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WILKES-BARRE — Revered by fans and fellow comedians alike, Brian Regan has become one of the most respected and celebrated comedians in the stand-up game.

Regan will return to the F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, at 7 p.m. Sept. 25. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. March 11 and will be available at the Kirby Center Box Office, by calling 570-826-1100 or online at www.kirbycenter.org. A pre-sale for Kirby Members will begin at 10 a.m. March 9.

Regan became a comedy pioneer on Sept. 26, 2015 with the first-ever live broadcast of a stand-up special when “Brian Regan: Live from Radio City Music Hall” aired on Comedy Central. Vanity fair lauded the special calling Regan “The funniest stand-up alive.”

A press release from the Kirby Center featured these quotes by other famous comedians about Regan:

“He is one of my favorite, favorite stand-up comedians.” — Jerry Seinfeld

“No comedian in the world says, ‘Yeah, I want to follow Brian Regan.’” — Chris Rock

“Brian Regan is one of my favorite comedians ever. He is unbelievably funny.” — Jimmy Fallon

Comedian Brian Regan is returning to the F.M. Kirby Center on Sept. 25.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_Regan-Headshot-PRESS.jpg.optimal.jpgComedian Brian Regan is returning to the F.M. Kirby Center on Sept. 25. Submitted photo

Times Leader staff reports

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