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.
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
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
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
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
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