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.
Actor and Screenwriter Ernie Rivera Develops Indie Superhero Thriller Citadel Lost Amid Industry Attention and Festival Submissions
Actor and screenwriter Ernie Rivera shares new developments on Citadel Lost, a psychological action-thriller entered into top screenwriting competitions. With a proof-of-concept shoot set for June and early media attention building, Rivera's campaign includes a physical transformation for the lead role, teasers, and theatrical performance—all designed to showcase the project's creative scope and cinematic potential. - May 07, 2025 - Citadel Lost
Dixon Place & Creative Performances to Present "Threat to Democracy"
This multidisciplinary collaborative dance performance will unite spoken-word artists and dance choreographers to confront the urgent challenges facing democracy. - May 06, 2025 - Creative Performances
The Apocalypse Project at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show full of invention, discovery, and youth creativity in the new work The Apocalypse Project by Briandaniel Oglesby as its next Protostar Social Issues Series student production. The show runs 1 hour and 40 minutes with one intermission. Additional... - May 02, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
UR2.Global Arts Project Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Naming Juilliard Classically Trained Singer-Songwriter & Composer Kristin Hoffmann as the 2025 Honorary Artist
UR2.Global – A Psycho-Spiritual Not-for-Profit Arts Project created to unify mankind and uplift the self-esteem of humanity names New York-based classically trained singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer - Kristin Hoffmann as the 2025 Honorary Artist-in-Residence for... - April 30, 2025 - UR2.Global
Legends Unite in Phoenix; World-Class Martial Arts Event
Hollywood meets high-impact heroism at the Israeli Martial Arts Hall of Honors, a gala & weekend recognizing global legends in martial arts. Train with 35 legends. Held during the prestigious FIMA International Training & Awards Weekend (FITA 2025), honoring icons like Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Dan “The Beast” Severn, and Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, alongside pioneers of Krav Maga, BJJ, and edged weapons mastery. Witness history. Network with UFC champions & Grandmasters. - April 23, 2025 - The FIMA
YA Productions Unveils Stirring New Work Exploring Motherhood, Family, and Redemption
Nationally acclaimed Production Company Yonel Aris Productions is set to premiere his newest stage production, Dearest Momma, on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10–11, at the Hallandale Cultural Community Center in South Florida. This powerful drama, staged alongside a full-course dining... - April 17, 2025 - YA PRODUCTIONS
Editor of FairiesInAmerica.com Performs Pagan Poetics at Harvard Divinity School Conference, Spirituality and the Arts
The founder and editor of FairiesInAmerica.com, Elizabeth Kirwin, will present The Fairy Gothic Ballads at the Harvard Divinity School Program for the Evolution of Spirituality conference: Spirituality and the Arts on April 25, 2025. The conference brings together academics, artists of many disciplines and spiritual practitioners whose practices have been marginalized. Presenters are on the leading edge of the convergence of spirituality and the arts. - April 17, 2025 - Fairies In America
Dogtown Dance Revives the 2025 Richmond Dance Festival
The Richmond Dance Festival returns on April 26, 2025, featuring performances by professional and emerging dance artists at two Richmond venues: Grace Street Theater and the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School. The festival will include a range of dance styles and is designed to be accessible to the broader community. Presented by Dogtown Dance, the event continues a legacy of supporting independent artists and creative expression. - April 14, 2025 - Dogtown Dance
"Tevye in New York!" at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
Celebrated actor Tom Dugan (Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wiesenthal) returns to The North Coast Rep with his award-winning one-man performance of Tevye In New York! Based on Sholom Aleichem’s beloved characters, immortalized in Fiddler on The Roof, Tevye In New York! takes up where the... - April 14, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
OMG! at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
Robert Dubac (author, actor) stars in OMG! at North Coast Repertory Theatre. OMG! will run April 21, 2025 at 7:30pm and April 22, 2025 at 7:30pm. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $49 with discounts for students, military, and... - April 11, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
After a Successful Theatrical Run, "Unraveled" Now Streaming Nationwide on Amazon Prime
Following its acclaimed theatrical release, "Unraveled" - a gripping psychological thriller - is now available on Amazon Prime. Written and Directed by award-winning filmmaker Alfred Robbins, the film takes viewers on an emotional suspense filled journey. When a devoted wife tragically... - April 10, 2025 - Bottom Of The Net Filmworks
Freelancers Face Economic Uncertainty, Turning to Business Training for Stability
Veteran broadcaster Clay St. Thomas transitioned from radio to full-time voice acting but faced a major challenge — how to secure consistent, high-quality work. Enter The VO Freedom Master Plan and VO Pro Community, which gave him the marketing strategies to thrive. Now, he’s voicing everything from an ad campaigns, to VOG (Voice of God) duties for national conferences, to major e-learning campaigns for government agencies. - April 04, 2025 - VO Pro
Dallas Tap Dazzlers Celebrate 35 Years of Rhythm and Joy
The Dallas Tap Dazzlers, a dynamic group of tap dancers averaging 73 years old, are celebrating their 35th anniversary. - April 04, 2025 - Dallas Tap Dazzlers
Afrika Brown Celebrates a Decade of Storytelling with 10-Year Retrospective at The Flea Theater
The RSVP-only show will take place on Friday, May 2. - April 04, 2025 - Afrika Brown
Peril in the Alps at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Peril in the Alps by Steven Dietz. Steven Dietz directs Gabbie Adner, Valerie Larsen,* Brian Mackey,* Omri Schein,* Amanda Sitton,* and Christopher M. Williams.* The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting Design), Elisa... - April 04, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Dymally Institute Celebrates 6th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival
The Dymally Institute is celebrating its 6th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival on April 26, 2025 on the beautiful campus of California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). Headlining this event is Grammy Award Winner, PJ Morton, Will Downing, Tito Puente, Jr., MAYSA, Nedra Wheeler, Everett Harp, Jeff Lorber, Paul Jackson, Jr. and many other invited celebrity guest and community leaders. - April 03, 2025 - Dymally Institute
Valerian Ruminski to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in Lakewood Opera and Broadway Favorites Featured at WovenSmart’s Experience Studio on April 12
WovenSmart will host Bravo & Broadway: A Night of Timeless Melody on Friday, April 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring internationally renowned opera singer Valerian Ruminski. The concert will showcase a mix of opera, Broadway, and Sinatra in an intimate setting at the Lakewood-based experience studio. Ruminski, whose career includes performances at the Metropolitan Opera and major venues worldwide, will bring his acclaimed vocal talents to the stage for this one-night-only event. - April 02, 2025 - WovenSmart
Sean Dietrich and Birmingham Boys Choir Announce Collaborative Performance: Dream Songs and Words
Sean Dietrich, known as "Sean of the South," will join the Birmingham Boys Choir for an afternoon of music and storytelling on April 6, 2025, at 2:30 pm at Mountain Brook High School Auditorium. Dietrich's storytelling will be accompanied by the choir's 100 Concert Choristers. Tickets are available now, with proceeds supporting the choir's educational programs. Ken Berg, Music Director, says, "Our boys are excited to sing with Sean. Come see us!" - March 30, 2025 - Birmingham Boys Choir
Lone Wolves Will Have NY Premiere at the Marvels of Media Film Festival on Friday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m.
The indie comedy Lone Wolves will have their New York Premiere at the Marvels of Media Film Festival on Friday, March 28 at 6:00 PM at the Museum of the Moving Image. Directed by Emmy and Peabody winner Ryan Cunningham, the film follows a single woman who asks an old classmate to be her sperm donor, only to discover he’s autistic. Co-written by Matt Foss and Cora Vander Broek, the film explores fertility, neurodiversity, and friendship with heart and humor. - March 26, 2025 - Lone Wolves Feature Film
Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Announces Release of New Single
"Two Words: Bud Powell" will be released on March 28, 2025, via Imagery Records/Tiger Turn, featuring John Patitucci on bass and Lewis Nash on drums. - March 25, 2025 - Donald Vega
Rene TV Network Announces Global Release of Debut Film, "Heat in the Queen City: The Final Call" – Now Streaming Worldwide
Rene TV Network announces the global release of its debut film, Heat in the Queen City: The Final Call, a psychological, thought-provoking thriller. Now available for streaming worldwide on Fawesome, the film can be accessed through Roku, Fire TV, and all major streaming devices. Directed by Ariah... - March 20, 2025 - RENE TV NETWORK LLC
"You Can't Take It With You" Reading at North Coast Rep
North Coast Rep presents You Can't Take It With You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Featuring some of North Coast Rep's favorite actors: Bryan Barbarin, Eileen Bowman, Megan Carmitchel, Drew Bradford, Geno Carr, Nancy Snow Carr, Lena Ceja, Benjamin Cole,... - March 17, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Comedy Night at Gino's Trattoria
Comedy night returns to Gino's. - March 14, 2025 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Inc. Names Lisa’s Clarinet Shop to Its 2025 Female Founders 500 List
Inc.’s eighth annual Female Founders list highlights the nation’s top business leaders who challenge the status quo to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems. - March 12, 2025 - Lisa's Clarinet Shop
Urite Brings Records is Calling on Music Creators Around the World to Consider Anthony B Hiplove Holiday Song in Their Collaboration Projects
International Act Anthony Baidoo also known as Anthony B or Anthony B Hiplove is an Afrobeats musical artist. - March 12, 2025 - Urite Brings Records
Generic Theater Presents "Ordinary Days" - A Musical Celebration of Life Stories
"Ordinary Days," a contemporary musical that celebrates the extraordinary nature of everyday life in New York City, opens at Norfolk's Generic Theater on Friday, March 14, 2025. With music, book, and lyrics by Adam Gwon and direction by Dillon Bates, this intimate production runs weekends... - March 12, 2025 - Generic Theater
Immersive Opera at The Bass by Composer Nathan Felix
Mexican-American composer Nathan Felix will present his immersive opera titled Mirrors at The Bass Museum of Art (2100 Collins Ave.) in Miami on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00pm for Third Thursday. Mirrors is inspired by their exhibition, Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue. - March 11, 2025 - Nathan Felix
John Schneider Stars in Supernatural Mystery Kid Paranormal – Official Poster Unveiled
Dark Atom Studios unveils the official poster for Kid Paranormal, starring John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard) and Olivia Brown (Miami Vice). The film follows two best friends, played by Adison Salcedo and Lillian Weatherford, who start a paranormal investigation business and uncover a 20 year-old murder mystery. Schneider plays a bookstore owner with knowledge of the town’s haunted past, while Brown portrays a woman tied to the case. A teaser trailer and more updates are coming soon. - March 07, 2025 - Dark Atom Studios
Metamorphosis: Transformations in Art – A Dynamic Group Exhibition at Bushwick Gallery, March 6-13, 2025
Bushwick Gallery presents Metamorphosis: Transformations in Art, a group exhibition exploring change, growth, and evolution in contemporary art. Curated by Paridhi Chawla, the show runs from March 6-13, 2025, featuring diverse artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and mixed media. Experience thought-provoking works that challenge permanence and embrace transformation. Opening reception on March 6. - March 05, 2025 - Bushwick Gallery
I Will Survive, Inc. Presents the 2025 Art Jazz Gala: A Night of Music, Art & Philanthropy to Support Breast Cancer Warriors
What: Art Jazz Gala – A fundraising event featuring live jazz, an art showcase, and community recognition. When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM Where: South Fulton, GA. Why: To raise funds for I Will Survive, Inc.’s programs supporting breast cancer warriors and their families. Honorees: Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church), Dr. Anita Johnson (City of Hope). How to Attend: Purchase tickets or become a sponsor on their website. - March 04, 2025 - I Will Survive, Inc.
MODArts Dance Collective Presents Collective Thread
MODArts Dance Collective presents Collective Thread - a festival that provides a voice and a platform for artistic self-impression to those women/womxn identifying artists of underrepresented ethnic groups within the medium of dance. - March 04, 2025 - MODArts Dance Collective, Inc.
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