Broadway Theatre League of Northeast Pennsylvania

You ve heard of the phrase perfect combination? Well this play was the perfect combination of music and lyrics and ESPECIALLY Carole and her story! I had no idea of the catalog of songs that she had written! Her story was just awesome! The play made me feel like I had a front row seat not just at her concert\u2014but a front row seat of the timeline of her life!

I have seen Beautiful three times now... twice on Broadway and most recently in Scranton. I was truly impressed by the performances. There s nothing quite like Broadway, but this was pretty close.

The performance was terrific and much better than expected.

This show is still the best after all these years.

I ve waited since 1981 to see A Chorus Line. This group did not disappoint! I smiled and cried through the whole performance...truly a pinch me moment.

This production of A Christmas Story: The Musical was very well done. Excellent music and acting, a very enjoyable performance.

My family and I just saw the Christmas Story in Scranton, Pa. The production was simply fabulous and endearing. The sets, actors and presentation were beyond my expectations....don't miss this one.

Show was cute. Actors did a good job. More for children than adults.

The cast and music of A Christmas Story were unforgettable. Not to be missed!

The show was fantastic. The young children were great dancers and singers. The stage scenes were well built. Over all the show was well presented.

A great show for anyone, especially fans of the classic movie. Amazing cast and great set.

The scenery was probably the best I have seen so far from any of the plays at Scranton Cultural Center. The acting was good and the actors/actresses had beautiful voices. But it wasn't as funny or witty as I thought it would be. There were a few lines that made you laugh, but it was not hilariously funny.

I liked the play,but did not LOVE it as I expected. The play was entertaining,but since the audience was senior citizen ladened the sound system made it hard to hear all of the cast. I could hear them, but those around me did not. The singing was terrific. All the cast had amazing voices.The plot could been confusing, especially if you did not know that one cast member played multiple characters. It was an enjoyable event. Sadly the cultural center was far from full. Parking is tricky at this place. Overall, it was a good afternoon

What a great show! I've been to over 60 Broadway shows and this ranks at the top of my list! Great story, incredible actors, very very funny, but done very tastefully and professionally. Not really a show for children. Highly recommended!

This was a surprise because I had no idea it was so funny. The actors did a great job. I would definitely see it again.

EXCELLENT SHOW WOULD RECOMMEND TO GO SEE IT IT WAS A VERY ENJOYABLE NIGHT!!

The cast of about 30 was talented in every way.......singing, dancing and connecting with the full house. The many costumes and props were stunning. And they continued singing and dancing long after the finale. Bring them back Christmas 2017.

I went out for a night with the ladies and we had such a wonderful time seeing this performance. The music, singing, dancing, props, & lighting was wrapped up in one terrific Christmas show. So much variety in songs and styles, there was something for every age to enjoy! I recommend seeing this show if you want entertainment and you want to get into the Christmas spirit!!

The only thing better than seeing Mandy Patinkin or Patti Lupone is seeing them together! They opened with Sondheim - of course, given how much of his work they've both sung - and gave it their all. They talked about "Evita", where they met, and each performed their most memorable song. Patti's voice is still powerful and quite wonderful; Mandy's voice has deepened a bit with age, and that adds depth and meaning to some of his songs. Their Rodgers & Hammerstein medly late in the show was a delightful close to a very memorable evening.

I was so excited to see this duo perform; asked for the tickets for Christmas. But unfortunately I was a little disappointed. Many of the songs they performed were from obscure shows, or at least shows I did not know. But the main disappointment was from the acoustics. we were seated in Row R center, and the words they were singing and speaking were garbled at best. Unless I knew the song, I was unable to understand what they were singing or talking about. The people sitting next to us, and in front of us and behind, had the same problem. One of the gentlemen sitting directly in front of me went back to the sound technician at the intermission to tell him the problem, but things did not improve in the second half. It was fun to see these stars in person, and the performances of "What a circus" and "don't cry for me, Argentina" brought the house down, but the combination of obscure songs and acoustics made for a disappointing evening.

These 2 singers Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone are totally attuned to one another when offering their songs and dialogs. They respect each other and it shows. I have always wanted to see Mandy Patinkin in concert and I am not disappointed. Great show, great music!!! One thing I have to say is that a smaller venue would have made this an even better show, the large hall detracted from the intimacy of the singing.

Great event. Both performers were unbelievable . Great together.

How awesome to be entertained by these Broadway icons! The choice of songs was interesting; not what i expected which was actually a nice surprise. This included a scene from Carousel between Julie and Bill- singing and dialogue that was absolutely mesmerizing. There was genuine affection between these two that have been friends for decades. When Patti sang a song from Gypsy, my life was complete. When she sang "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" my 13 year old whispered that her life is complete! Thoroughly enjoyed this show and would love to go again!

A wonderful evening. Mandy and Patti packed more fun and music into two hours than I would have thought possible. An evening free of fireworks and giant speakers. Truly an intimate evening with two iconic performers and accompanying piano and bass.

I thought was very enjoyable and the professionalism of Mandy and Patti was great. My only negative was not if by design, but the sound should have been louder as some songs were hard to hear.

Saw this show on Broadway and it was fabulous. Took my mother to Scranton cultural center to see show and it totally looses it magic in a larger theatre. It was difficulty to hear them and we were in orchestra 18 rows back.

I smiled from beginning to end. What a great opportunity to see two masters at their best.

The warmth and love they profess for each other is clear and honest. The selected songs are wonderful and the presentation delightful.

Hard to follow, couldn't understand what they were trying to do or get across. I didn't think their voices went well together. I was very disappointed.

Great show, great seats, loved the music and acting. Would highly recommend this show to anyone.

Attended Beautiful on Mother's Day with my mother and daughter. Because we love music we all knew the classic songs included in the production. Some technical glitches took away from the wonderful performances but the show was fast moving and fun. The Scranton Cultural Center is a truly beautiful venue- but some recent issues with the ceiling has tiles hanging and paint peeling that detract from that. I hope they are able to repair it soon. Love to see shows there!

Wonderful tribute to Carole King. Great voices. All my favorite songs. Nice to see Broadway quality shows so close to home.

Loved loved loved this show. Actors nothing less than fantastic. Grew up listening to Carole King music. In fact I still have Tapestry on vinyl. Do not miss this show

What a great show!! Had great seats at a beautiful place.

Well done ! Loved every song and the sets were great.

The cast , the scenery, the clothing, acoustics all were first class! A great show I loved it. Cast was top notch. No complaints here!! Yes

Awesome show. Exceeded my expectations. I could see it again!

What a show! A trip down Memory Lane for the Baby Boomers. So many talented performers, I was enthralled!

Being Carol King fans, we had very high expectations for this play and we were not disappointed. The music was excellent and true to the original records. The story was very touching. Sarah Bockel's portrayal of Carol King was spot on. The Scranton Cultural Center is a great and way better than a trip to the city. I would definitely recommend this show to everyone!

Talent outstanding....love the story and music....

Great show and a very nice venue. First time we have been there. Definitely will go back again. Also found a nice pub for dinner prior to going to the show.

Brilliant actors truly brought this beautiful artist s story to life. Wonderful cast, wonderful story. It was funny and moving. I brought my 11 year old daughter and she loved it! Thankyou for instilling in next gen a love for the arts.

Chicago was fantastic! Scranton Cultural Center was a dump! At least paint the place!!!

The play was excellent. Just watched the show on TV. It was better in certain parts in person.

Such a simply presented show that entertains, excites, and leaves you wanting more ! Cast was phenomenal,orchestra perfect,great venue ,and no shortage of dance perfection

I have been to this venue before and always enjoy it. There are multiple parking garages less than a block away and they have refreshments at a very reasonable price. We got a big soft pretzel and a coke for $5. There are no elevators and a lot of stairs. The bathrooms are downstairs and if you don't want to climb stairs to your seat you will have to pay for the more expensive tickets. Just something to keep in mind. The show did not have as much dancing as we would have liked which was disappointing but the characters were portrayed very well and the cast was a lot of fun.

This was by far one of the best shows I've seen at the Scranton Cultural Center. Took my two daughters and all three of us were mesmerized by the performance. From the lighting, to the choreography, to the songs and acting, it was a show I would highly recommend to everyone.

I've seen a lot of shows in the past, but have never seen one where there were no scenery or clothing changes. I mean, if you're going to play a cop at least splurge for a cop uniform! The person played a cop but was still in their dance attire. They must not have spent a lot of money to put on this play! Also---I didn't care for the actors begging for money at the end of the show.

The music and acting was superb, definitely a show worth seeing.

The show was FABULOUS !!! My husband and I really enjoyed it.

Took my husband, mom & 11 and 17 year old nieces and they all loved it! Very well done neat story! Go see!

I thought the show would be more comical but was pleasantly surprised to discover the story behind the play. How important it is for people to be accepting of others. Side note - I wanted to go shoe shopping when it was over. :)

The place was beautiful and the singers were mostly great! The actor who played Charlie in my show seemed a little off at times and not the absolute best but I still enjoyed my experience very much! A few technical difficulties like mics not being on when actor/actresses were speaking occurred but nothing huge just a few missed lines. In the end, I loved the show and even with a few mistakes, I recommend!

Energetic & fun. This show had a little bit of everything. A must see. High level quality show with extremely talented performers.

Amazing, talented cast plus a great funny story line made for a fantastic show. Enjoyed every second of it!

Such an amazing show! Laughed and cried throughout the whole show. Was sad to see it end

Kinky Boots was great! Actor playing Lola was excellent as well as the actress playing Lauren. Musical numbers were so good. Loved the ending!

Kinky Boots is a fun show with a message, some great music, and some real show-stopping numbers. That's no surprise. The surprise was the quality of this cast -- everyone was excellent which, unfortunately, isn't always true with touring companies. I'd single out the drag queens who were simply outstanding! Thanks for a great evening of entertainment!

The show was amazing, the venue was great. No bad seats in the house.