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.
Suburban Oregon Theater Wades Calmly Into the National Shakespearean Fray
In the wake of national controversy around the "politicization" of Shakespeare, specifically reflected in The Public Theater's production of "Julius Caesar," one small, suburban theater company in Hillsboro, Oregon is calmly wading into the fray. Bag&Baggage Productions is presenting a world premiere adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" fused with the 12th century Muslim Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi's masterpiece "Layla and Majnun." - June 24, 2017 - Bag&Baggage Productions
Romance and Political Intrigue Fuel North Coast Rep's Premiere of at This Evening's Performance
By Nagle Jackson, Performances Beginning Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Running Through Sunday, August 6, 2017 Directed by Andrew Barnicle. - June 22, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
"Wishful is What Wistful Does" EP from Wistful Sound Gazers Selected for Pandora Radio and the Indie Artist Offers Feature Song from Release as Free MP3 on Band Website
Wistful Sound Gazers’ latest CCM release joins Pandora’s playlist of indie label artists and the EP’s feature song “You Will Need” is now a free download at www.wistfulsoundgazers.com through July. - June 21, 2017 - City Avenue Records, Inc
Boss Orders "Hit" 25 Years in the Making - All New Show
The all new 25th Anniversary Capone's dinner show will take you back to the golden age of the Chicago Mobster. A mix of vaudeville, old-fashioned Hollywood movie musicals and interactive theatre will transport you to a prohibition era speakeasy filled with laughs and good fun for "the family." - June 20, 2017 - Capone's Dinner & Show
Cornelia Street Cafe Hosts Drawing Exhibition by Baltimore-Based Artist Erin Barach
The landmark Cornelia Street Café is hosting a solo exhibition entitled Uncovered by Baltimore based artist Erin Barach. Uncovered includes new drawings that explore literal and poetic fragmentation, overlooked subtleties, and the physical sensation of touch. The show opens with a reception on July 11th, running until August 29th, 2017. - June 20, 2017 - Erin Barach
Newark International Film Festival Set to Award More Than $100,000 in Prizes This Year
Festival awards $10,000 to $100,000 in cash prizes, awards, swag bags and film fellowships. - June 19, 2017 - Newark International Film Festival
Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st
George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
The Beats, The Rhymes, The History Tour 2017: The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers: the Genesis of Hip Hop Culture
Hip Hop Healthy Edutainment presents "The Beats, The Rhymes, The History Tour 2017," the ultimate Hip Hop experience of a lifetime. Audience members will embark on a multisensory journey through Hip Hop culture and classic Hip Hop music with the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers. Concert... - June 14, 2017 - Hip Hop Healthy Edutainment
PTAFF International Artivist Festival Call for Entry
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while making a change in the... - June 12, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
Hypnomarc, LLC. Receives 2017 Best of Westfield Award
Westfield Award Program Honors the Achievement Hypnomarc, LLC. has been selected for the 2017 Best of Westfield Award in the Hypnotists category by the Westfield Award Program. Each year, the Westfield Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success... - June 11, 2017 - HypnoMarc, LLC.
