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.
Award-Winning Film Producer Directs New Comedy, NUTZ the Movie
AMS Visions and Productions upcoming film NUTZ, a comedy starring multitalented hip hop artists and comedic internet sensations, DQ4E (DeDoe and Quis) begins production in Tampa, March 2015. Written and directed by award-winning film producer, Tony Stinyard, the film follows the Nutz brothers as... - March 05, 2015 - AMS Visions and Productions
Former Lead Singer of NYC Indie-Pop Band Strip Darling Will be Releasing Her Debut EP in Spring 2015
Fresh off her debut single and video “City Lives,” emerging singer-songwriter Ryal continues her journey of self discovery on her upcoming mystical pop single "Lonely Love," which drops March 30. - March 04, 2015 - Ryal
Legendary San Francisco Drag Queens Buy a Nightclub and Present "Sex and the City LIVE!"
SFs hottest new nightclub and cabaret venue, Oasis, is owned by legendary San Francisco Drag Queens, Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. They're bringing back their wildly popular "Sex And The City: Live!" every Thursday-Saturday in March. Perfect for bridal showers, girls night out, gay theater or just a rollicking good time on the town. Tickets and information at sfoasis.com. - March 03, 2015 - Oasis
McGough Academy of Irish Dance Grand Opening Huntington, New York
Meagan McGough, Owner and TCRG certified Teacher and Director of the McGough Academy School of Irish Dance will celebrate the Grand Opening of the newest Irish Dance Academy in Long Island on Saturday March 7th, 2015 at 9:00 AM. The celebration will step off in the "Platinum Performance... - March 03, 2015 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
National Anthem Vocal Competition
MusicStar launches National Anthem Vocal Competition on March 3, National Anthem Day! - March 02, 2015 - MusicStar
DancEnlight Presents “Lines Beyond Form”
DancEnlight, a professional not for profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2015 world premiere of "Lines Beyond Form" in the Hartford, CT area. Paul Klee’s metaphor, “A line is a dot that went for a walk” provides fuel for an artistic journey that tantalizes the imagination and challenges the limits of movement. - February 28, 2015 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Benefit Concert for Fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charlie Kondek
The Bellamy Brothers and Bertie Higgins are performing a benefit concert for the family of Charlie Kondek who lost his life in the line of duty. - February 27, 2015 - Cayo Largo Productions, LLC
Dallas Singer-Songwriter Leona Lee Releases New EP "The Dawn"
The singer and songwriter known as Leona Lee has released her first EP, "The Dawn." - February 26, 2015 - Elles Entertainment LLC
Teen City Stage Dominates at Musical Theatre Competition in Anaheim
Teen City Stage's Team Broadway wins Sweepstakes Awards for both High School and Middle School groups, and brings home 40 trophies from Musical Theater Competitions of America. - February 25, 2015 - Teen City Stage
Edinburgh Irish Dancers Win Big Time and Will Represent the City, Region and Scotland at the World Championships in Montreal
Irish dancing in Edinburgh, Lothian’s & Fife has hit the big time. Edinburgh’s championship winning Irish dancing school Haughey McAuley Irish Dance Academy, won three major championship titles at the All Scotland Championships held in Glasgow 2015. - February 22, 2015 - Haughey McAuley
Manhattan-Based Young Pals Music Ushers in 2015 with Four Upcoming Album Releases
Celebrating nearly 10 years as a full-service music & publishing company, the label continues to expand its versatile musical palette with R&B, rock, pop, dance, musical theater & jazz projects. - February 20, 2015 - Young Pals Music
Yantram to Work with Pampa Films for 3D Character Animation of Its Upcoming Film
Yantram Studio, a leading animation studio of Ahmedabad, has tied with Argentina’s production house Pampa Films to work for its upcoming movie. Yantram will be working on 3D character animation process including character modeling, texturing, rigging, and lighting. - February 20, 2015 - Yantram Animation Studio
Dialtone Pickups Launch Debut Line
Dialtone Pickups allow guitarists to find that sweet spot, lock it in. - February 19, 2015 - Dialtone Pickups
DOCUTAH Film Festival Tees Up Oscar Nominee; International Documentary Film Festival Garners Worldwide Submissions
As the excitement grows around Oscar night, the small city of Saint George, Utah has a reason to pay very close attention. The DOCUTAH International Documentary Film Festival, which garners entries from all over the world, has one of its winners nominated for an Academy Award in the category of... - February 19, 2015 - Docutah
RussianBroadway.com Announces: Ballet Tickets Are Becoming More Attractive
“'Currency collapse' of Russian rouble, caused by depressive economical situation in Russia, made ticket prices twice as attractive,” comments David Marine, the analytic of RussianBroadway.com from St. Petersburg, Russia. - February 19, 2015 - Russian Broadway
ChicabaRENT - a Chicago, Cabaret, Rent Roaring Review
Take a seat in the Kit Kat Klub and explore the Bohemian lifestyle in this Chicago, Cabaret, Rent musical cocktail. From the company that brought you the critically acclaimed Thenardier’s Inn. Creating Arts Studios is proud to present ChicabaRENT a 360-degree immersive theatrical cabaret... - February 12, 2015 - Creating Arts Studios
The Grauer School Presents Mark Twain’s "Is He Dead?"
The Grauer School’s High School Drama Department will be performing Mark Twain’s play Is He Dead? on Thursday, February 19th, Friday, February 20th, and Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. Is He Dead? recounts a fictional story of the brilliantly non-fictional painter, Jean-Francois... - February 12, 2015 - The Grauer School
TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes Previously-Unseen Tupac Shakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light Now Available on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo...
Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed the human side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraits public along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled "TUPAC Unseen." - February 11, 2015 - A Picture Book, LLC
Dynamic Teen Lizzie Kimbrough Holds Special Event at Church of Scientology
Lizzie Kimbrough will perform “Ain’t I A Woman: A Tribute to African American Women” during Black History Month on Feb. 22nd at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - February 11, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
John Patrick Shanley and Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Host "A Date With History" Gala Celebration with Performances by Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose
John Patrick Shanley to host A Date With History gala, a joyous benefit celebrating the independent theater of the "young, multicultural, and fearless" Nylon Fusion, with performances by Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash and Anika Noni Rose. The gala event will honor Austin Pendleton and Tony award winning and Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose as Lights of the Community. John Patrick Shanley and Academy award winner Paul Haggis to present the awards. - February 09, 2015 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Chicago Author Combines Shakespeare, Dante, and History in New Novel
Sordelet Ink releases David Blixt's seventh novel of historical fiction, "The Prince's Doom," exploring the origins of the famous feud in Shakespeare's classic "Romeo & Juliet." - February 07, 2015 - Sordelet Ink
Youth Fashion Week Models on March 15 in Los Angeles
Youth Fashion Week (YFW) 2015 will have young models, ages 3 to 12 years old across the state of California and surrounding states. It’s been a difficult process narrowing down the models to represent fashion labels that will be at Youth Fashion Week (visit www.youthfashionweek.com). Here are... - February 06, 2015 - Youth Fashion Week
YFW Announced Fashion Show on March 15
Youth Fashion Week (YFW) 2015 will present its unique brands of fashion production to the nation this upcoming March. Festivities kick off on March 13th and ends with the fashion show on March 15th. This is the first year for Youth Fashion Week and there is so much excitement to start this show in... - February 05, 2015 - Youth Fashion Week
RussianBroadway.com Announces: Ballet Rush Season Starts in St. Petersburg, Russia
Traditional "ballet rush" season starts in St. Petersburg, Russia. RussianBroadway.com announces Mikhailovsky Theatre playbill for the White Nights ballet season 2015. - February 05, 2015 - Russian Broadway
Common Wealth Endeavors Presents Two Dark Comedies About Lies: Elevator by Jess Sayer and Contractions by Mike Barlett
Common Wealth Endeavors, continues its mission to present new works from the English speaking world to Triangle audiences with a double bill of short comedies: Elevator by Jess Sayer and Contractions by Mike Bartlett. Directed by Gregor McElvogue and starring J Evarts, Mary Guthrie, Amanda Hahn,... - February 04, 2015 - Common Wealth Endeavors LLC
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces Their Short Play Festival "This Round’s on Us" Time Travel Featuring New Works by Don Nigro, Michael Puzzo and Actor John Doman.
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company announces their Short Play Festival “This Round’s On Us” on February 20-21, featuring eleven new plays in two sets. Guest writers include Michael Puzzo and Don Nigro. Gotham’s John Doman plays President McKinley in Nigro’s new play Front... - January 27, 2015 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Mom Creates an Online Dance Directory to Help Fund Daughters' Dance Training
A mother from Halesowen in the West Midlands (United Kingdom) has taken a pro-active step forward in seeking a way of helping to fund her daughters’ ongoing "Dance Training" by creating her very own start-up business. The business is initially to be focused purely towards developing online services to benefit the whole of the UK’s dance community and as such she has aptly called the business "ABOUT Dance." (www.aboutdance.co.uk) - January 27, 2015 - ABOUT Dance
Rockaway Beach Clubs Restoration Takes Off with Artist-In-Residence Programs
Two legendary Beach Clubs that sustained serious facility damage from 2012’s Hurricane Sandy have just announced a new Artist-in-Residence program coordinated by the non-profit National Park Arts Foundation. With this program, NYC-based artists, carefully selected by a world-renowned panel of... - January 26, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati – February 14, 2015
This Valentine's Day marks the 13th Annual World Sound Healing Day. Join with more than 1 million people on the planet during this global event founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. The local event is Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. - January 23, 2015 - Audrey Causilla
R&B Singer Leona Lee Debuts Two Hot, New Singles While Preparing for Big Move to Hollywood
Leona Lee a Dallas native represented by Elles Entertainment is more than just a singer. She is a triple threat. On top of singing, she also dances and writes her own music. If you didn’t know her age, you’d think you were talking to a mature, twenty-something. In reality, Leona Lee is... - January 21, 2015 - Elles Entertainment LLC
"A Chorus Line" at Palm Canyon Theatre, Palm Springs, CA
Broadway gypsies bare their souls and put their lives "on the line" as they audition for an unnamed Broadway musical. All of the performers come from different backgrounds and have varying abilities. In between learning audition moves, they each reveal their most personal stories in... - January 17, 2015 - Palm Canyon Theatre
Minnesota Sinfonia Offers Free Concerts Over Valentine's Day Weekend
The Minnesota Sinfonia presents Carmen’s Passion featuring violinist Eric Silberger performing Pablo de Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy, Romance for Violin and Orchestra by Johan Svendsen, and Silberger’s own Homage, making its world premiere with the Sinfonia. The Minnesota Sinfonia is... - January 15, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Mardi Gras Stompin' at The Stanhope House
Once again PocoNotes and WNTI-Public Radio at Centenary College have saved the "Best" for "Last" as they team up to bring The Storyville Stompers, New Orleans' "BEST Traditional Brass Band," back to The Stanhope House, "The LAST Great American Roadhouse," on January 25, 2015, for an encore Mardi Gras performance. - January 13, 2015 - PocoNotes LLC
On Tour Records Challenges Social Norms with Debut Comedy Album from Gay Geek Vincent Holiday
After six years of honing his craft at comedy clubs, comic book conventions and venues too bizarre to list, Ohio stand-up comedian Vincent Holiday will release his debut album, “Too Soon,” on iTunes and Amazon on Monday, January 19th. Holiday’s playful, socially conscious humor... - January 07, 2015 - Vincent Holiday
Chicago Playwright Rages Against Mental Illness
Chicago playwright/producer Wendell Tucker returns to the Chicago stage with his hilarious comedy “Wendell Tucker Hates the World.” - January 07, 2015 - Theori Stages
Visionary Dance Theatre Presents "Perseverance" - Fifth Anniversary Dance Concert
This winter Visionary Dance Theatre presents their Fifth Anniversary with the concert "Perseverance" at the Performing Arts Center at Point Loma High School (2335 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA 92106) on January 23rd-24th, 2015 at 8pm. "Perseverance" is a celebration of... - January 06, 2015 - Visionary Dance Theatre
Biolab Piercing Studios Body Suspension Extravaganza Featuring Enigma, C.O.R.E., Hosted in Houston Texas by Texas Body Art Tattoo Studio
Join us in the grand opening of Biolab Body Piercing Studio Houston's finest and only stand alone piercing shop for all your piercing needs. www.biolabpiercing.com Hosted by Khris Harding from Punkstar FULL Throttle and can be heard live on www.punkstarradio.com . The night is to celebrate the... - January 05, 2015 - Biolab Piercing Studio
A Free New Market for Sellers and Buyers to Find Deals on Roland Electronic V-Drums. EzDEALe Launches New and Used Electric Drum Categories.
EzDEALe is proud to announce the release of the new Roland Electronic Drums Category to the online marketplace. EzDEALe, the mega auctions and classifieds site, changes the game by allowing sellers to list free auctions. The online marketplace launches a new category for Roland Electronic Drum Sets. Many dealers have signed up to list their products and reviews for all kinds of musical instruments. Drummers, bloggers and product review seekers can all benefit from these classifieds and auctions. - January 02, 2015 - EzDEALe the Marketplace SuperStore
The Greater Washington Dance Center Launches The Academy for Elite Dancers & Athletes
The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) has announced fully accredited coursework to meet the demands of the elite dancer and athlete. Over 100 courses, including a full range of core curriculum, advanced placement, honors classes, electives and college prep (NCAA approved), are available in partnership with K12 International Academy. - January 01, 2015 - Greater Washington Dance Center
New Frosty Prince Takes Center Stage
Local Ballet Company, California Contemporary Ballet, Presents “The Legend of Jack Frost”; Original Story with New Choreography, Original Music, Sets and Costumes to Premiere at Glendale Community College Theater, December 20 and 21. - December 19, 2014 - California DanceArts
Talent Quest Karaoke Singing Contest Contracting Director of Operations for International Affairs
CEO's of the USA-based Talent Quest Karaoke Singing Contest, Allan MacDonald and Denise Franklin announced today that Cindy Bellelli of Bellelli Productions will be joining Talent Quest as the Director of Operations for International Affairs. Allan MacDonald states “Bellelli Productions... - December 18, 2014 - Bellelli Productions
Phantom of the Opera Couture
Tied in a Bow presents Phantom of the Opera as told through high-end editorial fashion. - December 17, 2014 - John Mathis Photography
In a Storm of a Music Video Debut, Redrum Bares Originality
Redrum releases his Debut Video, taking a chance by filming the intro relating to an iconic movie in from the 80's that fit what he was trying to convey through the song. Fast paced, innovative and gritty, the video shows the artist burst on to the scene going down a certain road while being shot... - December 16, 2014 - Mekanizm Records
The Musical EDGES to be Presented as a Year End Benefit for Slow Burn Theatre Company and West Boca High Drama Department
Slow Burn Theatre will present EDGES, a musical, for a special two-night run December 18 & 19, 2014 as a joint fundraiser with the West Boca Drama Department. - December 09, 2014 - Slow Burn Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar Icon Ted Neeley Releases Music Video for Christmas Single "O Holy Night" from His Current Release "Rock Opera"
Broadway Stage Legend and Jesus Christ Superstar Icon Ted Neeley releases his first music video for the Christmas single “O Holy Night” from his album Rock Opera. The performance features a dramatic, hard-rocking version of the Holiday Classic combines Neeley’s famous vocal... - December 08, 2014 - Ted Neeley
Writers Ages 12-18 See Their Plays Come to Life at The Old Globe
Playwrights Project will produce its 30th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers at The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe on January 22 - February 1, 2015. The festival will feature winning scripts from its California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under. - December 03, 2014 - Playwrights Project
Michigan Philharmonic Presents "Miniature Masterpieces"
Michigan Philharmonic Chamber Concert at St. John's in Plymouth. - December 02, 2014 - Michigan Philharmonic
Keci Releases New Album, "Shedding Scales," and Gets Ready to Take the Show on the Road
Keci, an Atlanta-based singer, songwriter, rapper, and recording artist gets ready to take the show on the road to perform songs from her recently released new album, "Shedding Scales," that was released last month on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 through Joe Anthony Productions. - November 28, 2014 - Joe Anthony Productions
The Smash Group Releases 18 Year Old Solo Artist, Dylan Hartigan and Love Seems to be Awake Video
The Smash Group is proud to announce the release of 18 year old singer and songwriter, Dylan Hartigan. In addition to his growing music career, Dylan is a successful actor, acting professionally since he was 3 years old. In 2004 he was featured in his first film, "The Stepford Wives." At... - November 25, 2014 - The Smash Group
Jaco the Film Approaches the Finish Line, and Partners with PledgeMusic for the Final Details
Call it a labor of love. Call it the portrait of a true legend. Call it an absorbing overview of one man's incredible journey and the many, many passengers who joyfully came aboard for the ride, and call it one of the most engaging artist documentaries you will ever see. It's called Jaco - A... - November 22, 2014 - Jaco: The Documentary