NEPA Philharmonic and Queen on September 27 at the F.M. Kirby Center The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic opens the 2024-25 season with the music of the one and only QUEEN! On stage will be the Philharmonic orchestra under the baton of Maestra Mélisse Brunet and the singers and dancers of Jeans’ n Classics. Also, enhancing the performance will be the voices of the Marywood Chamber Singers. On the set list will be “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions,” “We Will Rock You,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many other fan favorites. “The music of Queen is unique, and electrifying! The partnership between the NEPA Philharmonic and Jeans’ n Classics will ensure that Queen fans, and those being introduced to Queen for the first time, will have an incredible evening. This is a concert experience not to be missed,” notes Carol Nelson Dembert, Philharmonic Board President. Subscriptions for the 53rd season of the NEPA Phil, as well as single tickets, may be purchased at this time online at nepaphil.org. The season opens with Queen and closes in June with a Tribute to Tina Turner. Main Stage concerts take place from September through June and the concert series includes two Holiday concerts, and Masterworks by Bizet, Sibelius, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Orff’s beloved Carmina Burana, and more. Purchase tickets to two or more concerts and receive a discount of 15 -30% off, as well as first choice of seating. Prices begin at $42 and students K-12 are invited to enjoy the Masterworks at no charge. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Philharmonic tickets are affordable, especially when purchased with the Early Bird Discount before September 18. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is a fully professional symphony orchestra presenting evening and matinee concerts in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Concerts take place at the FM Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre; Scranton Cultural Center; Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston; and Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please check out www.nepaphil.org or call the ticket hotline at 570.270.4444. The NEPA Philharmonic is a valuable community resource. A series of four intimate chamber concerts begin on September 19 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Educational programs include a juried mentoring program, a Young People’s Concert, Music in Our Schools, Once Upon a Library, and Music in our Senior Centers. For information about sponsorship for the concerts and educational programs, please contact the Philharmonic office.
Mohegan Pennsylvania Presents Summer Fun Kick-Off featuring a Tribute to Queen At 7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania, Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen takes the stage with a classic set guests won’t want to miss! They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports guests back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. This deliberate four-piece band is “guaranteed to blow your mind” with iconic four-part harmonies and expertly executed musical interludes. Almost Queen’s impressive tribute to Queen is nothing short of breathtaking. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Tickets to the Hot Summer Fun Kick-Off featuring Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen go on sale Friday, May 24th via ticketmaster.com. Guests looking to use Momentum Dollars and all other forms of payment to purchase tickets can visit the Box Office located at the Hotel Front Desk. For the safety and security of all Mohegan Pennsylvania guests and team members, all bags and persons are subject to search. Glass bottles, outside food & drink, portable chairs and weapons of any kind are prohibited in the event area. Bags and purses will not be allowed in the event area. Small 4×6 clutch purses with or without a strap will be permitted. All guests must be 21+ to attend. Valid identification required for entry. Additionally, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification is required (driver’s license, passport, military ID). Expired identification will not be accepted.
