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.
L.A. Playwright Marlan Warren's "Chasing Sangha" Featured at Athena Cats New Works Fest (4/8/17)
Los Angeles playwright Marlan Warren's play, "Chasing Sangha," has been selected for Athena Cats' New Works Festival of 10-Minute Plays, and will be performed as a staged reading Sat., April 8, at the City Garage in Santa Monica's Bergamot Station Arts Center. The event ties in with SWAN... - April 06, 2017 - Marlan Warren, Writer
Experience Centuries of Traditional Heritage at the China Pavilion in Global Village
Global Village guests can experience one of the most spectacular pavilions in the multi-cultural festival park this season with a visit to the China Pavilion and sample a unique flavour of Chinese architectural heritage. - April 06, 2017 - Global Village
Female Magician Making the Glass Ceiling Vanish
Carisa Hendrix is quickly becoming one of the most respected young women in magic. Hendrix is an Award Winning Entertainer featured in the “Guinness Book of World Records” (2014) and “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” (2015). She is the stage manager for the world's largest magic convention in Vegas, lectures and writes for magic magazines and is now heading half way around the world to showcase her all-girl, queer-positive theatrical magic show at the prestige Melbourne Magic Festival in Australia. - April 05, 2017 - Carisa Hendrix
Young Performer Promotes Anti Bullying Program in Honor of Brendan Carr
Young performer in the Long Island NY (Nassau County) area splits money collected for chance to travel abroad to promote anti-bullying program after learning that talented teen Brendan Carr of Long Beach, NY took his life after having been targeted by a local bully. Brianna McDonough, 16, calls on other young musicians and activists to support the work of Long Island Coalition Against Bullying in order to fund antiviolence programs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and beyond. - April 04, 2017 - Brianna McDonough
North Coast Repertory Theatre Receives 2017 Best of Solana Beach Award
North Coast Repertory Theatre has been selected for the 2017 Best of Solana Beach Award. Each year, the Solana Beach Award Program identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the... - April 01, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Master P Endorses Author Kimberly D. Worthy Children Books
Rapper and Business Mogul Master P Endorse the Children Book Volumes of "Poetry Is Not Just Rhyming" written by Author Kimberly D. Worthy - March 31, 2017 - Denise S'llure Publishing & Production Company, LLC
A Princess Comes to Loftis Middle
Loftis Middle School is proud to announce their production of Disney's Mulan Jr. - March 30, 2017 - Loftis Middle School PTA
Shorecrest Thespians Perform “Les Misérables,” School Edition April 20-22
Following last spring’s sold-out production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” the talented Thespians of the Shorecrest Upper School performing arts program will present the Broadway classic “Les Misérables,” April 20, 21, and 22 in the Janet Root Theatre. - March 29, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Local Latin Band Aramis Y Sol Caribe Releases Their 1st Video
Aramis Y Sol Caribe has been bringing the best in Latin Music for the last 10 years and in 2016 they released their first CD and now their first video. They have performed with many Artist and Played background for many more and now they are finally doing their own thing. They originally started as a 6 Piece Band and now has a full 11 piece band with full Brass and Orchestra. - March 28, 2017 - Aramis Y Sol Caribe
dancEnlight Presents "Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City"
dancEnlight, a professional non-profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2017 world premiere of Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Artistic Director Lorelei Chang and her dancers explore the many untold stories that unfolded behind the Forbidden City's high walls and heavy doors. Two performances will be held at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT on Saturday, March 25 at 2; Sunday, March 26 at 7:30. - March 26, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
North Coast Rep's "Travels With My Aunt" Promises an Inventive, Unforgettable Adventure
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues Season 35 with "Travels With My Aunt," a 2015 New York Times Critic’s Pick that was hailed as “a triumph of theatrical style.” Giles Havergal adapted the Graham Greene novel about eccentric Aunt Augusta who swoops in and shakes up... - March 25, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Little Theatre Company Brings Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. to the Stage
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Playing at Wolf Performance Hall in London (ON) on April 6th and 7th, 2017 - March 24, 2017 - Belle Pointe Dance & Movement Company
The Roustabouts Theatre Company Launches First Season with World Premiere of "Margin Of Error" by Will Cooper
At The Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza in San Diego - March 23, 2017 - The Roustabouts Theatre Company
Pro Comedian Presents 6-Week Workshop for Aspiring Funny Folks in Rockledge
Veteran comedian Duncan Jay will present a six-week stand-up comedy workshop on Mondays starting March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Prodigy Talent Training, 634 Barnes Blvd., Suite 202 in Rockledge. Jay, a Merritt Island native and a professional comic for 14 years who has appeared on HBO and Fox, will... - March 22, 2017 - Prodigy Talent Training
"Ink the Deal" Release New Single "Who Told You" by Dallas (KMG) Artist "Middlemeezy" aka Middleman
Ink The Deal artist "Middlemeezy" also known as "Middleman" is from Dallas, TX (Arlington Park area). New to the underground scene his goal is to bring the crown and hip hop respect to the Dallas music scene. - March 20, 2017 - Ink The Deal
Robert Catalusci’s Groundbreaking New Play, “Humilious” Set for March 30th Premiere at The Downtown Independent Theater
The mind-bending original story of “Humilious” is designed to transport audiences into a different reality - the twilight of human destruction. The action takes places on the war torn steps of Los Angeles City Hall, as otherworldly entities begin to emerge and intervene the midst of... - March 20, 2017 - Catalusci 913
Playwrights Local Announces 2017 Play Lab & Spring Workshops
Second annual series of new plays and free workshops presented April 12 and 15 at Waterloo Arts. - March 18, 2017 - Playwrights Local
Musician Salif Keita to Perform Benefit Concert for Albinism at Fillmore Silver Spring
Salif Keita, the legendary Malian musician known as the "Golden Voice of Africa" will take the stage at LiveNation’s Fillmore Silver Spring venue for the very first time on Sunday April 9th, 2017 at 7pm. For Keita’s fans, the concert will be a rare and unique opportunity to... - March 17, 2017 - The Salif Keita Global Foundation
Loveland Show Choirs 2017 Announce Finale Performance March 18, 2017
Loveland Show Choirs, under the direction of Mr. Shawn Miller, will host their final, local performance at Loveland High School on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 5pm and 7:30pm. This will be the last time the groups will perform this year’s show locally. Tickets are $5.00 each. Advance ticket... - March 17, 2017 - Loveland Show Choirs
Three West Coast Premieres, One San Diego Premiere Highlight Season 36 at North Coast Rep
North Coast Repertory Theatre launches Season 36 with an intriguing array of comedy, family drama, an American classic, a Gershwin musical and a rollicking journey around the world. The lineup includes three West Coast premieres and one San Diego premiere. Artistic Director David Ellenstein... - March 16, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tuesday Night Comics Returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre
April 18, 2017 at 7:30PM - March 16, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Italian Bred Starring Candice Guardino Sets Spring 2017 Los Angeles and Chicago Dates
Italian Bred, the hilarious and heartwarming one woman show announces shows in Los Angeles and Chicago for spring 2017. Written by and starring Candice Guardino, Italian Bred is based on true life events and told through the eyes of a little girl growing up Italian on Staten Island. Having written... - March 15, 2017 - Candice Guardino
David Sheehan's "AND THE WINNERS ARE 2017." The Oscar Race Fever - Then and Now. The 25 Most Famous Winners Speak Out!
Streaming launches tonight. - March 10, 2017 - Hollywood Close Ups, Inc
Agility Helps Customers Unlock the Potential of Online Sales with Its New eCommerce Solution
Agility Inc, a fully-integrated digital experience platform offering Content Management, Online Ticketing and Real-Time Personalization, now offers Agility eCommerce, a solution providing scalable and responsive online storefronts. Agility eCommerce is managed centrally from the Agility platform... - March 09, 2017 - Agility CMS
Screenshot Productions Presents: Fear is What We Learned Here, an Immersive Walkthrough Installation Taking Aim at Donald Trump and Political and Social Injustice
A one-on-one presentation of performance in environments created by projection, sound and physical installation exploring fear as a tool for social and political control. - March 08, 2017 - Nicholas Sherwin
2017 Inti Raymi Festival Tour and Tickets Now Open for Reservations
The second largest festival in South America, the Inti Raymi 2017 is now open for advanced reservations at IntiRaymiPeru.com - March 07, 2017 - MachuPicchu.Center
Robert Dubac's The Book of Moron, an Off Broadway Hit, Returns to North Coast Rep
Returning to the North Coast Repertory stage on March 20th and 21st 2017 is Robert Dubac’s Off-Broadway solo hit, The Book of Moron. This comedy show has been described as one of the most “Hilarious,” “Intelligent” and “Scorching” satirical attacks on... - March 06, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
New Development of Stapleford Granary Unveiled by ACE Foundation
Cambridge-based arts charity, the ACE Foundation has just issued plans to a shortlist of potential main contractors for the development of its venue and study centre Stapleford Granary. The rejuvenation of the old farm buildings in Stapleford is the second phase in the ACE Foundation's vision to... - March 04, 2017 - ACE Foundation
Yiddish Las Vegas Music & Culture Festival Set for March 18-19 Stars Jamie Elman from YidLife Crisis, More
Temple Sinai and the JCC of Southern Nevada present 2nd Annual Yiddish Las Vegas Music & Culture Festival starring YidLife Crisis, Valley Cantors/Soloists, Klezmer Band. - March 03, 2017 - Temple Sinai
Dr. Elana Ashley Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Dr. Elana Ashley, of Northbrook, Illinois, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as Professional of the Year 2017 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of Education and Entertainment. - March 01, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
DanceLifeMap Helps Dancers Find Dance Studios Around the World
World dance studio directory DanceLifeMap (DLM) announced today the launch of its new platform, making it available to the general public. DLM invited teachers and studio owners across the globe to create free accounts and add their venues to the dance map. - February 25, 2017 - DanceLifeMap
The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents: The Wizard Of Oz; Two Casts of 30-Plus Kids
From the widely adored silver-screen film to the intimate theatre at North Coast Rep, comes the theatre school production of The Wizard of Oz, directed by Benjamin Cole. You won’t want to miss this exciting theatrical journey, as it brings you closer than ever to the magic of the ruby... - February 23, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Howard Hewett Releases New Single Sure to Become Classic
Legendary Crooner, Howard Hewett released a new single just in time for Valentine's Day and its already quickly on its way to becoming a Classic. This is the first release off of his upcoming project to be released this fall. - February 22, 2017 - Howard Hewett
A Texas Artist Bring Awareness to Narcissism Using Trump as Prime Example
Texas Attorney Plays “Trump” Card in New Video - “Only You”; New Single and Video Shines Light on Serious Topic - February 22, 2017 - Doug McNeel
The Group Called "365 Women-a-Year Playwrights" to Present Evening Festival of New Plays by, and About, Women in History
A group of women playwrights will present an staged reading festival of plays about real women in history. - February 17, 2017 - Susan Shafer
North Coast Rep Proudly Presents Robert Dubac's The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
March 6 & 7th at 7:30 pm - February 17, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Trio of Renowned Musicians to Accompany Minika Ko’s Benefit Runway Show
On Friday, February 17th at 8 PM, Minika Ko will join New York City artists and designers for a benefit fashion and art show, entitled Fashion Week F/W 2017 Closing Party, to help raise awareness of the child trafficking issues in the world. The event will take place at the historic Church of Holy... - February 17, 2017 - Minika Ko LLC
Seena Announces New Album
Norwegian Jazz Vocalist Seena is recording her debut album at famed Avatar Studios in Manhattan this spring. - February 15, 2017 - Seena Music LLC
The Late Show's Gospel Choir's Free Concert at the Shrine
The Late Show's Gospel Choir will celebrate the release of their second inspirational CD, "Jesus Lives in Me," with a free concert at the Shrine World Music Venue in Harlem on March 1st, 2017. - February 15, 2017 - The Great Divas of Gospel
New Novels About Vietnam War Hold Answers to Refugee, Veterans, Foreign Policy
New books about the Vietnam War, plus documentaries and theatrical productions offer fresh insight into the legal battle over President Donald Trump's refugee ban and current U.S. foreign policy and attitudes. Among the literary offerings are: “The Sympathizer,” “Tribe,” and “Escape from Saigon - a Novel.” There are also documentaries by Rory Kennedy and Ken Burns and two theatrical productions: "Miss Saigon" which returns to Broadway in March and a new play, "Children of the April Rain." - February 11, 2017 - Pirozzolo Company Public Relations
Hey! I'm Tha Mama Starring Spanky Wilson & Angela Teek; A Mother Daughter Team Variety Nights at North Coast Rep
February 27 - 28th at 7:30pm - February 11, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
American Idol Alum & National Recording Artist to Release New Single on Valentine's Day
"Take Your Name," the new single from national recording artist, Ayla Brown is being released in time for the Valentines round of marriage proposals. "Take Your Name" is a catchy country-pop song being released on all digital formats on February 14th. - February 10, 2017 - Ambient Entertainment LLC
pH Productions Announces the 10 Year Anniversary of Their Zombie Crawl
pH, a non profit theater company, is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their extremely popular Zombie Pub Crawl. Saturday April 29, 2017 zombies will hit the neighborhood of Andersonville for the 10th year and it's going to be bigger than ever. - February 09, 2017 - The pH Comedy Theater
White People Drinking – A Controversial Comedy
Theatrical writer, Daniel Sugimoto has always tried to push past our standard social interactions, which are based on the rules of politeness, in order to have real human interactions instead. With the philosophies of Neitzche, Plato, Thoreau, and Dickens, Sugimoto builds a world where these societal constructs get striped away and what remains is all too human... Join the party at Three Clubs, in Hollywood Performances run February 25th through March 26th. - February 08, 2017 - The Zoo Theatre Co.
"THE ILLUSION" Transports Audiences on a Wondrous Journey of Love and Magic at North Coast Rep
Performances Beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Running Through Sunday, March 19, 2017, Directed by David Ellenstein - February 08, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tango Lovers Celebrates the Centennial of the Cumparsita in Manhattan
Tango Lovers will arrive to Manhattan and will perform its award winning show celebrating the Centennial of La Cumparsita, the most iconic tango in the world. - February 07, 2017 - Tango Lovers
Fresh Squeezed Opera Presents a Concert of Women's Operatic Work
Fresh Squeezed Opera presents a concert of Nano Operas by women composers. In an industry dominated by men, FSO aims to expose audiences to women’s compositions, as well as give women a platform to have their pieces performed. Featuring the premiere of Kate Soper’s Here be Sirens Suite... - February 04, 2017 - Fresh Squeezed Opera
Hungarian Contemporary Artist Hevesi Daniel Marcel Brings Underground Techno Music to the Fine Art World
hevesidanielmarcel.com was launched in early January, 2017, with a mission to create a bridge between underground techno music and the contemporary fine art world. - February 03, 2017 - Hevesi Daniel Marcel
World Sound Healing Day ~ a Sonic Valentine for Earth on February 14, 2017
"Become a Sonic Co-Creator," says sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman (www.healingsounds.com) “Send a Healing 'AH' sound to the planet with your voice! Attend or plan and join a local World Sound Healing Day event.” To find out more, visit: www.worldsoundhealingday.org. This website has the latest information and activities about World Sound Healing Day. - January 27, 2017 - Joan Vann PR
Salsa People Secured 5th Rank on WLDC 2016
Salsa People made everybody proud by achieving the prestigious 5th rank in World Latin Dance Cup Championship. Check out the news for more details! - January 27, 2017 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment