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.
Sherry Pruitt’s CD “I’ve Been Bamboozled”; Sherry Pruitt, “The Texas Songbird’s” Debut CD on Rizing Sun Records is Released
Rizing Sun Records today announced the release of “I’ve Been Bamboozled,” a new CD by Sherry Pruitt, The Texas Songbird. - March 09, 2018 - Rizing Sun Records
Julie W. Ingram Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julie W. Ingram of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 21 years in the field of entertainment. About Julie W. Ingram Julie Ingram is the CEO of Julie... - March 09, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
DHM Productions Presents The World Premiere Musical Comedy, "Don't Hug Me, We're Family"
The world premiere of the musical comedy, Don’t Hug Me, We're Family, produced by DHM Productions, Inc., opened Feb. 16th at T. U. Studios in North Hollywood, CA, and runs through Mar. 25th. - March 07, 2018 - DHM Productions, Inc.
Faith & First Responders: Teen Christian Artist Releases New Album, Relentless, and Honors Heroes at Local Famfest
Teen Christian Contemporary Artist and Songwriter, Jennifer Jimenez officially released her first album, Relentless, on March 2, 2018. The album fuses contemporary Christian with gospel soul sounds, featuring eight original songs by Jennifer in collaboration with GRAMMY® Award winner, pianist, arranger and producer, Lannie Battistini under his music label, Hands In Motion Music. Jennifer is performing at Fishhawk’s FamFest 2018 in Lithia, Florida, honoring first responders and their families. - March 02, 2018 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
VOENA Spring Concert Season, "Voices of the Yesterday"
Warm, generous, enveloping and beautifully moving to see children express themselves in a joyous singing dance-like performance. Compelling voices with wow moments that just keep coming, VOENA presents a dynamic, refreshingly intimate show where the audience will experience a supreme new choral experience, bringing the audience in and out of songs from our yesteryears... a modern show for the whole family. - February 26, 2018 - VOENA
For the First Time in Saudi Arabia: Wendy Musical Play Performs Live in Riyadh
The General Entertainment Authority brought the Wendy Musical Play, which will be held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and organized by LuxuryKSA. The Kuwaiti Wendy Band will perform a musical from 22nd till 24th of February in Riyadh, Dar Al Uloom, following their performance in... - February 23, 2018 - General Entertainment Authority
I Am Tango by Tango Lovers
Directly from Argentina and Uruguay, Tango Lovers Company arrives with a troupe of 24 world-class tango musicians, dancers and singers to bring “I Am Tango” to cities throughout the US starting April 14, 2018 for 15 days. The live music will be led by the young prodigy considered one of... - February 23, 2018 - Tango Lovers
HOA Manager Paul Mengert and President of Association Management Group Competes in 10th Annual "Dancing With The Carolina Stars"
Charity Competition Raised Money for Operation Smile - February 22, 2018 - Association Management Group, Inc.
Friday Night Sound Waves Returns for Its Third Season Bringing an Eclectic Range of Free Concerts to Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale continues to prove itself as one of South Florida’s top music destinations with the release of the 2018 Friday Night Sound Waves artist lineup. Filling the gap between the area’s largest music festivals, Tortuga Music Festival in April and Riptide Music Festival in... - February 21, 2018 - Arianne Glassman
Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts (SCSOPA) & Michael Josten Aim to Lead the Entertainment Industry with a Stellar Reputation Training Models, Actors & Performers
Number one for the production of top actors, actresses, singers and models in the country, SCSOPA is one of the top rated performing arts schools in the country. The Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts can open doors for its students; giving them the tools to have a competitive edge in this ever-competitive industry. - February 16, 2018 - Santa Clarita School Of Performing Arts
Trumpeter Bob Wagner Releases Ground-Breaking Debut Recording Toot Suite
With this release of "Toot Suite," available from all major on-line music retailers, trumpeter Bob Wagner becomes the first American-born musician to record this widely-heard but rarely-recorded suite for trumpet and jazz trio in its entirety. - February 16, 2018 - Jump City Music Inc
Ben Dunham Partners with Award-Winning Songwriter Dave Gutter on New Single, Talkin’ Down
Produced in the Halo Studio of Portland Maine, Ben Dunham and Dave Gutter come together to create a raw and gritty duo on this exclusive track. - February 12, 2018 - Ben Dunham Music
Treading Water. A Female Led, Directed & Written Comedy Play at Vault Festival.
Treading Water is a sweet tale about grabbing the bull by the horns, taking a risk, and making something – anything, happen. With snappy dialogue, moments of slapstick and some great laugh out loud moments, this is a hilarious and truly heart wrenching almost – love story. - February 12, 2018 - Subtle Paws
Playwrights Local Announces 2018 Play Lab & Spring Workshops
Third annual series of new plays and free workshops presented March 17-18 at Waterloo Arts and April 6 at None Too Fragile. - February 10, 2018 - Playwrights Local
Women in Comedy Combines Laughter and Empowerment at "A Love Letter to Myself" in D.C.
"A Love Letter to Myself" features a variety of comedy acts and a diverse group of powerful, female pillars in the D.C. community reading love letters on stage. - February 10, 2018 - Women In Comedy
L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre Performs “When Gilhooly Was in Flower” at the Scientology Information Center
On Saturday February 10th, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre will perform their first show of 2018 at the Scientology Information Center of When Gilhooly Was in Flower*. First published in August 1938 in the Romantic Range Magazine, this action-packed Western romance tells the story of Mary Ann... - February 09, 2018 - Church of Scientology
San Francisco International Arts Festival Detailed 2018 Performance Program Released
Down by the Riverside; A Pirouette with Asia II; La Cirque Femme; the Rise of Music; Losers + Dragons + Queer A.I.; Calendar Editors Please Note: Who: Multiple Artists; What: San Francisco International Arts Festival; Where: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture; When: Thursday May 24 – Sunday June 3; Tickets & Information: www.sfiaf.org or 415-399-9554; Photo Images Available on Request - February 08, 2018 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
PlayingCardDecks.com Releases Monster Playing Card Deck on Kickstarter
Add a terrifying twist to your game or your magic act with these new Monster-inspired playing cards conceptualized by Will Roya and designed by Joe M. Ruiz. The monsters are cartoonishly rendered to be kid-friendly and also appealing to adults with a taste for the macabre. Complete with monsters like vampires and werewolves, these cards were designed for the collectors and enthusiasts in mind. Be sure to visit kickstarter.com to back this project before its February 28, 2018 deadline. - February 07, 2018 - PlayingCardDecks.com
The Quest for Don Quixote | Indiana Premiere
Fat Turtle Theatre Company jumps into their second production as a company to bring out the hilarious adaptation The Quest for Don Quixote by Mark Brown. Inspired by the novel The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Produced in association with Dramatic Publishing. The show will be premiering at the Theater at the Fort in Lawrence, IN. - February 07, 2018 - Fat Turtle Theatre Company
American Public Television Co-Produces and Syndicates “Jesus: Countdown to Calvary,” with Hugh Bonneville, for Easter 2018
Co-produced by RTÉ, American Public Television (APT) and ARTE, and releasing on public television stations nationwide March 1, 2018, “Jesus: Countdown to Calvary” is a new documentary, syndicated by APT (aptonline.org), in which actor Hugh Bonneville (Notting Hill, Downton Abbey,... - February 06, 2018 - American Public Television
Lovail Long Investment and Vernon Williams Presents, LLC Announce Partnership
Introducing the partnership of Lovail Long Investment and Vernon Williams Presents, LLC. Some would call them an odd couple but these two entrepreneurs are creating their own lane by partnering to produce theatrical gold in the nation’s capital. - February 03, 2018 - Vernon Williams Presents
Vernon Williams Presents, LLC & Lovail Long Investment Announces New Stage Play, “What Your Man Won’t Do” Starring Grammy Nominated Raheem DeVaughn
Vernon Williams and Lovail Long are proud to announce, What Your Man Won’t Do - Stage Play. Set in a modest suburban neighborhood, this play follows the married life of Karla and Marc that has fallen victim to conformability. Starring BET Award Winning and Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter, Raheem DeVaughn, BET Sunday’s Best and Steller Award Winner, Y’Anna Crawley, and the Prince of Go-Go, Anwan Glover. - February 03, 2018 - Vernon Williams Presents
Selections at HollyWeb Festival Include Allison Janney, Eric Roberts, Richard Hatch
HollyWeb Festival announces 2018 Official Selections, which include independent works from 14 countries, and feature the work of Allison Janney, Eric Roberts and Wesley Taylor. The final performance of Richard Hatch will also be screened. Screenings and panels will take place April 5-8 at Universal Citywalk, Hollywood. - February 01, 2018 - HollyWeb Festival
Endless Night Vampire Ball Returns to Los Angeles; February 23rd, the Globe Theatre
The Endless Night Vampire Ball returns to Los Angeles at The Globe Theatre with special performance by G Tom Mac. - February 01, 2018 - Vampire Ball
Teen Pageant Event in Atlanta; Naomi Akodjo, Local Young Lady Competes for the Miss Teen Title
Selected to participate in the next teen pageant event in Atlanta, Naomi Akodjo is looking for more sponsors. - January 30, 2018 - Naomi Akodjo
Co-Create a Sonic Healing Wave for Earth on February 14
“Send a Healing 'AH' sound to the planet with your voice! Attend or plan a World Sound Healing Day event,” says Jonathan Goldman, founder. Visit www.worldsoundhealingday.org for details. Tune in to a special 2-hour live radio show February 14, 11 am ET (US). The live show features a global sound healing, award winning music, top spiritual scientific guests, and a new 10-minute WSHD sound meditation from Goldman. Jonathan and Andi Goldman will host at Healing Sounds Radio~www.healthylife.net. - January 29, 2018 - Joan Vann PR
North Coast Rep Explores the Accidental Nature of Life in "This Random World"
By Steven Dietz; Performances Beginning Wednesday, February 21, 2018; Running Through Sunday, March 18, 2018; Directed by David Ellenstein - January 27, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
New eBook Sheds Light on Hollywood’s Unknown Secrets of Independent Film
Multi Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley (Gridiron Gang) is releasing "What You Don't Learn in Film School: A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking,” a no holds barred, transparent look at making movies from concept to delivery, a compilation of his 30 plus years producing films at both the studio and independent levels. The book touches on every aspect of filmmaking including various distribution platforms to open the reader's eyes to walk a maze of sales traps and vague promises. - January 23, 2018 - Industry Insider
Belinda King to Debut New Productions Aboard Color Line
British production company teams up with new generation of creatives. - January 22, 2018 - Belinda King Creative Productions
The Rose of New England Women's Music Festival, Norwich, CT
The Rose of New England Women's Music Festival is a multi-genre music festival featuring local, regional and national artists. The festival will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Strange Brew Pub, on 86 Water Street, in Norwich, Connecticut. - January 20, 2018 - The Rose of New England Women's Music Festival
Stand-Up Comedy School Dominates RAW Comedy
One thing is different in this year’s 2018 RAW Comedy heats. While there is still a strong buzz of competition in the air, many of the wannabe comedians know each other well – very well in fact. That’s because many, 15 to be specific, are alumni of the School of Hard Knock... - January 16, 2018 - School of Hard Knock Knocks
Leander High School Presents The Addams Family Musical Comedy
The Addams Family Musical Comedy presented by Leander High School Theatre, Jan 18-21. Senior and student discounts included. - January 14, 2018 - Leander High School Theatre
Theology of Prince by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Even though Prince was an internationally renowned artist, little is known about the impact of religion and spirituality on his music and artistic expression. Through this Call for Submissions on the Theology of Prince, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will curate and publish art, poems, essays, and academic papers from a variety of religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives. - January 09, 2018 - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Linda Purl Stars in "The Year of Magical Thinking" at North Coast Rep
Linda Purl, stage, movie and television veteran actress, stars in a one-woman tour-de-force performance: The Year of Magical Thinking at North Coast Repertory Theatre, directed by Jenny Sullivan. Based on Joan Didion’s National Book Award winning memoir, “The Year of Magical... - January 06, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Popular Instagram Poet to Compete at the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship
Instagram poet and author Alexander Bentley will take center stage, with thirteen other spoken word artists, at Arizona's state poetry slam championship on Saturday, January 13th. A fierce competition of words and wit is expected to entertain poetry ethenusaists with a 3-hour memorable event. - January 05, 2018 - Alexander Bentley
General Entertainment Authority Hosts "Americas Got Talent" Shows in Riyadh
As part of the General Entertainment Authority winter calendar that includes diversified theatric and artistic events in different cities across the Kingdom, GEA hosted "America’s Got Talent" live shows for the first time in the Kingdom and across the Middle East. The "Got... - December 26, 2017 - General Entertainment Authority
2018 Plays by Young Writers Festival
Plays by Young Writers, a festival of winning scripts from the 33rd annual California Young Playwrights Contest. - December 26, 2017 - Playwrights Project
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre Celebrated the Holiday Season with Their Final Performance of the Year
On December 16th, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre performed Mr. Hubbard’s Pulp-Fiction Classic, When Shadows Fall, to a packed house at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - December 22, 2017 - Church of Scientology
"Down by the Riverside" Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. San Francisco International Arts Festival Announces 2018 Program
SFIAF is pleased to announce its 2018 Program that will run exclusively at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture from May 24–June 3. Early Bird Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, March 1. The Festival will continue its commitment to promoting and presenting artistic work that focuses on issues of social justice and civil and human rights. In 2018 the theme "Down by the Riverside" will look to inspire a new generation of Americans to become politically active and engaged citizens. - December 11, 2017 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
Actors Theatre Workshop Hosting 27th Annual Holiday Celebration for At-Risk Youth
Builders of the new world gatherings on Dec 12 & 13, 2017. - December 10, 2017 - Actors Theatre Workshop
Around The World In Eighty Days Takes North Coast Rep Audiences on a Wondrous, Fun-Filled Journey
Adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne Performances beginning Wednesday, January 10, 2018, running through Sunday, February 11, 2018. San Diego Premiere Directed by Allison Bibicoff. - December 09, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
St. Anne's Belfield School to Host 2018 Junior Theater Celebration with Virginia Theatre Association
VTA announced the date for the Junior Theater Celebration to be held Saturday March 24, 2018. - December 09, 2017 - Virginia Theatre Association
EI, School of Professional Make-Up Open House Event Promises Inspiration to Future Makeup Artists
Elegance International (EI) will be holding their popular Open House Event on December 9, 2017 and promises to inspire many makeup artist hopefuls. El is in the heart of Los Angeles, where many have come to fulfill their makeup dreams in the world of entertainment, film, fashion, and theater, and... - December 05, 2017 - EI, School of Professional Makeup
Micro Music Festivals - Public Performance Opportunities at Restaurants/Bars
“Micro Music Festivals” are the hottest new on-premise promotion in restaurants/bars across the U.S. This inclusive, live-music, event provides a stage for today's emerging artists, as well as, musician-hobbyists. - December 05, 2017 - Open Mic Entertainment, Inc.
Podcaster Awarded Top Fundraiser by South Oakland Shelter
Eric Fadie of The Detroit Cast was awarded the top fundraiser at the “Dancing with the Detroit Stars” Event Held to Benefit the South Oakland Shelter. - December 04, 2017 - Radio For One Studios, LLC
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