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.
Brent Jones Graces Cover of Gospel USA Magazine
New CD "Live Your Best Life!" hits streets on Feb. 2. - January 22, 2024 - JDI Entertainment
January 23: The Bohemians Presents Prizewinning Violin & Guitar Duo "ArcoStrum" - an Unforgettable Fusion of Vivaldi, Piazzolla, and Chinese Tradition
Jan 23, 2024, at Home Studios, Union Square, The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club presents their opening concert featuring award-winning violin-guitar duo "ArcoStrum" TY Zhang and Strauss Shi. An evening with drinks, artisan cookies and a musical fusion featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Piazzolla's Histoire du Tango, and enchanting "Er Hu" music. - January 09, 2024 - The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club
Announcing The Bohemians' 117th Concert Season
The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club announces their five-concert 2023-2024 season and March benefit. January through June 2024 will present some remarkable collaborations with Concert Artists Guild, American Pianists Association, In Absentia Productions, Juilliard Historical Performance alumni, and the Second Bohemians Young Artists Piano Competition. - January 09, 2024 - The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club
Carson Johnson Wins Big at International Talent Event
Carson Johnson is an award-winning actor and model. He has experience in runway, commercials, voice-over, and more. He has trained with highly-respected and known actors in the industry such as Ryan Kelley and Jimmy Bellinger. He is always seeking his next audition to continue growing his skills and adding that "wow-factor" to the overall performance. - January 08, 2024 - Carson Johnson, Actor
TMG Entertainment Network and K.Jam Media Launch Digital Broadcast Media Company in Nevada
The innovative media company is a powerhouse of Hollywood and Vegas, with primary focus in developing high quality content, focused on sports and entertainment. - January 05, 2024 - TMG Entertainment Network
Entrobox Announces an Unprecedented Partnership with Legendary Singer LaTocha and Her Made Girl Brand
LaTocha, the newly announced Brand Ambassador for Entrobox, will be performing at the next televised Entrobox Championship Boxing Event on January 27, 2024, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on Bally's Sports. - December 27, 2023 - Entrobox
ND Theatricals Presents "A Tribute to Elton: One Night Only" – A Spectacular Celebration of Sir Elton John
ND Theatricals is thrilled to produce "A Tribute to Elton: One Night Only" at Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Petersburg, FL. - December 25, 2023 - ND Theatricals LLC
Playwrights’ Round Table Presents Their Annual Launch Showcase
Playwrights’ Round Table will present their annual launch showcase at the Orlando Shakespeare Center. Shows will be held in the Santos-Dantin Studio Theater (812 E. Rollins Street) on these dates: Friday, January 5 at 8 pm Saturday, January 6 at 8 pm Sunday, January 7 at 3 pm Friday,... - December 22, 2023 - Playwrights' Round Table
Intimate Apparel at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre is thrilled to stage Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage, directed by Jasmine Bracey. Set in 1905 New York City, Intimate Apparel tells the story of a lonely but talented black seamstress, Esther, living in a Manhattan boardinghouse. Despite her current circumstances,... - December 22, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Comedy for a Cause: Fundraiser Show to Benefit Offentsive Corp's Fight Against Fentanyl Crisis in Northwest Florida
Northwest Florida gears up for a night of laughter and philanthropy as Offentsive Corp, a not for profit committed to raising awareness about the perils of Fentanyl, hosts a comedy fundraiser on January 5, 2024. The event aims to shed light on the critical issues surrounding Fentanyl and raise funds to support educational initiatives in the region. - December 21, 2023 - Offentsive Corp
Award-Winning Short Film, "Just a Broadway Baby: Mary Ellen Ashley" Released on Vimeo on Demand
"Just a Broadway Baby: Mary Ellen Ashley," is a short documentary film celebrating the life and work of actress Mary Ellen Ashley who made her Broadway debut at 7 in The Innocent Voyage (as Mary Ellen Glass) followed by the original Broadway production of Annie Get Your Gun starring Ethel Merman, after which she spent 8 decades performing from Vegas to film and TV and is still going strong. The film won eight awards on the festival circuit (including five Best Documentary Short awards). - December 18, 2023 - Just a Broadway Baby
The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System on Sunday, February 11 at 11:00AM. - December 16, 2023 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Dog Spelled Backwards: A Film About Shelter Dogs and the Man They Saved to Debut at Slamdance 2024
Good boy. Jump into the back of Tim’s Subaru and take a ride to the shelter. You’ll fall in love with the dedicated shelter professionals, the loving underdogs they care for every day and the man they saved. For Tim, musician turned dog trainer-filmmaker, it’s a calling to work with the dogs who occupy the American shelter system and get them into forever homes. Through hard work, laughs, and difficult conversations, “Dog Spelled Backwards” reveals the depths of the souls of dog and human. - December 06, 2023 - Training with Tim
CSP New Works Fest - A Celebration of New Plays by Diverse Caribbean Diaspora Writers at HB Studio, NYC - Dec. 8 & 9
What: CSP New Works Fest Where: HB Studio Theatre 124 Bank Street, New York, New York 10014 When: Friday, December 8 at 7pm; Saturday December 9 at 2pm & 6pm Cost: $20 Order: EVENTBRITE Info: www.conchshellproductions.com Conch Shell Productions in partnership with HB Studio present CSP New... - December 03, 2023 - Conch Shell Productions
SF International Arts Festival Returns to May (Only Earlier) & Embraces the Mission with an Expanded Program in Multiple Venues
San Francisco: Exactly six months prior to opening night on Wednesday May 1, San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) is excited to announce the program for the 2024 Festival. - December 03, 2023 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
The Jane Austen Society of North America Announces Its 2023 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) announced the winners of its seventh annual Young Filmmakers Contest, the first amateur short film contest devoted to Jane Austen. The annual contest for filmmakers 30 and under attracted entries from throughout the United States and Canada. - December 02, 2023 - Jane Austen Society of North America
SHADOWLAND STAGES Presents "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley" – a Holiday Classic
SHADOWLAND STAGES, a Hudson Valley-based theatre company celebrating its 38th season, invites audiences to indulge in the holiday spirit with the hit comedy "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. The family-friendly romance will run from December 1 to December 17. - November 27, 2023 - Shadowland Stages
Vacay Bae: Elevating Style, Empowering Women – A Black-Owned, Female-Founded E-Commerce Store
In an exciting debut, Vacay Bae (www.vacaybae.shop), the brainchild of accomplished singer and actress Brenda Nicole Moorer, has officially opened its virtual doors in 2023. A premier online destination, Vacay Bae is set to take fashion by storm, offering exquisite vacation and occasion wear that seamlessly blends sophistication with comfort. - November 14, 2023 - Vacay Bae
Shabach Enterprise's Fade To Black Reading Series Unveils Winning Playwrights for 2024
Shabach Enterprise is thrilled to announce the winning playwrights for the highly anticipated Fade To Black 2024 Reading Series. Now in its seventh year, the series is set to take place from January 5-7, 2024, at the renowned MATCH Theater (Downtown) located at 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002,... - November 13, 2023 - Fade To Black Arts Festival
Award-Winning Gospel Singer, Kim Person, Cracks Top 10 on Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart with "Speak Life and Live" EP
Announcement celebrating the current EP "Speak Life and Live" lands a Top 10 on Billboard Top Gospel Album chart. - November 10, 2023 - Kim Person/KLP Entreprises
Akshaya Patra Presents Namaste! 2023 Indian Festival Dec. 2, 2023
The 2023 India Festival is back in Pompano Beach on December 2. Enjoy Indian music, dance, food, and shopping—all in one unforgettable day for the whole family. And yes, tickets are free. - November 09, 2023 - Namaste A Grand Indian Art and Food Festival
Shabach Enterprise Takes Houston by Storm with the Inaugural Fade To Black Arts Festival
Embark on a week-long arts journey, celebrating creativity, talent, and culture. Immerse yourself in a captivating festival of music, art, and performance. - November 06, 2023 - Fade To Black Arts Festival
The Berman Kicks Off the 2023/24 Season with a New Show "REFLEX" from the Mind of the Master Juggler and Visual Artist Jay Gilligan
On Sunday, November 19 at 4pm, The Berman Center for the Performing Arts presents a new show from the mind of the master juggler and visual artist Jay Gilligan, REFLEX: Unravelling 4000 Years of Juggling. Based on a series of stories about gravity and stunning juggling sequences featuring Jay’s unique inventions, props, and robots, REFLEX is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. - November 06, 2023 - The Berman Center for Performing Arts
2 Pianos 4 Hands at NCRT
North Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing back 2 Pianos 4 Hands for the holiday season. Jefferson McDonald and Matthew McGloin take us on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists. The duo trade stories about piano lessons, pushy parents and eccentric teachers while... - November 04, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Ginny Priem Delivers Inspirational Speech That Moves the Crowd
The recent speech given by Ginny Priem at the University of Minnesota was met with great anticipation and exceeded all expectations. Attendees of the event were moved and inspired by her powerful message. - November 02, 2023 - Ginny Priem
I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce at North Coast Rep
Critically-acclaimed actor Ronnie Marmo, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with the Lenny Bruce Foundation, are thrilled to present I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce. Directed by Tony award winning stage and television star, Joe Mantegna, the theatrical... - November 02, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the trivial comedy for serious people, The Importance of Being Earnest as its next student production! This piece by Oscar Wilde is probably the most famous of all comedies. It revolves ridiculously around a case of “manufactured” mistaken... - November 02, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
First Annual Weaver Performing Arts Gala: Winter Wonderland in the Sand
Come Enjoy a Night to Remember at the Weaver Performing Arts Boosters Fundraiser on December 9, 2023 - October 27, 2023 - WPA Boosters
Invitation to an Afternoon of Art and Poetry
The William Meredith Foundation extends an invitation for an afternoon of art and poetry, November 18 from 2-4 at the Writer’s Center (4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, Md. 20815) Previous recipients of the Meredith Award for Poetry, the Valentine Krustev Award for Translation and the Nancy Frankel... - October 25, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation
MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) Announces Its 2023 Move to Change Dance Festival Presenting Artists
MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) announces its 2023 Move to Change Dance Festival Presenting Artists. Move to Change uses dance as a form of social justice and arts activism through the lens of BIPOC choreographers and dance filmmakers. This hybrid festival consists of live performance and dance films in two different programs over the two day festival. This year’s theme is the word "community" and how groups of people with a common goal or interest can shift the paradigm of a neighborhood. - October 24, 2023 - MODArts Dance Collective, Inc.
Boom Crack! Dance Company Presents "Ghetto Vintage" Hip Hop Dance Production
BOOM CRACK! Dance Company, a renowned Chicago Hip Hop dance company, is thrilled to announce its upcoming 6th annual production, "Ghetto Vintage," taking place on December 2 and 3, 2023. This performance showcases BOOM CRACK!'s dynamic choreography, infectious beats, and immense talent. - October 20, 2023 - BOOM CRACK Dance Company
Haitian American Artist Magaly Colimon-Christopher Presents Reading of New Play "Access Granted" in Woodside Queens (2023 Queens Arts Fund New Works Grant Recipient)
What: ”Access Granted” Staged reading Where: The Secret Theatre - 38-02 61st Street, Woodside, New York 11377 When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7pm Cost: $15 Tickets & Info: www.magalycolimon.com Haitian American actress/writer/producer Magaly Colimon-Christopher presents a... - October 18, 2023 - Conch Shell Productions
Young Musicians Head to Miami to Work and Play (Music) During Winter Holiday Break
Twenty-five young violinists and cellists will defy the notion of a holiday vacation to gather in Miami to polish their musical skills with members of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra in an elegant estate setting from December 28, 2023 through January 2, 2024 at The Philadelphia... - October 14, 2023 - Philadelphia International Music Festival
Asbury Park Theater Company Announces Emmy Winner Sally Struthers & Broadway’s Carter Calvert in Always... Patsy Cline in December
Theater company kicks off Fall with APTCo’s Greatest Hits, a one night only reunion concert featuring the celebrated stars of past shows on October 28, and Always... Patsy Cline starring Sally Struthers and Carter Calvert in December to close out their dynamic season. - October 13, 2023 - Asbury Park Theater Company
Dance Bloc NYC Returns for Its Third Year
Dixon Place presents its brand-new festival in its third year "Dance Bloc NYC 2023" on Nov. 2, 3 and 4, with 6 unique programs featuring 24 choreographers, from myriad dance genres, showcase lengths of works between 5 and 25 minutes, inspired by this year's themes: Decide, Demand, Deliver. - October 12, 2023 - Creative Performances
Denise B. Flemming Honored as a Woman of the Month for October 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Denise B. Flemming of New York, New York, has been honored as a Woman of the Month for October 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of entertainment. About Denise B. Flemming Denise B. - October 11, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Defending Liberty at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Randy Otto as Winston Churchill returns to caution humanity about a new threat - not from Nazis or Communism, but from a Digital Iron Curtain shrouding liberty. In this presentation, Churchill's message emphasizes the ongoing battle between totalitarian control and personal freedom, urging action... - October 11, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; a daring reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale, filled with darkness, desire, love, and unbridled terror. Shana Wride directs Jacob Bruce,* Katie MacNichol,* Conner Marx,* Ciarra Stroud,* Bruce Turk,* and Christopher M. - October 11, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Comedian Patrick Sisk Takes His Act Beyond Home Turf, Headlining in Mobile
