The Sherman Theater

By Daisy Schneider — 9 months ago

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is headed to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA on November 9, 2024.

This is a show unlike any tribute you have ever seen or heard before. As a Broadway, television, and motion picture actor for over 35 years, Robert Neary creates a one of a kind, cut above the rest, production.

He talks about the songs and tells stories behind them. You will swear you are watching the master himself, as he and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Songs like “Cherry Cherry”, “I Am, I Said”, “I’m a Believer”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Coming to America”, “Sweet Caroline” and so many more. With a surprise finale that will leave you absolutely breathless. Close your eyes while you play the promo video and hear how exactly Robert has captured every nuance of Neil Diamond’s signature vocals.

You can only imagine the amazement that it brings when you witness the show live. So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is guaranteed to leave you speechless!

Born and raised in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, Robert Neary gained immediate success as an actor, when he was 20 years old, with a guest star role in the Television series “Fame”, and then opposite Jason Bateman in the film, “Teen Wolf Too”. He has since gone on to guest star in over 50 television shows, including “Criminal Minds”, “Sons of Anarchy”, “The Closer”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, ” Blue Bloods”, “Justified”, “The Fosters”, “FBI: Most Wanted”, “Weeds”, “Medium” “NCIS” and “NCIS New Orleans”. He landed his first Broadway show in 1996, starring in “Smokey Joe’s Café”, and then toured as the evil Zoser in Elton John’s Broadway hit “Aida”. He understudied the lead role of Sonny in the Broadway smash, “A Bronx Tale, The Musical”. Robert grew up listening, mimicking, and creating his style to only 2 people in the music world. Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond.

It has been a deep passion, to one day perform and put together a tribute show to Neil Diamond like none other. And here it is.

For tickets and more information, visit shermantheater.com or call our Box Office at 570-420-2808.

Show: So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Time: Doors at 7:00 PM; Show at 8:00 PM

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center. Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years. The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com.

Concert to Benefit Rehabilitation of Pocono Wildlife at The Sherman Theater June 7

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‘River of Dreams’ – Billy Joel tribute band, Avi Wisnia, to Benefit Rehabilitation of Pocono Wildlife at The Sherman Theater June 7

By Contributor — 2 years ago

‘River of Dreams’ – Billy Joel tribute band, Avi Wisnia, to Benefit Rehabilitation of Pocono Wildlife at The Sherman Theater June 7.

The Sherman Theater is hosting a concert on the Summerstage, 648 Route 115 in Saylorsburg on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM which will raise funds to benefit the rehabilitation of Pocono wildlife.

Featured performers are the River of Dreams band, a tribute to Billy Joel with special guest Avi Wisnia.

For each ticket purchased in advance at ShermanTheater.com using the Promo Code WILDLIFE, the Theater will give back to the community and donate $5.00 to the cause.

“The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife provides humane care for injured, orphaned and sick wildlife for the purpose of returning them to the wild. In addition, we provide education and information to the public about wild natural resources in the Poconos and we depend on donations to continue our work,” said Executive Director Susan Downing.

At the concert, River Of Dreams will faithfully recreate the sound and the feel of Billy Joel’s classic songs. This experience brings Billy Joel’s music to life performing such standards as:

You May Be Right
Allentown
Captain Jack
New York State of Mind
Scenes From an Italian Restaurant
We Didn’t Start The Fire
Only The Good Die Young
It’s Still Rock & Roll To Me

…and many, many more.

When a live band can get people to dance and sing along AND raise funds for Pocono wildlife, it is sure to be a magical evening.

The gates open at 6:15 and the show starts with the music of Avi Wisnia.

Wisnia is an award-winning singer/songwriter, finding inspiration in 1950’s west-coast jazz, acoustic American folk, Brazilian bossa nova, and contemporary piano pop. His clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new.

“This is a perfect opportunity for folks to come out and celebrate community with friends and family.

Listen to great music, raise some funds to support The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife, and enjoy a summer evening together,”

Sherman Theater President and CEO Rich Berkowitz

Patrons are welcome to bring camp chairs and blankets, food and one factory sealed water bottle. Food trucks and beverage tent will be selling food, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks. Kids 12 and under get in FREE. No pets allowed. Free parking.

Fundraising opportunities may be available for other shows in the Community Concert Series.

If your nonprofit organization would like to be a part of these events, email brenda@shermantheater.com.

Show: River of Dreams – Music of Billy Joel, with Avi Wisnia

Sherman Summerstage – 648 Route 115, Saylorsburg at Blue Ridge Flea Market Wednesday, June 7
Doors at 6:15, Show at 7:00

Tickets at ShermanTheater.com / Promo Code WILDLIFE

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center. Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years. The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com

Renegade Amish Musicians Head to The Sherman Theater May 19

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Renegade Amish Musicians Head to The Sherman Theater May 19

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Renegade Amish Musicians Head to The Sherman Theater

Those curious about the Amish Outlaws have their chance to check them out at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, May 19, 2023.

At first glance, with their straw hats and suspenders, you might think they play bluegrass or country music. But the Amish Outlaws perform music ranging from U2 to Prince to Johnny Cash to Queen. The band’s show can be summed up as eclectic and fun.

It is a little-known fact that most Amish practice a tradition similar to the Christian “Confirmation” and Jewish “Bar Mitzvah” called “Rumspringa” (literal translation: “running around”) in which Amish children at the age of 16 have an opportunity to live free of the strict Amish code of conduct before deciding if they want to come back and be baptized into the Amish church.

Surprisingly, virtually all of the youths return.

But sometimes they don’t.

Four out of the original six members of The Amish Outlaws were born and raised in Lancaster, PA and had a strict Amish upbringing. No electricity from land lines, no alcohol, no musical instruments, but their spirits were too wild for the Amish lifestyle.

Once they trampled in the Devil’s Playground, there was no turning back. In the years since Rumspringa, the members of the Amish Outlaws have become very well acclimated to the pleasures and vices of the modern world… music, most of all.

Thus, with a bold lust for life and a fire for music and performance that can only come from 16 years of repression, The Amish Outlaws were unleashed upon the world.

Show: The Amish Outlaws

Date: May 19, 2023

Doors at 7:00, Show at 8:00

Tickets available online through shermantheater.com or at the Sherman Theater Box Office (570) 420-2808.

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center. Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years. The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com.