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You’ll surely exit the doors singing when a large ensemble cast joins forces to bring ‘Broadway Rhythms’ to the Corner Bistro Dinner Theater in Carbondale tomorrow through June 24. Reservations at 282-7499.

Below, Karen Gilat rehearses her cabaret show, ‘Black Diamonds for a Blues Lady.’ Regina Peters of the Lackawanna County Council on Education and Culture and Bob Delmar of Dunmore look on.

THIS WEEK: JUNE 1 to 7, 2007

The Fantasticks, the long-running Broadway musical about two young lovers who learn about life as their meddling fathers plot their relationship. Little Theatre, 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Through June 10 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. 823-1875 or ltwb.org

Broadway Rhythms, a musical revue of hits from the Great White Way. Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, 76-78 S. Main St., Carbondale. Saturday at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Performances continue June 8, 22 and 23 at 6:30 p.m.; June 24 at 2 p.m. $26 include dinner. Reservations: 282-7499.

Young Dancers’ Repertory Performance, by Ballet Northeast at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, South River Street at West South Street, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. 287-5802.

The Foreigner, a romantic comedy by Larry Shue about a morose Englishman masquerading as a foreigner who cannot speak English. Shawnee Playhouse, One River Road, Shawnee on Delaware. Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.; Wednesday at 2 and 8 p.m. Performances continue June 9, 13 and 23 at 8 p.m.; June 10, 14, 17, 28; July 1, 6 and 8 at 2 p.m.; June 20, 22 and 27 at 2 and 8 p.m. $25, $14 children. 421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Performing Arts Institute Gala, an event showcasing five finalists vying for scholarships to the summer program for serious students of music, theater and dance. With a panel of judges including actor David Canary of ABC-TV’s “All My Children,” Charles Gilbert of the University of the Arts, Sal Lombardo, original Broadway cast member of “Oliver!,” and comedian Chris Barnes of the TV sitcom “Life with Bonnie.” Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 N. Sprague Ave., Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. Sunday at 7 p.m. $50, $25 students. 270-2186.

Songs from the Silver Screen, a song and dance extravaganza presented by the Joan Harris Dancers. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. June 8 at 6:30 p.m.; June 9 at 1 and 6 p.m. 287-7977 or 674-3699.

Dreams and Legends, a dance performance by students at Linn McDonald School of Dance, including excerpts from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton. June 9 at 7 p.m.; June 10 at 2 p.m. $10. 346-7106.

The Pajama Game, a bright and brassy musical comedy about the dangers of romance in the workplace. Shawnee Playhouse, One River Road, Shawnee on Delaware. June 15, 16 and 30; July 7; Aug. 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.; June 21 and 24; July 5, 11, 19, 22 and 26; Aug. 3, 10, 19, 23 and 26 at 2 p.m.; June 20 and 29; July 18 and 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 2 and 8 p.m. $25, $14 children. 421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

A Folkloric Dance Performance, an evening of traditional, classical, modern and ethnic dance performed by the Red Shoes Dance Company and choreographed by Valeria Bogokina Myers. Performance Space at the Jermyn, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. June 17 at 5 p.m. Free. 342-5825 or psathj.info.

The Fantasticks, the long-running Broadway hit musical about two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together. Pocono Playhouse, off Route 390, Mountainhome. June 20 to July 1 with performances Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2 and 8 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $25, $23. 595-7456 or poconoplayhouse.com.

The Amazing Goldin, a work-in-progress of a new musical about a boy on the edge of manhood and a famous magician struggling to become more childlike. An F. Lammot Belin Scholarship Workshop Presentation. Performance Space at the Jermyn, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. June 23 at 8 p.m. Free. 558-1515 or psathj.info.

Trial by Jury, a hilarious Gilbert & Sullivan operetta about a jilted bride suing for breach of contract. Preceded by a concert performance of “The Deposition” by the Scranton area singing group La Voce. Performance Space at the Jermyn, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. June 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 seniors and students. 558-1515 or psathj.info.

Grease, the rock ’n’ roll musical about Rydell High students in the 1950s, dealing with young love, gangs, pregnancy and impressing the opposite sex. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. June 29 to July 22 with performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Dinner served 90 minutes before showtime. 283-2195 or musicbox.org.

The King and I, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Pocono Playhouse, off Route 390, Mountainhome. July 4-15 with performances Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2 and 8 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $25, $23. 595-7456 or poconoplayhouse.com.

Dancing with the Stars: The Tour, ABC’s No. 1 unscripted show hits the road with its most popular team of stars and professional dancers from the first four seasons. Wachovia Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. July 5 at 7 p.m. $167.50, $97.50, $67.50, $52. 693-4100 or ticketmaster.com.

Proof, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama about a young woman caring for her brilliant but unstable father – a famous mathematician. Shawnee Playhouse, One River Road, Shawnee on Delaware. July 6 to 29 with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8 p.m. $25, $14 children. 421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

The Founding of Sullivan County, the first in a series of musical plays based on local history. Set in the Fairchild Tavern in Cherry Hill, the play tells the story of the politics and historical characters involved in naming Laporte as the county seat. Performed at Keystone Mountain Park, Edkin Hill Road, off Route 42, south of Eagles Mere. July 7, 7 p.m. $6 advance; $7 at the door. 928-8927 or sullivanarts.org.

The Tempest, Shakespeare’s joyous romance about Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, and the tempest he raises to bring his enemies to the shores of his enchanted island. Performed by the National Players at the Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival, Wachovia Amphitheater, College Misericordia, 301 Lake St., Dallas. July 11 at 8 p.m. 674-6719.

Hans Upon a Time: A Hans Christian Andersen Festival, the annual Summer Family Show performed by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg. July 13 to 30 with performances Fridays at 1 and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and a final show Monday, July 30, at 1 p.m. 800-282-0283 or bte.org.

Auditions for the Pocono Playhouse’s Children’s Theatre Series coordinated by Agnes Cummings. Sunday with ages 6 to 9 at 2 p.m.; ages 10 to 13 at 3:30 p.m.; ages 14 to 18 at 5 p.m. and age 18 and older at 6 p.m. Pocono Playhouse, off Route 390 in Mountainhome. 595-7456 or email [email protected] .

Theater Trip to the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in Lancaster for the new epic musical production of “In the Beginning,” a biblical account of creation. Sept 29 and Oct. 20 with departures from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre’s Wyoming Valley Mall and Hazleton’s Laurel Mall. $125 includes transportation, show and a stop at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. 457-2808.