Performing Arts

A series of musical concerts are scheduled at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center from Dec. 5-8, 2021: WILKES UNIVERSITY CHORUS AND CHAMBER SINGERS, Sun., Dec. 5, 3 p.m. The Wilkes University Choral Ensembles concert will feature the University Chorus and the University Chamber Singers in a variety of songs that …

Wilkes University Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw’s “Androcles and the Lion” at 8 p.m. on Oct. 7, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 and 10, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Featuring a student cast under the …

Wilkes University Theatre presents the musical “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater” via livestream at 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 and 4. Based on Kurt Vonnegut’s 1965 novel of the same name, “God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater” was the first collaboration of the award-winning …

Wilkes senior musical theatre major Brianna Rowland is used to playing many roles. On stage with Wilkes University Theatre, she’s been characters in shows like “A Chorus Line,” “Clybourne Park,” and “Nine.” But Rowland has been equally adept at stepping into many roles in the campus community, taking on leadership …

Wilkes University Theatre presents the award-winning musical, “The Spitfire Grill.” Performances will take place on Feb 20, 21, and 22 at 8 p.m., and on Feb. 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, 239 S River St, Wilkes-Barre. General admission is $15, …

The Wilkes University Civic Band will present a concert of music on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The concert is conducted by Mark P. Johnson, director of bands. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Music …

The Wilkes University Chamber Orchestra will present a concert of music on Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. in the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre. The concert is conducted by John Vaida, director of the Wilkes University Chamber Orchestra. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. The …

The Wilkes University Flute Ensemble will present the concert “Earth and Sky.” The performance is Dec. 7 at 8 pm. on the main stage of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts at Wilkes University. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. The concert …

A program of choral music featuring the Wilkes University Chorus, Chamber Singers and the University Women’s Ensemble will be presented on Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. The concert is free and open to the public. Leesa Levy, visiting associate professor …

Wilkes University Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical, Nine. The performances will take place on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.  The production is at Wilkes’ Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Nine …