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.
Rumi Master Interpreter Shahram Shiva in Concert at The Unity Center in San Diego August 14, 2015 7 PM
Shahram is a teacher of advanced spirituality, author of several books as well as a recording artist. He is known for rich and entrancing concert performances, and captivating talks and lectures. Shahram conducts talks on the future of spirituality, consciousness expansion, self-realization and... - June 11, 2015 - CloudNine Marketing
Swing Music Returns to the Syria Shrine Syria Shriners Stage Band Host Swing Dances
After nearly twenty years, the sounds of Big Band Swing Music are being heard again at the Syria Shriners Center in Cheswick, PA. Popular big band music from the 1930's to 1960's will be played. The Syria Shriners Stage Band is hosting a dance every third Friday of the month. The next dance is scheduled for June 19, 2015. The dances will be held at the Syria Shriners Center located in Cheswick, PA. There is an admission fee of five dollars. - June 09, 2015 - Syria Shriners Stage Band
2015 Alameda Summer Art Fair June 21st
Come to the first annual Alameda Summer Art Fair hosted by Studio 23 and Alameda Artists. See live art demonstrations from over 20 painters, sculptors, illustrators and more. Fun for all ages! Tons of giveaways and activities. - June 04, 2015 - Studio 23
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Intelligent Systems the Surrender of Self in Mystical Contemplation
This June, SoBe Arts will present the world premiere of Intelligent Systems, an innovative 90-minute musical theater work about nothing less than the nature of the universe, conceived and presented in a thrilling multimedia style that will intrigue its audience and raise important questions about ideas that are - well, literally out of this world. - June 04, 2015 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
All Tickets, Inc. Announces Innovative Best Broadway Group Comp Deal: Free Tickets for Groups
All Tickets, Inc. (www.allticketsinc.com), a licensed group ticket agency, has announced a new free ticket (comp) promotion for customers buying Broadway show tickets through the agency. Entitled The Best Broadway Group Comp Deal, it offers free tickets to any Broadway show. This comp offer, which is designed to make Broadway more affordable to groups, expires August 31, 2015 and is exclusive to All Tickets, Inc. - June 04, 2015 - All Tickets, Inc.
Taslitz/Reichenbach Productions Debuts Original All-Female Musical, Join the Club! at the Skokie Theatre
Taslitz/Reichenbach Productions announces their debut production Join the Club!, an original musical with book and lyrics by Lauren Taslitz and Leigh Anna Reichenbach, and music by Will Buck, Becky Menzie, Mike O'Mara, Leigh Anna Reichenbach, and Jonathan Wagner. The production runs July 9th - July 25th, 2015 at the Skokie Theater in Skokie, Illinois. - June 04, 2015 - Tastlitz Reichenbach Productions
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute Represents United States at The International Theatre Schools Festival in Warsaw
LSTFI invited to present its production of Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp, directed by Laura Savia. - June 04, 2015 - The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
Singapore’s Only Acting School for Adults Holds Flash Sale to Celebrate Second Anniversary
Singapore’s first and only professional acting school, Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity (HCAC), is shaving 50% off all its workshop prices as part of its second anniversary celebrations. According to the founder of the school, Kamil Haque, 32, the discount will enable people who were... - June 04, 2015 - Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity
Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of music education. About Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Dr. Trenchi Bottazzi has over 45 years... - June 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Presenting "Magic Monday," the Debut Album by Breedlove & Chew Fu
Fresh off of Lady Gaga’s artRAVE tour, 12/12 records is proud to present Breedlove & Chew Fu’s debut full length album “Magic Monday.” Already hailed by the Lady herself as a "hit in the making," “Magic Monday” teases genre while providing audio access to the most downtown, late-night city scene. It’s the real deal sound of 24 hour New York party people, and you’re lucky to be invited. Available 6/2 on 12/12 Records, a division of Gully Entertainment LLC on Tunecore and affiliated portals. - June 02, 2015 - Gully Entertainment LLC
Violeta Galagarza, Bessie Award Winning Choreographer of the KR3TS Dance Academy Announces a Call-to-Action Dance for Peace NYC Event
A call for peaceful action has taken place in Spanish Harlem. Violeta Galagarza, Creative Director for KR3TS will present a call for peace dance performance to encourage progressive discussion and interaction between the city and its communities. - June 01, 2015 - KR3TS
