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.

Syracuse Poetry Group Celebrates Five Years of "Spokenword Poetry" at Syracuse Stage

The Underground Poetry Spot, a literacy group that began open mics and student workshops in Syracuse five years ago, is celebrating the city’s embrace and support of their unique style of poetry 8PM Friday at Syracuse Stage. - September 16, 2014 - Underground Poetry Spot

OTL The Comp Ticket Underground Launches Photo Contest

OTL, the leading seat filler company in the US, catering to over 20,000 members in 16 markets, announced today a photo contest with chances to win a $500 gift card to Ticketmaster, as well as OTL memberships. OTL, is managed by Audience Resources, LLC and Worldwide Seats, LLC. Otherwise known as... - September 14, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground

Bay Pointe Ballet Announces New Hires and Promotions for 2014/15 Season

Bay Pointe Ballet ramps up for a season of three full length ballets and its second annual New Work Series. - September 13, 2014 - Bay Pointe Ballet

Critically-Acclaimed “Professor Soap’s Music Music” Plays Live at This Year’s Artlando Festival in Orlando, FL on Saturday 9/27

From performing at Hard Rock Live to the 2014 Orlando Fringe Theater Festival, the lovable and critically-acclaimed “Professor Soap’s Music Machine” makes its next appearance at this year’s Artlando Festival. The festival, which is being produced in conjunction with the... - September 13, 2014 - Professor Soap

First Ever Bhutan International Festival in the Himalayas – Feb 14-23, 2015 Brings Together 10 Days of Arts, Music, Film, a Full and Half Marathon, TED Talks and More

First Ever International Festival in The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan – Feb 14-23, 2015 - September 09, 2014 - Bhutan International Festival

Cyrus Family Theater Brings Las Vegas' Red Skelton Tribute Show to Pigeon Forge

Brian Hoffman's 'Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton' is coming to Pigeon Forge's newest venue, the Cyrus Family Theater. Commencing Sept 25th with both an afternoon and evening show, Brian Hoffman will hit the stage with his prodigious performance paying tribute to one of "America's Favorite Clowns" - Red Skelton. - September 07, 2014 - Red Skelton Comedy Show

Tues Sept 9th - 7pm - NYC's Cutting Room - Nashville To New York: An Evening with the Songwriters Behind Some of Country Music’s Biggest Songs

www.CuttingRoomNYC.com - Details: Nashville To New York is an evening of hit songs and the stories behind them. Patterned after the famous “In The Round” writer nights at the legendary Bluebird Café in Nashville, Nashville To New York is hosted by Hall of Fame songwriter Gary Burr and hit songwriter Georgia Middleman. - September 05, 2014 - Nashville To New York

Talent Pages Has Acquired ActorsPages.org and is Now Serving 250,000 Members

TalentPages.com, one of the top websites for talent networking and independent movie casting in the US, featuring actors, models, dancers, singers, musicians, comedians and other performers has recently acquired ActorsPages.org. The site now has over +250k active members and over 1m visitors a... - September 04, 2014 - Talent Pages

‘SIUDY Between Worlds’ Returns to Florida with Orlando and Miami Performances

Internationally Acclaimed Flamenco Fusion Showcase Benefits Central Florida Pediatric Cancer Charity - September 04, 2014 - Be Brave Foundation

The Buzzings Bees of OpenJar Concepts® Welcomes Sheb Alahmari as Media Manager

OpenJar Concepts ®, Inc. (“OJC”) a Lead Generation Technology company with core competency in Direct Response and Brand Development, welcomes Sheb Alahmari to the position of Media Manager, where he will be overseeing the Performance Driven Network of local, regional and national media partnerships for OJC. - September 03, 2014 - OpenJar Concepts, Inc.

Two Guest Stars Join “The Black Larry David”

Veteran Actresses from Hollywood and London appear in web series based on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” - September 03, 2014 - Dwacon, Inc.

North Texas Youth Orchestra Names Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater as Its New Home

Youth Orchestra Selects Theater to Attract Regional Talent and Provide Top Quality Venue for Performances; Auditions Currently Underway - September 03, 2014 - North Texas Youth Orchestra

There's Something New About the August Issue of New Jersey Stage Magazine

The August 2014 issue of New Jersey Stage magazine is the first to have advertisers take advantage of the ability to change their ads each week. - August 26, 2014 - Wine Time Media

Metal All Stars Add Dates to 2014 Western European Tour and Announce VIP Meet & Greet Events

After a successful Eastern European tour last Spring, the Metal All Stars are returning to conquer the rest of Europe this fall with some exciting new additions to the line up and dates across Western Europe. As a tribute to its fans, the Metal All Stars will host VIP Meet & Greet events in each city to give the fans an opportunity to meet their favorite Metal All Star and get free merchandise - August 21, 2014 - Gabe Reed Productions

Conference of Celebrity Impersonators in Orlando

Over 100 Professional Celebrity Impersonators from Barack Obama to Cher to Bette Midler and Lady GaGa will travel and perform in Orlando, Florida for the 12th Annual Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Impersonators at The Florida Hotel & Conference Center. They network, showcase and party for over 3 days. September 24-28, 2014 in Orlando, FL. - August 20, 2014 - The Sunburst Convention

