Performing Arts News
This category features news about dance, theater, music and other live audience performances (magic shows, puppetry, circus, comedy, etc.), festivals, venues, artists, staging and ticketing. The spotlight is on news of interest to theater goers, producers and performing arts amateurs and professionals.
The Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival Returns
The 2025 Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival returns for the third year. - March 02, 2025 - Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival
Goodnight Moon / The Runaway Bunny Live at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Goodnight Moon / The Runaway Bunny on Saturday, March 22 at 11:00AM. - March 01, 2025 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Audience Alchemy Launches to Use Behavioral Science to Drive Ticket Sales and Donations in the Arts
Audience Alchemy, founded by arts producer Josh Aviner, applies behavioral science to help performing arts organizations improve ticket sales, fundraising, and audience engagement. By using research-backed strategies from psychology and marketing, the consultancy provides practical solutions tailored to arts professionals. Aviner’s work bridges the gap between behavioral insights and real-world challenges in the industry. More at audalchemy.com. - February 28, 2025 - Audience Alchemy
Local Author and Herizon Music Founder Thea Wood Named Finalist for the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards
Michigan author, Herizon Music Founder, and Childress Ink Client, Thea Wood, is named a finalist for the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards. - February 28, 2025 - Childress Ink
The Lyric Theater Opens in Downtown Wooster: a Timeless Treasure Restored
A cherished piece of Wooster’s history has been brought back to life with the grand reopening of the Lyric Theater, a revitalized landmark that will serve as a cultural and entertainment hub for generations to come. Freeman Building Systems is proud to have been selected as the design-build... - February 27, 2025 - Freeman Building Systems
Rising Star from Canada, Danielle Lee-Hogervorst, Taking on America
World-Class Singer and Dancer Danielle Lee-Hogervorst gets a huge part in a major musical in the U.S. - February 25, 2025 - Undead Valley Inc
True West at The Roustabouts Theatre Co.
The Roustabouts Theatre Co. presents True West, a Pulitzer Prize finalist when first produced in 1989. Directed by Phil Johnson. The cast features Jason Maddy*, David McBean*, Dave Rivas & Vicky Dawson. *The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity... - February 25, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Fiddling Through Time: Cross-Tuning from Baroque to Appalachia, March 5
March 5 at The Kosciuszko Foundation (15 E 65th St., NYC), The Bohemians present Amelia Sie & Friends present an enchanting journey through Scordatura from 17th-century Italian, German, and Scottish traditions to modern Appalachian fiddle. Scordatura alters standard string tuning for unique effects, chords, or timbres. Learn more about their performers: Amelia Sie (violin), Nathan Whittaker (cello), and Benjamin Katz (harpsichord). - February 21, 2025 - The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club
Sonny’s LouddMouth Comedy Presents: For the Love of Comedy Spring Festival, a 6-Day Comedy Festival Set to Take Over the Temecula Valley Area, April 1-6, 2025
The LouddMouth Comedy Festival is bringing a curated mix of networking mixers, comedy showcases, feature stand-up, audience interactive games, improv, comedy industry panel discussions, podcast tapings, and special performances from top comedic talents all coming into the Temecula Valley area for 6 days of non-stop comedy entertainment. The Comedy Festival will also serve as a bridge to fundraising for a local Temecula Autism organization, Anthonie's Voice for Autism Awareness. - February 20, 2025 - LouddMouth Marketing & Entertainment Group
The Nirvana Experience Unplugged Grunge Show Announces Long-Awaited Return with Live Performance at Sawyer Park Icehouse
After a four-year hiatus, The Nirvana Experience is making a triumphant return to the stage with a highly anticipated live performance at Sawyer Park Icehouse in Spring, Texas, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This special event marks the band’s first show back and promises an electrifying night... - February 14, 2025 - The Nirvana Experience
Supreme Republic Entertainment Artist Zach Campbell Soars to New Heights with Electrifying "High" Performance Video
Zach Campbell releases performance video for fan favorite "High." - February 14, 2025 - Supreme Republic Entertainment
What the Constitution Means to Me at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre proudly presents What the Constitution Means to Me. San Diego favorite Jacque Wilke* brings playwright Heidi Schreck's Tony-nominated, Pulitzer Prize finalist to vibrant life, weaving personal narrative with constitutional history. Under the direction of Shana Wride,... - February 11, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Songwriter Dom Did It Wins Grammy for Best R&B Album with Chris Brown's 11:11 Deluxe Edition
Multi-platinum producer and songwriter Dom Did It has won his first Grammy Award, earning Best R&B Album for his work on Chris Brown’s 11:11 Deluxe Edition at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Contributing as a co-writer and performer on standout tracks "Delusional" and "Bruce Lee," Dom continues to cement his status as a leading force in contemporary R&B. - February 05, 2025 - Dom Did It
A Wrinkle in Time at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the chaotic and empowering tale of Madeleine L’Engles’s A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by Morgan Gould as its next student production. The show runs a mystical 90-100 minutes with one intermission and aims to awe audiences throughout. - February 05, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Some Dark Valley at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
North Coast Rep presents Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand written and performed by Robert Bailey. One moonlit night, Reverend Brand, a fiery 19th century circuit preacher, emerges from the shadowy mountains of Appalachia, and our collective history, to weave a tale of religious... - February 05, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Restored Rites of Eleusis to Return for 39th Year at Spring Mysteries Festival
Spring Mysteries Festival, the premier event dedicated to the revival and celebration of ancient spiritual traditions, is thrilled to announce the Restored Rites of Eleusis will be performed in Seattle, Washington this coming spring. The sacred rituals, once lost to time, will be brought to life... - January 29, 2025 - Spring Mysteries Festival
Timberline: New On-Demand Series from Ironsgate Films
Ironsgate Films Presents: Timberline, An original on-demand series to be filmed in the USA. - January 22, 2025 - Alexander Hathaway
Composer Nathan Felix presents Glory Gone in San Antonio
Glory Gone, a 45-minute opera explores the theme of restoring voices and the search for one’s purpose and identity in the face of racial discrimination. - January 20, 2025 - Nathan Felix
Akshaya Patra Presents Namaste! Indian Festival, Feb. 1, 2025
Enjoy a full day of entertainment, delicious food, live music, vibrant dance performances, and unique shopping experiences at the Namaste India Festival in Pompano Beach. Don’t miss out—get your free tickets today. - January 17, 2025 - Namaste! A Grand Indian Art and Food Festival
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Announces Spring Concert Season
The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra will be presenting three orchestral concerts in Spring 2025 that include outstanding world class soloists as guest artists. Steven Moeckel, well known for his role as the Phoenix Symphony Concertmaster, joins the orchestra as soloist in beloved violin concerto, The Butterfly Lovers, in a special concert on Valentine's Day weekend. Peter Eom will perform the Dvorak Cello Concerto as soloist in a serenade tribute to those most special to us, on Mother's Day. - January 16, 2025 - Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology...The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Poets Jazz House… a fierce band of spoken word artists featuring Gia Scott-Heron are spittin’ fire and blazin’ stages from the iconic collection of the Gia's legendary father Gil Scott-Heron. - January 13, 2025 - Inner City Cultural Center II
Impro's LA Noir Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Starting with an audience suggestion and creating completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, Impro Theatre is a comic evening of theatre. They have performed all over the country. LA Noir Unscripted will run February 3 & 4, 2025 at 7:30pm. - January 13, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Hazelwood Prep Names Nyeesha D. Williams as New Executive Director to Lead Arts Expansion and Innovation
Hazelwood Prep, a trailblazing institution in arts and academic education, is proud to announce the appointment of Nyeesha D. Williams as its new Executive Director. Founders Andrea Hermitt and Mere Jones, both esteemed leaders in education and the arts, have tapped Williams to spearhead the school’s mission to revolutionize arts education for children in Atlanta and beyond. - January 08, 2025 - Hazelwood Prep
Throne of Ninurta and The Tablet of Destinies — an Original Musical Arrives on Streaming Platforms at the Stroke of Midnight New Year's Eve 2025
Throne of Ninurta & The Tablet of Destinies, a 90-minute epic opera by Stephen Erin Dinehart IV, debuts on all streaming platforms at midnight, January 1, 2025. Released by Dinehart Inc.'s Wonderfilled Music, this sweeping work reimagines the Mesopotamian legend of Ninurta, the warrior god, as he battles to reclaim the Tablet of Destinies and restore cosmic balance. Through powerful music and timeless storytelling, it explores themes of power, redemption, and harmony. - January 01, 2025 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
RhinoLeap Announces 10th Anniversary Season
RhinoLeap Productions has announced their four major productions for 2025, as well as the fourth season of their radio show, Crash Radio. During the pandemic, when theaters remained closed for over a year, RhinoLeap Productions began producing work in non-traditional spaces: a textile mill, a... - January 01, 2025 - RhinoLeap Productions
iBinge: No More Starving Artists - Revolutionizing Content Monetization
Over 4 billion hours of video are watched daily globally, yet creators earn little or nothing. With iBinge, creators get rewarded from the first click, whether they have 10 views or 100,000. Transparent pricing and the ability to set your own earnings empower creators to take control of their... - December 29, 2024 - iBinge
The Heart Sellers at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Heart Sellers is making its San Diego debut at North Coast Rep. Kat Yen directs Jin Park and Marielle Young* in The Heart Sellers. Kailey Agpaoa is the understudy. The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Designer), Matthew Novotny (Lighting Designer), Grace Wong (Costume Designer),... - December 20, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Acting Camp Production at Tribeca PAC Midwinter Recess Feb. 18 to 22
Tribeca PAC is now offering an acting camp this Midwinter Recess, February 18 through 22. This is a chance for your kids to work with theatre professionals on an exciting and collaborative musical adaption of Hercules by Michael McGill and Joseph Martinez presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre. - December 14, 2024 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
All is Merry & Bright: New Holiday Album by Donald Vega
Grammy nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega is getting into the holiday spirit early this year with his new album “All is Merry and Bright,” (Imagery, 2024). - December 07, 2024 - Donald Vega
The Pout-Pout Fish Live at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents The Pout-Pout Fish on Saturday, December 21 at 11:00AM. - December 07, 2024 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Fox Chapel Publishing Acquires “First Ladies of Music: A Rockin’ Activity & Coloring Book” by Childress Ink Client, Thea Wood
Conceived by Herizon Music founder and Recording Academy member Thea Wood, “First Ladies of Music” highlights iconic women in music. - December 05, 2024 - Childress Ink
Brent Jones Celebrates 25 Years in Music with New CD & Live Video Recording - Dec. 7
Gospel music legend Brent Jones is celebrating 25 years in music with a new Live CD & Video Recording on Sat, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. at his home church, Friendship Baptist Church in Yorba Linda, CA, where it all began. “Wow, 25 years? It is amazing how time flies when you’re... - December 05, 2024 - JDI Entertainment
Magicale Events Announces Exciting New Residency at The Highlight Room
Magicale Events proudly presents "Panorama," a new weekly residency at The Highlight Room, NYC, featuring DJ Luis Rosal. Known for his genre-blending style and high-energy performances, Rosal will transform Thursday nights into unforgettable experiences. Hosted at TAO Group’s stunning rooftop venue, this collaboration highlights Magicale’s commitment to redefining nightlife with world-class entertainment. - December 03, 2024 - Magicale Group
ChromaDiverse to Unveil the Oakland Ballet Legacy Project with Live Webinar on December 4, 2024
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11 AM to 12 PM PST, ChromaDiverse will host a special webinar unveiling the Oakland Ballet Legacy Project Portal—a comprehensive digital archive dedicated to celebrating 60 years of the Oakland Ballet Company (OBC). This event offers an exclusive virtual... - November 22, 2024 - ChromaDiverse
14th Annual Texas Christkindl Market
A German-style Christmas market with festive events for families and children right here in Arlington, TX. You'll be immersed in a world of twinkling lights, delicious food, and unique handcrafted gifts & mouthwatering treats. - November 14, 2024 - Texas Christkindl Market
From Valencia, Spain, Emilio Modern Gypsy Unveils "Reborn" Music Video and Announces Global Performance Availability
Modern Spanish guitarist Emilio Modern Gypsy debuts his new music video, "Reborn," filmed in Tarragona, Spain, capturing his signature blend of flamenco fusion, modern and global rhythms. Now based in Valencia, Emilio is available for performances worldwide, bringing a renewed passion to his modern Spanish guitar. - November 13, 2024 - Emilio:Modern Gypsy
Life's Transformations: The Yellow Butterfly's Lupus Experience
Rosemarie K. Witter Foundation (RKW), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting medical research in finding effective treatment, leading to a cure for Lupus, is thrilled to announce the upcoming original performance of The Yellow Butterfly: A Lupus Story Benefit Play. This event aims to... - November 06, 2024 - Rosemarie K. Witter Foundation, Inc.
