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.
ISKCON New York Celebrates 39th Annual Hare Krishna Parade
39th Annual Hare Krishna Festival of the Chariots Fifth Avenue Parade and Festival of India at Washington Square Park Saturday June 14, 2014, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free Event, All are invited. - June 05, 2014 - NY ISKCON
Cult Film Director John Swanbeck to Present Transformative Technique for Acting for-Camera at SAG Summer Intensive
In the workshop, titled “How to Think Like the Camera,” Swanbeck will show actors how to pop on screen by learning to understanding how the film camera thinks, what it responds to, and how actors can make an emotional connection with it. He will share some of his cinematic tools that actors can use with their traditional process to create unforgettable cinematic characters. - June 05, 2014 - BlueSwanFilms
Religious Drama “Heaven’s Rivers” Compelling
New play by Kevin T. Baldwin explores a man’s faith in God, in others and ultimately, in himself. - June 05, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
Jason Mraz Finds Inspiration in a T-Shirt
Grammy Winner Interviews Founder of Kevala, a New Charity-Driven Athletic Apparel Line. - June 04, 2014 - Kevala
Michigan Philharmonic Presents Summer Concert Line-Up
The Michigan Philharmonic presents 4 Free summer concerts throughout Southeast Michigan. - June 04, 2014 - Michigan Philharmonic
Suspenseful New Play "Haunting Lusitania" Released
Eerie new two-act play spins a more supernatural tale of Lusitania sinking. - June 04, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
Minnesota Sinfonia Brings Music and Arts Festival to Fridley
The Minnesota Sinfonia - a Minnesota-based non-profit dedicated to serving the musical needs of Minnesotans - is excited to announce the very first Fridley Music and Arts Festival taking place on Saturday, June 28, at the Medtronic Rice Creek Campus. The Festival will offer an afternoon full of live performances and art activities for the entire community. - June 04, 2014 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Composer/Modern Guitarist Lawrence Blatt Announces the Release of Emergence- Produced by Will Ackerman
Award winning guitarist Lawrence Blatt, continues with his passion for blending science and music with his new album Emergence. As Blatt explains “the natural world is full of complex patterns and seemingly unexplainable order. From the migration patterns of birds and butterflies, to the... - June 03, 2014 - LMB Music
New One-Act Play About Alzheimer's Disease Gets World Premiere
Recently the New Players Theatre Guild in Fitchburg, Massachusetts presented a riveting and thought-provoking one-act play about the effects of Alzheimer's Disease - May 31, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
New Play "Running of the Brides" Gets World Premiere
A new play based on the former Filene's Department Store race for the cheapest bridal gowns had its world premiere. The one-act comedy, "Running of the Brides," was received with cheers, laughter and standing ovations for two weekends in May. Written by playwright Kevin T. Baldwin. the... - May 31, 2014 - MillboroughStories.com
Common Wealth Endeavors to Present Sandi Toksvig’s "Bully Boy," Production Will Run at Common Ground Theatre, Durham, NC from June 12-28, 2014
Common Wealth Endeavors will present Sandi Toksvig’s "Bully Boy" as the first production of its 2014 season. Toksvig’s play is a timely and insightful exploration of the challenging moral issues of contemporary military occupation and the effects of war on the mental health of serving soldiers. The play runs in Durham, NC during June 2014. - May 27, 2014 - Common Wealth Endeavors LLC
Circle City Gameshows Brings Interactive Game Show Entertainment to the Masses
Circle City Gameshows proudly announces the release of three new, interactive game shows that can be used for corporate and private events throughout the country. Interactive game shows are a great source of team building, and employee training. - May 25, 2014 - Circle City Gameshows
Private Invitation Only Membership for Complimentary Events & Entertainment Launches in 16 US Cities & the U.K.
On the List, a private invitation only membership for complimentary events and entertainment will launch in 16 US cities & the UK on June 8, 2014. - May 23, 2014 - OTL the Comp Ticket Underground
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman Gives Hip-Hop Fans 3 for 1 Releasing His New Single "Bonus," the Video and Launching His Website Simultaneously
Yac-Yan Da Biznessman releases his new single “Bonus” accompanied with eye catching visuals. The single is available today via itunes and his website www.naysaymusic.com. The single is the first off his forthcoming mixtape Good Bizness Vol.1, to be released this summer. In addition to the single and video Yac-Yan launches his new website www.yac-yandabiznessman.com giving fans the full audiovisual experience. - May 20, 2014 - naysay music
Infinite Potential Summer Camps
This summer become a: Spy/Ninja, Superhero, Pirate/Renaissance adventurer, Amazing Archer, Zombie Survivalist, and much more. - May 18, 2014 - Infinite Potential: Academy of Body and Mind
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure Celebrates 18 Years in Orlando
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, the popular pirate themed dinner theater located just off International drive in Orlando, is proud to announce that in May it will be celebrating it’s 18 year anniversary since opening in Orlando in May 1996. “We want to thank the Orlando community for... - May 16, 2014 - Pirates Town
The X-Travaganza! at Webster Hall
The X-Men take the stage for The X-Travaganza! an all X-Men rap & burlesque show featuring Adam WarRock Friday, July 25 at the Studio at Webster Hall - May 14, 2014 - Webster Hall
Jay Huling’s Comedy Achieves 4-Minute Sustained Audience Laughter at World Premiere of New Play
Showstopper moment came at the world premiere production of playwright Jay Huling’s new comedy The Sing Sing Suite, which runs through June 22 at the Washington County Playhouse in Hagerstown, Maryland. - May 11, 2014 - Jay Huling
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
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
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
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