Wilkes University

Six student members of the Wilkes Civic Band played with the 72nd Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band. The students were chosen to play with the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band with other student musicians from 27 other schools across the state. They performed under the baton of Major Michelle Rakers, former assistant conductor of the U.S. Marine Band.

Wilkes University Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical, Nine. The performances will take place on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes University Theatre presents the sentimental comedy, The Dining Room. The performances will take place on April 4, 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on April 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes University Theatre presents the Tony awarding-winning musical, Cabaret. The performances will take place on Feb. 21, 22, and 23 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Feb. 23 and 24 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes University Theatre celebrates musical legend Andrew Lloyd Webber with an evening of songs and dance in its production of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The performances will take place on Nov. 15, 16, and 17 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Nov. 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes University Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-and the Tony Award-winning play, Clybourne Park. The performances will take place on Sept. 27, 28, and 29 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Sept. 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

Nineteen Wilkes University students joined the Marching Colonels for the 2018-2019 academic year. The band is the first collegiate marching band in northeast Pennsylvania.

Julia Guziewicz of Duryea, Pa., was chosen as the guard captain for the 2018 season of the Wilkes Marching Colonels. The region's only collegiate marching band marches in drum corps style, complete with wind and percussion instruments and guard. The Wilkes University Marching Band is one of the most visible groups on campus, performing at home football games and other on- and off-campus events.

Romeo Rosario of Allentown, Pa., was chosen as the head drum major for the 2018 season of the Wilkes Marching Colonels. The region's only collegiate marching band marches in drum corps style, complete with wind and percussion instruments and guard. The Wilkes University Marching Band is one of the most visible groups on campus, performing at home football games and other on- and off-campus events.

Elena Patestos of Toms River, N.J., was chosen as the assistant drum major for the 2018 season of the Wilkes Marching Colonels. The region's only collegiate marching band marches in drum corps style, complete with wind and percussion instruments and guard. The Wilkes University Marching Band is one of the most visible groups on campus, performing at home football games and other on- and off-campus events.

Daniel Ferruzza of Bushkill, Pa., was chosen as the second assistant drum major for the 2018 season of the Wilkes Marching Colonels. The region's only collegiate marching band marches in drum corps style, complete with wind and percussion instruments and guard. The Wilkes University Marching Band is one of the most visible groups on campus, performing at home football games and other on- and off-campus events.

Wilkes University Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line. The performances will take place on April 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on April 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. The production is at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre.

The Wilkes University Theatre presents the musical Pippin. The performances will take place on Nov. 10-11, 17-18 at 8p.m. with a Sunday matinee performance on Nov. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Performances are at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St.

Wilkes University Theatre presents Arthur Miller's acclaimed drama The Crucible. The performances will take place on Feb. 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Feb. 24 and 25 at 2 p.m The production will occur at Wilkes' Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 S. River St.

Three Wilkes University students were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival at Mansfield University on Feb. 23-25. The Wilkes students were recommended by Philip Simon, associate professor of music and director of the bands and chosen from a group of more than 200 student applicants throughout the state. A total of 115 musicians will form the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band, the oldest continuously performing state intercollegiate ensemble in the nation.

Senior English major Rebecca Voorhees of Tobyhanna, Pa., was awarded the Collegiate Marching Band Festival Scholarship.

Wilkes University Theatre presents the opening production of the 2017-2018 season, Theophilus North.

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels welcomed new band members this fall.

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels named new leadership this fall.

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels named new leadership this fall.

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels leadership positions have been chosen for the 2017 season. The region's only collegiate marching band marches in drum corps style, complete with wind and percussion instruments and guard. The Wilkes University Marching Band is one of the most visible groups on campus, performing at home football games and other on- and off-campus events.

Wilkes University Theatre presented the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the Charles Schulz comic strip. Performances were Feb. 17-26 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts.

The Wilkes University Marching Band performed in the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships on Nov. 5, 2016. The exhibition took place at the West Shore Stadium in Harrisburg where the Wilkes University Marching Band performed for 26 college bands.

Wilkes University recently selected Josh Hagan, Autumn Peck and Kristen Santey as drum majors to lead it's marching band. The Marching Colonels - the only collegiate marching band in the region - debuted in the fall 2014 semester.

Wilkes University Theatre will present William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, or What You Will on April 14-17. Performances are being held nightly at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, with a Sunday matinee performance at 2 p.m.

Five students from Wilkes University participated in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival hosted at Elizabethtown College during the weekend of March 4-6. Select students from 21 other colleges and universities throughout the state of Pennsylvania participated in the festival. The guest conductor for the event was Michael Golemo, noted composer and director of bands at Iowa State University.

Five students from Wilkes University participated in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival hosted at Elizabethtown College during the weekend of March 4-6.

Wilkes University Theatre presented "Dogfight: The Musical," an award-winning play on Feb. 19 -28. Performances were held nightly in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center.

Wilkes University Theatre will present "Our Town," a drama by Thornton Wilder, Oct. 1-4. Performances are being held nightly at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, with a Sunday matinee performance at 2 p.m. Directed by Wilkes' assistant professor of theatre Jon Liebetrau, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play delves into the complexity of the human experience by peeking into seemingly simple lives of people in the town of Grover's Corners, N.H., revealing profound meaning.

Wilkes University Theatre will present Shout! The Mod Musical, a musical by Philip George and David Lowenstein, Nov. 13-22. Performances are being held nightly at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, with Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m. Directed by Wilkes' director of theatre Teresa Fallon with musical direction by Ken McGraw, this pop musical romp through 1960s London highlights changing gender roles through such favorites as, "Downtown," "These Boots Are Made For Walking," and "To Sir, With Love."