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.

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

BurlesqueGalaxy.com Prepares for Blast Off

Mission Briefing: To be the first virtual destination for burlesque professionals and the people who love them. Official launch Friday, September 25 with the pilot episode of “The Big Sh’Bang,” a burlesque show/sitcom hybrid set in space. BurlesqueGalaxy.com is a new venture created by burlesque and entertainment industry veterans to unite, support, and elevate the global burlesque community. - August 28, 2020 - BurlesqueGalaxy.com

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Emu Runner, Celebrated Australian Family Film

International Family Film for U.S. Theatrical Release. - August 21, 2020 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues with Producer/Director Oz Scott

The Richard Lawson Studios will continue its Self Tape Master Class Series with producer/director Oz Scott. Classes take place every Saturday morning at 10 AM PST via Zoom Webinar. Richard Lawson Studios (RLS) was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2005 by... - August 20, 2020 - Richard Lawson Studios

ARIDO Presenting a Multi Billion Dollar Collection in Tribute to Lorenzo Soria Hollywood Foreign Press Association President During Venice Film Festival 2020

Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & celebrity guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - August 19, 2020 - ARIDO Jewelry

Piano Man - Jack Spann to Release Jesus of New Orleans

Brand new in 2020 Jack’s CD single, Jesus Of New Orleans, will be simultaneously released with a full production music video in support of the single. Both dance mix and radio edits are included on the CD. Spann again providing lead vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar and bass. Rollout of Jesus Of New Orleans (JONOLA) happens on August 15th, 2020 in both CD and Digital formats through Big Boo Records and Daystorm Music. - August 16, 2020 - Daystorm Music

Introducing: Comedian Eddie B.

The Houston native is single-handedly changing the comedy game, tapping into the minds of teachers around the world and selling out major arenas throughout the country in minutes. - August 13, 2020 - Eddie B.

Walking Papers New Single "What Did You Expect?" Out Today

New album The Light Below out February 2021. - August 07, 2020 - Carry On Music

Minerva Partners with A-LIVE to Power Virtual Concerts

As COVID-19 is preventing people from attending concerts in person, Minerva has partnered with A-LIVE, a leading European music initiative, to deliver a new social video streaming experience for fans to enjoy concerts remotely. - August 04, 2020 - Minerva Networks

16 Year-Old Award Winning Actor Dylan Duff Becomes CEO of Production Company and Makes Directorial Debut

16 year-old, Toronto-born actor Dylan Duff becomes CEO of Purple Monkeys Pictures Inc. and makes directorial debut with dramatic live action short film "Perspective." Duff wrote, directed, produced and starred in the film to be released some time next year. - July 31, 2020 - Purple Monkeys Pictures

Promise To Myself Release New Single and Brings a New Sound for the Band with "killmeslow"

Even after releasing their sophomore EP “I Might Be Crazy” in February 2020 and a pandemic hitting the world, that hasn’t stopped Promise To Myself from pushing forward with writing songs and keeping up with their fans on social media while waiting on live shows to... - July 30, 2020 - Promise To Myself

Penn and Teller Fool Us Winner Stuart MacDonald Creates Online Interactive Magic Play, Richard Preston's Cocktail Capers

Stuart MacDonald, starring as Richard Preston, is a fish out of water. His character was frozen in 1962 with the intent of entertaining the first colony on Mars in 2062. Current world circumstances made world leaders vote to have Richard thawed in 2020 to bring the world back together through magic. - July 29, 2020 - Stuart MacDonald

Music's Living Legends, The Rolling Stones and Judas Priest Honored by Two of Fever International Music Group's Top Acts

Fever International Music Group Artist Ninefinger will be covering "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones. While Beyond The Grey covers "You've Got Another Thing Comin." Both groups intended to create their versions of these timeless classics, modernizing the sound and feel, but maintaining the original presence and familiarity. - July 28, 2020 - Fever International Music Group

Coronavirus Shutdown Inspires New Series - The Building: Under Lockdown, Created Entirely on Zoom. Westside Rag and Art Paradise Agree: "The Show is Good!"

The new series is written by playwright and television writer Ed Napier with co-direction by Emmy winning television producer Jesse Green and actress/filmmaker Jodie Markell. The first episode was just launched. The Building 2020: Under Lockdown tells the story of a group of residents who live in a co-op on the Upper West Side of New York City and how they are coping with all the challenges and devastation surrounding their relationships and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. - July 27, 2020 - ArtParadise

Highly Acclaimed Teen Entertainer JAC Carrera to Host a Young Performer Awards Ceremony in New York City

Escape 2 Productions and highly acclaimed teen entertainer, Jose Carrera (JAC) from Brooklyn, NY, have partner to create New York City’s first ever show showcasing young performers. With an amazing Advisory Board team, Joshua Packard, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Jackie Almonte, Willie Pena, Anthony Notarile, Diante Jenkins, Joseph Guevara, Albania Matos, Julie Probst, Patrick M. Valley, Marlene Rhein and Jessica Adams, will be hosting and picking this years winners. - July 25, 2020 - Escape 2 Productions

Crack The Sky "Tribes" Out Today

New Album "Tribes" Out January 2021 - July 23, 2020 - Carry On Music

Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Rep

Prayer Duds presents Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre. - July 17, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

Billboard Hit Recording Artist Fawn Releases Her New Song, "Wait For The Sun" Featuring Debra Wilson and Many Other Celebrities Supporting Black Lives Matter

“Wait For The Sun” is a song about struggling and fighting your way through difficult, dark times. The message of the chorus, “Wait For The Sun” is a reminder to hold on because the sun is going to come out again. A key unifying line is, “let the love remind you we’re one, and wait for the sun.” The music video has a handful of soulful celebrities and people uniting for a spiritual journey into cosmic positivity and change. - July 14, 2020 - Fawn

Foxpromotions is so Proud to Announce Singer/Songwriter Brian Hedges Has Been Nominated for 2 International Singer-Songwriters Association, (ISSA) Awards

FoxPromotions announces that their longtime client Brian Hedges has been nominated for 2 ISSA awards. Hedges, a singer-songwriter out of Knoxville, TN, has been nominated for USA Male Vocalist of the Year and USA Male Songwriter of the Year. The awards show will be live on the ISSA YouTube August 15, 2020. - July 12, 2020 - FoxPromotions

Peter London Global Dance Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Welcomes Kal Gajraj as Executive Director

Miami’s leading multicultural, contemporary dance ensemble, the Peter London Global Dance Company (PLGDC) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year and has named Kal Gajraj as its first Executive Director. Mr. Gajraj comes to PLGDC after serving as the Chief Marketing Officer of the... - July 08, 2020 - Peter London Global Dance Company

Reality TV Talent Launch Hollywood Behind the Scenes Podcast

Reality TV Talent from Just Writin Life are releasing their second podcast, The Ladies Tales Podcast. The first episode, done by professional actors, is the audio version of their pilot episode made for TV, "The Managers." - July 07, 2020 - AITL Media

DESIFEST Continues to Invest in Live Music and Shows

DESIFEST treated fans to a fantastic live concert on Facebook, featuring Canada's favourite duo, JoSH. Over 1,000 fans watched the 1 hour Canada Day special, reaching 25,000+ views within 24 hours and over 3,000+ comments, hearts and emojis flowed during the live show. "We will continue to... - July 03, 2020 - DESIFEST

KIN4LIFE Releases New Single "Black in Amerikkka" for Independence Day

As a commentary on the true state of race relations in America, hip hop duo KIN4LIFE is releasing the single "Black In Amerikkka" on July 3 for Independence Day via Artists First Records. - July 03, 2020 - Artists First Records

In New Fundraising Effort, Herberger Theater Gives Donors a Surprise Bonus

On pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phoenix landmark Herberger Theater has embarked on an unusual, even memorable, fundraising effort to support ongoing and future expenses. - July 01, 2020 - Biltmore Portrait Studios

Donnell Isaac Didn't Know Love

Back like he never left; R&B/Soul recording artist, Donnell Isaac, has released his new single, “I Didn’t Know,” an impressive, inspiring and soulful song from the forthcoming album, Wine N Relationship. His third studio album, Wine N Relationship, is due out later this year. - July 01, 2020 - Donnell Isaac

Multi-Intrumentalist Ricky Persaud, Jr. Back with New Album; Follow Up to 2019 EPs Pursuit of Happiness and Apocalypse, First Single "M.Y.O.B." Out Now

Follow up to 2019 EPs Pursuit of Happiness and Apocalypse; First single “M.Y.O.B.” out now - June 27, 2020 - Mystiqson Records & Publishing, LLC

Female Led Revenge Western "Vengeance Turns" 4-Part Serialized Radio Show Releases Chapter 1 on July 4, 2020

Cabin Fever Radio recorded this originally for live audiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic while the actors and their audience were all confined for health and safety. The Radio Show version was mixed over several weeks immediately upon conclusion of the live readings. - June 27, 2020 - Cabin Fever Radio

Metalcore Group VENACAVA Releases New Song "Signals" Featuring Vocalist Aaron Gillespie of Underoath

Eleven years after it was initially recorded, the metalcore group VENACAVA has released their first song “Signals” today via Capiscana Records / OSIAH, featuring Underoath vocalist Aaron Gillespie. - June 26, 2020 - Capiscana

An Afternoon of Music at the Scientology Information Center

On Saturday June 20th the Scientology Information Center hosted a socially-distanced concert at the Historic Clearwater Building in downtown Clearwater. - June 26, 2020 - Church of Scientology

"Confessions," the Series, Picks Up Two Best Web Series Awards

"Confessions," the series, was awarded the Grand Jury Award for Best Web Series at the Monthly Oniros Film Awards, in Saint-Vincent, Italy. They also received the Best Web Series award at the Madras Independent Film Festival, in Chennai, India. Both awards were presented in June 2020. The... - June 24, 2020 - Serrano Studios

Melissa B. Receives 2 Nominations in The Josie Music Awards 2020

Billboard charted artist Melissa B. is nominated for a second consecutive year in The 2020 Josie Music Awards. - June 21, 2020 - Melissa B.

Indie Label "Behind the Sky" Launches Double Vinyl Compilation with Advance Funding from Sound Royalties

Ambient Music Impresario Evan Bartholomew Teams with Global Talent and Visual Artist Yoshi Sodeaka on “Portals.” - June 18, 2020 - Sound Royalties

New Single "Going In" from Hip Hop Gospel Artist William T. Starzz

Optimus Entertainment Group (OEG) is excited to present the newest artist to its platform, William T. Starzz of Triune Movement Inc. (TMInc.) - June 15, 2020 - Optimus Entertainment Group

Open Auditions Scheduled for Tunnel Hill Shindig Christmas Show

Large Holiday Production Show Seeking Local North Georgia Talent - June 12, 2020 - Southern Premier Entertainment

Jess Wall Signs with GMoore Talent, Debuts at Austin City Saloon in Corbin, KY June 13, 2020. After Cutting Her Debut EP in Nashville.

Viral videos are popular for a multitude of reasons. Some are funny, some are beautiful, and some showcase unassuming folks that do not realize their gifts. The latter category compelled George Moore, president of GMoore Talent to reach out to Jess Wall. Wall, 21, from Douglasville, GA caught... - June 09, 2020 - Perry Music Group

Human Error Online at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Thanks to an extraordinary arrangement with Actors Equity Association, North Coast Repertory Theatre is continuing Season 38 with the West Coast premiere of Human Error a comedy by Eric Pfeffinger. From the comfort of their own homes, theatre lovers will enjoy a play that is full of warmth, heart... - June 03, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

Debut Single by Wife of Veteran is a Musical Tribute to Generations of Soldiers

Opera Mezzo Soprano Natalja Sticco's debut single reflects her own American journey and personal connection with military. - June 02, 2020 - Natalja Sticco

Event Announcement of Virtual, Online Performance Piece of BLACKOUTS

A new virtual performance piece for live-streaming showcases writer and director Murray Mednick’s poetic gifts to address the COVID-19 crisis. BLACKOUTS combines streetwise lyricism and dry humor to bear on an infernal encounter with the health care system, American style. BLACKOUTS will be presented live for viewers in two parts, June 5, 6, 7 (Part 1) and June 12, 13, 14 (Part 2). - May 31, 2020 - Padua Playwrights

Summer Camp Online at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

Theatre School @ North Coast Rep is very excited to be offering performance-based theatre camps online that will inspire your child to learn new skills while creating theatrical fun with new friends. All online camps are being offered with reduced hours to allow for better student focus and reduced... - May 30, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre