‘The Machine’ Returns to NEPA:
Bert Kreischer Brings Permission To Party World Tour to Mohegan Arena
(Wilkes-Barre Township, Pa.) – Known for his larger-than-life personality and outrageous storytelling, comedian Bert Kreischer will bring his Permission To Party World Tour to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Thursday, April 2, 2026, delivering his signature unfiltered comedy to northeastern Pennsylvania audiences.
Kreischer has built a comedy empire defined by outrageous stories, unfiltered humor, and a personality larger than life. The comedian’s career has evolved from being named Rolling Stone’s infamous “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world—and a powerhouse entrepreneur, content creator, and entertainment brand. Named by Forbes as “one of the best storytellers of his generation,” Kreischer has parlayed his signature comedy and authenticity into a dynamic media empire. In 2024, he landed the #6 highest-grossing comedy tour worldwide—despite performing only six months out of the year.
He recently wrapped his sixth Netflix special, Lucky, which premiered in Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows in March 2025. Kreischer’s 2023 special Razzle Dazzle drew more than 8.3 million views in its debut week, following the success of previous specials Hey Big Boy, Secret Time, The Machine and Comfortably Dumb. Beyond the stage, he continues to dominate media with his chart-topping podcasts (Bertcast and 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura), his viral YouTube cooking series Something’s Burning, and the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, his live comedy juggernaut.
Kreischer’s antics blur the lines between comedy and chaos. From out-lifting NFL stars to appearing on WWE Raw, he has built a persona that transcends traditional stand-up. He has also expanded into business empires, including with Por Osos Vodka, and expanded entertainment ventures, with his Sony Pictures film The Machine and upcoming Netflix projects Free Bert and…
Messenger Hanover lowers his mark to 1:54 while taking the top trot at Pocono on Monday. Curtis Salonick photo.

