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.
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
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
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
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
NC Theatre Elects Six New Board Members
The Triangle’s Largest Nonprofit Professional Theatre Announces Local Civic and Business Leaders as Board of Directors. - February 05, 2014 - NC Theatre
Church of Scientology Hosts Musical Theatre Writers’ Night and Cabaret
Church of Scientology hosts musical theatre mixed with cabaret evening bringing together the two worlds of musicals and Broadway classics. - February 01, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
"Old Black Dyke™" Starring (EqualityVA Winner) Gaye Adegbalola, Premieres Monday, Feb. 24th 9 PM on Stageit! Online Network
"Old Black Dyke™", starring Equality Virginia's OUTstanding Award Winner, Gaye Adegbalola, premieres Monday, February 24, 2014, 9 PM EST, streamed live on Stageit! online network. - January 31, 2014 - Gaye Adegbalola
Mitch Williams: A Leap of Magic Comes to Many Lights Theatre
Many Lights Theatre in Canton, Illinois proudly presents a guest performance of Mitch Williams: A Leap of Magic. A fun, inspiring, astounding and unforgettable one man theatre show by international award winning sleight of hand artist and author, Mitch Williams. - January 29, 2014 - Mitch Williams Magic Productions
Hip Hop Dancers Stand Out
Urban Fire Dance Studio's Company Team placed Third in the Annual Sunday's Best Praise Dance Competition, held on Saturday, January 25, 2014. - January 28, 2014 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
Urban Fire Expanding to Port St. Lucie
Starting in February, Urban Fire Dance Studio will offer hip hop dance classes on Thursday nights in Port St Lucie. - January 28, 2014 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
The Grauer School Arc Campaign Team Presents: A Night on Broadway
The Grauer School Arc Campaign Team is set to present “A Night on Broadway” featuring Broadway veterans Sharon Wheatley and Robert Meffe on Saturday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Wheatley and Meffe will perform a series of songs from a wide array of Broadway shows. The evening will also... - January 27, 2014 - The Grauer School
Dance Informa Supports World Tutu Day
Dance Informa to give $1 to World Tutu Day for every new subscriber from today until February 2. - January 25, 2014 - Dance Informa
Voices.com Voice Talent Performs in Critically Acclaimed UK Production of Fishskin Trousers
Jessica Carroll, the daughter of the late British actor Brian Carroll, nicknamed “The Voice,” is following in her father’s footsteps and gracing the world stage. - January 24, 2014 - Voices.com
Nylon Fusion Theater Company Presents "This Rounds on Us" – Love & Civil Rights Original 10 Minute-Short Play Festival
Nylon Fusion Theater Company Presents “This Rounds On Us” – Love & Civil Rights Original 10 minute-Short Play Festival Featuring members of the Writers' Collective and new member James McLindon. - January 24, 2014 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
The Firey Strings Company and NuAFrikan Theatre Presents Her Reflections II by Nioka Workman
Celebrate the Legacies of Madam C.J. Walker and Josephine Baker during African Heritage Month with Performances of Her Reflections II. - January 22, 2014 - NuAFrikan Theatre
Sometimes Life Kicks You Right in the Chakras – "Life’s An Itch"
Twenty million Americans practice yoga. But who ever heard of a romantic yoga comedy? Writer-Director Kevin A. Kent’s movie, “Life’s An Itch,” stars Ali Cobrin (American reunion) with Kathleen Quinlan (Apollo 13) and Lin Shaye (There’s Something About Mary) featuring newcomer Rossi Morreale. This comedic movie released today from Monarch Distribution on most popular VOD and DVD outlets by Monarch Home Entertainment. - January 21, 2014 - Kevin A. Kent Productions
Broadway Musical Spring Awakening Hits the Naperville Stage
Surging Films & Theatrics and Introspect Theatre jointly present the Award-Winning Broadway musical Spring Awakening, January 31- February 2, 2014 at the Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Avenue #131, Naperville, Illinois 60540. - January 18, 2014 - Introspect Theatre
Dana Point Chinese New Year Event to Showcase Wing Chun Kung Fu
A Dana Point community event for the whole family to feature the multi-faceted art of Wing Chun Kung Fu along with a lion dance exhibition and kids activities. - January 16, 2014 - The Dragon Institute
Poetry Teachers NYC Launches February Poetry Workshop Series at The Bowery Poetry Club
From Page to Stage: Affordable weekly poetry workshops and reading. Feb. 2 to Feb. 24 in Manhattan. - January 16, 2014 - Poetry Teachers NYC
Woods Hole Choral Group Appoints New Music Director
The Board of Trustees of the Woods Hole Cantata Consort is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Fort as the new director of music for its 41st season in 2014. - January 15, 2014 - Woods Hole Cantata Consort
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati – February 14, 2014
Join with more than 1 million people on the planet during the 12th Annual World Sound Healing Day, founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. The local event is Friday, 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 14, 2014 - Audrey Causilla
Sharon Lee Radashaw Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon Lee Radashaw of Newbury Park, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and entertainment. About Sharon Lee Radashaw Ms. Radashaw is retired, having spent 41 years... - January 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Three Free Performances by Grammy Award Winning Cellist Matt Haimovitz
World Renowned and Grammy Award Winning cellist, Matt Haimovitz, will perform for free with the Minnesota Sinfonia in Minneapolis and St. Paul on February 7, 8 and 9. - January 09, 2014 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
3D Printing Shines at Cirque Du Soleil's Las Vegas Nightclub "The Light" with Anouk Wipprecht
On New Year's Eve, "The Light", the first-ever nightclub by the creative minds behind Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino), launched new designs by renowned Fashion-Tech Designer Anouk Wipprecht as a celebratory crowd rang in 2014. Among these designs were elements designed in collaboration with Italian architect Niccolo Casas and 3D printed by Materialise. - January 07, 2014 - Materialise
"HOPE" One Man, One Show
Jerry Ford's one man stage play "HOPE" returns to Detroit, MI after being invited to the world famous Lincoln Center and a very successful three week run at The Producer's Club in New York City. - December 23, 2013 - Fueled By Life Media Group LLC
Metal All Stars Announce Legendary Vince Neil of Motley Crue as Special Guest of Its 2014 European Tour
Metal All Stars announced today that the legendary Vince Neil of Motley Crue will be a very special guest of its 2014 European Tour which will have stops in Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Russia. The line up also features current and former members of Pantera, Anthrax, Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne, Shinedown, Manowar, Sepultura, Shadows Fall and more. - December 23, 2013 - Gabe Reed Productions
College Salsa Team from San Jose Wins World Title
Spartan Mambo, the college salsa team from San Jose State University won the Collegiate Team division at the 4th Annual World Latin Dance Cup held at the Miami Airport Convention Center. - December 19, 2013 - Spartan Mambo
Gorilla Tango Burlesque Creates Unique Fusion Burlesque Show
Gorilla Tango Burlesque debuts a new form of burlesque - story-based, plot-integrated burlesque based on the classic 1980s video game, The Oregon Trail. - December 19, 2013 - Gorilla Tango Burlesque
Freedom & Inspiration: How Relocation is Making Lili Wexu a Better Voice Over Artist
Mobility, flexibility, and autonomy; It’s the beauty of being a voice over artist. - December 14, 2013 - Voices.com
NC Theatre Receives $25,000 Grant from the John William Pope Foundation
Grant Supports Local Theatre’s Efforts to Bring Top-Rated Productions to Triangle Community - December 14, 2013 - NC Theatre
Ramsay Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ramsay of Maui and Manhattan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Fine Arts as Professional of the Year. About Ramsay Ramsay has over 41 years experience in the business of art from creating... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
SoBe Entertainment Releases the Song "Mandela: Father of a Nation: We Thank You" to Honor His Sacrifices for Those Oppressed
SoBe Entertainment International releases record honoring and thanking Mandela for his sacrifices and for teaching the world how to love and forgive, unconditionally. - December 12, 2013 - SoBe Entertainment International
Michael Shermer Joins Tarot Project
World renowned skeptic Michael Shermer joins the cast of Tarot: A Documentary Love Story, produced by Backbone Trail Arts. - December 12, 2013 - Backbone Trail Arts
100 Super Nannies Spread Spoonful of Sugar in Las Vegas on Strip at Screening of "Saving Mr Banks" with Actress Victoria Summer Who Plays Julie Andrews in Movie
100 Top Nannies gather in Las Vegas to view Walt Disney's "Saving Mr Banks" - the making of Mary Poppins with Actress who plays the iconic role of Julie Andrews - British talent Victoria Summer. - December 10, 2013 - Nannies & Housekeepers USA
N2L Records Announces the Release of New Music by Their Gospel Artist Mighty Men of Faith
Mighty Men of Faith Pray Through Song - December 08, 2013 - N2L Records
Bobby Kimball Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bobby Kimball of Encino, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Bobby Kimball Bobby Kimball began playing the piano at age 4 and performed in his first band at... - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide