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.
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
"The Wankers," NJ-Based Britpop Tribute, Land Opening Slot on Oasis 2025 U.S. Tour
NJ Britpop Tribute to Open for Oasis. - October 08, 2024 - The Wankers
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the San Diego Premiere of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1970s, Katie Forgette’s comedy unfolds within the confines of a working-class home. The O’Shea clan navigates the tumultuous and sometimes... - October 08, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Things to go Bump in the Night at the 2024 UC Santa Cruz Festival of Monsters
The 2024 Festival of Monsters – held Friday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Santa Cruz, Calif – opens with a weekend of free public events (Oct. 11-12) followed by an academic conference (Oct. 16-18), ending with the colorful Monsters’ Ball (Oct. 18). Hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Monster Studies, the festival explores what monsters can teach us about ourselves, our empathetic capacities, and our responsibilities to the world we all live in. - October 07, 2024 - Center for Monster Studies
Scarizona Scaregrounds Haunted Attraction Opens for the 2024 Halloween Season
Scarizona, one of Greater Phoenix’s premier haunted attractions, is set to reopen for the 2024 Halloween season. Known for delivering heart-pounding scares, the long-running haunt features two spine-tingling haunted houses that offer a thrilling night of terror, perfect for friends and families looking to embrace the fall desert nights. - September 26, 2024 - Scarizona Scaregrounds
The Nevermore Haunt Returns for a Terrifying 2024 Season
Get ready to face your darkest fears as The Nevermore Haunt, Maryland’s most terrifying haunted attraction, announces its return for the 2024 season. This year's haunt promises to be more chilling, more intense, and more unforgettable than ever before. - September 25, 2024 - The Nevermore Haunt
First Ladies Of Disco Sunday Tea Dance Party, September 29, 2024, at Myron's the Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV
Sunday Disco Tea Dance Party featuring legends two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash, three-time NAACP Image Award-winner Marsha Warfield, with special guest performers Jeanie Tracy, Charlene Moore, and The First Ladies of Disco Band, in an afternoon of unforgettable music, fun, and laughter. Get lost in the music at this high-energy retro show and feel the groove of "It's Raining Men" as they commemorate the music and cultural essence of disco, soul, pop, and dance. - September 25, 2024 - DO-KWA Productions
The Legendary Wailers Live at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $50 General Admission. In February, 1977, Julian Junior Marvin was invited to join Bob Marley & The... - September 25, 2024 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
The 25th Annual Baltimore Book Festival Features Childress Ink Author and Poet, Trish Broome
Award-winning poet, Trish Broome, is among several Baltimore women writers selected to read her contribution to Yellow Arrow Publishing’s 2024 Vignette Series. - September 21, 2024 - Childress Ink
3rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration in Jurupa Valley
Join Reach Out and Healthy Jurupa Valley for the 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Jurupa Valley event on October 19, 2024, from Noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Rancho Jurupa Regional Park. This alcohol-free, family-friendly event invites the entire community to honor the memories of their deceased loved ones... - September 21, 2024 - Reach Out
Undead Valley: What is It? A Musical. Is That It? Its Creator Calls It the Final Curtain Reveal for Humanity.
Undead Valley is not announcing its first performance yet. However, the producers want fans to know it'll be in 2026 sometime. They envision Undead Valley as the first "musical" to premiere in a stadium-style arena versus a small Broadway or Off-Broadway theater. Undead Valley creator... - September 19, 2024 - Undead Valley Inc
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop Launches New Podcast: “Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters”
Stories of Inspiration from the World of Woodwind - September 19, 2024 - Sales Maven
Napoleon Media Unveils New Animated YouTube Series: "Nightmare On PR Street"
Napoleon Media announces the launch of its new animated YouTube series, "Nightmare On PR Street," which explores the chaotic world of celebrity public relations. The series offers a comedic and satirical look at the horror stories publicists endure while managing high-profile PR disasters, inspired by real-life celebrity scandals. Each episode showcases a different PR fiasco, providing viewers with an insider's perspective on the drama behind the scenes. - September 18, 2024 - Napoleon Media
Central Florida’s Top Haunted Attraction Opens for Its 11th Season
Fan favorite horror attraction Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail recently celebrated its tenth operating season in the Fall of 2023. The 501(c)3 local haunt, located between Tampa and Orlando, prides itself on being an affordable attraction with horror thrills for the whole family. - September 11, 2024 - Sir Henry's Haunted Trail
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO - 100 list honors 100 businesses exemplifying growth and innovation across the nation. - September 07, 2024 - Sales Maven
Classic Albums Live Returns to Tribeca PAC with Fleetwood Mac: Rumours!
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac: Rumours on Friday, September 27 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $50 General Admission. Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Classic Albums Live... - September 05, 2024 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Inaugural The Best of Cinema+Art+Culture Festival Set to Illuminate Las Vegas
The Best of Cinema is set to become a landmark event, celebrating the best of the best in film, art, and cultural contributions. Produced by TMG Films, this festival aims to elevate the global profile of exceptional films, filmmakers & artists. TMG Films, a renowned international film buyer and distributor since 1991, has a prestigious presence at top-tier festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Sundance, SXSW, Toronto, Shanghai. TMG is committed to highlighting the pinnacle of creative achievement. - September 04, 2024 - TMG Entertainment Network