Dorothy Dickson Darte Center | Theater, music & dance at Wilkes University
The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre is a vibrant cultural hub offering a wide range of performing arts for the campus and community alike. While it’s home to the university’s theater department, you don’t have to be a student to enjoy its diverse lineup of productions and events. Each year, the department stages four main performances that span comedies, dramas and musicals—appealing to all tastes and ages.
Recent productions have included classics like Our Town, family favorites like You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and musical standouts like Pippin and Twelfth Night. The variety of shows ensures that audiences return season after season for fresh, high-quality performances.
In addition to theatrical productions, the center also hosts concerts, guest performers and community events. It is also the longtime home of Ballet Northeast’s beloved annual performance of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition in Wilkes-Barre. With its central location and professional-level stage, the center serves as a welcoming space for the arts in Luzerne County.
The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center brings exceptional theater, music and dance to the Wilkes-Barre community year-round.
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