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.
Cleveland's BorderLight Theatre Festival Features a "Powerful" Collaboration Between Golden Globe Actress/Playwright Regina Taylor and Acclaimed Director Terrence Spivey
From July 24-27, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, BorderLight Festival of International Theatre will present it’s 4-day late summer festival, one that features top-flight performers from abroad, world premiere collaborations between Cleveland-based theatre artists and international artists, and... - July 24, 2019 - Powerful Long Ladder
Desert Foothills Theater Announces Fall Events, Early Bird Sales for Season Tickets
The Desert Foothills Theater will celebrate Pirates this fall with several special productions and events. The Theater will present the “Pirates of Penzance Jr.” Sept. 27 to Oct. 6. The production is directed by Terry Temple of Temple Music, whose daughter Emily is Choreographing. This... - July 24, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
John Krondes and Elvis Hit Team Making New Music Again
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 ... but wondrously and without explanation, from the recording of "The End," by John Krondes and the Jordanaires, the Memphis Sound rocks on and transcends generations. - July 22, 2019 - John Krondes
YMCA Partners with The Theater Project
The Gateway Family YMCA – Wellness Center Branch and The Theater Project Work Together for Arts Programming - July 18, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Legendary Performer and Disco Music Artist, Madleen Kane Arrives in Spain in July
The legendary performer and famous disco music artist, Madleen Kane is arriving in Spain on 29 of July 2019. She will be available to give interviews at the hotel where she is staying. - July 17, 2019 - Madleen Kane
MTS Management Group's Top 20 iTunes Artist Premieres First Music Video of 2019 on Worldwide Syndicated Radio Show
MTS Management's Nashville singer-songwriter Jeremy Parsons debuted his latest music video, “Making Things Up as I Go” on “The Josie Show.” - July 12, 2019 - MTS Management Group
Morris Allen Son of the 215 Debuts Veterans Day to Rave Reviews
Morris Allen is ready to take his Philly swag international with the release of his latest E.P. Veteran's Day. The streets are calling him the Dave East of Philly, and Morris just wants to be known as " The Son of the 215." - July 12, 2019 - Morris Allen
Bobbie L. Belle Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Bobbie L. Belle of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Bobbie L. Belle Bobbie Belle... - July 12, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mainstage Center for the Arts Announces the List of Upcoming Events
Summer of Dance Camps, Theater Auditions, Stage Auditions Already Underway - July 09, 2019 - Mainstage Center for the Arts
Celebrate Ginger Rogers' Birthday at the Owens-Rogers Museum in July and August
The Owens-Rogers Museum: Birthplace of Ginger Rogers located at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri will host special events in July and August 2019 in celebration of Ginger Rogers’ birthday. - July 08, 2019 - Owens-Rogers Museum
PURE Tape Head Preamplifier for Reel to Reel Tape Decks from Merrill Audio
Finally there is a good alternative for the purist of Reel to Reel Tape playback. Merrill Audio PURE Tape Head Preamp provides a superior Tape Head Preamp that brings out the full dynamics of Reel to Reel Tape, with the details and immediacy of the live recording. Merrill Audio is very excited to... - July 08, 2019 - Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC
The Peter Sprague Trio at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Back by popular demand, the Peter Sprague jazz trio explores songs that resonate with the boomers. They start with The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, and Cream, and then for balance they play “Georgia” or add Cole Porter. The vibe is contagious and the... - July 04, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Arek Zasowski Wins Best Romance Short Award with “Call Me” at the 2019 Silicon Beach Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA
When asked about what advice Arek could give to inspire young beginning actors, Arek Zasowski replies: “It may sound quite simple - take initiative, reach out to other actors and create. Do not wait for anything to happen to you. If you have an idea that you are truly passionate about, work for it, focus your energy to make it a reality. You will make it happen if you believe in it and take the action.” - June 29, 2019 - Arek Zasowski
Scientology Information Center Hosts Live Dramatic Reading of “Murder Afloat”
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theater brought the pulp fiction story “Murder Afloat” to a packed house in the century-old Clearwater Building in the downtown Clearwater Scientology Information Center on June 22nd as an old-time radio show theater performance. - June 28, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All-Star Comedy Show to Buona Sera Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday July 18th
Comedy Night returns to Buona Sera Restaurant. - June 25, 2019 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida is Bringing More Professional and School Productions to All Three Counties in 2019 and 2020
“The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” is Shakespeare’s most popular play. It’s a story of star-crossed lovers from two opposing households vying for power in a town fraught with violence in its culture. The story is legendary and, for Shakespeare’s company, became an... - June 23, 2019 - Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida
Tickets on Sale July 1 for 2019-20 Desert Foothills Productions
The Desert Foothills Theater recently announced its performances for the 2019-2020 season. Productions include: - “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.,” auditions on July 27-28 with performances Sept. 27 – Oct. 6, ages 13-19; - “Annie Get Your Gun,” auditions Sept. 16-17 with... - June 21, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Scientology Information Center Celebrates Father’s Day in European Style with Entertainer Ruben Celiberti
On Saturday June 15th, the Scientology Information Center hosted a pre-Father’s Day performance by Argentinian entertainer Ruben Celiberti, with 80 plus in attendance. The performance was a tribute to his father who encouraged Celiberti’s artistic career. At the concert, Celiberti showcased his life-long talents of singing, dancing and piano playing. - June 20, 2019 - Church of Scientology
FlipTix® Announces Senior Executive Appointment to New Business Development
Ashley Carpenter Brings Major Festival Experience to Growing Team. - June 19, 2019 - FlipTix
Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, etc., Rated... - June 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Ideation at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Aaron Loeb brings a dark comic edge to this psychological suspense thriller, in which a group of corporate consultants work together on a mysterious and ethically ambiguous project. As the lines between right and wrong are blurred, these characters must navigate the cognitive dissonances and moral... - June 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Comedy of Errors at North Coast Rep Theatre School
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents for free at three different outdoor venues in three different cities William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus and his servant,... - June 18, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Paradise Ballroom: A Toledo Show Affair Opens for a Special June Performance at The Sayers Club, Hollywood
Paradise Ballroom: A Toledo Show Affair opens for a once-a-month Fellini-style performance at The Sayers Club, Hollywood. Enter a world of speak-easy jazz, twisted bass lines and screaming horns, alongside the vocal weavings of Toledo. When asked about the upcoming performance, Toledo said,... - June 17, 2019 - Angel and the Badman
Cast Announcement for Award Winning Musical Eye of the Storm
This autumn multi award-winning Theatr na nÓg (Nye & Jennie, TOM) take their hit musical on its debut UK tour. The six week tour follows hot on the heels of the show’s Asian premiere earlier this year, which performed to sell-out audiences in Hong Kong. - June 15, 2019 - Theatr na nÓg
"Spectrolite Productions Presents "Fostered: A Story Ark" as Their Debut of the Stage Production
Not merely survival: July 6th, 8pm, The Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, “Fostered: A Story Ark” is about safe passage through the troubled waters of abandonment, neglect, psychological and physical abuse, disappointment, betrayal... yes, survival certainly but it’s about ultimately thriving beyond the resultant poor self esteem, co-dependence, insecurities, self-doubt, addictions, and old patterns of thinking—how to break the dominant paradigm of default reactions in order to thrive. - June 14, 2019 - Spectrolite Productions
BLUE KISS - Opening Night This Saturday (June 15) at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Theater Festival
Opening this Saturday, BLUE KISS is an intense and nerve-racking dramatic play about an SAT tutoring session that takes a shocking turn when the teacher realizes that his new student is not who she claimed to be. The veteran playwright, award-winning director, and accomplished cast are exploring themes of PTSD and gun violence, creating an emotional rollercoaster ride, and making BLUE KISS one of the most anticipated shows of this year’s Hollywood Fringe. www.bluekissplay.com - June 13, 2019 - Fable Entertainment
FEELING LUCKY - Opening Tomorrow (June 14) - a World Premiere at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Theater Festival
FEELING LUCKY is a comedy about men and women straddling the elusive line between true love and a broken heart, who discover that in the game of love what you see is not always what you get. www.feelingluckyplay.com - June 13, 2019 - Fable Entertainment
Tenderly at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tenderly – The Rosemary Clooney Musical Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney Written by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman Music by various artists North Coast Repertory Theatre presents: Tenderly- The Rosemary Clooney Musical. Tenderly is based on the life of Rosemary Clooney, who was... - June 13, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Another Roll of the Dice at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre is capping its highly successful Season 37 with the World Premiere of Another Roll of the Dice, a rollicking musical reuniting songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, creators of the legendary Guys and Dolls. In Dice, three classic Runyon stories are... - June 13, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
"Taxi," "Who's The Boss" Star Tony Danza to Attend Wizard World Philadelphia, Saturday, June 15
"The Good Cop," "Angels in the Outfield" Star to Make First Wizard World Appearance at Pennsylvania Convention Center; Elwes, Cain, Glover Among New Additions - June 10, 2019 - Fan Expo HQ
Shorecrest Shines at Broadway Star of the Future Awards
The Shorecrest Upper School Performing Arts production of "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella" was named Outstanding Musical at the 2019 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase on June 2. Its cast and directors took home numerous additional honors, including a Best Actress win for... - June 09, 2019 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
EventTicketBoss.com Joins Astana Ballet for the First Time in California
EventTicketBoss.com announced that tickets for the world-famous Astana Ballet, are now on sale at www.EventTicketBoss.com. Astana Ballet will grace the stage in San Francisco at the Herbst Theater on Nov. 19, San Diego at the Spreckels Theatre on Nov. 20, Escondido at the California Center for the Arts on Nov. 21, and an encore performance in Los Angeles on Nov. 22 at the Saban Theater. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. - June 07, 2019 - EventTicketBoss.com
Playwrights Local Announces Its Annual Fundraiser: "Summer Rally 2019: Telling Our Story"
Benefit for theater devoted to locally written works features storytelling, lunch, drinks, raffles, and more. Event held on Sunday, August 11 at Forest City Brewery in Cleveland. - June 05, 2019 - Playwrights Local
The World Premiere of Aleichem Sholom: The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem
Aleichem Sholom! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem A journey through the life, loves and laughter of the world's greatest Yiddish humorist. - June 04, 2019 - Santa Monica Playhouse
Corinne Marie Photography, $5 Bling Envy by Amanda & Skeleton Key Brewery Join “STOPPING TRAFFIC,” a Fashion-Forward Fundraising Event to Benefit Rahab's Daughters
Deanna Marie (DM) Label is proud to announce more of the amazing people who have joined in the fight against human trafficking and will be participating in STOPPING TRAFFIC. Co-hosted by Stan Mansion, this fundraising event will benefit local non-profit Rahab’s Daughters in their fight to... - June 03, 2019 - Deanna Marie Label, LLC
New Show in Myrtle Beach, SC - Dixie Family Comedy Variety Show - Redneck Style Appearing at GTS Theatre
Join the Beaufort and Daniels Family Reunion as they kick it off in high gear. This family fun interactive comedy show includes music, dance, tons of laughs and family fun, magic and even an Elvis Impersonator; we heard cousin Clevis was comin' to the reunion. Plus, it’s always been a family tradition to pay tribute to the veterans and of course the creator. So spend an evening with your family laughing and having fun. After all...when you attend our family reunion ya’ll are kin - June 01, 2019 - GTS Theatre
Scientology Information Center Hosts Special Concert Honoring Those Who Have Served
On Saturday, May 26th, noted performer Joanie Sigal presented a stirring and inspiring musical performance to a packed Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater. - June 01, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Motown Songwriter Follows Success of “Dear Mom” with Two Powerful Christian-Accented Love Ballad Releases: "Now I See" and "Now The Real Love Begins"
Native Michigander Paul Lubanski releases two additional songs worldwide today - “Now I See” and “When The Real Love Begins.” Both have been reviewed positively as "radio-ready" potential impact songs by record industry insiders and represent his 22nd and 23rd... - May 31, 2019 - Paul Lubanski
80's Musical FOOTLOOSE to Hit the Stage at Pewaukee High School, Presented by Sudbrink Performance Academy
Everybody Cut Loose! Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful until City boy, Ren, arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. Based on the hit 80s movie, FOOTLOOSE has become a stage musical phenomenon, and with a Tony-nominated... - May 31, 2019 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Faye Hollins-Moore is Producing Her 2nd Play Under Her Production Company, Twin Towers Productions. The Play is Titled, "Weightlessness!!"
"Weightlessness!!" is a play that is based on Faye Hollins-Moore's book, titled, "Hitting The Pavement: A Journalist's 2-Year Memoir of Homelessness" (having lived in six shelters in two years). Note: the book is available on Amazon.com (in both Paperback & Kindle). The play is set in a typical shelter and depicts what it is like to live in one. - May 29, 2019 - Faye Hollins-Moore
Kirk Cameron Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Ninth Annual Founders Forum & Second Annual Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2019 Founders Forum keynote speaker, Kirk Cameron, is an actor, director, and producer best known for his early work on TV sitcom Growing Pains, the Left Behind movies, and Fireproof. Most recently Cameron has produced documentaries entitled Monumental and Connect, and he speaks on marriage and parenting in churches across the nation with his Living Room Reset. - May 28, 2019 - Plumstead Christian School
Seattle Twerkshop Celebrates New Orleans Bounce Day with Twerk Workshops & Performances
Washington state honors New Orleans Bounce and twerking with a proclamation led by the Seattle Twerkshop. Governor Jay Inslee signed New Orleans Bounce Day proclamation for New Orleans Bounce on June 1, 2019. To commemorate, Seattle Twerkshop will be holding events throughout Washington. - May 26, 2019 - Seattle Twerkshop
Local Pianists Sought for Scientology Information Center Community Performance This September
This September, in honor of National Piano Month, the Scientology Information Center will host a special piano concert on September 21st. Pianists of all skill levels are invited to participate. - May 25, 2019 - Church of Scientology
No Choice at North Coast Repertory Theatre
No Choice by Judge Lee Sarokin is a play about a young couple who fight the government over legislation that prohibits an abortion based upon certain information obtained through early testing of the fetus. The play is based upon an actual law enacted in Indiana and raises an issue likely to end up... - May 21, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Wiesenthal at North Coast Repertory Theatre
From Off-Broadway, North Coast Rep presents Wiesenthal, a play by Tom Dugan directed by Jenny Sullivan. Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish Austrian Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter after the war. He spent his life tracking down and gathering information on fugitive Nazi war criminals so they... - May 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Desert Foothills Theater Announces June 23 Jazz Vocalist Performance, Sign-Up for July Summer Camps
The Desert Foothills Theater invites music lovers to spend an evening with Jazz Vocalist Shannon Wallace on Sunday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. A resident of Cave Creek, Wallace's professional career spans 25 years and has taken her from small trios to fronting 20-piece big band orchestras, performing... - May 18, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Colorvine Returns with New Melodic Rock Album "Wake Up"
Colorvine (formerly Tower City) is out to prove they can still excite listeners with their own brand of energetic melodic rock that mixes past and present. Brothers Larry Saltis and Heath Saltis are back - hungry, energized and brilliantly focused as songwriters. - May 17, 2019 - CV Media Group
Bringing Together Arts and Community Development; Landex Balances Development, Growth and the Arts
The vision of the Gateway Arts District is taking form with the opening of Studio 3807, located at 3807 Rhode Island Avenue in Brentwood, MD. The Gateway Arts District was founded in 2001 to create an attractive and inclusive community to develop an art space designed to support artists' living and working. The goal of the Gateway Arts District is to promote the arts. Today there are over 500 artists living, working and exhibiting in the state’s largest arts district. - May 17, 2019 - Landex Development
Fort Worth Native to Compete in the United States Pageant Representing Colorado
Ms. Denver Colorado for Ms. Woman United States, Linda Casey, a Fort Worth native, will be competing in the national level representing the state of Colorado, July 28 2019 - August 4, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. - May 16, 2019 - Linda Casey
Paranormal Investigator/Magician William Draven Appears at the Artisan Hotel Every Tuesday
Paranormal Investigator/Magician William Draven appears at the Artisan Hotel every Tuesday, shows at 7 & 10 pm, 1501 W. Sahara, Las Vegas. You seldom see a performer who does both paranormal experiences and magic, as this show is very different. - May 15, 2019 - Sandy Zimmerman's Las Vegas Television