Legendary comedian, actor and philanthropist, Bill Cosby, will return to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts for one evening Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m., and will be available at the Kirby center Box Office, by phone at (570) 826-1100 and online at www.kirbycenter.org. A special Kirby Member Pre-Sale begins on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. Join today by calling (570) 823-4599, ext. 225.

Ticket Prices are $37, $55, $75 and $125 (pit seat with meet and greet).

One of Americaâ??s most prolific comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has dazzled generations of fans with his comedy routines, also captured on his iconic albums and best-selling books such as Fatherhood and the groundbreaking The Cosby Show. His comedy transcends age, gender and cultural barriers.

Perhaps Cosbyâ??s greatest contribution to American entertainment and culture is "The Cosby Show," about a close-knit, upper class black family.

The Cosby Show dominated the number 1 spot for years, earning nearly-unanimous critical praise.

For his philanthropic efforts and positive influence as a performer and author, Cosby was honored with a 1998 Kennedy Center Honors Award. In 2002, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Americaâ??s highest civilian honor and the 2009 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.