Laff House Comedy Club, a Renowned Comedy Club in Philadelphia, Inside The Prince Theater
Laff House Comedy Club is regarded as a reliable comedy club which was closed three years ago. The Laff House Comedy Club ran successfully for over twenty years in the historical south street section of Philadelphia and has been regarded as a prominent landmark; it was the home of some great comedians, Kevin Hart, Michael Blackson and other well renowned comedians. - June 01, 2015 - Laff House Comedy Club
All-Star Modern Gospel Collective Little Faith Releases Album of Uplifting Secular Musical Joy Featuring Contributions from Longtime Whitney Houston Collaborator
Little Faith is a unique gospel collective comprised of some of Los Angeles’s finest artists and musicians rallying together behind a universal, uplifting, and unifying message. - May 30, 2015 - Skyrocket Ent
Last Photos of Marilyn Monroe Offered on eBay
The last Photos of Marilyn Monroe 5-days before her death are being offered on eBay. - May 29, 2015 - Titanium Media Group
Columbia University Debuts Radical Play "United States of Banana"
"Banks are the temples of America. This is a holy war. Our economy is our religion." -Giannina Braschi, United States of Banana - May 29, 2015 - Columbia Stages
Circus North Festival Comes to the Toronto Distillery District
Circus North is hosting a series of spectacular events in the Distillery District from May 21st to 24th. From developmental workshops and art exhibitions to creative performances and high-tech fashion, Circus North aims to explore the newest frontiers of art, performance and technology affecting the world of circus. - May 22, 2015 - Circus North
Tracy Mcnulty in The Condo Movie
Tracy McNulty known by others as Stresh is an Asian American actress, author and producer, received special thanks by numerous films and friends/collaborators in the entertainment industry for her valued contribution. She appeared as principal in this comedy named Brenda as Girlfriend of a secretly gay (closet) boyfriend. - May 21, 2015 - stresh.us
True Stories-with a Twist-Told Live Without Notes in Unique Port Jefferson Show
Comedy, heart and authenticity are onstage with 4 creative storytellers telling a compelling personal story in the Saturday, June 20 2015 performance of (mostly) TRUE THINGS, at Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson, NY, at 7 pm. (mostly) TRUE THINGS features true stories - with a... - May 20, 2015 - Lifestage, Inc
Introducing CUSH Pads™ by Sonall Percussion
Sonall Percussion of Encino, California has introduced their first product called CUSH Pads™, patent-pending. CUSH Pads™ replace the standard felts on standard cymbal and hi-hat stands with new pads made of a proprietary elastomer material, made in California. CUSH Pads™ were recently given a rave review in the May 2015 issue of Not So Modern Drummer Magazine, a reputable publication in the percussion world that that has been in business for nearly 30 years. - May 18, 2015 - Sonall Percussion
Violeta Galagarza, Bessie Awards Winning Choreographer Announces a Call-to-Action Dance for Peace New York Event
On the heels of the Baltimore riots, a call for peaceful action has taken place in Spanish Harlem. Violeta Galagarza, Creative Director for the Keep Rising to the Top (KR3TS) dance company will present a call for peace dance performance to encourage progressive discussion and interaction between the city and the community. - May 15, 2015 - KR3TS
Annamacharya 607th Jayanthi Celebrations at Bharatiya Temple Troy MI
Bharatiya temple Troy MI and S Cube TV celebrated 607th Annamacharya jayanthi on May 2nd. Annamacharya has mentioned key points like everyone is equal, there is no cast system, all gods are one, women have rights to rule the country, through his keerthanas. Around 120 children and 30 musicians... - May 13, 2015 - S cube
2015 McDonald's Gospelfest and Competition Coming to The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, May 9, 2015 to Tell Their Story on Mother's Day Weekend
Media Alert! Emmy Award winning Producer A. Curtis Farrow and Radio Personalities will be hosting a talent competition and concert Mother's Day Weekend of gospel known as the McDonald's Gospelfest 2015. Ricky Dillard, Bishop Hezekiah Walker * LFC, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Mississippi Mass Choir and Back by popular Demand The Clark Sisters. Special performance by R&B Diva Faith Evans. - May 08, 2015 - 2015 McDonald's Gospelfest and Competition
Metropolitan Wind Symphony Hosts the Free All Day Boston Festival of Bands on Saturday, June 13 at Faneuil Hall in Boston
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony, which founded the Boston Festival of Bands, will host the 27th annual Boston Festival of Bands at historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, (adjacent to Quincy Market) in Boston on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bands will play selections ranging from Broadway show music to Sousa marches to classical music. It is a free band concert. - May 08, 2015 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Brownstone Poets Presents April Jones and LinDel Sandel at Park Plaza Restaurant, St, June 6 at 2:30 pm
Brownstone Poets presents April Jones and LinDel Sandel, Saturday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights and there's an open mic as... - May 08, 2015 - The Brownstone Poets
Sandra Bergen Strength Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sandra Bergen Strength of Santa Monica, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment art. About Sandra Bergen Strength Ms. Strength is a self-employed Design Consultant. - May 07, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Top Shelf Demo Breaking New Ground for Actors
Easy to learn, great pay, incentives and an opportunity for growth. - May 05, 2015 - Top Shelf Demo Group
Mutabaruka Live @ Mother's Day Banquet & Four Album Release May 9th, 2015, 3730 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, Road Block Band
Verbal Art Production presents Mutabaruka, Sasquash, Marcia Jackson, D Merge, Vinegar, Memory and many more, hosted by Barrington, featuring Road Block Band. The four albums to release are Big Foot Man/Sasquash, Money Few/Marcia Jackson, Verbal Thought/D Merge and a compilation with Mutabaruka and More. - May 03, 2015 - Verbal Art Production
Class is in Session! How to Hate Yourself Teaches Theater-Goers the Humor of Self-Hate at the 2015 Hollywood Fringe Festival
Laura House’s original, one-woman comedy show How to Hate Yourself makes its world premiere with a limited engagement at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, June 5, 2015. How to Hate Yourself, written and performed by comedian and seasoned television writer Laura House (Mom, Samantha Who), traces... - May 03, 2015 - Laura House
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Eclectic Showcase
Connecticut Concert Ballet’s next show presents eclectic repertory and premiere works that highlight classical and contemporary dance technique including classical ballet, contemporary ballet, modern dance and jazz. - May 02, 2015 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Hammerstock 2015 at Grayhaven Winery
On Saturday, May 16th from 11 am to 6 pm, the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild and Grayhaven Winery will be hosting a festival featuring demonstrators, live music, wine tasting, food, and a raffle of handcrafted items. Tickets are available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammerstock-2015-tickets. (Additional fee for wine tasting). For more information, please contact Julian Cook at cvbg@gmail.com - May 01, 2015 - Grayhaven Winery
Sultry International Artist, Nanci Guerrero, Releases Her Latest Hit in Both US & Latin Markets
Sultry International singer Nanci Guerrero has released her latest single, "No Te Voy a Perder" (I will not lose you). It has become the latest hit sensation for this sexy artist in both the South American and US markets. - May 01, 2015 - Nanci Guerrero
Memorial Day Began 150 Years Ago, Two Weeks After President Lincoln's Last Visit to the Theater
When Dunedin Concert Band Director and Conductor Stephen P Brown realized President Lincoln’s assassination and the first publicly recognized Memorial Day occurred so close to each other, he simply had to find live music to share with the residents of Pinellas County that reflected both... - April 29, 2015 - Dunedin Concert Band
Milifest 2015 Announces Headline Acts
Introducing Milifest 2015: the new festival and celebration for the Armed Forces. Music, sport, adventure and fun for all. No hype, no inflated prices. Just one amazing weekend. Featuring Labrinth, Sigma, Sam Bailey, Rixton, Becky Hill, Professor Green, The Hoosiers, Ben Frith: DJ Future, Little... - April 29, 2015 - Milifest
Documentary by Sunny Chandra Selected for Cannes Short Film Corner
Chhattisgarh makes its mark, a short documentary called 7 Years To Grace, shot, directed, edited and produced by Sunny Chandra, a filmmaker from New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, has been selected for Cannes Short Film Corner 2015, and will be available for viewing during the festival, i.e. 13th-24th May 2015. - April 25, 2015 - Dimension 10 Media
Former Youth Leader Describes His Beating by Street Gang in New Novel
In his new novel, Omari and the People (ShirleyCastle Press) author and former youth leader Stephen Whitfield describes his near fatal beating by a street gang for speaking out against their terrorizing Gary, Indiana. - April 24, 2015 - ShirleyCastle.com
Indie Bookstore Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary Celebration
The downtown Decatur Sq. will be bubbling with activity on May 2nd. A quadruple celebration of the Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary, Independent Bookstore Day, Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. Bounce houses, free comics, popsicles, crafts and so much more. - April 20, 2015 - Little Shop of Stories
Danny Trejo’s New Film BOOST Set to Premiere at The 15th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival
On Friday, April 24, 2015, BOOST (GF Pictures) will make its first public screening at The 15th Annual FirstGlance Film Festival opening night at The Regal Cinemas L.A LIVE (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015). Written and directed by Nathan Gabaeff, starring Grazi DiPaolo, Justin Dray,... - April 17, 2015 - BOOST
LaDonna Marie to Appear on Red Letter TV
Literary artist hailed by American and European review experts as one of the greatest act-provoking writers - April 16, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Atlanta Get Ready as R&B Artist, Tocarra Hamilton Makes Her Acting Debut in the Amazing Stage Play, "When A Woman Loves"
"A Woman’s heart is like a vault, when you’re in you’re in and when you’re out you're out"… Well known Writer, Producer & Actor, Lucky Johnson brings you the touching stage play “When A Woman Loves.” - April 16, 2015 - Tocarra Music, LLC
Lotus Crush’s Highly-Anticipated Album Rabbit Hole Released Today
Rock Band Features Members from The Voice, Candlebox and Jimmy’s Chicken Shack - April 15, 2015 - Skyrocket Ent
Metropolitan Wind Symphony Band Concert: Boston Strong
Boston Strong is composer Zach Friedland’s musical response to the spirit with which Bostonians met the challenge of the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013. Also on the program are Moorside Suite by Gustav Holst, Mt. Everest by Rossano Galante, Havendance by David Holsinger, American Civil War Fantasy by Jerry Bilik, Fugue a la Gigue by J. S. Bach, Heather Ridge Sketches by Stephen Bulla, Officer of the Day March by R. B. Hall, Illyrian Dances by Guy Woolfenden, and Last Stand by David Avshalomov. - April 14, 2015 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
Music Videos for Entertainers Plus Records All in the Family
Music and Film Come Easy for New Jersey Family - April 11, 2015 - Entertainers Plus Records
War Virgin: a Musical Comedy Show
Have you ever wondered what really goes on during war, especially for women? Laura Westley, a New Port Richey native, West Point graduate, former Army officer and Iraq War Veteran, has created a musical comedy show to answer that very question. Come watch her perform with members of the Gypsy Stage Repertory Theater (based in Dunedin) in a one-of-a-kind show. - April 11, 2015 - War Virgin
Shorecrest Prep Thespians Rake in State Awards
At the March 28th Florida State Thespian Festival in Tampa, FL, Shorecrest Preparatory School Thespian Troupe 3140 troupe performed their fall musical Anything Goes for an audience of more than 2,500 in Morsani Hall. The performance earned a Superior rating from the State judges, the highest rating possible. Kylie Heyman [‘15], who starred as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, won a prestigious Jimmy Award of The National High School Musical Theater Awards. - April 11, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Pre-Order Your Copy of Martial Law Album by Dame Grease Coming to the United States on May 5th, 2015
Its been over 5 years and the time is almost here. Listeners should set their calendars for May 5, 2015, when Martial Law Album + Reality by Dame Grease will go public. Go to www.DameGrease.com to preview the album. - April 09, 2015 - Dame Grease
Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
Final Show April 19, 2015 - April 09, 2015 - Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
World Percussionist Releases Innovative Way to Reduce Stress and Improve the Quality of Life
Pamela Lynn-Seraphine, world percussionist, author and mental health advocate aims to impact lives with the release of her DVD “Neurodrumming, Meditation Therapy for Beginners, Level 1,” designed to help people from all walks of life to alleviate their stress and improve their quality... - April 03, 2015 - Global Reach Media, LLC
Legendary Stand-Up Comedian Jim Breuer to Perform July 31 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Entertainer, impressionist and comedian Jim Breuer will host a live performance in the Rollins Center® on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. Voted one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” Breuer is best known for his original... - April 01, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Diverse Performing Arts School Partners with Afterschool.ae
The leading dance and theatre school in the Middle East teams up with Dubai's top online after-school activities portal. - March 28, 2015 - AfterSchool.ae
Award Winning Film-Maker/Play-Writer Derrell Lawrence is Back with Highly Anticipated "Mega-Hit" Stage Play "Life Isn’t FAIR"
South Carolina, are you ready to witness a stage production by Award Winning Film-Maker/Play-Writer Derrell Lawrence? Before gaining national attention from sold-out bookings of stage play “Do You Trust Your Best Friend,” Lawrence (a multi-talented): actor, filmmaker, writer, director,... - March 25, 2015 - Life Isn't Fair Stage Play