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.
Aim High's 29 Free Online Dance Classes for Adults and Children
We're Aim High Dance academy and we are offering 29 free dance classes for adults and children all online. These are weekly classes that will be going on until the end of March. - December 23, 2020 - Aim High Dance Academy
3 Generations of Jazzercise in the Press
More than 50 years after its beginning, Jazzercise remains as popular as ever. Today, Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and daughter president Shanna Missett Nelson welcome Skyla Nelson to the business. Newly-certified 18-year-old Skyla has followed in their footsteps by certifying as an instructor, bringing the $100 million dollar fitness empire to a whole new generation of women. - December 18, 2020 - Jazzercise, Inc.
First Black-Owned Script Consultant Agency CEO Set to Host Live Virtual Screenwriting Workshop
Shannan E. Johnson launched The Professional Pen to Develop Hollywood's Emerging Screenwriters and is Now Launching Her Next Screenplay Crash Course - "WhoTF Has Time For Film School?" - December 17, 2020 - The Professional Pen
Sabrina J. McCabe Celebrated as an Honored Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Sabrina J. McCabe of San Mateo, California has been celebrated as an honored member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the performing arts field. About Sabrina J. McCabe Sabrina McCabe has over 20 years’... - December 16, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Local Triple-Threat Artist and Beauty Queen Releases Debut Single
Miss South Florida Fair Juliette Valle’s Christmas single released on December 14, with all proceeds to help fund organ donation programs. - December 15, 2020 - Juliette Valle
Shorecrest’s Evan Hoefer ‘21 Earns National Performing Arts Award from YoungArts
Shorecrest senior Evan Hoefer ‘21 has been named a 2021 National YoungArts Foundation Award winner for his exceptional achievement in Theater. As a YoungArts finalist, Evan is eligible to be nominated to become a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the highest honors given high school seniors bestowed by the President of the United States. - December 13, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Filmed Productions Online: A Christmas Carol at North Coast Repertory Theatre Streaming on Demand
North Coast Repertory Theatre is giving viewers a delightfully reimagined way to experience Charles Dickens’ masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. - November 30, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Filmed Productions Online: An Iliad at North Coast Repertory Theatre Streaming on Demand
An Iliad is a dynamic adaptation of Homer’s classic poem about the Trojan War. - November 30, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
DJ-Producer Lizzy Wang Ranked #52 Globally by DJane Magazine
China's top ranked female DJ LIZZY WANG vaults up 40 places to #52 in the 2020 DJane Magazine yearly rankings. Last year's #92, LIZZY WANG has broken through in 2020 with a prolific touring schedule, plus remixes and collaborations with Ferry Cprsten, Henri PFR and Valentino Khan. - November 25, 2020 - B2 Holdings Ltd.
J Young MDK Talks Dual Albums, 50/50 Campaign, Dealing with Diabetes and More
Artist, actor and noted entertainer J Young MDK, Has already made music history as the first performer to drop two albums from two different genres on the same day, Aqua (R&B) and Black (RAP). - November 13, 2020 - J Young MDK
The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company Turns Digital to Survive
Internationally award-winning British theatre company survives the COVID pandemic restrictions by creating theatre entirely online using digital software, with the actors working safely from home. - November 12, 2020 - The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company
Allegro Music Academy Open Enrollment
Allegro Music Academy's Open Enrollment continues through December 1, offering lessons in a wide variety of instruments for students of every age. - November 10, 2020 - Allegro Music, Dance and Etiquette Academy
Dementia Society of America Presents "Broadway Alive!"
