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.
Broadway Veteran and Acclaimed Choreographer Randy A. Davis Conducts Master Classes "Dance Your Way to Broadway"
Randy A. Davis, dedicated Broadway Performer, educator, acclaimed choreographer, and Executive Director of the American Theatrical Motion Art foundation, conducts master classes for performing artists in Kansas City, MO from July 14th to July 17th, and in Portland, OR from July 21st to July 29th. Starting immediately “Mr. Randy’s” master class “Dance Your Way to Broadway” is available for booking in your area. - May 09, 2014 - Randy Davis
Award-Winning Mexican Actress & TV Star Bianca Marroquin Releases Debut Solo Album
"El Mundo Era Mio" launches Tuesday, May 13, on Young Pals Records International, with 5 co-writes from the beloved singer, songwriter, dancer & actress. - May 07, 2014 - Young Pals Music
BedPost Confessions: The Popular Storytelling Show is Moving to Ironwood Hall
The producers of BedPost Confessions: Smart, Sexy Stories are moving their production to the newly renovated Ironwood Hall, beginning May 15th, 2014. - May 06, 2014 - BedPost Confessions
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
Termites: An Animated Film
Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/termites/termites. A new animated film about termites that live in the floorboards of Anne Rice's house. - May 02, 2014 - Termites: An Animated Film
Round Top Music Festival
The Round Top Festival Institute presents the 44th Round Top Music Festival on June 7th to July 12th in Round Top, Texas (248 Jaster Road). Founded by concert pianist James Dick, the Round Top Music Festival annually selects 95 students (from over 500 applicants) who study with distinguished faculty and perform in the Texas Festival Orchestra. Master classes and rehearsals are open to the public. - May 02, 2014 - Round Top Festival Institute
Washington County Playhouse Discovers Hidden Wing at New York's Sing Sing Prison That Pampers to Every Inmate's Whim
The Washington County Playhouse presents the world premiere of award-winning playwright Jay Huling's new comedy The Sing Sing Suite, opening May 9 and running through June 22. - May 02, 2014 - Jay Huling
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces the Artists for Their Short Play Festival "This Round’s on Us" on May 10 and 11, Featuring Labrynth's Craig Sirmumsila Grant
Take a break from the humdrum with NyLon Fusion's latest This Round's on Us short-play festival. This time around, the company pays homage to that most speech-slurred and teetering of traditions, spring break, with ten-minute tales of breaking free, breaking rules, and breaking hearts. - April 30, 2014 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
The Fashion Movement Searches for the Next Rachel Zoe or June Ambrose with Its Stylists Competition
The search is on for the next Rachel Zoe or June Ambrose. The Fashion Movement returns with the official “Eye on Fashion” Stylist Competition which will be held at 7 pm on Saturday, May 3rd at The Vault located at 611 N. Franklin St, Tampa, Florida. - April 30, 2014 - The Fashion Movement
Argentine Tango Dancer Appearing as Jack Sparrow at Argentine Tango Milonga in Hartford CT: Wins Prize for Best Costume
It was a cool Connecticut evening and a very cool costume Milonga put on by HartsTango. Everyone was decked out. Nate Evans, Hartford Argentine Tango teacher from Hartford Ballroom had a scary zipper on his face. Jack Sparrow swaggers in and leaves with the Grand Prize. - April 29, 2014 - Hartford Tango
Logan Awards Announce Nominees for Best Comedy Music of 2014
The Logan Whitehurst Memorial Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music have announced the nominees for this year’s awards. Nominees include Garfunkel and Oates, Devo Spice, Insane Ian, The Doubleclicks, and Jon Cozart. - April 28, 2014 - The Logan Awards
SoBe Arts Presents "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman"
From May 8 through May 18, the Little Stage Theater at SoBe Institute of the Arts becomes the portal to "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman," a 70-minute trip “down the rabbit hole.” With a score and libretto created by Carson Kievman, this contemporary music-theater... - April 28, 2014 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Ready, Set, Pray! Florida’s Monica D. Hardwick to Release "Prayer" Play on National Day of Prayer
St. Petersburg, Florida entertainment entrepreneur Monica D. Hardwick will release her children’s play; A Garden of Prayer on National Day of Prayer May 1st 2014. - April 25, 2014 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
BullsEye Radio Adds Celebrity Interviews to Their Website
BullsEye Radio On TV, a new feature of BullsEye Radio Golden Oldies Internet Radio, is attracting huge celebrity names such as: * Bobby Vinton * Pat Boone * Tommy James and more! Come listen to a conversation with some of the biggest names in the music industry. - April 24, 2014 - BullsEye Radio
