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.
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
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
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
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
Behind the Scenes Look at Chicago's Fear City Haunted House Security and ADA Compliance
Taking stock of what is behind the scenes to keep visitors safe is often more important to the safe and efficient operation of any haunted attraction, especially Fear City Chicago in Morton Grove, IL. - October 17, 2013 - Fear City Chicago
A Very Special Concert from The Schubert Club
Inaugural Tisch Memorial Concert features celebrated pianist, Richard Goode - October 16, 2013 - The Schubert Club of Fairfield County
CatWalk Presents Miami Fashion Launch 2013
Catwalk Pros founded in 2009, a thriving fashion organization in South Florida whose goal is to utilize fashion as a vehicle to provide young men and women with the essential tools for building confidence and self-esteem, will host this fashion awareness fundraising event. - October 16, 2013 - CatWalk Pros
Renown Russian Director, Aleksey Burago Takes NY Audience by Storm in the New Rendition of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov
After an acclaimed and sold-out run of Anton Chekhov's rarely produced short stories, award-wining Russian director Aleksey Burago returns with Uncle Vanya, one of the most beloved comedies in the Russian repertoire. Uncle Vanya runs from Oct. 29 through Nov. 20, 2013, Tues, Weds, Thurs & Sat at 8pm, and Sundays at 7PM at the Stanton Street Shul. - October 16, 2013 - Russian Arts Theater and Studio
Carolina Ballet Presents Messiah During Thanksgiving Weekend Nov. 27 – Dec. 1
Local Professional Ballet Company Kicks Off the 2013 Holiday Season with an Epic Performance with Deep Ethical Roots. - October 16, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Isowmail.com Presents Mahmood Khan Live at Sydney Opera House
Legendary World music Artist Mahmood Khan will be appearing live at The Studio at the Sydney Opera House this November. - October 15, 2013 - isowmail
Rainbow Rosie the Face Painting Clown is Taking Part in The Fall Farm Festival 2013
Rainbow Rosie, the renowned face painting clown and her team are pleased to announce that they are going to be a part of The Fall Farm Festival 2013 at White Post Farms, Melville, NY. - October 13, 2013 - Rainbow Rosie the Face Painting Clown
Cool on the Inside; Hot on the Outside -- a Photography Exhibition by Norm Yip Exploring the Asian Male Nude
Photographer-artist Norm Yip's exhibition "Cool on the Inside; Hot on the Outside" explores the nature of the Asian male nude by featuring Hong Kong born Loren Tam. With image collected from two private and revealing photography sessions; one in the studio, and the other in a studio apartment in Causeway Bay, the idea of voyeurism and exhibitionism are both at interplay, creating images that evoke serenity, mystery and beauty in a non-seductive way. - October 13, 2013 - Studio 8 HK Publishing Ltd.
San Diego Down Syndrome Offers Free Signup for Christmas Event During Down Syndrome Awareness Month
San Diego Symphony's Cellist Karla Holland-Moritz and her student ensemble will be featured in a "Special Treasures Christmas Event" at Funbelievable in Lakeside. Featuring CHP, Fire, as well as local dignitaries. A free Hayride and gifts for all kids with Down Syndrome in attendance. - October 11, 2013 - San Diego Down Syndrome. Org
ME Construction Plays Its Part in Installing Elton John’s New Organ
The London-based specialist construction company, ME Construction, has played a key part in the installation of a new 42-stop, three-manual symphonic organ which has been donated to the Royal Academy of Music by Sir Elton John and his long-time collaborator, Ray Cooper. The musicians played in two... - October 11, 2013 - ME Construction Ltd
Rox and Roll - New Story Released by American Media Distribution Wire Service
Rox and Roll, a Louisiana Singer Climbing to the Top - New Story released by American Media Distribution Wire Service - October 10, 2013 - American Media Distribution
Fear City Haunted House Will Hold "Trick or Treat Fest" for Families with Kids Under 12
Families can be entertained with a specially guided - age appropriate - tour of the "Best Haunted House in Chicago" along with a number of other kid friendly games and events! - October 10, 2013 - Fear City Chicago
Sport For Jove Theatre Company Announces 2013/2014 Outdoor Festival Season Lineup
Celebrating their 5th year as a theatre company, and Shakespeare’s 450th birthday in 2014, Sport For Jove Theatre Company announces its 2013/2014 outdoor theatre season lineup; Cyrano de Bergerac and Much Ado About Nothing (directed by Adam Cook). - October 10, 2013 - Sport For Jove Theatre Company
Castinghub Member is the Newest Addition to Avant Agency
CASTINGHUB member, Delani Chambers, has signed with San Antonio's own Avant Agency. - October 09, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Common Wealth Endeavors Announces the US Premiere Production of "Many Moons" by Alice Birch
Juniper is looking for love, Robert is trying to avoid it, Ollie doesn't know what it is, and Meg has resigned herself to never having it. As these four people move through a July day in London, they orbit each other, unaware that they are hurtling towards one moment that could devastate them all. Alice Birch's full length debut work was a finalist in the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. - October 08, 2013 - Common Wealth Endeavors LLC