Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple
| Address: | 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, USA |
| Phone: | +1 570-344-1111 |
| Site: | scrantonculturalcenter.org |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
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Justin Raymond
This is a pretty great venue! This place is HUGE! And pretty classy. We traveled here for the 16 NEPA (North Eastern PA) Holiday Show, which was a punk rock show. The Menzingers headlined. They were terrific. Actually, there were SIX bands in the entire lineup. Props to the staff for quick teardowns and setups between sets, and also for tending to the never-ending crowd surfing (which was pretty good-natured, but still, be ready and watch out for a shoe in the face if youre going to a show like this). But as for the place itself: spacious hallways, a nice wide stage (and pretty easy to navigate to the front; the drinking area is sectioned off to the side, which probably reduced the density a bit). Theres an upstairs wrap-around balcony, plenty of bathroom stalls, tons of room for merch tables. Water was only 50 cents, which was great. This show was set up for standing room only, my favorite kind of setup. I do believe there are other types of shows that happen here that are seated, as when the curtain behind the stage lifted we could see rows and rows of installed seats facing the stage from the other direction. This place is HUGE! Also, theres a nearby parking garage just a block or two down on Washington that didnt show up on Google Maps that was practically empty. Would definitely go here for more shows.
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Roy Whitman
The Scranton Cultural Center is no misnomer: it is the center of everything of a cultural nature that goes on in the Electric City. Featuring thousands of shows of all kinds since the 1920s when it was built originally as the Masonic Temple of the Scottish Rite and at a time when if you could play Scranton meant your show would make it big in the larger metropolitan cities of New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, the Cultural Center is home to such fine arts organizations as the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the Broadway Theater League, the Civic Ballet of Scranton and the Ballet Theatre of Scranton, among others. From ballerinas to balladeers, the Scranton Cultural Center has toasted them all with friendly usher-volunteers and several different stages to perform on. The Scranton Cultural Center is, and will always remain, the center of artistic beauty in our area.
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Terry Ross
They should have more free stuff here.. Most events are so expensive and there ticket sales they have an employee who is very dishonest and tried to sell me expensive advance tickets and didnt tell me the regular tickets were not on sale yet.. He led me to believe that the tickets were sold out.. Disgusting just to get a sale.. I bought the tickets I wanted at a great price at the arena a few days after this horrible guy lied to me
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Mandy Pennington
One of my most favorite spots in Scranton. I love coming here for Broadway Theater League performances, special events, and community happenings. The building is absolutely breathtaking (and they do free tours on weekends, which is awesome). Theres just something about this place that keeps you coming back. As a wedding venue, its spectacular. Youll be hard pressed to find another place in downtown thats this beautiful and unique.
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George Fantry
Have tickets for the 2pm show. Snowing heavily and it is over 1 hour ride in nice weather so we called and they would not refund or voucher for future show of any kind. I have taken my grandkids here a few times and I have been here a few time with my wife. I will never gets tickets here again as the risk of loosing money is not something I am comfortable with. No sympathy from the box office person. Very sad.
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Sherry Failend
Ive been here on many occasions - from my daughters performances, Childrens Library plays and St. Patricks Day celebrations to Broadway shows and international acts (Riverdance) - and have always had a wonderful time. Simply being in this incredible building is an experience. You can feel the history... Be sure to check out the ceiling murals! Fantastic place!!
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Joshua Rieder
Ive seen many shows featured at the Scranton Cultural center! Beautiful old building with great acoustics and overall atmosphere. The only downside are the small seats, but thats pretty standard across most theatre locations.
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David Tigue
Attended a wedding here this year and a play for the kids "When you give a moose a muffin" Both were top notch.. This is a really beautiful building full of history.. You cant go wrong with anything you attend here.
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Angela Powell
Always a wonderful experience, whether its to see music, theatre, or for an event. Very grand and historical. The bathrooms in the basement are FABULOUS -- the long mirrors and polished floors!
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Dani Davison
We attended a fundraiser show here. The building is very spacious. There are interesting winding halls and corridors. I bet its beautiful architecture could tell you some stories!
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Sydney Riddell
We attended a wedding here last weekend and it was beautiful! The set up was gorgeous, the staff was awesome and executed everything without flaw, and we had a great time.
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David Stowell
This place was really interesting. I took my daughter there to see a kids show, but Id love to check out the history and explore all the intricacies of this building.
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Nancy Provinzono
Great historical building, holds different types of occasions from broadway play tours to local theatre, weddings, dance recitals, craft shows etc.
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Morgan Evans
Well, its beautiful. But between the people who run it and the fact that its a Ticketmaster venue, itll probably never live up to its potential.
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Ruth Berke
Have attended several shows and venus over the last 6 years. Enjoyed everyone of them. Beautiful building and helpful workers.
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Noel Read
Went to see "The Illusionists" at this venue. Really cool building. Id love to see more events here.
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kaleigh Watson
The artwork on the wall is mesmerizing, such a beautiful building and a good amount of parking.
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A Private User
This is now the Scranton Cultural Center. other than that change, agree with prior reviews.
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Dave Riebe
Historic place that always puts on great quality shows. Well worth the price of admission.
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james grivner
Got there at 457. Refused to place my order. Explained to cashier. Got snotty. Refused.
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Keith Ranson
The drama camp for kids, and the performances that they put on there!
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Aida Ribanovic
Very beautiful inside! Staff was friendly! Show was great!
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Steven Schaffer
Very nice place to see a concert good seats and sound
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Summum Ra
A must see, open to the public Masonic Temple.
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Chase Durant
Beautiful building, great venue for parties.
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Lisa Wyman
Lost of plays n Show good for s nite out
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Telind Bench
Great venue, very intimate. Great show.
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John Andoun
its a gd place to have a celebration
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Linda Hoffmann
Beautiful building rich is history.
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Tina Profka
Awesome architecture, great venues
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Jason Williams
Great venue for Broadway shows!
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Wesley Shaffer
Cute venue, could use some TLC.
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Chuck Smith
No other venue like this
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Tim Parker
Beautiful architecture!
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Liam Osburn
Brings in great shows.
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zebra fan
It looks like a castle
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Corvette Smitty
Wonderful summer camp
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Nick Fazio
Beautiful building
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Khaled Omar
Love this place.
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Krystal Tighe
They are caring
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marc mendoza
Beautiful
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Net Error
Historic
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Mariah Yantz
Amazing
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