AIC Students to Perform A Raisin in the Sun
The play will be performed in the Griswold Theatre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. All performances are open to the public free of charge. Donations will be accepted. - April 24, 2014 - American International College
Argentine Tango Research Suggests It's a Mental Health Boosting Activity
The suffering from stress and depression is shown to be reduced in a published study on Argentine Tango Dance and suggests that dance class can be as effective as the clinically proven UMASS Stress Reduction Clinic. - April 19, 2014 - Hartford Tango
Dance Extraordinaire Lejin, Partners with TracyCain Media Group
TracyCain Media Group is proud to announce that dance extraordinaire, Lejin, (pronounced Lee’Gin) has grown at such a rapid pace and gained such recognition that it is warranted the hiring of a Public Relations firm. TracyCain Media is excited to represent and join Lejin, in all Public Relations, marketing and media inquiries, effective, immediately. - April 18, 2014 - TracyCain Media Group
JP Dance Group Premieres Its New York City Spring Performance Season
JP Dance Group presents two nights of cutting-edge contemporary dance drama at the Riverside Theatre. Featuring the world premiere of 99, a four-part work by Julie Petrusak, and special guest performances by Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance and ACB Dance Company. May 9th and May 10th, 2014. - April 17, 2014 - JP Dance Group
Musical Cabaret Night Hosted by Church of Scientology Entertains Theatre-Goers
The Church of Scientology hosted a cabaret night for Nashville theatre-goers, mid-April. - April 17, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Punk Rocker Turned Symphonist Pitches Online to Raise Funds Independently
Nathan Felix, former punk rocker and now self-taught symphonist, turns to alternative funding sources for his latest grandiose recording, Neon Heaven, a choral symphony sung in Medieval Latin. With just 3 weeks to fund, the process is testing both the online fundraising model and the composer’s nerves. - April 17, 2014 - Nathan Felix
Unsigned Fashion Art Rock Band Palaye Royale Makes History
Fashion-art rock band Palaye Royale named champions of MTV's "Musical March Madness" 2014; they are the first unsigned act that was fan-voted to ever compete. Global Samsung Galaxy Note commercial continues to make an impression; fans continue to "Get Higher" and make history. Palaye Royale kicked off their career with debut single "Morning Light" in early 2012, garnering 20 Million+ views on YouTube. - April 14, 2014 - Palaye Royale
Metropolitan Wind Symphony to Perform Band Concert: Dances
The Metropolitan Wind Symphony celebrates dance with the music in this concert. Dance has played an important, even central, role through music history. Much of their standard repertoire was either written to be danced to (ballet, theater pieces, etc.) or was composed with imaginary dancers in mind. Nearly every piece on this program falls into that category, resulting in a concert that will be full of life and motion. They will also welcome talented student musicians to join them on the stage. - April 13, 2014 - Metropolitan Wind Symphony
California Contemporary Ballet Hosts Event for Thumbelina Ballet
Ballet Company Prepares for Summer Dance Production and Celebrates Local Artists. - April 09, 2014 - California DanceArts
Pursuing Their Dreams Despite the Storm - PRA Kids Refuse Not to Perform
State and local budget cuts, hyper-focus on testing and resistance by local schools to spend precious resources on programs relating to the arts has created a perfect storm… a storm keeping literally thousands of kids from experiencing the benefits of arts education... a storm that a group of kids in one Charter school in Broomfield, Colorado have chosen to face head on. - April 04, 2014 - Prospect Ridge Academy
U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy
USPT to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships. - April 03, 2014 - PMQ Pizza Magazine
Broadway Artists Connection OPEN MIC & Mingle
Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. And with the entertainment industry, that saying can definitely prove true, as indicated by the glowing success of the Broadway Artists Connection and their social events. The next highlight of BAC’s upcoming event series will take... - April 03, 2014 - Broadway Artists Connection
Hartford Ballroom Argentine Tango Teacher Invited to Teach at New England Tango Academy
Hartford Ballroom Argentine Tango Dance Instructor, Nate Evans, son of Connecticut dance legend, Michelle Evans, was invited to give a special seminar at the renowned New England Tango Academy in Boston. - March 29, 2014 - Hartford Tango
City Players Presents Godspell
City Players, Inc., a 501(c)(3) theatre company based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida is producing "Godspell!" during Easter Weekend of 2014. - March 28, 2014 - City Players, Inc.
A Night at 54Below with the Rock Band Sky-Pony and the Cast of Broadway's "Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"
On May 10 at NYC club 54Below, join soprano Lauren Worsham -- Phoebe from Broadway's critically-acclaimed "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"-- as she introduces her Edwardian castmates to her rock band Sky-Pony. It's Broadway meets indie-rock in a supper club setting. More info at http://www.sky-pony.com. - March 28, 2014 - Sky-Pony
The Basement Doctor Wants to Know if You Are Columbus' Next Singing Star
The Basement Doctor is a proud sponsor of National Singing Star - The Columbus Competition. This fun and charitable event kicks off with Open Call Auditions on March 30 at 1:00 p.m., at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing. Profits benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital. - March 28, 2014 - The Basement Doctor
Emeka Releases Debut Music Video, "Destination Anywhere"
"Destination Anywhere" is the new music video from "Training Camp," Emeka's debut EP. The video reveals a boxer's struggle with addiction and his fight to overcome it. Emeka is an Omaha Hip Awards "Best New Artist" nominee. - March 26, 2014 - Emeka Music
Inconceivable: RVA Burlesque Pays Tribute to The Princess Bride
"The Princess Bride: a burlesque tribute of unusual size" pays tribute taZ his modern film classic with a unique show, the first of its kind in Richmond and only the second such show in the country. In addition to ecdysial burlesque acts, the audience will be treated to comedy, juggling, dramatic and drag acts. - March 26, 2014 - TFW Burlesque
Ted Neeley Set to Deliver a New Release Titled "Rock Opera" on New Imprint Tedhead Records
iTunes release on April 1 and Physical Release April 22, 2014. - March 24, 2014 - Ted Neeley
Mama Foundation for the Arts Presents ALIVE! A Musical Celebration of a Generation
The new musical ALIVE! features a company of performers age 55 and over, with a unique blend of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop music. ALIVE! runs March 8, 2014 through June 14, 2014 at the Dempsey Theater, located at 127 W 127th Street in Harlem, NYC. - March 20, 2014 - Mama Foundation for the Arts
Slow Burn Theatre’s Production of “Chess” Musical Debuts While Political Unrest in Crimea Continues
As political tensions between the United States and Russia continue to strain amidst the turmoil in Crimea, Slow Burn Theatre’s presentation of the musical “Chess” seems more relevant than ever. Chess is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice (Evita, Aladdin, The Lion King) and music... - March 19, 2014 - Slow Burn Theatre
Multimedia is so 2013: NYC’s "Professor Soap" Brings Transmedia Concept to Orlando Fringe Theater Festival
Professor Soap’s highly awesome and acclaimed animated shorts come to life in a new transmedia concept that just wants to leave audiences smiling - March 17, 2014 - Professor Soap
1st Choice Advisors Announces New Alabama Office
Today, 1st Choice Advisors announced immediate availability of Abila MIP Fund Accounting and other information technology services to the Southern United States via their new office in Alabama. They also announced the T. Levi Jiles has come on board as their Solutions & Technical Advisor and... - March 14, 2014 - 1st Choice Advisors
Dr. Demento to Appear at FuMPFest in Chicago
Legendary radio personality Dr. Demento will be the guest of honor at FuMPFest, a new convention taking place in the Chicago area June 20-22. Dr. Demento will be on hand to present his Festival of Dementia, answer questions, sign autographs, and host the 4th Annual Logan Whitehurst Memorial Awards for Excellence in Comedy Music. More information and tickets are available at www.fumpfest.com. - March 13, 2014 - The FuMP - The Funny Music Project
Lyric Light Opera Presents Peter Pan
Take a magical journey. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the high-flying timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up. - March 06, 2014 - Lyric Light Opera
New American Media Distribution Wire Release - Interview with Paul Hadfield & the McCoy’s
Interview with Paul Hadfield & the McCoy’s (Formerly Paul Hadfield & the Tucker Hollow Band) LaGarron Chastain - guitar; Stephen Hare - bass; Daniel Hooker – Drums Paul Hadfield & the McCoy’s are an up-and-coming group based out of Chattanooga, TN in the Southeast... - March 03, 2014 - American Media Distribution
The Pasadena Playhouse Hosts the-green-heart for Month-Long Exhibition
the-green-heart, a traveling, interactive art installation by artist and author Petra Eiko, will unveil at The Pasadena Playhouse on Friday, March 14 in conjunction with ArtNight Pasadena, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in The Playhouse’s Georgia T. McClay Friendship Center. ArtNight... - March 03, 2014 - the-green-heart
Kelly Derrickson to Headline at El Paseo Concert Series
With her premier album "Warriors of Love" currently storming the charts in Europe, Country Rock recording artist Kelly Derrickson will be making her US performance debut on Saturday March 1st in California where she will be the headliner at the El Paseo concert series in Palm Desert... - February 27, 2014 - Kelly Derrickson
Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein Joins the Minnesota Sinfonia
Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein will join the Minnesota Sinfonia for the conclusion of its Winter Concert Series with a performance of Carl Maria Von Weber’s first clarinet concerto on Friday, March 28 in St. Paul and Saturday, March 29 in Minneapolis. Fiterstein is recognized for his... - February 26, 2014 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
DancEnlight Presents "Zen Landscape"
DancEnlight, a professional modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Zen Landscape" in the Hartford, CT area. Two performances will be held in the Hubbard Music Hall at the Loomis Chaffee School, 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor, on Saturday March 22th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 23th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m - February 26, 2014 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet Starring Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad and Co-Produced by Manny Bello Premiered Valentine's Weekend
Shakespeare's Timeless Love Story Romeo & Juliet Starring Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad Co-Produced by Manny Bello Geared up for a Limited Theatrical Release After a successful 16-Week Limited Engagement on Broadway, the Play Premiered in Theatres Valentine's Weekend, Captivating... - February 19, 2014 - Manny Bello
NC Theatre Announces Stage and Screen Star, Sandy Duncan, as Lead Role in Production of Driving Miss Daisy
Production Presented at Fletcher Auditorium May 2-11 - February 19, 2014 - NC Theatre
NYJA Offers Flexible Virtual Jazz Learning Courses
Through the online courses, learners also become familiar with various styles of Jazz music that will prepare them for solo or ensemble performances. - February 16, 2014 - New York Jazz Academy
NC Theatre Announces A Chorus Line, Billy Elliot, and More on Slate for 2014-2015 Broadway Season
Emphasis of Productions on Modern Tales with Everlasting Classics - February 14, 2014 - NC Theatre
Actor Roger Floyd (NBC's Revolution) Jumps from Stage to Page - Again!
Announcing actor Roger Floyd's (NBC's Revolution/ Tigerland/The Confession) latest book "Black Irish." - February 06, 2014 - Roger Floyd
Local Renowned Pianist Returns for Dazzling Weekend Performances with the Minnesota Sinfonia
Pianist Loren Fishman joins the Minnesota Sinfonia for a weekend of free performances to celebrate the Minnesota Sinfonia's 25th anniversary season. Performances are Friday, March 14 at Johnson High School in St. Paul at 7 pm and Saturday, March 15 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis at 2 pm. - February 06, 2014 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia