Stage

Jerry Durkin and Tom Tansey star in ‘Rounding Third,’ the Little League comedy-drama by Richard Dresser, playing at the Electric Theatre in Scranton through March 27.

Megan McDade and Jonathan Muniz play the teenage sweethearts in the ‘50s musical ‘Grease’ this weekend at Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre.

THIS WEEK: MARCH 11 to 17, 2011

Brannigan’s Blarney, two acts of Irish music and Celtic comedy done in Irish Music Hall style and set on the Auld Sod and in a Boston pub. Shawnee Playhouse, 1 River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Through March 20: Fridays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; Saturdays at 8 p.m. $18, $10 children. 421-5093.

Grease, the 1950s rock-’n’-roll musical about young love and fast cars. Performed by students at Meyers High School, 341 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. $8, $5 students. 690-1128.

Emma, based on the classic Jane Austen novel about a spirited heroine who insists on managing everyone’s love lives. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg. Through March 20: Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. $24, $19 seniors, $11 students. Related events include “Costume Design for Emma” Saturday, 1 p.m. ($10), a free screening of the movie “Clueless” after the Saturday performance, “Daily Life in Jane Austen’s Time,” a tea at the Inn at Turkey Hill, Sunday at 11 a.m. ($20); and “Who Needs Vampires? Jane Austen’s Wit Was Biting Enough!” Sunday, 1 p.m. at the Moose Exchange, 203 Main St., Bloomsburg. ($10). 784-8181 or bte.org.

The Phantom of the Opera, the long-running Broadway musical about the secret denizen of the Paris Opera House. Presented by Valley View High School, 1 Columbus Drive, Archbald. Tonight at 8; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. $10, $8 students. 876-4110.

Rounding Third, the heartwarming play about a win-at-all-costs Little League coach who teams up with a new-to-town father whose son has never played baseball before joining the team. Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. Through March 27: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. $24, $16 seniors, $8 students. Discounts on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 558-1515.

The Life and Music of Billie Holiday, a musical drama with jazz singer and actress Jacque Tara Washington and the Presbybop Quartet led by the Rev. Bill Carter. First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. Sunday at 4 p.m. Freewill offering. 586-6306.

Nunsense, the hilarious off-Broadway musical about the misadventures of the Little Sisters of Hoboken who stage a musical to raise money to bury their dearly departed. Performed by the Corner Bistro Dinner Theater at Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Airy. Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. $20. 866-468-7619.

The Vagina Monologues, presented in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month by members of the student chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Educational Conference Center, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Wednesday at 3 p.m. Free. 740-0429.

FUTURE

Showcasing Creativity, a variety show of community talent, co-hosted by Verve Vertu and Arts YOUniverse, 47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. March 18 at 6 p.m. 208-5305.

Bella’s Big Fat Mystery Wedding, an interactive comedy mystery about a TV reality series about to stage a nationally telecast wedding – when the groom disappears. Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, 76-78 Main St., Carbondale. March 18 to 26: Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. $23 includes the Bistro buffet. Reservations: 282-7499.

American Stars of Tomorrow, a musical revue of pop songs, Broadway hits and popular patriotic tunes by the Music Box Youth Players. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. March 18-19 at 7 p.m.; March 20 at 2 p.m. $12, $10 children. 283-2195.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Auditions for the Actors Circle May production of the comedy “Heaven Can Wait.” Roles: males and females age 20 and older. Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Sunday and Monday at 7 p.m. 871-1440.

Auditions for the Music Box Dinner Playhouse’s April production of the children’s musical “Pinocchio.” All roles available. 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. March 20 at 7 p.m. 283-2195.

The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre is seeking a director, technical director and costumer for its May presentation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Send letter of intent and resume to artisticdirector@ltwb.org. 823-1875.

Theater Bus Trip to the Dutch Apple Theater in Lancaster for a performance of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” Sponsored by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary on May 18. Reservations: 825-5747.

Capture the Flag! Civil War Kids Tell Their Stories, the 33rd annual Theatre in the Classroom presented by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Available to schools and community groups from April 4 to May 27. Booking dates now available at 458-4075.

BEST BET

Natalie Portman’s Oscar for “Black Swan” turned heads everywhere to the ballet “Swan Lake,” which can only be a good thing for local dancers. Perennial favorite Julie Degnan dances a similar leading role for Ballet Northeast this weekend in “Giselle,” the classic story of innocence, love, betrayal and redemption. In so doing she reprises a role her mother, Kristin Degnan-Boonin, danced as a teen. Guest professional artist Nikolai Morschakov stars as Albrecht at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, West River Street at South River Street, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Showtimes are 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20, or $15 for children, students and seniors. Call 287-5802 for reservations.