WILKES-BARRE — Jay and the Americans, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, and E’Stefano DiSanto take the stage during Joe Nardone Presents: Oh! What A Night of Music & Memories at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Exclusive pre-sale for Kirby Members begins Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m.
Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m.
Ticket prices start at $49.50 plus fees. and can be purchases online at — kirbycenter.org — and ticketmaster.com
Tickets can also be purchased in-person at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during business hours — Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.. to 5 p.m.; or by calling the box office at — 570-826-1100.
About Joe Nardone Presents: Oh! What A Night of Music & Memories
A night to celebrate and hear some of the greatest vocal harmony groups of the last 50 years with Jay and the Americans, The Brooklyn Bridge, and The Duprees.
And, for the first time here, E’Stefano DiSanto, an amazing vocalist you will always remember.
• Jay and the Americans
Started by four teenage boys in Sandy Yaguda’s basement in 1961, the group is one of the lasting success stories in rock n’ roll history. From 1962 to 1971, the group charted an amazing five Billboard Top 10 hits and 12 Top 20 hit records.
Comprised on founding member Sandy Yaguda, original member Marty Kupersmith, Darren Dowler (former lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders) plus the addition of the astounding lead vocals of Jay Reincke.
Jay and the Americans first recording was “Tonight” (from “West Side Story”), but their breakout hit was “She Cried.” Hits that followed include “Only in America,” “Come a Little Bit Closer,” and “Cara Mia.”
• The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge was formed in March 1968 in New York and had their first of many hit records, “Worst That Could Happen,” in 1969.
The Top 40 hits continued with “Welcome My Love,” “Blessed is the Rain,” and “Your Husband My Wife.” Show stopping renditions of “16 Candles” and “Unchained Melody” further cemented their reputation as a must-see act.
They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005.
Comprised of original member Jimmy Rosica and members who have been in the group for more than 50 years in Lou Agiesta and Marty D’amico. Joining in the celebration with The Brooklyn Bridge are Ed Gaudio, Michael Ernst, John Williams, and Vinnie Pizzo.
• The Duprees
The Duprees are one of the most outstanding vocal harmony groups, serenading audiences with the best love songs ever written.
It was over 50 years ago that “You Belong to Me” became a national hit. This was followed by numerous other favorites that captivated their listeners. Tommy Petillo’s impressively smooth voice is the quintessence of The Duprees. Jimmy Spinelli, along with Shawn Stevens, bring their unique energy for a genuine show.
• E’Stefano DiSanto
E’Stefano DiSanto has been nominated as Best of Las Vegas in five categories, including Resident Headliner, Best New Act/Show, and Best New Lounge Act. The Las Vegas Weekly nominated him as Headliner of the Year, but he lost to his idol Barry Manilow.
