F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Performing arts center in downtown Wilkes-Barre, United States.
The F.M. Kirby Center spans an area of 1,800 seats, featuring Art Deco architecture with detailed ornamental designs throughout its main auditorium and lobby spaces.
Built in 1938 during the golden age of American theaters, the structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance.
The center presents diverse performances ranging from Broadway shows and concerts to comedy acts, while offering educational programs reaching 8,000 students annually.
The venue maintains modern sound and lighting equipment, provides accessible seating arrangements, and operates a box office for advance ticket purchases.
The theater includes an additional performance space within its lobby area, enabling intimate shows separate from the main auditorium programming.
Location: Wilkes-Barre
Capacity: 1800
Address: 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Website: http://kirbycenter.org
GPS coordinates: 41.24470,-75.88190
Latest update: March 17, 2025 21:36
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