{"id":92817,"date":"2026-01-21T19:38:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/92817\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:38:07","slug":"broadway-theatre-leagues-new-era-begins-with-kinky-boots-in-scranton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/92817\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadway Theatre League\u2019s New Era Begins with Kinky Boots in Scranton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well, I usually introduce my blog entries by the season; but here in NEPA, I realize that we have all four seasons in one day. So, let me start instead by saying I hope that everyone had a great holiday season, and I hope this New Year brings wealth, health and happiness to us all.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An Exciting Announcement for Arts &amp; Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-461471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DN-TTD-LAC-ScrantonCulturalCenter-WeinbergTheatre-07.jpg\" alt=\"A view from the balcony seats of the Weinberg Theatre stage inside the Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The big news about the merger of Broadway Theatre League and the <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/venue\/scranton-cultural-center-at-the-masonic-temple\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple<\/a> has now <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/things-to-do\/historic-sites\/picture-this-restoration-of-the-weinberg-theatre-at-the-scranton-cultural-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">been announced<\/a>, and we are so happy to report that the new organization is going strong. We still will bring you the greatest national touring Broadway shows, but now we will also be able to bring you many other entertainment events as well.<\/p>\n<p>The future of arts entertainment is so strong in our community, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Spotlight on Broadway: Kinky Boots<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-477244 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DN-Blog-BroadwayinScranton-KinkyBoots-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>So, on the topic of Broadway, let\u2019s start by talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/event\/kinky-boots\/2026-02-13\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kinky Boots<\/a>! The score for this beautiful musical was written by Cyndi Lauper, and the hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. With pedigree like this, you can expect this show to wow you.<\/p>\n<p>I must admit that when I first saw this show on Broadway, I knew little about it. I knew it was based on a movie, and I expected to see some boots. Boy, was I blown away by the depth of the story and the spectacle of the singing and dancing. It was so much fun, and the show won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A Feel-Good Story with Big Heart &amp; Bigger Heels<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-417954 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DN-EVE-KinkyBoots-01.jpg\" alt=\"Two lead performers in Kinky Boots share a playful moment on stage, featuring iconic red boots, in a promotional image for an upcoming Broadway Theatre League performance at the Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>This national touring show arrives in <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/live-in-nepa\/scranton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scranton<\/a> on Valentine\u2019s weekend, between stops in Detroit and Boston, with a high-energy and amazing cast. The plot follows Charlie Price as he struggles to save his family\u2019s shoe factory.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie finds inspiration in the most unexpected place\u2014and with the most spectacular pair of sturdy stilettos! It is, at its heart, a story about business, innovation and teamwork, as he discovers that the best way to succeed is to embrace new ideas and different perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>This show is the ultimate feel-good musical that proves the best way to fit in is to stand out. Whether you are planning a Galentine\u2019s outing, a unique Valentine\u2019s date night or a company celebration, join us for a celebration of love, acceptance and red patent leather.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that it is better than a box of candy\u2014and believe me, I LOVE candy!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Show Dates, Times &amp; Tickets<\/p>\n<p>Kinky Boots plays February 13\u201315, 2026, at the Scranton Cultural Center, with show times as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available at the Scranton Cultural Center, Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (570) 342-7784. So, make a big splash and spend your Valentine\u2019s weekend at Kinky Boots.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More Broadway Magic Coming in 2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-417958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DN-EVE-Chicago-01.jpg\" alt=\"Promotional cast photo of the musical Chicago, part of the Broadway Theatre League series in Scranton, PA.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>I also invite you to our remaining 2026 shows.<\/p>\n<p>From March 6\u20138, 2026, we are presenting the Broadway favorite and currently longest-running Broadway show, <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/event\/chicago\/2026-03-06\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago<\/a>, featuring the dynamic duo of Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, straight from the Cook County Prison, singing and dancing their way into your hearts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/event\/clue-live-on-stage\/2026-04-24\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CLUE<\/a> follows April 24\u201326, 2026, and it is a play based on the movie made from the board game we all played as children\u2014when we wondered if the murderer truly was Colonel Mustard in the Study with the rope!<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/event\/the-music-man\/2026-06-12\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Meredith Willson\u2019s The Music Man<\/a> closes out our season June 12\u201314, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets to all remaining shows are available now, with special pricing offers if you bring a group of 10 or more. Call (570) 342-7784 for details and tickets.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bonus Show: A Night of ABBA<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-477247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DN-Blog-BroadwayinScranton-TheConcertATributetoABBA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>As an added bonus, for all our Dancing Queens out there, we announce <a href=\"https:\/\/discovernepa.com\/event\/the-concert-a-tribute-to-abba\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Concert \u2013 A Tribute to ABBA<\/a>, playing at the Scranton Cultural Center one night only on February 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now. If you love the music of ABBA, you will love this show. Get your tickets now. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/SCCMT.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SCCMT.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See you at the theatre!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Well, I usually introduce my blog entries by the season; but here in NEPA, I realize that we&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":92818,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[17530,178,180,179],"class_list":{"0":"post-92817","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-scranton","8":"tag-community-partners","9":"tag-scranton","10":"tag-scranton-headlines","11":"tag-scranton-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92817"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92817\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}