The Dementia Society of America® will be presenting its first online fundraising entertainment program on Sunday evening, November 22, 2020, at 6:00 pm (ET). The program, called "Broadway Alive!™," will feature a special performance by Keith Spencer, a nationally recognized... - November 05, 2020 - Dementia Society of America
Jared Moussalli & Money Records Help Artists Get Paid
Talent pays; just ask Money Records founder Jared Moussalli. His goal is to help independent artists gain royalties. Jared wants to provide a platform for them to release their next wave music. He aspires to improve the lives of musicians through effective marketing. - November 03, 2020 - Money Records LLC
Sabrina J. McCabe Recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Sabrina J. McCabe of San Mateo, California has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of performing arts. About Sabrina J. McCabe Sabrina McCabe is the owner and performing... - October 27, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Celebrated Rock ‘n’ Roll Icon Nancy Wilson Releases Her Version of Bruce Springsteen’s "The Rising"
Debut Single From First Ever Solo Album - October 23, 2020 - Carry On Music
"Murder in the Woods" is Back in Theaters by Popular Demand to Celebrate the Halloween Season
Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Times calls it “Darkly Funny”; Humberto Guida from LATV “A non-stop thrill ride that doesn’t let up” and Jim Hemphill from Filmmaker Magazine says “...a smart, funny and very effective horror movie that recalls classics of the genre but has a voice and style all its own.” - October 23, 2020 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Barber Authority Announces the Opening of Sim's Barber Lab
The Barber Authority, trusted throughout the music, action sports, motor sports, and entertainment industries as the go-to personal services coordinator for premium on-site grooming services, today announced the opening of Sim’s Barber Lab, a CDC compliant barbershop engineered with physical... - October 22, 2020 - Barber Authority
Unprecedented Success of Disney+ Series WandaVision Trailer Compels Release of New Video and Single Release
The groundbreaking success of the recently released Marvel Studios, Disney+ WandaVision series trailer prominently featuring The Platters' timeless hit Twilight Time has prompted the acclaimed international vocal group to release a new video and a newly mastered release of the single. - October 16, 2020 - Herb Reed Enterprises LLC
Filmed Plays Online: Necessary Sacrifices at North Coast Repertory Theatre Streaming on Demand
North Coast Rep's award-winning theatre located in Solana Beach, CA is doing innovative theatre during this time by being the first theatre in the US to film a live stage performance for streaming. - October 15, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
A New Opera Inspired by Abdullah Öcalan is Now Available
Today, composer Nathan Felix, releases a new chamber opera inspired by Kurdish Political Activist, Abdullah Öcalan. The album titled, Öcalan, is now available to stream and download worldwide on all digital platforms including but not limited to Spotify, Apple iTunes Music, YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Music, etc. - October 15, 2020 - Nathan Felix
The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Welcomes Casting Directors Robi Reed and Kim Coleman
The Richard Lawson Studios will be joined by two iconic casting directors, returning guest Robi Reed and first time guest Kim Coleman for it’s Master Class series. Master classes are held on Saturday morning at 10am PST. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles, California in... - October 14, 2020 - Richard Lawson Studios
Global Art Projection on the Facade of Sarajevo's History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hello World is a large-scale international art project produced by the nonprofit TransCultural Exchange as a demonstration of solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the mere click of a mouse, people can now enjoy a whirlwind tour around the globe through the nearly 250 artworks on Hello... - October 10, 2020 - TransCultural Exchange
20 Year Project in the Making, Hamlet/Horatio Released to Vimeo in Early October
Hamlet/Horatio is a film re-staging of Hamlet from Horatio's perspective. David Wenzel said he played Hamlet in several NYC productions that were produced. This is how they came up with a new concept of the tragedy of Hamlet. The film has won awards at the multiple film festivals, including the Los Angeles Film Awards and the New York Cinematography Awards. - October 05, 2020 - David Wenzel
Epicenter for the Arts Announces New Performing Arts Training Facility
Epicenter for the Arts just started their eighth season in Southlake and will be moving to a larger facility soon. They are excited to share about their expansion with their Southlake families and the surrounding communities. They would love to set up a time to speak more about who they are and what they do. - October 05, 2020 - Epicenter for the Arts
Armin Lear Releases Music vs The Man by Acclaimed Filmmaker Peter Rowe
Filmmaker Peter Rowe's new book, Music vs The Man, is now available in English worldwide in digital and print format. Published by Armin Lear Press, the book is supported by a 90-second video, posted on the Armin Lear website, giving potential readers a taste of the action. - October 03, 2020 - Armin Lear Press
Celebrated Rock ‘n’ Roll Icon Nancy Wilson to Release First Ever Solo Album
Signs Worldwide Deal with Carry On Music, Album Due Early 2021; First Single Out October 23, 2020 – Nancy's Version of Bruce Springsteen’s “The Rising.” - October 01, 2020 - Carry On Music
Bonnie J. Wallace’s Top Hollywood Acting Teachers: Inspiration & Advice for Actors is Out October 6, 2020
The book contains exclusive interviews with 12 of the most successful acting teachers in LA, and details what they know about how to succeed in the Industry, how they train and coach their students, what guides their different approaches for actors, as well as their wisdom and advice. Perfect for aspiring actors as well as successful working actors looking to learn from the best, the real-world insights and secrets shared from these masters shed light on what it really takes to make it. - September 30, 2020 - Hometown to Hollywood
COVID Shutdown Leads Composer/Producer Jay Condiotti to Passion Project with Help from Sound Royalties
Success with Film, TV and Commercial Scores Open Door to Dream Studio and New EP Silver Smile with Wife, Brooke - September 29, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Philadelphia International Music Festival Virtual Concerto Competition Winners Earn Scholarships and Performance Opportunities
Young musicians from all over the world took part in the annual competition, which went online for the first time due to the COVID-19 health emergency. - September 28, 2020 - Philadelphia International Music Festival
Come to Poppa. New Album by Cortez Out October 2, 2020.
Funky and disco breakthrough for Italian rock artist Cortez: from Friday, October 2 the new album by Cortez “Come to Poppa” (AB Music) is available in all digital stores. - September 27, 2020 - Alessandro Bagagli Music
Radically Inclusive Dance Group Launches 5th Annual ON DISPLAY GLOBAL in Honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Heidi Latsky Dance holds durational Zoom performance with worldwide participation. - September 26, 2020 - Heidi Latsky Dance
Independent Filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone's Live-Action Virtual Reality Film "GEIMU" About a Medieval Japanese Game World Has Festival World Premiere at VIFF
"GEIMU" is an immersive Japanese live-action 3D virtual reality (VR) film made for viewing in a VR headset. Produced and directed by independent filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone, GEIMU is a narrative short film that combines gaming, VR and cinema and is set in a medieval Japanese game world. It will be viewable globally for free from Sept. 24 (12pm PDT) to Oct. 7 during VIFF. - September 24, 2020 - Dorian Stone
Goodly Rotten Apple Productions Announces a Limited Online Release of Award-Winning Comedy Web Series, by, for, and About Women: Tech Bettys
Tech Bettys to Premiere three episodes Saturday, October 10, 2020 (10/10/2020) as follows: 10:10am Live Stream release of Episode 1; 11:11am Live Stream release of Episode 2; 12:12pm Live Stream release of Episode 3. The episodes will remain up on the Tech Bettys YouTube Channel for 10 days until 10:10pm on October 20, 2020 (10/20/2020). - September 24, 2020 - Goodly Rotten Apple Productions, LLC
Same Time, Next Year at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. David Ellenstein directed married actors Katie MacNichol and Bruce Turk on North Coast Rep’s mainstage, adhering to all mandated safety and testing procedures under the SAG New Media Agreement. The actors are wed... - September 24, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Visit Potter-Tioga State Parks Recognized as "Most Beautiful Fall Foliage" in Pennsylvania
Thrillist lists Pine Creek Gorge and other areas in Wellsboro, PA as must-see destinations this Autumn. - September 23, 2020 - Visit Potter-Tioga
From Universal Studios Home Entertainment's Recently Released Film "Emperor," Star Robert "7" Shannon to Release Music Video for Self-Produced Song "Unification"
Following the long awaited release of "Emperor," produced by Reggie Hudlin and Mark Amin starring Dayo Okeniyi, James Cromwell, Kat Graham, Bruce Dern, Naturi Naughton, Mykelti Williamson and many other all stars, Robert 7 Shannon who played Dangerfield Newby is releasing his debut single and music video "Unification" to take a stand artistically in today's civil unrest. He is also producing content to touch on the issues that plague underserved communities in the form of TV and graphic novel. - September 23, 2020 - RapHead Response LLC
Paula Abdul Announces Winners of the UpLive USA Virtual Music Competition: “Singing For The World” #SFTW, a Partnered event with iHeartRadio
Paula @paulaabdul on Sept. 1 announced winners of the worldwide singing competition on the UpLive Global Streaming Platform. Winners are Zandy Storm from the Philippines and Lawrence Leeway from California. - September 23, 2020 - Uplive
Songs for World Peace Premieres 60+ Songs by 70+ Artists from 60+ Countries in Celebration of International Day of Peace
Today, Songs for World Peace is launching a year long event in honor of International Peace Day with more than 60 songs from as many countries with more to come. Learn more about the project, its founders and artists, as well as today's music events. - September 21, 2020 - Songs for World Peace
Black Theatre Festival Issues a Worldwide Call for Healing Through the Arts
The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) is pleased to announce its 2020 Theatre-At-Home Experience, a virtual four-day call to connect communities and move the conversation towards healing through the arts. The full schedule includes award-winning performances from all over the world, two town... - September 21, 2020 - Atlanta Black Theatre Festival
Necessary Sacrifices at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Rep presents Necessary Sacrifices online. Filmed on the stage with set, costumes, lights, cameras and adhering to all mandated safety and testing procedures under the SAG New Media contract. North Coast Rep's new program Filmed Plays Online begins with Necessary Sacrifices directed by... - September 16, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Grammy-Nominated, Multiplatinum Producer "Khao" Releases New Collegial Album, Peaking at the Top of the iTunes Charts
Grammy-nominated producer, Khao has joined with “The DJ Grid” and a host of artists to create a new synergistic, collegial album titled, “Predicted Platinum” which has already topped the iTunes Charts over the weekend. - September 15, 2020 - High Society Associates
Concert Season is Back - and Dominican Superstar DaniLeigh is Breaking Boundaries Through MADDCity.Live
Social media sensation DaniLeigh is teaming up with live-stream service MADDCity.Live to take virtual concert experiences to new heights. - September 14, 2020 - MADDCity.Live
Minerva Networks Transforms Virtual Concert Experience with Watch Together Platform
A-LIVE chooses Minerva to deliver unique live social streaming experiences. - September 10, 2020 - Minerva Networks
Award Winning Multi-Instrumentalist Ricky Persaud, Jr. Wins at The Josie Music Awards
Ricky Persaud, Jr. won Artist of the Year in Pop/Contemporary. - September 10, 2020 - Mystiqson Records & Publishing, LLC
Conductor Ming Luke Assembles Major Players in the Ballet Industry for New Chat Series
Musical Point(e)s features Zoom Conversations with Stars from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and more. - September 04, 2020 - Maestro Ming Luke
Bandy the Rodeo Clown Says Accept Your Flaws & Love Your Country
SCC Media's #OnTheBrink host Sana Mello has a chat with Texas Hall of Famer Moe Bandy about country music, staying healthy, and making it through tough times. - September 03, 2020 - SCC Media
The Mitch Show Debuts Tuesday, Sept. 8 -- Takes Aim at Mitch McConnel Re-election Bid
Anyone who wonders what’s next for Sen. Mitch McConnell should Kentucky voters throw him out of office in November can find out when The Mitch Show debuts online, Tuesday, Sept. 8. A talented group of Kentucky writers, actors, directors, artists, and comedians have banded together to produce... - September 01, 2020 - We Are the Deciders, LLC
Venus D Lite Health Scare
The former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant has temporarily canceled all appearances due to serious health concerns. Venus D Lite is in seclusion; Having a difficult recovery from recent cosmetic surgery; Obsession with Madonna has caused depression and risky behavior. - August 30, 2020 - Venus D Lite
KIN4LIFE Celebrates Their 21st Anniversary in Music with "I Love KIN4LIFE" Re-Release
On August 28, KIN4LIFE re-released their seminal album "I Love KIN4LIFE" on indie label Artists First Records. The release will kick off a retrospective look at the group's two decades of contributions to the music industry, and in particular, to the visibility of LGBTQ artists. - August 29, 2020 - Artists First Records