Elite Sales Talent Agency Partners with Healthcare AI Companies
Moore Strategic Advisory Launches to Elevate Sales Talent and Transform Business Culture in the Healthcare AI Industry Moore Strategic Advisory, an elite Sales Talent Agency, announced its launch today, bringing a new era of trustworthy and human-centered practices to the Healthcare AI industry. - October 31, 2024 - Moore Strategic Advisory
IDC Hosts Inaugural Intimacy Professional Summit in Minneapolis, MN
Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) is thrilled to announce the Inaugural Intimacy Professional Summit, scheduled for April 11-13, 2025. This premier event will gather Intimacy Professionals, Directors, Producers, and other Entertainment Professionals from around the globe to advance the way the TV/film and live performance industries handle intimate stories. - October 29, 2024 - Intimacy Directors and Coordinators
Tyler Caiden Joins Sirocco Nightclub as CEO, Bringing Inclusive Events and Fresh Energy to Palm Springs' Nightlife Scene
Sirocco Nightclub Welcomes New CEO, Tyler Caiden, with exciting plans for Palm Springs nightlife. - October 28, 2024 - Sirocco Nightclub
Singing in Harmony: A Virtual Concert to Unite America's Diverse Voices
Good Karma Karaoke Presents the "Karao-Concert for Harmony in the USA" In an event that promises to showcase the unifying power of music, Good Karma Karaoke (GKK) announces the "Karao-Concert for Harmony in the USA." This virtual free concert, set to take place on October 30,... - October 27, 2024 - Good Karma Karaoke
VOLXTRONIC Premieres Debut Album Titled "Fairytale Fetish"
Electronic music duo VOLXTRONIC releases their debut album "Fairytale Fetish," a cavalcade of original folktronica based on popular European folk tunes. - October 26, 2024 - Christina Linhardt
Johnathan Smith aka The Reality Twister Comedy Hypnosis Show to Debut at Mic Drop Mania in Chandler, AZ
Johnathan Smith, known as The Reality Twister, will present a Comedy Hypnosis and Mentalism Show at Mic Drop Mania in Chandler, AZ, on February 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Recognized for performances that consistently sell out six months ahead of time, this event will offer a blend of interactive comedy... - October 25, 2024 - The Reality Twister
Year 4 of Dance Bloc NYC Festival to Take Place at Dixon Place This Fall
Dixon Place will present Dance Bloc NYC Festival in its fourth year on Oct 31, Nov 1 & Nov 2 with 4 unique programs featuring 20 choreographers, from myriad dance genres, showcase lengths of works between 5 and 25 minutes, inspired by this year's themes: Effect, Emerge, Evolve. - October 24, 2024 - Creative Performances
To Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Their Debut Album Crack the Sky Launches Official Biography: "All Things Crack" by Tyson Koska
Quirky, edgy, smart – like the band itself – this is the story of Crack the Sky. - October 18, 2024 - Tyson Koska
Plaza Las Americas and Telemundo Present Día de Muertos Fest: A Multisensory Celebration Honoring the Dead and Living in Lilburn, Georgia
Plaza Las Americas is bringing the heart of Mexican culture to life with a vibrant Día de Muertos Fest, running from November 1 to November 3, 2024. In partnership with Telemundo, this three-day celebration invites visitors to explore the rich traditions of Día de Muertos, one of... - October 15, 2024 - Plaza Las Americas
Bay Area Indie Romantic Comedy Filmed on iPhone to Have California Premiere at San Francisco Short Film Festival on October 23 at Beloved 4 Star Theater
After a sold-out premiere at the Ashland Independent Film Festival, Eat Surf Love, an ultra-low-budget film shot on iPhones, returns home to the San Francisco Short Film Festival. In this love-hate letter to San Francisco starring Tyler Ritter, Molly Wood, and Laura Yumi Snell, a writer and a surfer navigate the murky waters of a first date, while a podcaster tracks their “meet awkward" and places their encounter into the context of contemporary Bay Area life. - October 14, 2024 - Eat Surf Love Productions LLC
Inherit the Wind at North Coast Repertory Theatre Reading Series
North Coast Repertory Theatre Reading Series presents Inherit the Wind. Based on the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial, this play pits science against faith in a battle over the teaching of evolution in schools. Inherit the Wind will occur on November 18, 2024 at 7:30pm at North Coast... - October 13, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Shuddersome: Tales of Poe at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents five Edgar Allen Poe short stories and poems as, Shuddersome: Tales of Poe for its next student production. Director Benjamin Cole is eager to share the talents of his student cast. The show runs 50 minutes with no intermission. Additional production... - October 10, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
A Celebration of American Music Benefit at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Come celebrate the holidays with acclaimed pianist Mackenzie Melemed and support North Coast Rep with music and stories from the 1800s to the present day. There'll be music by George Gershwin, Edward MacDowell, Louis-Moreau Gottschalk, Florence Price, Amy Beach, as well as some of Broadway's... - October 10, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre