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.
Teddy Roosevelt Reenactor Shares His Progressive Ideas with PLATO Society of Los Angeles
On November 28, the Former President Theodore Roosevelt, in the form of Joe Wigand, a well known Theodore Roosevelt reenactor visited The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, 1083 Gayley Avenue, in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA. His appearance was in conjunction with one of 25 Study/Discussion Groups (SDGs). - December 01, 2017 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
Healthy Humor and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrate the Arrival of “Red Nose Docs” with a Party on #GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017
An afternoon celebration to launch Healthy Humor's Red Nose Docs at CHOP. - November 27, 2017 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
A Quartet of Seasonal Treats for the Holidays at North Coast Repertory Theatre
December theatre goers will find something for everyone's taste at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Impro Theatre Dickens Unscripted is a winter holiday improvised gift for the literary minded; From Berlin To Brooks: Celebrating Broadway! (Holiday Edition) is an evening of Broadway's greatest songs... - November 27, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
2017 National Art and Humanities Youth Program Awards Announced
At a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. this November, the nation's federal cultural agencies honored twelve Creative Youth Development programs from across the country for their work in providing excellent arts and humanities learning opportunities to young people. - November 23, 2017 - Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Unique Makeup Artist Event at Creature Features in Burbank on November 19
On Sunday, November 19, Taylor White's Creature Features Store in Burbank, California from 1pm to 4pm Will Host a Special Presentation About Careers in Movie Makeup Artistry - November 17, 2017 - Visionary Cinema
Eden Troupe’s Newest Generation Opens with Shakespeare
Jane White and Spencer Reeves of Patrick Henry College make their directorial debut with Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale later this week. Thursday, November 16th at 7:00pm, curtains will rise for the opening night of Eden Troupe’s latest performance. Actors representing each class... - November 16, 2017 - Eden Troupe
Grab Your Chance to Get Enrolled at the Leading Kizomba Tanzkurs
Get introduced to the best Kizomba Tanzkurs, Salsa People, which happens to be the pioneering institute in Zurich. Here’s a report on what they are offering to learners. - November 15, 2017 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
Capezio Introduces New Limited Edition Bejeweled Sugar Plum Pointe Shoe
Capezio announces their newest addition to the Nutcracker pointe shoe collection. Featuring the famous Sugar Plum Fairy scene, this year’s limited edition pointe shoe is encrusted with over 2400 Swarovski® crystals in shades of Amethyst, Fuchsia, Smokey Mauve and Crystal. Details are reminiscent of fairy dust, sugar flakes, and elegant castle backdrops, just to name a few. - November 14, 2017 - Capezio
VOENA Celebrates Winter with a New Concert Season, "Voices of the Season… Wonderland"
For those who have not experienced a VOENA performance, this is not a “proper” stand-at-attention, white shirt, black slacks chorale. There is movement and colorful adornment and instrumental accompaniment and celebration. Standing ovations have become routine, and are well earned. - November 13, 2017 - VOENA
Tuesday Night Comics Returns to North Coast Rep with Top Comics
The local favorite Variety Night Show, Tuesday Night Comics, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre on December 5, 2017 at 7:30PM. Tuesday Night Comics is arguably one of the funniest nights of comedy in San Diego. Mark Christopher Lawrence, award winning Actor of the Year, hosts the North Coast... - November 11, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents: The Little Prince
Albert Einstein once said: “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” In North Coast Rep’s newest Theatre School production: The Little Prince, by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, the audience is encouraged to think about what it means to be a grown-up, and... - November 10, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Swingin' the New Year 10th Anniversary Celebration Featuring The Jive Aces
Swingin' the New Year is coming, New Year's Eve to the spectacular St. Petersburg Coliseum in Tampa Bay, Florida. It's the 10th Anniversary Celebration of this grand event, featuring UK swing sensations, The Jive Aces. This New Year's Eve celebration is Florida's biggest swing-dance event, attracting over 1,000 people each year. All ages are welcome. - November 08, 2017 - Swing Time
Estonian Metal Sensation Horror Dance Squad to Release Debut Album Leap on November 17th
Horror Dance Squad’s debut album LEAP will be released on November 17th and is set to be one of the defining records of 2017. - November 01, 2017 - Horror Dance Squad
Introducing Ziba - Wireless PAR Freedom in a Compact, Battery-Powered, Multi-Purpose LED Event Light from Luxium Lighting with DMX and Mobile App Control
A wire-free color-tunable luminaire, the ZIBA delivers long battery life and exquisite RGBLW colors, from highly saturated to subtle pastels with flicker-free, full-range dimming. All that, and weatherproof, too. - October 31, 2017 - Luxium
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation: More than Cherry Blossoms: A Forum on Local Education Programming in a National City. - October 30, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Author Literally Writes the Book on Band Nerds
The phazelFOZ Company, LLC is happy to announce the release of "BAND = LIFE," an omnibus of the popular Band Nerds Book series by The 13th Chair. - October 30, 2017 - The Phazelfoz Company, LLC
Katelyn Scifo Competes for the 2017 Miss Teen Title
Katelyn Scifo was recently selected to participate in the 2017 Miss Teen Pageant competition taking place on Sunday November 12, 2017. Katelyn learned of her acceptance into this year's competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviews in the local area. Katelyn submitted an application and participated in her interview session conducted by this year's Pageant Coordinator. - October 27, 2017 - Katelyn Scifo
Philadelphia Publishing House Presents "Bad Girl Blues," a Contemporary Play About Secrets...Crime and Faith by Georgette Littlejohn on November 11, 2017
Philadelphia Publishing House is thrilled to produce the DC/MD/VA premiere of "Bad Girl Blues" by Georgette Littlejohn. Directed by Iris Lewis, the production runs at the Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. Performing Arts Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland at 6 pm on November 11, 2017. Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite.com. - October 26, 2017 - Philadelphia Publishing House
Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida Presents “Trickster’s Treat: Clowns, Fools and Jesters of Shakespeare”
The Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida will present a reading – “Trickster’s Treat: Clowns, Fools and Jesters of Shakespeare” – at GableStage in Coral Gables on October 30, 2017. Joseph Adler, Producing Artistic Director at GableStage, will be reading the role of... - October 24, 2017 - Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida
Old Time Radio Show Performance of “The Mad Dog Murder” Brought to Life by L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theater
Saturday, October 14th, The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theater returned to the Scientology Information Center and performed their next theatrical old-time radio show presentation, The Mad Dog Murder. - October 21, 2017 - Church of Scientology
2b Acting Encourages Use of Mobiles in Theatre
Turning mobiles off in a theatre is no longer necessary as using an App is now being made part of the on-stage performance. - October 20, 2017 - 2b Acting Ltd
Vindor Music Launches Easy-to-Play Electronic Saxophone on Kickstarter
Vindor Music, a developer of affordable electronic instruments, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its electronic saxophone, the Vindor ES1 - October 18, 2017 - Vindor Music
20 Year Celebration to Honor Community Organizations, Activists and Toast to Success
Positive Growth Inc. Celebrates 20 Years with Jazz and Comedy. Positive Growth Inc. will host an award ceremony on Nov. 3 to mark its 20th anniversary. The ceremony will be located at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur, GA. The ceremony will showcase the organization’s years of service within the community and the importance of improving the lives of families. - October 18, 2017 - Positive Growth Inc.
"The Mad Dog Murder" Old-Time Theater Reading to be Performed at the Scientology Information Center This Weekend
Back by popular demand, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theater troupe returns to the Scientology Information Center October 14th to perform their next theatrical old-time radio show reading presentation, The Mad Dog Murder. There is no cost to attend and light refreshments are served. All are welcome. - October 14, 2017 - Church of Scientology
One Nation Project the Musical
One Nation Project the Musical, a perfectly timed, satire told through two musical works focusing on the impact of the Great Financial Crisis and it also is a tear-jerker depiction of action told over a 70-year time span in America. - October 13, 2017 - One Nation
Crossing Collective to Launch New Concept Gallery Fusing Asian Tradition with Contemporary Art and Design
Crossing Collective is announcing the opening of its new Design Lab, in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. The concept space will allow visitors to experience state-of-the-art pan-Asian and international design that pays homage to the timeless production methods of the past. The Collective,... - October 13, 2017 - Crossing Collective
New York-Style Salsa Artist, NYJoe, Releases First Single "One More Chance." Live Concert with Big Band on November 18 with Portion of Proceeds Going to Puerto Rico.
Nuyorican Salsa artist “NYJoe” releases his first single “One More Chance” worldwide and performs live on November 18th at the Cuban Civic Club in Tampa. This social event will feature live Salsa, Bachata and Merengue music, dancing, and food. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to a Puerto Rico Relief Efforts at the wake of Hurricane Maria. - October 10, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
Anita Antoinette Debut Album Release
Midilord Inc. announces Anita Antoinette's debut album titled "Smile" is now available. - October 09, 2017 - Midilord Inc.
Endless Night Vampire Ball Announced: Halloween Weekend, October 27th, 28th, & 29th in New Orleans
"The No. 1 Halloween party in the world" comes to New Orleans. Come and experience Endless Night's Vampire Ball Halloween Weekend on Oct. 27, 28, & 29. - October 09, 2017 - Vampire Ball
Playwrights Local Announces Roundtable Series Development Workshop
New program of free public readings presented in two sequences in October/November 2017 and January/February 2018, all at Waterloo Arts. - October 05, 2017 - Playwrights Local
Independent Recording Artist/Composer Bruce Mack Releases 2 Singles, "All That Gloom" and "Double O Nobody"
Vocalist/keyboardist/teaching artist Bruce Mack, of the band Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber, independently releases 3rd single from his forthcoming album "Lo-Fi Exploits Of A Misplant On Shaolin" titled "Double O Nobody" b/w "All That Gloom," as he works on music for another upcoming project. Release date: October 25, 2017. - October 03, 2017 - Fuzion Entertainment
George Adrian Releases "Road Trip"; Hotel Café Release Event Scheduled for October 4
Well-known for his live performances, George Adrian will release his newest project “Road Trip” on October 10. George’s moody and intricate story-telling will feature a video for the track “The Grass is Dying.” The first video was directed by collaborator Robert... - October 03, 2017 - George Adrian
Tampa Church Will Host a Choir from Germany as They Focus on Hurricane Victims Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00am
Mount Olive Church is a very compassionate and caring church and they love to reach out to help the community. The Mount Olive Church leader teaches us to always reach out to help that's why they are having a concert with this amazing choir from Germany and the proceeds will go to the hurricane victims. All are invited to support this event. - September 29, 2017 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
To Honor Patrick Swayze, Author Writes Book: "PATRICK SWAYZE The Dreamer"
The book focuses on how Swayze’s focus on dreams for himself and others sustained him and guided him to live a zest-filled and hopeful life even while dealing with great adversity. The book describes Swayze’s diversified career in the arts world for over thirty-five years as an actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, producer, and choreographer, as well as his connection with his family, his spirituality, and his involvement in advocacy for dance, cancer advances, and conservation. - September 26, 2017 - Passion Spirit Dreams Press
Stellar Scholars: Paul Lubanski's and Johnny Johnson's Country Music StoryTubes on YouTube Conjure Up Comparisons to Elvis, Johnny Cash, and The Beatles
Stellar Scholars Executive Creative Director Ashley Sword glows when she reads the rave review: Marla Holten of Huntsville, Alabama marvels: "Your love stories could be done in a rendition by someone like Johnny Cash and June Carter! It meets all the standards of the greats... Johnny, Elvis,... - September 24, 2017 - Stellar Scholars
“Shakespeare’s Ship of Fools, Clowns & Jesters” at Camillus House, Miami, Florida
Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida presents “Shakespeare’s Ship of Fools, Clowns & Jesters” at Camillus House, Miami, Florida. The Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida will present their first reading of “Shakespeare’s Ship of Fools, Clowns & Jesters” at... - September 23, 2017 - Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida
Big Dreams for Bergen County Dancers
Local Bergen County dancers from Nunnbetter Dance Theatre accepted to prestigious ballet intensives around the country. - September 22, 2017 - Nunnbetter Dance Theatre
North Coast Rep Revives an American Classic, John Steinbeck's Immortal of Mice and Men
Performances Beginning Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Running Through Sunday, November 12, 2017 Directed by Richard Baird. - September 22, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Stage Drama The Trial at Plymouth State University Questions Our Rights and Freedoms
At Plymouth State University, the Music, Theatre and Dance Department’s production of The Trial, an adaptation by Paul Mroczka based on the novel by Franz Kafka presents a cautionary tale of political commentary. Running from September 21-23 and September 29-30 at the Silver Center, this story of scandal and human rights is a dark tale of warning. - September 20, 2017 - Plymouth State Theatre
Announcing the 2nd Edition of Art Fort Lauderdale - the Art Fair on the Water. January 25 - 28, 2018.
UniteUs Group announces the 2nd edition of Art Fort Lauderdale - the Art Fair on the Water to be held January 25 - 28, 2018 at properties on Fort Lauderdale’s famed Intracoastal waterways. - September 20, 2017 - UniteUs Group
2b Acting Presents a New Play About Brexit and England
"For the love of oranges" - a new stage production for 2017 by 2b Acting, with support from Leeds City College. - September 20, 2017 - 2b Acting Ltd
Cynthia Harris Honored as a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cynthia Harris of Las Vegas, Nevada has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of live music performance and music education. About... - September 15, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents: The Perfectly, Imperfect World of "The Giver"
October 5-8, 2017 - September 13, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Best Bachata Training in Zurich Awaits Your Arrival
As one of the pioneering Bachata Zurich institutes, Salsa People offers professional courses and intensive lessons to students. Here’s a short report on their offerings. - September 10, 2017 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
Magician Randy Masters Presents "Manhattan Comedy Magic"
Comedy magician Randy Masters, "The Salvador Dali of Magic," brings his monthly unhinged magic show back to Broadway Comedy Club, on Saturday, September 9 (12:30 pm). Randy combines comedy magic, mind reading, and audience-involvement into a high-energy show that is appropriate for ages... - September 09, 2017 - Randy Masters
Country Music's Rising Stars and Sister Duo Presley & Taylor Release Heart Over Mind Featuring Pam Tillis
Country Music's dynamic new sister duo release a re-make of the Mel Tillis classic Heart Over Mind featuring country hit-maker Pam Tillis. Illuminated by a traditional ensemble with steel guitar, twin fiddles and three part harmonies, the song leaves country taping their feet. Heart Over Mind is a... - September 07, 2017 - Presley & Taylor
Longest Running Dance Studio in Arlington Heights, the DanceXpress Dance Studio Gets Complete Make-Over, Reinvests in Community and Hosts Grand Opening Event
Owner of the oldest dance studio in Arlington Heights purchases new location in Arlington Heights and reinvests in the community. The DanceXpress Dance Studio gets completely remodeled and redesigned, including website, print, and social media re-branding. Grand Opening event to be held this weekend. - September 06, 2017 - The DanceXpress Dance Studio
2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival; Celebrates a Grand Debut of a "Double Festival" at the End of October in Hollywood
The Chinese American Film Festival hosted by EDI Media Inc. held the 2017 Chinese American Film Festival & Chinese American TV Festival Press Conference on September 1st at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library. - September 06, 2017 - EDI Media
North Coast Rep Presents Free Reading "Small Talk"
The New Works Reading Series returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre with Small Talk, by Deborah Serra on September 12th at 7:30pm. Small Talk is the story of two, mid-life sister’s who take a poorly planned road trip to Ireland. They accidently become trapped in an abandoned medieval... - September 06, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
“Old Larimee,” The Lazy G Ranch Cook Brings the Old-West to Scientology Information Center and Saves the Day
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theater brought gun smoke, mystery and magic to downtown Clearwater at the Scientology Information Center performing, “The Magic Quirt,” on August 26th as an old-time radio show theater performance. - September 02, 2017 - Church of Scientology