special for her. She gets the brilliant idea to put on a show, with music and costumes and a castle and everything! She'll need some help, though, so she tries to enlist her little brother Max. Ruby wants to put on a play about a princess, but Max is already playing a cowboy. Ruby wants to work quietly, but Max is enjoying his noisy toys. Ruby wants to look for costumes, but Max is too busy looking for frogs! Max is no help at all, so Ruby recruits her Bunny Scout friends for assistance. But can the help her finish Grandma's play in time? Find out in this delightful musical based on the top-rated Nickelodeon television show inspired by Rosemary Wells' bunny siblings, Max and Ruby!
Mammoth Follies
May 20 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM Discovery! Family FunTime Series Main Theatre $7/ $13
Mammoth Follies explores the wonders of evolution in an old-fashioned revue of original songs, witty jokes, and earth-smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets. This program will dramatize historic and scientific facts (as well as some myths) about the great age of the dinosaur. Enormous puppets populate the stage, including your host Willie Mammoth, Smiley the Saber-Toothed Tiger, Bessie the 22-foot long Apatosaurus, Tony and Trixie Triceratops, Terry the Pterodactyl, and the 11-foot tall T. Rex in a musical trip through pre-history.
Movin’ Out
May 30 8:00 PM
May 31 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM June 1 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Broadway Theater League Weinberg Theatre $33.50 - $59.505-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined forces to create the spectacular new musical Time Magazine declares "The #1 show of the year!" The New York Times calls MOVIN' OUT "a shimmering portrait of an American generation. These tornado driven dancers and rock musicians propel the audience into delirious ovations."
MOVIN' OUT brings 24 Billy Joel classics to electrifying new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. Itall adds up to one unforgettable Broadway musical.
Cocktails in the City “Dancing with the NEPA Stars”
June 20, July 18 & August 15 5:30 PM Special Event Grand Ballroom $15
Join the Scranton Cultural Center for live entertainment, great food and fabulous drinks!
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