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.
Kids Party Company Goes Virtual to Help Families Celebrate Birthdays
Amazing Fairytale Parties, a family run birthday party business, creates a solution for families' birthday woes, with Virtual Parties with a party character. - March 30, 2020 - Amazing Fairytale Parties
Bruce Lev Audio Book Release "Billy Shears - The Secret History of the Beatles"
Bruce Lev created and narrated his 2002 book "Billy Shears - The Secret History of the Beatles" that is now available on Audio (ACX), Amazon, and iTunes. - March 27, 2020 - LevSongs Productions
Desert Foothills Theater Will Temporarily Postpone Performances of "Steel Magnolias"
The Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) announces the temporary postponement of “Steel Magnolias” which was scheduled to run March 27 to April 5. “In light of the updated recommendations from the Arizona Department of Health Services to cancel or postpone mass gatherings with 50 or... - March 20, 2020 - Desert Foothills Theater
FoxPromotions in Co-operation with Groove House Records Announce the Release of Brian Hedges' New Song, FIELD OF STONE
Singer/Songwriter Brian Hedges has released the latest song in his extensive Americana catalog. Inside The Groove House Recording Studio in Friendship, Tennessee Brian recorded FIELD OF STONE. This great song was co-produced and engineered by Steve Rutledge. - March 17, 2020 - FoxPromotions
The Homecoming at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Homecoming is often regarded by critics as Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter’s most enduring play. Set in an all-male household that relies on fantasy and one-upmanship for its very existence, it is a searing masterwork of family warfare. The family’s toxic, but familiar pattern is... - March 15, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Behind the Scenes at the Scientology Information Center Show, an Incredible Volunteer Experience
On Friday, February 28th a visitor to Clearwater from Russia had some time on his hands. Stepping into the Scientology Information Center he soon found himself becoming an event promoter, a stage-hand, and then a waiter. The occasion on February 29th was a theatrical performance of “The Mad Dog Murder,” a classic pulp-fiction tale by L. Ron Hubbard. - March 14, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Comedy Icon Shecky Greene Receives Highest Award in Comedy; Induction Into the National Comedy Hall of Fame and Onto the Comedy Wall of Fame
Comedy legend, Shecky Greene to be inducted into the Official National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum. - March 13, 2020 - National Comedy Hall of Fame
Upcoming Album Release: "Flamenco Sin Fronteras" Flamenco Guitarist, Antonio Rey
Available on March 27, 2020. - March 09, 2020 - El Cerrito Records
“Call Me” Wins Best International Romantic Comedy Short in Hollywood
Arek Zasowski’s “Call Me” wins the prestigious Best International Romantic Comedy Short Award at the 2020 Golden State Film Festival in Hollywood after being screened at the world-renowned TCL Chinese Theatre. - March 08, 2020 - Arek Zasowski
Artful Announces Next Broadway Star Competition
Online Broadway-Inspired Talent Competition Searching for Undiscovered Stars - March 07, 2020 - Artful
Conch Shell Productions Presents 1st Public New York Reading of SILENT TRUTH at Hear Her Call Caribbean-American Women’s Theater Festival
2018 O’Neill National Playwright Conference Finalist play, SILENT TRUTH, written by Magaly Colimon-Christopher - will be presented as a staged reading at Hear Her Call Caribbean-American Women’s Theater Festival 2020. Obie Award winning actress Yvette Ganier will direct. The reading... - March 06, 2020 - Conch Shell Productions
The Mad Dog Murder Performance a Standing-Room-Only Success at the Scientology Information Center
On Saturday February 29th, the Scientology Information Center hosted an old-time radio show performance of “The Mad Dog Murder” by the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre to a packed audience. - March 06, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Shorecrest Thespians Nominated for Broadway Star of the Future Awards
The Shorecrest Upper School Performing Arts performance of "The Crucible" was adjudicated by the 2019-2020 Broadway Star of the Future Team sponsored by the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Its cast was honored with nominees, including: Eric Jacobson ‘21 (John Proctor), Best Outstanding Actor in a Play; Shannon Wright ‘20 (Abigail Williams), Best Outstanding Actress in a Play; and Evan Hoefer ‘21 (Reverend John Hale), Best Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play. - March 06, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts Summer Camps Return. Dates Now Available. Proceeds Support Arts Programming for Disadvantaged Cincinnati-Area Schools.
Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) is accepting registrations for their film production, musical theater and Shakespearean summer camps. These experiential camps both entertain and educate area youth while also acting as fundraisers to provide arts and cultural programming for disadvantaged Cincinnati area schools. - March 05, 2020 - Cincinnati Academy of Performing Arts
50 Income Streams All Music Creatives Should Know About and Where to Find Them: A Comprehensive Guide from Sound Royalties
Chart Identifies Royalties, Revenue Streams and Resources for Songwriters, Artists and Producers. - March 03, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Liner Entertainment Group LLC Signs Female Pop Singer Carolyn Marie
Liner Entertainment Group LLC, a Talent Management Firm in Houston Texas, has signed Female Pop Singer/Songwriter Carolyn Marie to an Exclusive Management Deal. - March 01, 2020 - Liner Entertainment Group
Beat Bugs JV Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the musical adventure Beat Bugs JV as its next student production. Beat Bugs JV, a new musical adaptation based on the NETFLIX animated series, inspired by music made famous by The Beatles, centers around five pals who explore the world and learn life... - February 28, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Scientology Information Center Capture’s the Joy of Creating with Dynamic "Celebration of the Arts Concert"
On Sunday, February 23rd the Scientology Information Center hosted a diverse, collaborative musical event highlighting experienced artists alongside up-and-comers. - February 28, 2020 - Church of Scientology
"Call Me" Golden State Film Festival Hollywood Screening
Experience the magic of independent cinema at the heart of Hollywood and come to the 9:30 pm Sunday night screening of "Call Me" at the prestigious annual Golden State Film Festival at The TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. - February 27, 2020 - Arek Zasowski
Black Love Experience Partners with Washington Performing Arts and WHUR to Celebrate Black Excellence
The Black Love Experience, an annual event geared towards celebrating music, business and Black culture, returns on March 21 at 7:00 PM with Washington Performing Arts as its programming partner and 96.3 WHUR as its media partner. This year’s event promises to amplify the theme of Black Love... - February 19, 2020 - Nubian Hueman
Film Composer Adonis Tsilimparis Joins Roster of GRAMMY-Winning Music Creatives Funding Projects Through Sound Royalties
Game-Changing Financing Model Puts Creatives in Control, Disrupts Traditional Funding Paradigm in Music - February 18, 2020 - Sound Royalties
Richard Lederer's Presidents Tonight! at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Who was our youngest American president? Who was our oldest? Who were our tallest, shortest, and fattest? Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will uncover a treasury of fascinating facts about our American presidents. Richard Lederer is the author of more than 50 books about language,... - February 16, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “Hey Siri”
New drama by Mary E. Weems, Ph.D. explores the impact of technology on three urban lives. Directed by Michael Oatman, the production runs March 20 through 29 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. - February 15, 2020 - Playwrights Local
Fifth and Most Exciting MAE Season is About to Start
Multicultural Arts Exchange, a premiere presenting arts organization in Northeast Philadelphia, starts its fifth and the most diverse season of cultural events. - February 14, 2020 - Multicultural Arts Exchange
Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Furthers Bell Works’ Vision for Cultural Innovation
Bell Works NJ continues to complement its "innovation-forward" identity by opening its doors to Monmouth County’s first professional ballet company, the Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater. - February 12, 2020 - AXCBT
Fourth Annual Look Up! Clearwater Festival Coming to Coachman Park on April 4, 2020
The next great community celebration is right around the corner! The Upper Pinellas County Ministerial Alliance and several local churches are coming together to host the fourth annual Look Up! Clearwater festival, on Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 2 PM to 8 PM at Coachman Park in Clearwater,... - January 30, 2020 - Look Up! Clearwater
FlipTix®, PCB Entertainment Renews, Expands Deal for Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, SandJam Fest in 2020
FlipTix®, the innovative, app-based ticketing platform that allows concert and festival goers to “flip” their tickets if they leave an event early and recoup value, has renewed and expanded its agreement with PCB Entertainment. The agreement renews FlipTix’s initial deal with... - January 28, 2020 - FlipTix
Playwrights Local Announces 2020 Play Lab with Readings of Plays by Mara Layne and Diana Lueptow and Workshop Production of “Sanzaru” by Greg A. Smith
Annual new play incubator program culminates with two free staged readings and one workshop production from February 10 through 16 at Waterloo Arts. - January 20, 2020 - Playwrights Local
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus; Live at North Coast Rep
The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus Live, featuring Ryan Drummond, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a... - January 18, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Desert Foothills Theater Announces February Productions, Auditions
The Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) announces several productions and auditions in February. - January 17, 2020 - Desert Foothills Theater
Operation Love Concert Presented by Annese Events
Operation Love Concert is a benefit concert for Charlottesville area business woman Holly Hermanson Carter. For over 25 years Holly has helped area clients through her therapeutic massage practice. Now her friends, family and colleagues are rallying around her with love, music and support with this fundraising event. - January 13, 2020 - Annese Events
Let Freedom Ring Human Trafficking Awareness Event to be Held at La Masseria in Palm Beach Gardens on 1.20.20 from 6-9pm hosted by Dawn Marie, Human Trafficking Speaker
This event to be held on MLK JR. Day is to educate the community about human trafficking which is essentially modern-day slavery. Guests will learn how we can keep our community's most vulnerable safe. Community leaders, law enforcement and pro athletes will speak. Young artists will perform in between presentations. Notable speakers include State Attorney Dave Aronberg. Donations will be accepted for Hepzibah House which provides aid to trafficking vistims. - January 11, 2020 - La Masseria
In Honor of Leap Year, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre Springs Into Their First Performance of 2020
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre will hold an old-time radio performance of "The Mad Dog Murder" on Saturday, February 29th, Leap Year Day at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. All are welcome. - January 11, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Bob Sumner (Co-Creator of Def Comedy Jam/Executive Producer of truTV’s Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks) is the Force Behind the Funniest Comedians on the Planet
If you don't recognize the name Bob Sumner, you certainly know his work. Sumner was co-creator of HBO's hit series "Def Comedy Jam," where he spent over 20 years behind the scenes recruiting the best-unrecognized comedians in the world. Industry influencers consider Sumner a "Career... - January 10, 2020 - Bob Sumner Presents, LLC
DJ/Producer Lizzy Wang Joins b2 Talent Asia's Roster
DJane Mag's #1-ranked Chinese DJ/Producer, LIZZY, signed with b2 Talent Asia, a division of b2 Holdings Ltd., bolstering b2 Talent's representation of top Asian artists. A talented beatmaker and a leading live act in China, LIZZY has played hundreds of shows across the country and has performed at numerous festivals. In 2020, b2 and LIZZY will work together to bring her music into new markets around world. - January 09, 2020 - B2 Holdings Ltd.
Reggie Calloway, Formerly of Midnight Star and Calloway Brothers Announces Passing of His Mother, Pioneering Artist Manager Gloria Larson
Entrepreneur, artist manager, community leader and mother, Gloria Larson, passed away on Christmas Day, 2019, in Northridge, CA., from complications resulting from a stroke according to her son, Reggie Calloway. She was widely known as co-manager of the multi-platinum techno/funk group Midnight... - January 09, 2020 - Spiral Galaxy Entertainment
The Outsider at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Outsider, by Paul Slade Smith, is a satire of modern American politics and will make its West Coast premiere at North Coast Repertory Theatre. David Ellenstein directs Louis Lotorto,* Max Macke, John Seibert,* Natalie Storrs,* Jacque Wilke,* Christopher M. Williams,* and Shana Wride* in The... - January 02, 2020 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
What Do A-List Comedians Dave Chappelle, Cedric-the-Entertainer, Mike Epps, Tracy Morgan, Monique, Chris Tucker, Rushion McDonald, and More, Have in Common?
If you don't know who the soft-spoken/humble spirit Bob Sumner is, you must have been hiding under a rock for the past 20 years. Sumner was the co-creator of HBO's Def Comedy Jam, where he worked behind the scenes recruiting the best unrecognized and/or just starting comedians in the world. As a... - January 01, 2020 - Bob Sumner Presents, LLC
The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association Announces a Partnership with the Palm Beach Symphony
The Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association (PBHFA.org) and the Palm Beach Symphony have announced a partnership, creating opportunities for members to experience one of South Florida’s major cultural institutions during this landmark season that has seen record-breaking ticket sales and unprecedented donor enthusiasm and support. - December 29, 2019 - Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association
RG Carves out Her Success: Takes a Generational Leap to Redefine Her Story
RG is a New York-based actor and writer. After booking a few minor roles, she will be attending The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She is passionate about success and is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. Right now RG is raising funds through her GoFundMe "YupRGs@TheAcademy" for her first term. - December 23, 2019 - Rhonda Gibson
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Investigates the True Meaning of Christmas
On the ten year anniversary of the play Scrooge a Christmas Carol, LaTribuna sat down with Pastor Wayne Basye to discuss his thoughts about presenting this special Christmas Play. - December 19, 2019 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
Desert Foothills Theater Announces New Managing Director
Theater also announced productions for January and February. - December 19, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Pacific Northwest Ballet Stage Managers Join the American Guild of Musical Artists
Last week the stage managers of Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) in Seattle, Washington voted unanimously to join the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). The election was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). AGMA already represents the dancers at PNB and the production staff... - December 19, 2019 - American Guild of Musical Artists
Arek Zasowski Wins Best Romance Short at Culver City Film Festival
Arek Zasowski’s “Let Go: The Prelude” named Best Romance Short at the prestigious 2019 Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles after being screened at the high quality settings at Cinemark 18 & XD Movie Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. - December 17, 2019 - Arek Zasowski
Bloomsday at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre launches the new decade with Steven Dietz’s lyrical Bloomsday, a time-travel tale set amidst tourists exploring the pubs and streets of James Joyce’s “Ulysses.” This San Diego premiere follows an older couple retracing their steps to rediscover... - December 17, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
American Songstress/Pianist and Composer, Adey Bell, Announces the Release of Fourth Album, "Venus Exalted"
Casey Jeppesen, publicist for Oracle88.com, is proud to announce the release of Adey Bell’s newest album "Venus Exalted" featuring the hot new single titled, “Canyon.” - December 16, 2019 - Oracle88.com
Soul Pop Singer-Songwriter Kate Fay Releases Debut Concept EP "Duality," Vulnerably Sharing Her Process of Healing After Heartbreak
Kate Fay releases debut concept EP "Duality" combining her love for retro soul with pop, disco-funk and neo-soul, resulting in an emotional and uplifting collection of very personal experiences and learning. Her hope is that through these 6 songs, you'll move through your own reflection, healing and growth. - December 10, 2019 - Kate Fay
Arek Zasowski's "Let Go: The Prelude" is an Official Selection at Culver City Film Festival
Arek Zasowski’s “Let Go: The Prelude” has been officially selected for the prestigious 2019 Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles and forms part of the official film festival program. It will be screened with a live audience at 10:00 pm on the final day of the film festival – Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Cinemark 18 & XD Movie Theatre at (HHLA) The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA. - December 10, 2019 - Arek Zasowski
"The New Venture" Comedic Michael Emery Film Adds Producer Opportunities via GoFundMe
New comedic film from Michael Emery and James C. Bannon opens investor opportunities in exchange for producer credits. - December 10, 2019 - Truth & Justice Entertainment
Shelia Moore-Piper Drops New Christmas Single
Shelia Moore-Piper, award winning Christian Soul Artist, has released a new Christmas single, “C’mon Let’s Celebrate.” The Christmas single is an upbeat energetic worship song, that will have you dancing and celebrating during the holidays. Shelia has won many gospel awards... - December 10, 2019 - Bdm/ Ugroove Music