YUM
Written & Performed by Michael Burgos
After sold-out runs at the 1st Annual and 2nd Annual Scranton Fringe Festival, Fringe favorite Michael Burgos returns to beloved Scranton for another ridiculous, absurd, and irreverent hour. “A brand new show?!” “Yes!” “What’s it all about?!” “Who knows?! Who cares?!” Low expectations and high idiocy make for a delicious evening… Yum.
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG-13
Friday September 29th at 9:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 5:00 PM
Sunday October 1st at 3:00 PM
Miss Electric City
Directed by April Holgate & Liz Stanton, Written by Marnie Azzarelli
In the year 2017, Joshua Fairbanks dares to find a pageant queen in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Too bad all of the contestants are insane. Come see who will be crowned Miss Electric City, and please, for the love of God, do not bring a camera!
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG-13
Thursday September 28th at 7:30 PM
Saturday September 30th at 1:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 7:30 PM
Described as “an incredible feat of storytelling” by the CBC, The Dark Fantastic is the wild, imaginative, and darkly comic tale of an artist who’s lost his nose. Reviews for The Dark Fantastic:
“A virtuoso storyteller animated with a sense of humor.” -Edmonton Journal.
“Would be fantastic even outside a fringe setting. The images he conjures gradually astound.” -Globe & Mail, Toronto.
“Will blow your mind. A masterful, other-worldly ride.” -Orlando Sentinel. “Mesmerizing.” -Vancouver Courier.
“5 STARS… A storied and imaginary road that is not just less traveled, it’s completely uncharted… it is dark. It is fantastic.’ -Winnipeg Free Press
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Craftsman Hall / Third Floor (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG-13
Thursday September 28th at 7:30 PM
Friday September 29th at 9:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 7:30 PM
DELIRIUM
Written & performed by Martin Dockery
A true story of the mysterious connection between love and death within an indifferent universe.
“That rare ability to vividly mix the mundane with the transcendent is why Dockery remains the best.” –Orlando Sentinel.
“Shout-it-from-the-rooftop acclaim for Delirium! A beautifully written, deftly performed, bruisingly intimate outing that offers sophisticated humor and a strong emotional punch.” –Fresno Bee.
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG
Thursday September 28th at 6:00 PM
Friday September 29th at 6:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 9:00 PM
BIG GAY STORY SLAM
PRESENTED BY THE SCRANTON FRINGE FESTIVAL
Scranton Fringe’s signature Scranton StorySlam event promises a good time for everyone who attends! Five minute true stories told by Fringe friends from near and far, quality adult beverages available for purchase, and a beautiful Slammie trophy up for grabs! Plan to throw your name in as a Wildcard and get a chance to tell your own wild tale! Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its allies with Scranton Fringe!
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center (420 North Washington Ave)
RATED R
Saturday September 30th at 10:00 pm
AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL
Written and Performed by Conor McGuigan
Divorce, pills, runaways, bad grades, smoking, drinking, dating, making friends and much more! Watch as one family lives through every crisis in one day and comes out learning a lesson!
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG-13
Friday September 29th at 7:30 PM
Saturday September 30th at 3:00 PM
Sunday October 1st at 1:00 PM
CHRIS AND GAVIN’S CAMPAIGN FOR BROADWAY SPECTACULAR
PERFORMED BY CHRISTOPHER SLOAN AND GAVIN ESHAM
How do two, down on their luck, former musical theater stars revive their careers? By going to the people with a campaign to get themselves elected to Broadway! Through sketches and songs, Chris & Gavin will turn Broadway on it’s ear by tackling tough subjects like:
-The casting couch: Is it as comfortable as it could be?
-Former FBI Director, James Comey, WHERE ARE ANNIE’S PARENTS?!
Come see why these two have been called The Oprah and Gayle of Broadway without the lesbian undertones So vote Chris & Gavin. Because if this recent presidential election taught us anything, it’s that you don’t have to be someone to do something!
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center (420 North Washington Ave)
RATED R
Friday September 29th at 9:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 3:00 PM
Sunday October 1st at 3:00 PM
YUM
Written & Performed by Michael Burgos
After sold-out runs at the 1st Annual and 2nd Annual Scranton Fringe Festival, Fringe favorite Michael Burgos returns to beloved Scranton for another ridiculous, absurd, and irreverent hour. “A brand new show?!” “Yes!” “What’s it all about?!” “Who knows?! Who cares?!” Low expectations and high idiocy make for a delicious evening… Yum.
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG-13
Friday September 29th at 9:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 5:00 PM
Sunday October 1st at 3:00 PM
EFF Comedy Relief to Support Veterans featuring Keith Alberstadt and Emma Willmann is coming to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Saturday October 7 at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
- Cost: $25 general seating
- $40 VIP priority seating and after show meet and greet
Tickets also available:
- Online at ScrantonCulturalCenter.org and Ticketmaster.com
- By Phone through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000
By Phone through the Scranton Cultural Center’s Fidelity Bank Box Office 570.344.1111- In Person at the Scranton Cultural Center’s Fidelity Bank Box Office 420 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 during regular hours.
Convenience fees apply for online and phone orders
$12.00 / Grand Ballroom / General Admission
Cocktail Hour / Doors Open 6:00pm
Show Begins 7:00pm
This year, “the Menu” will return for its Fifth Season Local, Fresh and Delicious!
“the Menu,” hosted in the Grand Ballroom, features culinary creations prepared by local chefs throughout NEPA. Many interesting and exciting topics will be covered like what to buy at the farmer’s market; tips for Holiday meals made easy or planning the perfect cocktail and cheese pairing for your next party!
“the Menu” will provide you with fresh and exciting ideas to try in your kitchen any night of the week as well as festive concepts for special occasions! Come see what’s on “the Menu” – it’s certain to be local, fresh and most importantly…DELICIOUS!
the Menu is presented by Toyota of Scranton and sponsored in part by McGrail Merkel Quinn and LT Verrastro. Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.