New American Theatre Now Accepting One Act Plays for 2018 One Act Plays Festival
The New American Theatre is seeking new One Act Plays for 2018 Festival of New American One Act Plays. The Festival is in its 21st year. A selection of 8-12 semi-finalists will be performed in Fall Marathon of New One Act Plays. Finalists will be selected to be presented in Spring, 2018 Festival of New One Act Plays. Submission deadline is July 31, 2017. NewAmericanTheatre.com - June 10, 2017 - The New American Theatre
Texas Native Now Training in NYC Wins National EN POINTE: Classical Ballet Competition
A Texas native, who ventured to New York City at age 17 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer, won first place and $12,000 in the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) national EN POINTE: Classical Ballet Competition held in Boca Raton, Florida. Five dancers collected $31,000 in prize money sponsored by the National Society of Arts and Letters. - June 07, 2017 - National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida East Coast Chapter
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Releases New Visuals for "I Feel Good" the Second Single Off His Previously Released Mix-Tape "Good Bizness Vol.1"
"I Feel Good" has a message of self-belief and positivity. The title is spot on with this one. After viewing this video you feel as good as Yac-Yan did when he wrote the song. - June 02, 2017 - naysay music
Country Star Doug Stone Performs on Knees with One Year Old Baby Ryman Frizzell at the Nashville Palace
Country music veteran, Doug Stone got down on his knees, but brought the Nashville Palace crowd to their feet, when he brought one year old Ryman Shafer Frizzell on stage to perform his hit, “Why Didn’t I Think Of That,” during a May concert in Nashville, TN. - June 01, 2017 - Visual Artist Corey Frizzell
AISD’s Jones Academy Unveils Outdoor Performing Arts Theater Made Possible by Texas Trust Credit Union
The Jones Academy outdoor theater was funded through Texas Trust's Spirit Debit Reward program. - June 01, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Zonia Elvas Velasco Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Zonia Elvas Velasco of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Zonia Elvas Velasco Ms. Velasco has over 48 years experience as a... - May 31, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kartoon Circus Revives Saturday Morning Television
Dal and Cinde Sanders as The Ringmaster and Boopsie The Clown bring back a traditional children’s television format with modern themes. - May 30, 2017 - Kartoon Circus
The Murder Mystery of “Careful Cassidy” Performed at the Scientology Information Center
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Golden Age Theater performed the humorous detective mystery, “They Killed Him Dead” by L. Ron Hubbard this past weekend at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater to a packed house of radio theatre enthusiasts. - May 27, 2017 - Church of Scientology
925 Entertainment LLC Announces the Release of “Get Up,” a New Single from “Bhey” Written and Produced by Narada Michael Walden
Music performance from The 925 Band, produced by Tommy Merry Film Productions. - May 26, 2017 - 925 Entertainment
Makali'i Productions Artist Kukahi Wins Prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award
Big Island musician Kūkahi was the youngest singer/songwriter to take home 2017’s prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award. During the 40th annual awards ceremony that was held at the Hawaii Convention Center, 17-year-old alternative rock musician Kukahi won his first Na Hoku Hanohano Award... - May 24, 2017 - Makalii Productions, Inc
Wildlife Art Exhibit in Maryland - Clayboard with Scratch Work
The DCLA arts is pleased to present a solo exhibition of Arpitha Parthasarathy’s new clayboard/scratch work featuring in Sip at C- Street, 24 C- Street #100, Laurel, Maryland 20707. The exhibition will run from July 30th, 2017 – August 27th, 2017 with an opening reception on August 17th... - May 19, 2017 - Arpithaexponent
Comedy Musical "Comic-Con the Musical" Brings the Con-Goer Experience to the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2017
Participant in the 2016 ASCAP/Dreamworks Musical Theater Workshop with Stephen Schwartz "Comic-con the Musical" set to Premiere at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival. - May 18, 2017 - Laura Watkins
Michele I. Colice-Cadwell, The Dancing Granny, Honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michele I Colice-Cadwell, The Dancing Granny, of Libertyville, Illinois has been honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Michele I... - May 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Roustabouts Theatre Company Presents a Comic Retelling of a Classic Romance Withering Heights
Based on "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte, Written and Performed by Phil Johnson & Omri Schein, Directed by David Ellenstein - May 16, 2017 - The Roustabouts Theatre Company
Frank Ferrante Stars in One-Man Comedy Show: An Evening with Groucho at North Coast Rep
Award-winning actor/director Frank Ferrante re-creates his acclaimed New York and London stage portrayal celebrating America's greatest comedian - Groucho Marx. You will feel as though Groucho is back, as Ferrante sings, dances and performs classic routines on the North Coast Rep stage, June 12 and... - May 12, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
2017 ICON Awards to be Held at the Legendary Apache Cafe on Thursday, May 25th
The Trio Partners: EDF Developers, Writing Sessions America & Rolling Out Magazine, announced today that they are having the 4th Annual “ICON Awards” at the legendary Apache Café on Thursday, May 25th, 2017. The memorable night will be filled with Entertainment, Speakers,... - May 11, 2017 - Kevin Shine
Urban Acoustic Pop Artist Lawrence Lee Releases New Music Video for “Jane” from Debut EP Strings & Dreams
Today, BLE Music Group’s urban acoustic pop artist, Lawrence Lee, released his brand new music video for Jane, the single from his debut EP Strings & Dreams. Jane is a movie-style video that was filmed on the campus of the University of Mobile in Mobile, AL, the school from which Lawrence Lee will earn his bachelor’s degree next week and the place where his debut EP Strings & Dreams was birthed and released. - May 05, 2017 - BLE Music Group
Golden Gate Capital Secures Funding for Five Million Dollars for the Renovation of the Grand Old Opera House in Nashville Nearby Indianapolis, Indiana
Christian Grey, CEO, of Golden Gate Capital is very pleased to announce the funding in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for the purposes of restoring an iconic music and theatrical venue in Nashville, Indiana. Andrew Bloom, Senior VP, "was instrumental in organizing the capital structure and putting the pieces together for this very momentous & historic funding achievement," stated Mr. Grey. - May 05, 2017 - Goldengate Capital
GigGizmo™ Eliminates Local Live Music Drudgery for Online Promo – Autism and Genius Creatively Merge
With a tap or a click, GigGizmo™ is the first web-based tool designed specifically to schedule gigs and rapidly promote local music online so fans can easily find live performers in their towns. - May 04, 2017 - GigGizmo.com
North Coast Repertory Theatre Honors 25 Years of Scenic Design and Presents Second Annual San Diego’s Champion for the Arts™ Award
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to honor two individuals who have made an enormous difference in the Arts: Marty Burnett and Leonard Hirsch. This year marks the 25th year of extraordinary set design and technical direction for North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Resident Scenic Designer,... - May 04, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Upstart Impulse Repertory Company is "Speaking Truth to Power"
Two timeless classics set in the ancient world challenge the rightness of those who lead and explore the morality within the human heart. Antigone by Sophocles, translated by Owen McCafferty & Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. - April 30, 2017 - Impulse Repertory Company
The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents Peter and the Starcatcher - an All-Ensemble Cast
The Tony-Award-winning show, Peter and the Starcatcher, comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre for an imaginative, Theatre School performance this May. Directed by Steve Smith, Peter and the Starcatcher tells the story of how one, small, orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Extraordinary... - April 29, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
William Meredith Foundation President, Richard Harteis Recounts World Travel and a Spiritual Mission in His Latest Memoir, "Reunion"
"I consider this book something of a spiritual travelogue as I entered my 70’s and contemplated various reunions from the hills of western Pennsylvania to the mountains of Switzerland and Bulgaria. There I met long-lost cousins, Georgetown classmates, and dear artist friends from Blagoevgrad on a private pilgrimage to the Rila Monastery. The lesson I was learning is how important it is to keep friendships alive and not let the past slip away." - Richard Harteis - April 28, 2017 - The William Meredith Foundation
Broadway's Laurence Luckinbill Stars as Lyndon Johnson in LYNDON! at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Broadway actor, Laurence Luckinbill, brings the story of Lyndon Johnson to the North Coast Rep Stage with LYNDON!, one night only, May 8, 2017 at 7:30pm. Lyndon Johnson, the greatest master of Congress in our history, came to the presidency after the assassination of John K. Kennedy. He was a... - April 27, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Rep Serves Up Tasty Musical Feast with "The Spitfire Grill, a Musical"
North Coast Repertory Theatre opens its doors to The Spitfire Grill, A Musical, an honest, emotional musical about a young woman with an uncertain past. Filled with inspirational melodies and an engaging score, this heartwarming tale of fortitude and redemption offers an abundance of joy and... - April 27, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Flute and Vocal Maven Ragan Whiteside Announces New CD, "Treblemaker"
Ragan Whiteside, the flautist-singer who catches the ear like few in the world of contemporary jazz can, is getting ready to make waves this May 12th with the release of her fourth studio album, Treblemaker. - April 25, 2017 - Randis Music
The Zoo Theatre Co. Presents "We The People - a Musical Revolution"
We The People is a modern underground musical movement following a melting pot of young Americans struggling to make sense of the ever-evolving socio-political climate. - April 24, 2017 - The Zoo Theatre Co.
AOK Records Lauds Release of Cross-Genre Single from Chris Deskins
AOK Records is announcing the cross-genre release of Chris Deskins’ latest single release, “I Made It.” The song was self-penned by the Holden, WV based artist and discusses the evening that his father passed away. AOK President Adam Knight states, “Very soon after... - April 20, 2017 - AOK Promotion and Production
AOK Records Presents Jim Sullivan's Debut Radio Single
AOK Records is proud to release the radio single “Beer Before Breakfast” from Texas artist, Jim Sullivan. The single debuted to radio on April 18th and is being pushed to the Music Row and Texas Radio Charts stations. This marks the first joint campaign between Sullivan and the... - April 20, 2017 - AOK Promotion and Production
AOK Records Announces Multi-Genre Release for Elton Mishoe
AOK Records is announcing the release of a brand new single from Lexington, SC native, Elton Mishoe. The song, entitled, “Mama Let’s Pray for Daddy,” is an original composition from the artist, detailing the events surrounding the now-Pastor’s conversion to... - April 20, 2017 - AOK Promotion and Production
Letters To Eve – a Powerful New Musical of Untold Stories from WWII
In the world’s current political situations there are flickers of history repeating, and it is important to hear the lessons of the past to make a better future. Watch the journey of these forgotten heroes in this critically acclaimed new musical! - April 19, 2017 - The Zoo Theatre Co.
Underground Techno Music Inspired "Locked Groove" Paintings Will be on Display in Van Der Plas Gallery, New York, with a Purpose to Break Cultural Stereotypes
Hungarian contemporary artist Hevesi Daniel Marcel will feature two of his “Locked groove” paintings in a Adriaan Van Der Plas’ Lower East Side Manhattan gallery from 17th to 23rd April, 2017. Through his artworks, Daniel wants to break cultural patterns and bring contemporary fine art and underground electronic music respecting people together. - April 17, 2017 - Hevesi Daniel Marcel
Timbergriffen Theater Company Announces Spring Production
Local School Community theater overcomes tragedy to put on their spring production of Guys and Dolls. - April 13, 2017 - Early College of Arvada
Direct Sound Extreme Isolation Headphones Reinforces Its “No Hype” Commitment
Function over fashion is a company hallmark for Direct Sound, whose extreme isolation headphones are used by professional musicians and enthusiasts alike in the studio and on stage. - April 12, 2017 - Direct Sound
Gravity & Grace Dance Studio is Now Open
Gravity & Grace is a new dance studio located in North Central Phoenix. Offering quality dance education to students of all ages! New classes starting up for Teen/Adult and Preschool children. Please visit www.gravityandgracedance.com for more information. - April 12, 2017 - Gravity & Grace Dance Studio
From the Creators of 'Bayside! the Musical!' and More Comes Friends! the Musical!
The parody kings, Bob and Tobly McSmith, are at it again. Friends! The Musical! opens Fall 2017 at The Triad in NYC. The production will be produced by Lynn Shore and is set to be directed and choreographed by Paul Stancato, - April 12, 2017 - Lynn Shore Entertainment, LLC
VOENA Celebrates Spring with a New Concert Season, "Voices of Now!"
Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA ; Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Napa Valley Opera House in Napa, CA - April 11, 2017 - VOENA
Master P Declares That "Poetry Is Not Just Rhyming," Much to Author Kimberly D. Worthy's Delight
The Children Book Volumes of "Poetry Is Not Just Rhyming" Authored by Kimberly D. Worthy, Received a Much Coveted Endorsement by Hip Hop Business Mogul Master P - April 11, 2017 - Denise S'llure Publishing & Production Company, LLC
North Coast Rep Presents: Richard Lederer's Living Will: The Legacy of William Shakespeare
Richard Lederer returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre for a night of Shakespeare, with guest appearance by David Ellenstein! 2016 marked the 400th year since William Shakespeare’s death, but Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will demonstrate through excerpts from the... - April 07, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Top of the Charts: Americans Move to China and Become Local Legends by Making a Hit Music Video About "The #1 Most Livable City in China"
A group of international friends from all over world got together and made an awesome viral bilingual music video about "The Beer & Sailing Capital of China." The video showcases the city’s beautiful golden beaches, bikini clad women, world-class sailing, iconic scenery, booming economic center, delicious seafood, and world-famous Tsingtao Beer. - April 06, 2017 - Qingdao Allstars