Comedian Patrick Sisk performs in Mobile, AL, on October 15 at the Alabama Music Box. Celebrated by Orlando Weekly and a finalist in Florida's Funniest Comedian, he's known for a unique style influenced by comedy legends. The show starts at 7 PM, with tickets available online now. Patrick has high-profile endorsements and a rapidly growing fan-base, evidenced by a 332% increase in 2023 merchandise sales. The press is invited but asked not to disclose specific jokes from the performance. - October 07, 2023 - Wall of Fame Entertainment, LLC
Jazz Pianist Goes Viral Teaching Iconic Hit
Pianist Quentin Walston has gone viral on Instagram breaking down the jazz classic "Take Five." The video, nearly at four and half million views, shows Walston at the piano, playing and explaining his thoughts on the iconic 1959 tune. Using his knowledge of jazz and own skill as a... - October 03, 2023 - Quentin Walston
Maryland's First Black Film Festival Launched
KA ZARR Entertainment, an award-winning film production company, announced today the launch of the Maryland Black Film Festival (MBFF), the first film festival in Maryland dedicated exclusively to showcasing films that highlight the Black experience. The festival will be held March 4, 2024 in Greenbelt, MD. - October 01, 2023 - KA ZARR Entertainment
New Beginnings for Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
The Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra, a newly formed ensemble, has announced its first concert of its inaugural season, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on October 22, 2023. - September 26, 2023 - Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra
The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the exciting radio drama brought to the stage, The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script, as its next student production. The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep proudly delivers high-quality theatre instruction and six student theatre productions... - September 25, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Friday the 13th in Tampa Bay Brings a Horror Burlesque and Spooky Pin-Up Contest to the Iconic Brass Mug
Tampa's Brass Mug is the location this Friday, October 13 for "Death Becomes Them." A theatrical cabaret summoning the sinister and sensational for a night of infamous women killers, burlesque, horror authors, and a spooky pin-up contest. - September 25, 2023 - Death Becomes Them
Global Concert for Peace Streamed with the United Nations Association and Rotary International Exclusively on KNEKT.tv
In recognition of International Day of Peace, and in collaboration with the United Nations Association of the USA (Southern California Division) and the Rotary Action Group for Peace, this event benefits earthquake victims in Turkey, provide assistance to refugees worldwide, support foster teens in... - September 19, 2023 - KNEKT®tv
Emmy Nominees Will Not be Walking the Red Carpet This Evening Due to the Union Strikes, However They Will Receive Thoughtful Gifts Courtesy of Hollywood Baskets, Instead
Tonight's Emmy Festivities have been postponed due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes. Hollywood Baskets is thanking actors for standing in solidarity with their union and has gifted them some very special gifts. - September 18, 2023 - Hollywood Swag Bag
Immersive Opera, The Paños Prophecy, to Premiere at NHCC
Explore music and performance art in various areas of the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on Saturday, October 28 from 1pm to 4pm. The brainchild of composer Nathan Felix, this exploratory, immersive production titled, Prophets, Pyramids & Paños, showcases an array of local... - September 18, 2023 - Nathan Felix
The AngelWing Project Presents August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars" at the Chesapeake Arts Center
Seven Guitars is a 1995 play by American playwright August Wilson. It focuses on seven African-American characters in the year 1948 and is part of what is known as the Century Cycle. - September 15, 2023 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.
The Passion of Tango Returns to Tribeca
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Tango Legends on Saturday, October 21 at 8:00PM and Sunday, October 22 at 2:00PM. Tickets start at $55 to $90 Reserved Seating. Tribeca Performing Arts Center is pleased to bring back Tango... - September 14, 2023 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal Expands to 140 US Television Markets
The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal, the First Nationally Syndicated Broadway Entertainment Television Series, Raises the Curtain on New Season on September 9 - September 06, 2023 - Tamsen Fadal