Help keep the Arts undead in Scranton at this year’s Thrill the World fundraiser! This is a GLOBAL event that attempts each year to break the world record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s THRILLER! The dance is surprisingly easy to learn, and we have FIVE opportunities for you to come join us and learn.

As always, if you are unable to attend a lesson, or wish to have some additional practice once you’ve attended a lesson, you can view a full tutorial on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k

Registration: Register online (thrillscranton.com), at a dance lesson, or at the event! *Registration is non-refundable.*

$20 Adults
$15 Children/Students (valid ID required)

Includes: Dance Lessons, T-Shirt (while supplies last), event admission & access to Zombie Crawl.

Thrill the World Scranton is sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories, NET Credit Union, Sheeley’s Drug Store, Citizens Savings Bank, Lackawanna College, LT Verrastro, and Fidelity Bank. It is supported by Lackawanna County and PA Council on the Arts.

Thrill the World 2018 – October 27
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Official Dance at 6:00 PM

HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN SCRANTON!

Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for the “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller!'”  Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton!  All proceeds benefit the Scranton Cultural Center!

Registration: Register online today, at one of our dance lessons, or at the event!

$20 Adults
$15 Children & Students (valid student ID required)

Registration Includes:
* Thriller Dance Lessons
* Event T-Shirt (while supplies last – must register by 10/5 to guarantee your size)
* Admission to the Event
* Access to Downtown “Zombie Crawl” Discounts

Zombie Crawl:
Immediately following the official “Thriller” dance, Zombies will embark on a Zombie Crawl of downtown Scranton! Participating business will offer special zombie discounts for our participants. Follow the map provided and enjoy a fun, family-friendly night out in downtown Scranton!  This year’s Zombie Crawl Locations are: Cooper’s Seafood House, Davinci Pizza, Pizza by Pappas, PJ’s Pub and Trax Platform Lounge!

Zombie Insurance:
Plan on attending the event and the Zombie Crawl, but don’t want to dance? We’ve got you covered! Purchase Zombie Insurance for a minimum donation of $10 and you will be safe from dancing with the undead! (and still receive an awesome t-shirt!)

Dance Lessons:
To make our Thrill The World event even more awesome, participants need to know HOW to dance the official Thriller dance! Bring your friends/ family to a Thriller Dance Lesson & learn the Thriller dance from our choreographer! We’ll have four BEGINNER Dance Lesson Sessions at 2-hours long, and one ADVANCED Dance Lessons at 1-hour long. So whether you’re new to TTW or an experienced veteran, we’ve got you covered!

Dance Lesson Schedule:
Tuesday, October 2 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday, October 9 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 20 – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday, October 23 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Thursday, October 25 – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Can’t make a dance lesson? Learn the dance online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k

Thrill the World Scranton is sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories, NET Credit Union, Sheeley’s Drug Store, Citizens Savings Bank, Lackawanna College, LT Verrastro, and Fidelity Bank. It is supported by Lackawanna County and PA Council on the Arts.

Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 32nd Annual

Nutcracker Ballet

$22.00 | or Buy 4 for the Price of 3

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 7:00pm

The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.

The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.

Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 32nd Annual

Nutcracker Ballet

$22.00 | or Buy 4 for the Price of 3

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 7:00pm

The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.

The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.

The 2019 Scranton Fringe Festival (Friday, September 27th – Sunday, October 6th) is a celebration of community and the performing arts! For the past four years we have presented hundreds of creative works to over 10,000+ unique audience members!

The Scranton Fringe Festival is dedicated to creating a bold and engaging platform for creative and thought provoking art with minimal risk to artist and audience. Regional as well as touring artists are welcomed to present work with no censorship placed on content or artistic expression while striving to promote Scranton as a viable and creative environment.

The Scranton Fringe Festival is held annually across several consecutive days in multiple venues throughout downtown Scranton. Theatre, music, dance, film, comedy, puppetry and every other sort of performing-arts-production you can imagine are welcomed on the fringe! The festival is kept accessible and affordable for artists (no application fees, comparably small production fees) and audiences (special free programming, affordable tickets, hopper passes, etc) alike!

Scranton Fringe was co-founded by Conor O’Brien (current Executive Director) and Elizabeth Bohan (current Managing Director). The 2018 Board of Directors also includes: Melissa Carestia, Susan Estler, John Farkas, Lorrie Loughney, Dr. Robert McKeage, Michael Muller, Alberto Paramo, and Camille Reinecke. Various members of the community serve on the Programming, Marketing and Fundraising committees that provide vital support to the organization.  Scranton Fringe Festival’s mission is deemed non-profit (via its 501c3 fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas).

Scranton Fringe celebrated its first festival October 1st – 4th 2015 to great success. With forty-seven (47) productions spanning nearly one hundred (100) individual performances, and approximately three-thousand (3000) in attendance, Scranton Fringe has proven itself to be a major event in the cultural landscape of NEPA. Having grown each year we are thrilled to present our fifth Fringe Festival, September 27th – October 6th 2019 across downtown Scranton. 

CLICK HERE for more information about the Scranton Fringe Festival!

Scranton Fringe Festival – SCC Events/ Performances

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Thrill the World 2019 – October 26
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Official Dance at 6:00 PM

HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN SCRANTON!

Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for the “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller!'”  Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton!  All proceeds benefit the Scranton Cultural Center!

Registration: Register online today, at one of our dance lessons, or at the event!

$20 Adults
$15 Children

Registration Includes:
* Thriller Dance Lessons
* Event T-Shirt (while supplies last – must register by 10/5 to guarantee your size)
* Admission to the Event
* Access to Downtown “Zombie Crawl” Discounts

Zombie Crawl:
Immediately following the official “Thriller” dance, Zombies will embark on a Zombie Crawl of downtown Scranton! Participating business will offer special zombie discounts for our participants. Follow the map provided and enjoy a fun, family-friendly night out in downtown Scranton!  This year’s Zombie Crawl Locations are: Cooper’s Seafood House, Davinci Pizza, Pizza by Pappas, PJ’s Pub and Trax Platform Lounge!

Zombie Insurance:
Plan on attending the event and the Zombie Crawl, but don’t want to dance? We’ve got you covered! Purchase Zombie Insurance for a minimum donation of $10 and you will be safe from dancing with the undead! (and still receive an awesome t-shirt!)

Dance Lessons:
To make our Thrill The World event even more awesome, participants need to know HOW to dance the official Thriller dance! Bring your friends/ family to a Thriller Dance Lesson & learn the Thriller dance from our choreographer! We’ll have four BEGINNER Dance Lesson Sessions at 2-hours long, and one ADVANCED Dance Lessons at 1-hour long. So whether you’re new to TTW or an experienced veteran, we’ve got you covered!

Dance Lesson Schedule:
COMING SOON

Can’t make a dance lesson? Learn the dance online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k

Thrill the World Scranton is sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories, LT Verrastro, and Fidelity Bank. It is supported by Lackawanna County and PA Council on the Arts.

Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 33rd Annual

Nutcracker Ballet

$21.00 | Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 7:00pm

The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.

The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.

Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 33rd Annual

Nutcracker Ballet

$21.00 | Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 1:30pm

The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.

The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.

Thrill the World 2020 – October 24
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Official Dance at 6:00 PM

HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN SCRANTON!

VISIT THRILLSCRANTON.COM for this Year’s Event Information

Thrill the World – Scranton, PA!
October 24, 5:00 PM | OFFICIAL DANCE at 6:00 PM
Learn at Home.  Dance Together.  Thrill the World!

HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN NEPA!  Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for the “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller!'”  Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton!  All proceeds benefit the Scranton Cultural Center!

Registration:

Register online (preferred) or at the event! 
Because of current circumstances, registration fees are WAIVED for Thrill the World Scranton, PA 2020.  Donations of any size to support the Scranton Cultural Center will be gratefully accepted!

Learn the Dance:

There will be no public dance lessons for Thrill the World Scranton, PA 2020.  Instead, participants are encouraged to learn the dance at home via the step-by-step Thrill the World Tutorials on YouTube! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k)  There are in-depth breakdowns of each section of choreography available so that anyone can learn the dance at any time, ANYWHERE – even at home.  We will have a few opportunities to rehearse the dance before the official record-breaking attempt.  Remember – Thrill the World is open to dancers of all skill levels.  The most important thing is to HAVE FUN!

Day of the Event:
NOTE: Masks will be required at all times to participate.

The event will be held OUTSIDE of the Scranton Cultural Center, located at 420 N. Washington Avenue in Scranton, PA.  We will convene beginning at 5:00 PM.  On the day of the event, participants are encouraged to come in their best zombie or Halloween inspired look, but it’s not required.  You’ll check in with the SCC team (for reporting purposes) and we’ll have a few opportunities to practice the dance before the official world record attempt.  The dance will be live-streamed on the Scranton Cultural Center Facebook page, so please encourage family and friends to cheer you on from home.

Have a question?  Email us at thrill-scranton@sccmt.org and we will be happy to answer it for you!

Thrill the World Scranton is sponsored by LT Verrastro and Fidelity Bank.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

Can’t make a dance lesson? Learn the dance online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uEd-wUD0m8

Thrill the World Scranton is sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories, LT Verrastro, and Fidelity Bank. It is supported by Lackawanna County and PA Council on the Arts.

BRIGHT SIDE: A Virtual Variety Show

Presented by Montage Mountain Resorts

Now Available to Stream On-Demand

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple in collaboration with Posture Interactive presents the interactive, virtual event for viewing on Demand! This
live-streamed broadcast originally aired on March 11, 2021 and available to view anytime features lighthearted, quality entertainment and performances for our audiences to enjoy!

Virtual Performance Only | NO In Person Seating | Enjoy at home on Your Couch, Bed, Comfy Chair

Prices:

$25.00 Stream Admission

Though the Raffle is Over, You Can Continue to Support by Texting “BRIGHTSIDE” to 44-321

Visit the Show Website at ScrantonBrightSide.com for more information, sponsorship opportunities, virtual program booklet and more!

(Note: Tickets are NOT available in person, by phone, or through Ticketmaster)

Click Here to Visit the Tour Website

Bright Side: A Virtual Variety Show presented live on March 11 and Now Available to Stream On-Demand and is presented by Montage Mountain Resorts.

“A top notch variety show with lighthearted, family-friendly entertainment is just the dose of optimism we can all use right now”

The hour-long production features performances from the Scranton Fringe Festival, Scranton Shakespeare Festival, New Vintage Ensemble, Newave Dance Company, Flashmilk Productions, Michele Conaboy McGrath, Stephen Murphy, Erin Malloy, Mike Mizwinski, Roy Williams, Mariah Hawley and the Scranton Cultural Center Youth Theatre Program. Chris Bohinski, of WBRE’s PA Live!, and Camille Reinecke, SCC Youth Theatre Program Director, serve as the evening’s emcees.

Bright Side: A Virtual Variety Show is presented by Montage Mountain Resorts. The pre-show Happy Hour was sponsored by PNC Bank. Additional sponsors include Geisinger, WBRE/WYOU, Lamar Advertising, Century Dental Associates, FNCB Bank, NET Credit Union, Fellerman and Ciarimboli and Entercom Pennsylvania.

Please note that this is a virtual/online concert, no live act will perform at the Scranton Cultural Center on this date.