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.
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
Adding a Hip Hop Twist to Christmas
For the 5th year, Urban Fire Dance Studio will add a hip hop flavor to both the Port St. Lucie and Ft. Pierce Christmas parades. - December 07, 2013 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
World Renowned Violinist Returns to Perform with Minnesota Sinfonia
Arnaud Sussmann, violin, returns for a weekend performance with the Minnesota Sinfonia on January 10 and 12 in Minneapolis and St. Paul. - December 06, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
NC Theatre Announces Casting of Les Misérables
Production Presented in Conjunction with Broadway Series South at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Feb. 11-23 - November 27, 2013 - NC Theatre
Maurice Béjart's The Nutcracker Béjart Ballet Lausanne Available on DVD December 17th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Maurice Béjart's The Nutcracker with the Béjart Ballet Lausanne available December 17th. An inspired showman, Béjart attracted huge new audiences for dance with the productions he mounted in sports stadia, public squares and... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Green Table by Composer Kurt Jooss with The Joffrey Ballet Chicago Available on DVD December 17th
Kultur is proud to announce the release of The Green Table - Kurt Jooss - The Joffrey Ballet Chicago available on DVD December 17th. One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century dance, Kurt Jooss’ ballet expresses the futile, relentless tragedy of war. The flashing white gloves of the... - November 23, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Lesley Lambert Adds Matching Donation to Her Dancer Discount Program
Lesley Lambert, Dancing REALTOR with Park Square Realty offers an added incentive....a matching donation to the NEDC Scholarship. - November 23, 2013 - Lesley Lambert, Realtor
David Kahn, San Francisco's Artisan Surgeon, Releases His Third Jazz Album
With Surgical Precision, San Francisco's "Steady Hand" Leads on Piano in his Third Jazz Album, the Fantasy Sessions. - November 21, 2013 - The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery
School of Rock is Hosting an All-Day Music Festival for Charity on December 7th in Its Frisco School and Live Music Venue, The Vault
Every December, the School of Rock DFW locations gather together to put on an all-day, festival-style show, featuring every single student in all of their schools. The cover is a suggested donation of $10, and it goes toward their tax deductible scholarship fund, providing music lessons for kids... - November 21, 2013 - School of Rock
Big House Publishing's (BHP) Sister Company, BHi Music Group (BHiMG), Launches with Two Singles from Debut Artists Jon & The Jones and AM Aesthetic
BHi Music Group (BHiMG), a new indie record label led by industry veteran Dick Wingate, joins its sister company, Big House Publishing (BHP), a boutique music publishing firm, with the announcement of two singles from debut artists Jon & The Jones and AM Aesthetic. - November 21, 2013 - Big House Companies
Michigan Philharmomic Presents "Holiday Pops with the Phil"
Holiday Pops with the Phil - Two performances at the Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth - Thursday December 12, 2013 6:00 pm or 8:00 pm - November 21, 2013 - Michigan Philharmonic
Love to Dance, Inc. Dancers Dance Through the Seasons
The 2013-2014 dance season, at Love to Dance, Inc. in Carmel Valley, is off to a great start. Every day of the week and every season of the year, talented dancers express how much they love to dance. The days are getting shorter and winter is fast approaching. At Love to Dance, Inc. this means it... - November 21, 2013 - Love to Dance, Inc.
AIDS Research Alliance Announces 2013 World AIDS Day Concert Honorees: Robin Smalley, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce that its Second Annual World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School will honor three distinguished individuals: Robin Smalley, co-founder of mothers2mothers, and actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, widely known for their roles in the “X-Men” films. Currently, they are performing in a two-play repertory of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” on Broadway. - November 20, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Holladay Productions Gives Voice, Grows Business, and Changes Lives
An audiobook in the works, a successful, growing production company, and firmly ranked in the top ten, all-time favorite female voices since 2010 on Voices.com, Lauren Holladay is a voice talent who has carved out an impressive corner of the industry for herself. After more than 15 years of radio,... - November 20, 2013 - Voices.com
NC Theatre Announces Cast for We Will Rock You
Production Presented in Conjunction with Broadway Series South at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Dec. 3-8 - November 20, 2013 - NC Theatre
Sean Green and Jonny Loquasto Special Event One Night of Stand Up Comedy
Sean Green and Jonny Loquasto return to the Lehigh Valley to perform at Rivals Sports Bar in Easton on 12/26, featuring special guests Dan Shelly, Adam Yenser and Tyler Rothrock. Ticket Info Go To: www.SeanAndJonny.com Jonny Loquasto: Jonny was most recently the host of "AXS Live" on... - November 18, 2013 - Sean's Sports Show
Grammy Nominated Artist Eric Benét Joins Emmy Award-Winning Production Company to Launch a Campaign to Create "Sub Stars"
A New Reality Competition Show Giving “Underground” Performers a Real Platform to Debut Their Talent and Rise to Stardom - November 14, 2013 - Viardo Artists
Soulscene Productions to Present an Original Theater Adaption of "A Christmas Carol," Called "Mr. Scrooge" in Whippany, NJ
SoulScene Productions, an outreach of Abundant Life Worship Center, is pleased to present an original theater production of “Mr. Scrooge” for all audiences throughout the month of December, 2013. This event will showcase local acting, writing and production talent mostly from residents... - November 14, 2013 - SoulScene Productions, LLC
The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Preeminent Abraham Lincoln actor, playwright and scholar, Dr. Gene Griessman will present “The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln” at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs, GA on Sunday, February 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm. - November 12, 2013 - Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Award-Winning Mexican Musical Theater & TV Actress Bianca Marroquin to Release Her First-Ever Solo Album
Collection of 10 Spanish-language & English songs to be released in first-quarter 2014, via Young Pals Records International. - November 09, 2013 - Young Pals Music
A Win for Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment at The IMEA Awards
Nominated for 2013 Record Label of the Year - November 09, 2013 - Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment
Dance to Donate 2013: John Cassese - The Dance Doctor and the Salvation Army Helping Eliminate Hunger in Los Angeles
John Cassese – The Dance Doctor partners with the Salvation Army to help eliminate hunger in Los Angeles this winter. Cassese will offer a free class every Monday night through November to each student that donates a canned or non-perishable food item. The Dance Doctor of Santa Monica will... - November 09, 2013 - John Cassese The Dance Doctor
Exxcel Model and Talent’s Newest Member
Alejandro Guzman, a Casting Hub member, has signed with Exxcel Model and Talent - November 08, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
IMAGINE COLORADO Performing Arts Community Center Coming to Colorado Springs
Colorado You Got Talent is expanding its community service to Colorado Springs sometime next year. Currently CYGT is working hard to raise $800,000 to build a State of the Art Community Center and the IMAGINE COLORADO PROGRAM. (http://www.coloradotalent.org/#/imagine/) - November 05, 2013 - Colorado You Got Talent
Introducing Bay Pointe Ballet
Bay Pointe Ballet Announces Debut at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center - November 05, 2013 - Bay Pointe Ballet
South Bay Ballet’s The Nutcracker Pirouettes Into Its 10th Season
South Bay Ballet's version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, will hit the Marsee Auditorium for three shows December 20, 21 and 22. - November 03, 2013 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Russ Lorenson Celebrates Eight Years of "Christmas in San Francisco"
Crooner Russ Lorenson is back making merry for his 8th Annual Christmas in San Francisco, with his special guests, Wesla Whitfield, Mike Greensill and Veronica Klaus. An annual Bay Area holiday tradition, there's something for everyone in this evening of jingle jazz as Russ and his pals celebrate a swingin' Christmas, San Francisco style! - November 01, 2013 - RL Productions
Guerila Pink Partners with Midget Exotic Entertainer for "Small World Project" Documentary
Guerila Pink partners with Fantasy A.K.A. "Small World Project" to show the behind the scenes life of the international 4'2 stripper; available early 2014 on Netflix and OnDemand. - October 30, 2013 - Guerila Pink
Money Journal Names Wealthiest Movie Stars
Some of the wealthiest movie stars in Hollywood may surprise you. Money Journal researched the movie industry to determine the wealthiest stars, which it is releasing online. - October 30, 2013 - Money Journal
Multimedia Variety Show Helps to Demystify the Bisexual Experience
Bilicious returns to the stage for its fourth annual Boston production. - October 30, 2013 - Bilicious Productions
Sport For Jove Theatre Company – 2013/2014 Outdoor Theatre Season Cast Announcement
Celebrating their 5th year as a theatre company, and Shakespeare’s 450th birthday in 2014, the Sport For Jove Theatre Company announces the cast for their 2 shows Cyrano de Bergerac and Much Ado About Nothing for their 2013/2014 Outdoor Festival Season. Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand,... - October 27, 2013 - Sport For Jove Theatre Company
Casting Hub Kid Signs with Nationally Renowned Modeling Agency
Casting Hub member, Nicolas Scott, has signed with Neal Hamil Agency. - October 26, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
New York's Arch Dance Company Presents Battlegrounds at the Jamaica Performing Arts Centre October 26
The Jamaica Performing Arts Center presents Artist in Focus recipient Jennifer Archibald and her Arch Dance Company in NYC on October 26th, 2013 at 7 PM. Guest artist multimedia presentation by Emmy Nominee Alastair Christopher and installation collaboration by Danny Soto of Fela and renowned installation artist Daniel Wurtzel will also be shown. - October 24, 2013 - Arch Dance Company
Orch/Rock Developing Now
Singer/songwriter Lennon Leppert, from Los Angeles, has developed a new sound. He has mixed Rock with the Full Orchestra. What a sound it is. It appeals to the past, present and the future. He has launched a Kickstarter campaign to make an album using the Full Orchestra. He is a classically-trained composer who has been working in the Pop/Rock genre for years. - October 21, 2013 - Lennon Leppert
Youth Competition Winners to Perform with Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia presents Music for the Season in continuation of its 25th anniversary celebrations featuring, the 2013 Junior Young Artist Competition winner, violinist Emera Gurath, and the 2013 Senior Young Artist Competition winner, Mark Prihodko. Concerts will be held at Arlington Hills... - October 19, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Casting Hub Kid Signs with Same Management Company that Represents Major Hollywood Stars
Olivia Barragan has signed with both Exxcel Model and Talent and Luber Roklin, just 2 months after joining CASTINGHUB. - October 17, 2013 - CASTINGHUB