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.
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.
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
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
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
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