The Ritz Theater — Local services in Scranton

Went to see Allt, 156/Silence, Invent Animate, Silent Planet on 5/9/25. The website for the Venue stated that doors opened at 6:30pm and the show started at 7pm. See pic posted. By the time that we got into the venue around 6:45pm, the first band was playing their last song from their set. This was the band that we traveled almost 2 hours to see. The entire floor in front of the stage felt like it was going to collapse down to the level below. It wasn’t just vibration as you could feel the floor actually flexing. In an old theater like this, it was frightening. We went to the upper levels in an attempt to get to a safer area. You could feel the building flex higher up but it definitely wasn’t anything like when we were standing in front of the stage. Security then stopped people from going to the lower level in front of the stage for the rest of the show. We later found out from the bands that the show was sold out. We paid to see all four bands and arrived on time. Shame on you Ritz! I would never recommend this venue to others as show start times are unreliable according to the Ritz website and you truly feel unsafe in the building. There should be an “enter this building at your own risk”...

I play in a rock band called The Maguas, based out of Scranton, and just played at the newly owned Ritz Theater this passed weekend, March 1st, 2024, supporting Escape the Fate. Hands down, within my nearly 10 years of activity within in the music business, the Ritz was the most professional venue I've ever dealt with. From a musician's perspective, the staff was so well organized, friendly, and just hands down hardworking. I've played at many larger venues over the years, opening for dozens of national touring acts, and have never quite experienced the treatment that the Ritz gave us, just a few nights ago. It's super exciting and promising to see such a fantastic venue open up in the city of Scranton. I am beyond myself, and for the community, of what great talent the Ritz will bring into the...

The Ritz Theater is a one-of-a-kind place for me, an oasis in a busy and bustling life. The staff is phenomenal, the shows are amazing, and the atmosphere is SIMPLY MAGICAL!! There aren’t any bad seats in the house, and the shows have a professional quality all their own. As a patron, it holds a special place for me and my family. As an inexperienced, part-time performer, I was overwhelmed with the casts - not just their AMAZING talent, but their patience and willingness to help me learn and become one of them in the shows. Mike, Sherry, and the staff continue to amaze, bringing Broadway home with every show. If you haven’t seen a show at the Ritz, you’re missing out! And make sure you stop in at the Black Box Cafe on the way to your seat. But then, that’s another stellar...