Comedy Night at Verde Wine Bar/Ristorante

Verde Wine Bar/Ristorante and Wilshire Comedy Group presents an All-Star Lineup for their first dinner-comedy night on Sunday Sept 7. - August 20, 2014 - Wilshire Comedy Group

Pre-Emmy Party Aug 20! Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere of Bill Zucker (of Kelsey Grammer Bill Zucker Comedy Hour) on Beverly Hills Pawn

Pre-Emmy Red Carpet starts at 7:30 PM Sharp at Saddle Ranch 8371 Sunset Blvd with Bill Zucker, the Cast of Beverly Hill Pawn and many other celebrities will be there as well. Bill Zucker recently had Jenny McCarthy play his girlfriend in a music video; has starred with Kelsey Grammer, Gene Simmons, Sharon Stone and many more. - August 19, 2014 - Bill Zucker Productions

The Wokingham Paint Jam, Sponsored by Hunters Estate Agents Wokingham

Hunters Wokingham are a sponsor of the Wokingham Paint Jam taking place at the bottom of Elms Road. This event is a collaboration between the Wokingham renowned street artist "Pistol" and some of his talented friends. The hoarding at the bottom of Elms Road is destined to be brought to life thanks to the creativity of several artists converging on Wokingham for this special event in aid of the Ollie Young Foundation. - August 18, 2014 - Hunters Estate Agents

Michael D. Harris Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Michael D. Harris of Manor, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of e-commerce and the arts. About Michael D. Harris Mr. Harris is the Owner of Harris Online Enterprises, LLC which... - August 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Therapeutic Boarding School for Teens Opens Up "Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry"

The Diamond Ranch Academy theater department opened their most recent production this past weekend. - August 14, 2014 - Diamond Ranch Academy

Don't Stop The Music Festival - October 2014

Music festival on the weekend of October 25-26, 2014 right in the heart of the Greater Los Angeles area filled with major DJs and music artists. - August 13, 2014 - Move Entertainment Group

PowerStitch.com Uses New Technology to Dominate the Logo Digitizing Arena

Power Stitch Design Studio has been setting the standard in Embroidery Digitizing and Logo Vectorizing for over 8 years. - August 12, 2014 - Powerstitch Design Studio

Comedy Night at George Martin's Strip Steak

George Martin's Strip Steak and Wilshire Comedy Group presents an All-Star Lineup for their first dinner-comedy night. - August 12, 2014 - Wilshire Comedy Group

The Moxie Fords Present Peter Pan: A Tap Dance Spectacular

The Moxie Fords, Baltimore's only comedic tap dance troupe, will present Peter Pan: A Tap Dance Spectacular at the Yellow Sign Theatre on Saturday, August 23, 2014. - August 08, 2014 - The Moxie Fords

South African Wines, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the 9th Annual South African Food & Wine Festival at Grayhaven Winery

Join Grayhaven Winery and friends for the 9th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 13th & 14th 2014 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day celebration of South African... - August 07, 2014 - Grayhaven Winery

Announcing School-Plays.Com Noteworthy Plays for Students

Every student deserves good theatre and that is why Youth Theatre Press has created School-Plays.com. From award winning playwrights, to pioneers in youth theatre, School-Plays.com offers a diverse collection of plays specially designed for middle and junior high schools. Educational theatre does... - August 07, 2014 - School-Plays

Music Industry Veteran Chuck Bone's Creative Brand Marketing Group Inks WBLS Mixmaster Superhero DJ Jon Quick

NYC's popular club/radio mixmaster Superhero DJ Jon Quick of WBLS 107.5 FM has signed a management deal with music industry vet Chuck Bone's Creative Brand Marketing Group. - August 06, 2014 - Jon Quick Select

Richmond's First Brewery Tour and Burlesque Show Package

Local burlesque troupe Those Freaking Weirdos and Richmond Brewery Tours announce their joint venture – Brew Tour and Burlesque, a brewery tour package that concludes at Strangeways Brewing for the Brews & Burlesque show. This tour will be the first regularly-scheduled such package in the region, on the second Friday of each month. - August 06, 2014 - TFW Burlesque

Flamenco: A Touch of Spain at the Maplewood Performing Arts Theater

Flamenco: A Touch of Spain will be kicking off the Maplewood Performing Arts Theaters Fall Cultural Series on Saturday, September 6 at 7:30pm. This dynamic group features flamenco guitar virtuoso Michael Hauser, guitarist Dan Elsen, flutist and veteran jazz artist Chuck Armstrong, and bass player... - August 05, 2014 - Maplewood Performing Arts Theater

Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Re-Opens Writers’ Nights Each Wednesday

The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville launches new series of writers’ nights, Wednesdays at 7pm. - August 02, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Slow Burn Theatre's Carrie: The Musical Promises to be a Night You'll Never Forget

Just in time for Fall, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company proudly presents the Florida regional premiere of one of the most talked-about shows in theatre history: Carrie the musical. Carrie is the gripping tale of an awkward teen outcast with a powerful gift, her fanatically religious... - August 01, 2014 - Slow Burn Theatre

PAMAR Celebrates 30th Anniversary with "Shall We Tango NYC" Tango Festival; the First International Tango Festival Comes to New York City October 7-15, 2014

Shall We Tango NYC is an international tango festival that celebrates tango in the form of dance, art, music, culture and film. The festival will run throughout various venues in New York City from October 7-15, 2014. - July 31, 2014 - Shall We Tango NYC

Thump Records Records Releases Roy Dee’s Hick Hop Truck Thump; A Hick-Hop Summer Masterpiece

Houston’s newest star is back with his sophomore album release, Hick Hop Truck Thump. Roy Dee’s previous release spent 8 months on the Billboard Charts. - July 30, 2014 - Thump Records

India's First Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) to Premiere at UB City

India's first Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) is all set to debut at Bangalore's best-known landmark, UB City. Conceptualized and organized by reputed dancer, Raj Mangeshkar, the Semi-Final round of this unique and fun event will take place on 03 August 2014 while the Grand Finale will... - July 26, 2014 - UB City

Phil Crown is the Next Big Pop Artist from Seattle; New Music Video

Phil Crown may be one of the newest artists out, but he's already making an impact. Originally born and raised in Seattle, he has been recording from coast to coast sculpting and developing his sound. And even though he may be a local to Seattle, his new music video, "Speed of Light," sounds and looks anything, but local. - July 24, 2014 - Philip Crown llc

Chicago Will be a Stop for a First Class Cuban Orchestra

Alexander Abreu and Havana D' Primera Show in Chicago Announced! August 8th at Logan Square Auditorium; Tickets on Sale Today! Caramelo Entertainment presents Caramelo Timba Party with Cuba's most popular band. - July 23, 2014 - Caramelo Entertainment

Voice Actors Make Waves in NYC Theatre with Live Performance of Audio Plays

LTM Audio Players Troupe brings voice acting to the Off-Broadway stage in August debut. - July 23, 2014 - Listen To Melanie

Sukki Singapora Champions the Girl Summit

The Sharan Project brings International Star Sukki Singapora to the World Stage to campaign against Forced Marriage in the UK. - July 22, 2014 - Sukki Singapora

Betrayal Runs Deep Dramatic Gospel Stage Play Opens in Atlanta

With highly watched reality shows as Real Housewives of Atlanta, Love & Hip Hop, and R&B Divas, Atlanta seems to be the drama capital in the US today. Besides all the drama, these productions have one common ingredient that fuels the plot....betrayal. This August, even more betrayal will... - July 20, 2014 - Etiphany Productions

Joseph Zieja Explodes Onto Voice Over Scene

Joe Zieja has exploded into the voiceover scene, amassing some 150 clients in 2013 alone and climbing to the top of the Voices.com rankings. Completing his service commitment as an officer in the United States Air Force, Joe transitioned to being a contractor in September of 2012. At that time, he... - July 17, 2014 - Voices.com

2014 Summer Music Festival

The 2014 Summer Music Festival, Saturday, July 26th 2014 - July 14, 2014 - WCCG 104.5 FM

NPAF Artist Presents Hula Festival in Sacramento

In conjunction with The Makanaaloha Group, Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas will launch the 8th year of The George Na'ope Hula Festival in Old Town Sacramento from July 19-20. Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, the debut artist, is with the National Parks Arts... - July 11, 2014 - The Makanaaloha Group

DTEG, Inc. and Rivers at Rehoboth Present Son of a Preacher Man by Vascola Stoney

Son of a Preacher Man Returns on August 1, 2014, 7:30 PM at Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew - July 11, 2014 - Son of a Preacher Man

Inglewood’s 1st. Lady of Hip Hop, Tia P.

Celebrates the Release of Her New Single “Hustle 2 Hustle” - July 08, 2014 - Tia P.

Patrick Riviere's Play, The House of Nunzio, Moves Closer to World Premiere, Award Winning Director Stephen Nachamie Will Direct

The House of Nunzio will have an AEA 29-Hour Staged Reading in New York City this November starring Broadway veteran Mary Ellen Ashley as Mrs. Monacelli. The play is described as a contemporary humorous drama about an extended Italian family struggling to deal with generational differences and secrets. The play confronts the issue of homosexuality and prejudice from the family perspective. - July 08, 2014 - On PAR Productions, LLC

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces the Playwrights and Artists for Their Short Play Festival "This Round’s On Us: Freedom" on July 11 and 12, Featuring Lyle Kessler

Nylon Fusion Theatre Company announces the playwrights and artists for their Short Play Festival “This Round’s On Us: Freedom” on July 11 and 12, featuring ten new plays in two sets by Writers Collective, and Lyle Kessler ("Orphans" playwright) Freedom presents plays by... - July 04, 2014 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company

FM Pilots New Single, "With You," Drops July 1st via iTunes and Digital Outlets