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.
Gondwana Chorale, National Youth Choir of Australia, Embark on First-Ever American Tour: Jan. 23 - Feb. 5
7 Free Concerts in 6 American Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston - January 20, 2017 - Classical Movements
Elizabeth Hunter Ashley, MM Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elizabeth Hunter Ashley, MM of Danville, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the fields of entertainment and vocal education. About Elizabeth... - January 17, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Announcing a New Theatre Company in San Diego the Roustabouts Theatre Company
Founders Phil Johnson, Will Cooper & Ruff Yaeager Bringing New Works, Reimagining the Classics & Well Known Contemporary Plays with the Best Local Talent in San Diego - January 17, 2017 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Players and Pets Super Bowl Blackout Edition Adoptable Animal Fashion Show and Celebrity Party Presented by The Push Media Group, Christians Tailgate, The Sports Girls
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the life of a rescued animal? Join a cause that we all love, helping animals find furever homes and Blacking out Animal Neglect and Homelessness. This is a special opportunity to obtain individual tickets or VIP packages/group tables to a party for a purpose. Come mingle with a crowd of first class athletes, celebrities and the community along with national and local media on-air talent at Christian's Tailgate Houston Heights, TX. - January 16, 2017 - Push Media Group
The Most Prestigious Awards for African and African Diaspora Cinema
The 13th Africa Movie Academy Awards - Know More About the Most Prestigious Film Awards for African Cinema; The most prestigious film awards for Africans across the world “The Africa Movie Academy Awards,” is one of the most awaited film events in the continent. Interested filmmakers shall be able to submit their films in various categories. - January 16, 2017 - Africa Movie Academy Awards
Sony Affirm Film Subject, Aimée Marcoux-Spurlock, Makes Metropolitan Room Cabaret Debut Feb. 3rd; “All Saints” Film About Marcoux-Spurlock and Husband Releases in 2017
Aimée Marcoux-Spurlock is an award winning reporter and a classically trained singer and actress who tackles Kurt Weill's extraordinary repertoire in a one night engagement at Metropolitan Room in New York City on February 3 2017. As reporter/producer Aimée Marcoux, her coverage of Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 can be seen in HBO's 2002 Documentary: “In Memoriam-New York City, 9/11/01.” - January 13, 2017 - Aimée Marcoux-Spurlock
Playwrights Project 2017 Plays by Young Writers Festival at The Old Globe
Plays by Young Writers, a festival of winning scripts from the 32nd annual California Young Playwrights Contest - January 11, 2017 - Playwrights Project
Magician Randy Masters Brings More Magic and Mayhem to Broadway Comedy Club
Comedy magician Randy Masters brings his unhinged magic show back to Broadway Club, for one show only, on Saturday, January 14. Randy combines comedy, magic, mind reading, and audience-involvement into a high-energy show that is appropriate for ages 6 to 106 (unlike his hands, the comedy is clean). - January 11, 2017 - Randy Masters
Bharathanjali, Dance School in Abudhabi, Proudly Presents Dance Feast; A Combination of Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi
Bharathanjali, Dance school in Abu dhabi, established by Renowned Dancer Priya Manoj is arranging a classical dance feast at India Social & Cultural centre, Abu Dhabi on 6th January 2016. Free entry for all. - January 05, 2017 - Bharathanjali
Art Fort Lauderdale Announces New Partners and First Round of Exhibitors Including Laurence Gartel and Barry Gross
Art Fort Lauderdale has announced its new partners and artMASTERS show for the 1st annual Art Fair on the Water at waterfront properties on the intracoastal waterways in Fort Lauderdale. (January 11 – 15, 2017) - December 29, 2016 - UniteUs Group
North Coast Rep Heralds New Year with Critically Acclaimed Hit, "Marjorie Prime" by Jordan Harrison
Performances Beginning Wednesday, January 11, 2017; Running Through Sunday, February 5, 2017; Directed by Matthew Wiener - December 22, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Grammy-Winning Conductor, Educator Kevin Fox Joins Classical Movements Staff as Artistic Advisor
Grammy-winning conductor assumes post after two decades with Pacific Boychoir Academy. Mr. Fox leads two massive centennial celebrations: 2017 Serenade! and 2018 Ihlombe! Choral Festivals. - December 21, 2016 - Classical Movements
Playwrights Local Announces the Return of “Objectively/Reasonable” in February/March 2017
Critically acclaimed play on the 2014 Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland to be remounted for four weeks only. Directed by Terrence Spivey, the ensemble-written work returns from February 17 through March 11 at Waterloo Arts. - December 21, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Philip Michael Star of Dublin's Soap Opera Fair City Wins Huge Awards
Philip Michael winning multiple awards. - December 19, 2016 - Philip Michael
Author Draws Attention of Prominent Hollywood Producers and Management Companies
Closing in on his goal of writing as many as twenty-four feature length screenplays in the year 2016 a Miami screenwriter has caught the eye of prominent Hollywood producers and management companies. - December 12, 2016 - CSO Publishing
The Dinner Detective: Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show Starts 2017 Off with a Bang – January Show Schedule
The Dinner Detective is America’s largest interactive murder mystery comedy show. January performances include Saturday, January 14 and Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets include a full four course dinner. All performances will be at the Le Meridien Hotel, 333 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Tickets and more information available online at www.thedinnerdetective.com. Producer and Cast interviews are available upon request. - December 11, 2016 - The Dinner Detective
Room 28 Comes to Broadway for a Season of Laughs on December 14th
The diverse sketch comedy troupe presents “A Very Room 28 Christmas” an evening of live sketch comedy classics, new holiday material, videos and much more on December 14th. For more information check out: www.room28comedy.com - December 10, 2016 - Room 28
Nogginwear Old Glory Hat Chosen for Mariah Carey’s "Sweet Sweet Fantasy" Concert in Hawaii
Nogginwear, the First & Only Limited Edition Hat Subscription is celebrating having their Old Glory hat chosen as a special gift in the swag bag for Mariah Carey, Jussie Smollett, special guests and entourage on her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour in Hawaii. “We were shocked and... - December 07, 2016 - Nogginwear
All-Kid Cast Presents a Holiday Musical for the Whole Family
Christmas in Neverland Debuts Friday, December 16 and Runs Four Nights Only - December 07, 2016 - Creative Kids Playhouse
Bravo TV's Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood to Host: A Fashion Show & Holiday Toy Drive, Benefiting Toys for Tots and a Santa Monica Charity at Le Meridien Delfina
With an innovative fashion collaboration, Fashion Speaks and The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles will produce a fabulous red carpet fashion charity extravaganza. On the same night, under the same roof and on the same runway, seasoned fashion designers will come together with Art Institute’s student designers. All will take place at the ultra-luxurious Starwood-brand hotel Le Meridien Delfina (Santa Monica, California) hosted by Bravo TV star Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood. - December 06, 2016 - Joshua Washington
Shockwave Partners, LLC Acquires Shockwave Magazine, One of the Baltimore’s Original Music Magazines
Shockwave Partners, LLC, a Baltimore, Maryland based company, announced today that it has acquired Shockwave Magazine®, one of the foremost media outlets serving the music community throughout North America and the world. Shockwave Magazine has been providing the latest news in rock music for... - December 06, 2016 - Shockwave Magazine
Youth Ensemble Masters and Performs Shakespeare’s Richard II
The Young Shakespeare Players East, a non-profit theater program based in New England, invites young people to perform full-length, original works of Shakespeare. The 2016-17 season kicks off with Richard II, the story of a bad King who becomes a great victim. - December 03, 2016 - Young Shakespeare Players East
Director/Actor Hayley O'Connor Releases Pun-Filled Bourne Parody
Los Angeles-based actress Hayley O'Connor has released her second self-produced sketch, entitled "Bourne Again" and now available for free on YouTube. Her new production company, Hayleywould, released its first short earlier this year, in which Hayley stars as Snow White. The sketch was... - December 02, 2016 - Hayley O'Connor
Classical Movements, Yale School of Music Announce "Winds Without Borders," Concerts for Refugees in Germany
In partnership with the Yale School of Music, Classical Movements is offering winds, brass and percussionists a unique opportunity to travel to Germany, where you will come together as an ensemble to share your talents with some of the neediest people in the world - refugees. - December 02, 2016 - Classical Movements
New Works Reading Series at North Coast Rep Presents: The Wedding Cake by The Honorable Judge H. Lee Sarokin
North Coast Repertory Theatre, New Works Reading Series, presents the reading of The Honorable H. Lee Sarokin’s new play The Wedding Cake, December 13th at 7:30pm. The Wedding Cake “is about the tension between religious liberty and discrimination and the sacrifices made by those who... - November 30, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Girl Singers of the Hit Parade Holiday Show at North Coast Rep
Great Holiday Songs of the 50s and More - November 29, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Infinity Stage Debuts, with Dee Long of Klaatu Fame, Dedicated to New Plays and Musicals
Infinity Stage, Sound & Film is pleased to announce the official launch of its new theatre and play publishing website at http://www.InfinityStage.com. Based in Washington, D.C., the website also serves as a one-stop-shopping center for producers and directors of live stage events and... - November 28, 2016 - Infinity Stage, Sound & Film
The Funniest (and Filthiest) Christmas Reading in Town, Scandal Erupts at the North Pole the Eight: Reindeer Monologues by Jeff Goode Comes to North Coast Rep
North Coast Repertory Theatre, December 16 & 17 at 10:00 pm - November 21, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents: A Christmas Carol - the Musical in Concert
December 2-4, 2016 - November 19, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “This Is Not About My Dead Dog”
New one-person show portrays the tragicomic coming of age of playwright/performer Amy Schwabauer. Directed by Dale Heinen, the production runs January 13 through 28 at Waterloo Arts. - November 18, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Downtown Developer Teams Up with T.E. Johnson & Sons to Present the Livery Apartments on Holly Avenue
T.E. Johnson & Son, Inc. assumes leasing of The Livery Apartments on Holly Avenue. Located Downtown Winston-Salem, NC. - November 17, 2016 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
Atlanta Band Reignites Auburn Avenue’s Iconic Blues Music Legacy
Ethnically and socially diverse new Atlanta band named after the iconic Royal Peacock nightclub in Sweet Auburn district in Atlanta brings attention to the rich history of the venue and famous acts who performed there. This band recently won the Atlanta Blues Challenge and will represent Atlanta in the upcoming 33rd International Blues Challenge held on historic Beale St in Memphis. - November 17, 2016 - Rebekah Ellis
Non-Profit Arts Organization to Hold Charity Art and Music Event
Expressions NJ, Inc. will be presenting the Expressions of Thanks Art and Music Event on November 19th, 2016 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. - November 12, 2016 - Expressions NJ, Inc.
Miss Chicago 1946 Cloris Leachman Stars in New Short Film at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival
The award-winning stoner short film, “Recalculating,” is an official selection of the 2016 Chicago Comedy Film Festival, screening Saturday, Nov. 12th, 7:30pm at the New 400 Theatre, Chicago. Recalculating stars Academy Award-winner, Cloris Leachman, an alumna of Northwestern... - November 12, 2016 - Laugh More Entertainment
Lifetime VIP Member, Wilho F. Saari to be Honored as Professional of the Year 2017 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Wilho F. Saari of Naselle, Washington, was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime VIP for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of the Performing Arts. He is now slated to be honored as Professional of the Year 2017. - November 12, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Internationally Acclaimed Reggae Music Artist Mikey General Releases New Lovers Rock Single
Wurl Rootz Band Comprising of Alpha School Musicians Announces Their Debut Single, You Move Me Baby Featuring Legendary and Internationally Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Mikey General. - November 11, 2016 - Wurl Rootz Band
Introducing Art Fort Lauderdale - the World’s First Art Fair on the Water, January 12 - 15, 2017
Featuring over 100 artists, 5 galleries, 8 properties and 3 restaurants - November 01, 2016 - UniteUs Group
Texas Hill Country First Annual Country Music Festival for the Public at Thousand Acre Ranch
Rockin J Ranch and Vaaler Creek Championship Golf Club is hosting its first annual Country Music Festival this weekend November 5th, 2016, 11-4pm on the Ranch. - November 01, 2016 - Rinco of Texas
Elliot Ricci's "Comin' Out of the Bushes" is a Political Parody Spanning Two Presidential Elections. This Song is About Character Flaws in Certain Candidates.
Comin' out of the Bushes is a political parody song and video that reminds us to vote with our conscience. The clever lyrics remind us that "character" does matter when you want to hold the most powerful position in the U.S. Elliot Ricci is a singer/songwriter who is a self-taught piano player. In Comin' Out of the Bushes, Elliot is being silly and playful, bringing light to a serious subject. But in his usual, fabulous performances audience members constantly tell him, "You should be in Vegas!" - October 29, 2016 - Elliot "Rockin" Ricci
Matthew Gasda’s New Play, Ardor, Debuts in NYC This November
Serpent Club Theater presents the world premiere of Ardor, the new ensemble drama from wunderkind playwright-director Matthew Gasda. Ardor is a profound meditation on friendship, love, loss, and the passage of time. A single familiar farmhouse living room is the setting for love triangles, lust,... - October 25, 2016 - Serpent Club
Singing River Chorale to Present Free Christmas Concerts Dec. 3 & 4
Concerts in Gulfport and Pascagoula to feature works by Bach, Rutter and will include brass, tympani and organ. - October 25, 2016 - Singing River Chorale
Russian Artist Inspired by Human Rights Highlighted at the Scientology Information Center
On the 19th of November at 7:30 pm, pianist Elmira Terkulova of Russia will perform at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. This will be Ms. Terkulova’s debut Clearwater concert and will feature classical interpretations of pop songs and songs from her own album promoting human rights. - October 22, 2016 - Church of Scientology
New Music Video About the Election is Released
A new music video “Rock in the Sun: Election Version” has been released by the artist John O’Brien playing with the band Observatory. The music video focuses on the difficulties of dealing with the 2016 presidential election. The theme is that we must end the fighting and the hate... - October 21, 2016 - John O'Brien Entertainment
Shorecrest Prep Goes “Into the Woods”
A month before the show comes to the Straz in Tampa, see “Into the Woods” in St. Petersburg for just $10 with the Shorecrest Upper School’s Broadway-style production. Showtimes are at 7pm October 21 and 22 in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest Preparatory School. The cast... - October 12, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Playwrights Local Announces Invited Performances of “Objectively/Reasonable” in NPR and CPAC Events
Excerpts from critically acclaimed play on the 2014 Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland to be featured in NPR’s “Getting Real About Race” on October 18 and CPAC’s “Moving Forward” on November 17. - October 12, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Actress, Producer and Director, Lisa Pellegrene Discusses the Debut of a New Music and Dance Series: Peace, Love, Unity Dance Troupe
Lisa Pellegrene, a known international animal advocate and long term vegan, as well as a professional in TV and Film, with an additional established background as a writer and strategic consultant, debuts the first episode of her forthcoming web and corresponding TV series this fall. - October 11, 2016 - Public Relations Office of Lisa Pellegrene
Macguyver, Bruce Wayne, The Karate Kid, Darth Maul & Shawn Michaels are Coming to New England Super Megafest Comic Con
The New England Super Megafest Comic Con celebrates movies, TV, comics, movies, super heroes, music, wrestling and sci-fi in Massachusetts at New England’s premiere celebrity pop culture family event. - October 09, 2016 - Super Megafest
Le'Andria Johnson Stars in Spare The Rod Spoil The Child at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC
Produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child focuses on taboo issues that are often ignored in the Black Community. “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child speaks to all ages,” said Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and 2016 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I was particularly amazed to see young people so accurately depicting what our youth are going through. Everyone should see this exceptional play. Your life will never be the same." - October 06, 2016 - Summerville Productions
Playwrights Local Announces the 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival
New plays, free workshops, and special events presented November 4 through 6 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. - October 01, 2016 - Playwrights Local
“The Declaration of IndependenTS” by Bruce Lev Wins Best Americana Album
Bruce Lev’s album “The Declaration of IndependenTS” has just been honored as the “Best Americana Album” in the Akademia Music Awards along with naming Bruce Lev as their “Artist of the Month” for September 2016! Coming off his stage performance and... - September 28, 2016 - LevSongs Productions