Scranton Cultural Center presents
Garrison Keillor’s
A Prairie Home Companion 50th Anniversary Tour
Friday, May 24th, 2024 at 8:00pm
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors at 7:00pm | Reserved Seating Only | VIP Package Available
GARRISON KEILLOR CRISSCROSSES THE U.S. WITH
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION’S 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Almost 50 years ago, Garrison Keillor hosted the first broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion, and the perennially popular weekly radio show remained on the air with its music, comedy sketches, and accounts of life in tiny Lake Wobegon (where the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are all above average).
Since the show ended, the author and humorist has continued to take the stage at venues nationwide — much to the delight of legions of fans.
In the coming months, Keillor takes A Prairie Home Companion’s 50th Anniversary Tour across the U.S., leading up to the half-century milestone in the summer of 2024.
Each show packed with stories, music, the one-of-a-kind audience sing-along intermission, Keillor’s musings on the topic of CHEERFULNESS, and the fan-favorite News from Lake Wobegon, Joining Garrison are charming singer-actor Christine DiGiallonardo, dazzling vocalist Heather Masse, the ever-popular Royal Academy of Actors (Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and sound-effects wizard Fred Newman), music director/keyboardist Richard Dworsky, and others to be announced.
Born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, Garrison Keillor developed a love of writing in childhood. “I started out with a No. 2 pencil and pads of paper, then acquired an Underwood manual typewriter with a faint F and a misshapen O,” he says. Five years after getting a job in public radio “doing the 6 a.m. shift Monday to Friday, because nobody else wanted to get up so early,” he wrote a piece for The New Yorker about the Grand Ole Opry and got the idea to launch A Prairie Home Companion.
These days, his in-person humor-filled shows are a treat for folks young and not-so-young. He has written dozens of books —including novels, a book of sonnets, a collection of limericks, a memoir, a political homily, and most recently, Cheerfulness. His biweekly online column can be found on Substack.
FOR INFORMATION on the APHC 50th Anniversary Tour, go to www.garrisonkeillor.com
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The SCC Youth Theatre Summer Camp Program’s production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS”
ABOUT THE SHOW
Adapted for Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Shopland Hall | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
The SCC Youth Theatre Summer Camp Program’s production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS”
ABOUT THE SHOW
Adapted for Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Shopland Hall | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
The SCC Youth Theatre Summer Camp Program’s production of “Emma! A Pop Musical JV”
Sponsored by The Schwartz Mack Foundation, The Briggs Foundation, Michael Straub Photography, Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
by Eric Prince
Weinberg Theatre | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
The SCC Youth Theatre Summer Camp Program’s production of “Emma! A Pop Musical JV”
Sponsored by The Schwartz Mack Foundation, The Briggs Foundation, Michael Straub Photography, Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
by Eric Prince
Weinberg Theatre | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
The SCC Youth Theatre Summer Camp Program’s production of “Emma! A Pop Musical JV”
Sponsored by The Schwartz Mack Foundation, The Briggs Foundation, Michael Straub Photography, Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
——————————–
ABOUT THE SHOW
by Eric Prince
Weinberg Theatre | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
The SCC Youth Theatre Program’s production of “Disney’s Frozen JR.”
Sponsored by The Schwartz Mack Foundation, The Briggs Foundation, Michael Straub Photography, Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
Weinberg Theatre | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
The SCC Youth Theatre Program’s production of “Disney’s Frozen JR.”
Sponsored by The Schwartz Mack Foundation, The Briggs Foundation, Michael Straub Photography, Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
Weinberg Theatre | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
The SCC Youth Theatre Program’s production of “Disney’s Frozen JR.”
Sponsored by The Schwartz Mack Foundation, The Briggs Foundation, Michael Straub Photography, Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
Weinberg Theatre | General Admission | $7.50 in Advance | $12.50 Day of Show (Fees Included) In Person or Online/Mobile Orders
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in the Weinberg Theatre of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
Due to the nature of live event bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person, outlet or online site that is not our primary distribution channel Ticketmaster.com, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for admittance, regardless of the event. Only valid tickets will scan to authorize entry for an event. Lost or stolen tickets may be deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the venue, our first priority is your care and safety. To that end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all events. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also, upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our security team. Thank you for your cooperation!
Scranton Cultural Center presents
Samanta Ruddy and Friends: A Night of Comedy
FEATURING
Samantha Ruddy
with Caitlin Peluffo
$25.75 in advance / $30.75 at the door
Cocktails @ 7 PM | Show @ 8 PM
Shopland Hall – Fourth Floor
Event is General Admission, first-come first-served seating. Event is held in Shopland Hall, 4th Floor Scranton Cultural Center. The seating chart does not reflect the layout for this event.
Cocktail Hour/Doors Open at 7:00pm
Shopland Hall transforms into a comedy club for a night of boisterous laughter and hilarious comedians! NEPA native Samantha Ruddy, who has appeared on The Late Show, Tonight Show and whose comedy Album Logging Out was named one of the best albums of 2020, will headline the night. She’ll be joined by Caitlin Peluffo (regular in clubs like The Comedy Cellar) and more friends along the way!
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Caitlin Peluffo:
Originally hailing from San Francisco, Caitlin Peluffo is a stand up comedian living in New York City. This lovable loose cannon made her network television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, was featured on the Late Late Show with James Corden, and has been seen on NBC Seeso’s “New York’s Funniest” as well as Comedy Central’s ‘Featuring’ series.’ She was named a 2022 Just for Laughs New Face and appeared on JFL Network. She opens regularly for Matteo Lane and Fortune Feimster. Peluffo is a regular in the NYC comedy scene performing in clubs like The Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, and was recently featured in the Caroline’s on Broadway Breakout Artist Series. She has performed in festivals across the country like the Limestone Comedy Festival, Brooklyn Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Accidental Comedy Festival, All Jane Comedy Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, Maine Comedy Festival, and was runner up in the Big Sky, Finger Lakes, San Diego, and the Stand Up NY Comedy Competitions. For the past 2 years she’s hosted her weekly podcast, Good Time Gal with Caitlin Peluffo, she performed in San Francisco’s Sketchiest in the Audible’s Fresh Voices Showcase and was featured on both Sirius XM’s “Raw Dog” and Audible’s “Punchlines.”
Samantha Ruddy:
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 1681 — Pictured: (l-r) on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC)
Samantha Ruddy is a comedian and writer from Scranton, Pennsylvania. She has appeared on The Late Show, Tonight Show and NPR. She was previously a producer at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, where her contributions played a part in earning both Emmy and Webby nominations for the segment “Beeing at Home. ” Her writing has been featured in CollegeHumor, The Cut and Reductress, and her online presence has been featured in Vulture and BUST. She lives in New York City, where she regularly performs stand-up. Her debut comedy album, Logging Out, was named one of the best comedy albums of 2020 by NPR.
Due to the nature of live performance bookings, dates, times, artist, venue and prices are subject to change. NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES