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.
Danielle Diniz/Signature Steps Take Center Stage Live at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents Dannielle Diniz/Signature Steps: Steps Forward on Friday, March 24 at 7:30PM. - March 07, 2023 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Vaudevisuals Press is Proud to Present Their New Imprint, Outside Talker Press. OTP is Excited for "The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek."
An illustrated history of "The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek, snake eaters, human ostriches, & other extreme entertainments" by Nathan Wakefield. - March 06, 2023 - Vaudevisuals Press
Playwrights' Round Table Presents the World Premier of GRA': a selkie tale
Playwrights’ Round Table will kick off the world premiere of GRA’: a selkie tale on March 17 at 8 pm at Orlando Shakes in the Santos-Dantin Studio Theater (812 E Rollins St.). Following evening performances will be held at 8 pm on March 18, 24, and 25, and matinee performances will be... - March 06, 2023 - Playwrights' Round Table
Stand-Up Comedian Ainsley Winter is Set to Entertain at Montreal Comedy Festival This Spring
With her contagious energy, charisma, and comedic timing, Ainsley Winter is keen to take the stage to showcase her talent and further her rapidly growing career. - March 04, 2023 - Ainsley Winter
Magis Theatre Company Presents *mark, a Solo Performance of the Gospel of Mark
Actor George Drance performs the solo role of storyteller, with music by Elizabeth Swados. - March 02, 2023 - Magis Theatre Company
Langston Seattle and Asé Theatre Partner to Premier Dispersed: The Womxn of Region Six
Asé Theatre and Langston Seattle is proud to present Dispersed: The Womxn of Region Six, a play with music that celebrates the diversity, brilliance, and resilience of womxn of the African Diaspora - March 01, 2023 - Asé Theatre
B-Side Studios and Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts to Host Black History Month Show Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Music
B-Side Studios and the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts will be hosting its 24th Black History Production performance titled "And Then There Was Hip Hop" on February 25, 2023. This show will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop music, with a live performance of "The Realness" written by renowned playwright, Idris Goodwin and directed by Maurice D. Proffit in his final directorial show. - February 22, 2023 - B-Side Studios
The Cherry Orchard at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents The Cherry Orchard. Anton Chekhov’s beloved masterwork is a rich tapestry of the human condition woven into a humorous and haunting tale. David Ellenstein directs Richard Baird,* Ted Barton,* Michael Louis Cusimano,* Amanda Evans,* Jackson Goldberg,*... - February 17, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Christopher L. Ervin & Abraham's Descendants Gear Up for Their 3rd Live Recording
Christopher L. Ervin and his award winning choir Abraham's Descendants prepare for their 3rd Live recording Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. - February 15, 2023 - Abraham’s Descendants Ministries LLC
Multi-Grammy Nominated Producer Invited to Return to Berklee Abu Dhabi
Roger Ryan returns to teach at the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts. - February 15, 2023 - AfterTouch Music, Inc.
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents The Spirit of Harriet Tubman. Leslie McCurdy invokes the “spirit” of Harriet Tubman as she portrays the life of the famous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating stories familiar and some rarely told, using words said to have been Harriet... - February 14, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Stanford University Welcomes Brent Jones - Artist in Residence - Dept. of Music
Music Workshop and Concert at Stanford University featuring Brent Jones Free to the public. - February 07, 2023 - JDI Entertainment
Hispanic Lyric Opera en East Boston - Zarzuela Performance
On March 5, 2023, at 4 pm, Boston Opera & Zarzuela will hold “Zarzuela en East Boston” at Zumix, located 260 Sumner St., East Boston, MA 02128. This family-friendly concert consists of some of the most well-known romanzas and ensembles of the Hispanic Lyric Opera repertoire. Zarzuela is the Hispanic equivalent of Opera in Spanish, and as a Hispanic lead nonprofit organization it is part of Boston Opera & Zarzuela’s mission to share its musical heritage in Boston. - February 06, 2023 - Boston Opera & Zarzuela
Cancer Diagnoses Turns Cinder Shine Back to Her First Love: Songwriting
After a 30-year detour as a fitness expert and author, Singer-Songwriter Cinder Shine’s terminal cancer diagnosis presented an opportunity to make music creation a source of healing. Cinder Shine found a community of like-minded artists who want to inspire. - January 31, 2023 - Cinder Shine
Vivez La Musique Presents the World Peace Concert and World Music Trophy Grand Finale
A multicultural event for global change. - January 29, 2023 - Vivez La Musique
KAR Dance Convention Announces 2023 Season with Star-Studded Faculty Lineup and Pro:tégé Program
KAR Dance Convention announces 2023 season with star-studded faculty lineup, new Pro:tégé Program for dancers to work one-on-one with industry professionals, gain personalized feedback & insight into professional dance world. Open to all levels, limited spots available. Kicks off in September. - January 27, 2023 - KAR Productions
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abriged) (Revised) at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a wild twist on Shakespeare, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) as its next student production. All 37 plays in 97 minutes! Featured in the cast are (Allister Bradberry, Solana Beach; Kai Bunyak, Cardiff; Basil FitzGerald,... - January 22, 2023 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The 2023 Nancy Frankel Artist Award is Presented to Anne Marchand
Washington, DC's Zenith Gallery Director Margery Goldberg has selected Anne Marchand to receive the 2023 Nancy Frankel artist award. This annual prize was established the year of Nancy's tragic death to recognize one of America's greatest artists and to continue her legacy in the culture. - January 20, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation
Showcase Concert at the Hobby Center, Presented by the International Music Academy
Music lovers in the Houston area are invited to the International Music Academy's Showcase Concert. Held at the Hobby Center on January 21 at 7:00 PM, this concert features world-class musicians performing alongside their prize-winning students. Come and witness, in one evening, the journey from young musician to professional artist. - January 18, 2023 - International Music Academy
2023 Los Angeles Black History Month Festival
The LA Black History Month Festival is proud to announce their 6th Annual Black History Month celebration in the month of February. - January 16, 2023 - Los Angeles Black History Month Festival
Kodster, LLC is Proud to Present Kodi Lee & Colin Hay’s New Single, "Hello World"
Kodi Lee, golden buzzer recipient and AGT season 14 winner teams up with Colin Hay from the band, Men At Work, to give you "Hello World," a great, upbeat, positive song. - January 09, 2023 - Kodster, LLC
Brenda Brown Entertainment is Proud to Present Kodi Lee & Colin Hay’s New Single "Hello World"
Kodi Lee, golden buzzer recipient and AGT season 14 winner teams up with Colin Hay from the band Men At Work to give you "Hello World" a great upbeat positive song. - January 06, 2023 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC
DeBorah L. Sharpe-Taylor Named Woman of the Month for November by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
DeBorah L. Sharpe-Taylor of Hollywood, California has been named a Woman of the Month for November 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of entertainment. About DeBorah L. - January 06, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New Album Release: "Skyline" by D.S. Wilson
“Skyline” Marks a Fresh New Contemporary Jazz Album by D.S. Wilson; Produced by Chart Topping, Smooth Jazz Hitmaker Adam Hawley. - January 05, 2023 - D.S. Wilson
"Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces" Film Screening
Award winning short film directed by disabled award winning filmmaker Emmitt H Thrower has a public virtual screening. - January 01, 2023 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Tiffany, Derrick Barry, Justin Jedlica, and Latrice Royale Join Cast of "Dragged Off," a Dark Surreal Comedy About a Celebrity and Their Drag Queen Impersonator
Sweet Deals Media, Spare Change Productions, and Manhattan Beach Studios Presents: Dragged Off, a gloriously hilarious surreal thriller starring Tiffany (80s pop icon and billboard top 100 artist), Derrick Barry (RuPaul's Drag Race), Justin Jedlica AKA The Human Ken Doll (Botched, Men of West... - December 26, 2022 - Sweet Deals Media
Nic Patterson, Formerly Incarcerated Concert Pianist Sentenced to 99 Years, Releases New Album and Helps Others
On December 31, 2022, formerly incarcerated pianist and composer Nic Patterson will be releasing his new album, Broken, a powerful musical statement that reflects his own complex journey of transformation. - December 25, 2022 - Nic Patterson
Blues in the Night at North Coast Repertory Theatre
According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread.” With 26 torchy songs fueling Blues in the Night, a powerful cast of singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life and the indomitable will to do more... - December 22, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Roxane Maliszewski Named a Woman of the Month for November 2022 by P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Roxane Maliszewski of Louisville, Kentucky has been named a Woman of the Month for November 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of music and mechanical engineering. About Roxane... - December 17, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show Announces a Grand-Opening in Lexington, KY
The Dinner Detective, the largest interactive murder mystery dinner show in the United States, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Lexington, KY, location. - December 16, 2022 - The Dinner Detective
The Dinner Detective Comes to Greensboro
The Dinner Detective is excited to announce its grand opening in Greensboro, North Carolina. - December 15, 2022 - The Dinner Detective
The Bohemians Announce Finalists of the Bohemians Young Artists Piano Competition
Today, The Bohemians: New York Musician’s Club announced three finalists of the Club’s first Bohemians Young Artists Piano Competition. These three young pianists will compete over a two-part final round on December 18th and 19th. The finalists were selected from a virtual preliminary... - December 09, 2022 - The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club
7-Time Award-Winning Young OC Actress Will Appear in Upcoming Sci-Fi with Anthony Michael Hall
Kayden Tokarski will play a mean girl in the upcoming 1980s sci-fi psychological drama, "Roswell Delirium," starring Anthony Michael Hall, Dee Wallace, Reggie VelJohnson, Lisa Whelchel and other iconic stars. - December 08, 2022 - Kayden Tokarski
Pirates Press on at CMX Cinemas Fallschase - Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Presents Fusion 4 World Dance and Music Movie
Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Inc. Presents Fusion World Dance and Music Live Red-Carpet Experience at CMX Cinemas Fallschase. Embrace World Cultures Inc. (501(c)3) in association with Firestorm Productions Inc. announces the last of our tickets that are on... - December 02, 2022 - Firestorm Productions Inc.
Husson University Theatre to Present the Holiday Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a Live Radio Play
Husson University Theatre, the university’s official student theatre club, will perform Joe Landry’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on December 2-4, 2022 in The Gracie’s Black Box Theatre. This feel-good holiday classic will be performed in front of a live audience in a setting similar to a 1930s-style radio broadcast. An ensemble of talented students will help to bring the timeless characters in this classic story to life. Learn more at the HussonUniversityTheatre1 Facebook page. - December 02, 2022 - Husson University
Wintertainment Announces the Release of Mark Winter's New Christmas Single, "Christmas In The Air"
Former member of 1980’s recording artists Ilusion (Epic Records) records new Christmas single with 1992 Star Search winner. - November 22, 2022 - Wintertainment
What the Funk?!; an All BIPOC Burlesque Festival Weekender Travels to Atlanta for a Weekend Celebrating Funk This December
The Atlanta School of Burlesque in partnership with Puckduction, a Black & Queer owned performing arts production company based in Seattle, WA, will be bringing A Weekend With What The Funk?! Festival to Atlanta’s Metropolitan Studios. The Pacific Northwest’s only all BIPOC burlesque festival, What the Funk?! pays tribute to the Black American music genre of Funk through the performance art medium Burlesque. - November 21, 2022 - Metropolitan Studios, Inc.
TBAIMS Comes to Florida
TBAIMS Comes to Florida with Connecting Through Music Monthly Showcases - November 20, 2022 - TBAIMS LLC
Generic Theater Presents Regional Premiere of The Effect
Generic Theater Presents Regional Premiere of The Effect; Written by Lucy Prebble; Directed by Trey DelPo; Weekends November 18 – December 4, 2022; Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm - November 19, 2022 - Generic Theater
Olympic Diving Legend Greg Louganis to Auction Off Memorabilia to Benefit Children & the LGBTQ+ Community
The auction, which takes place on GregLouganis.com through Dec. 4, will benefit Children’s Rights and The Damien Center. - November 18, 2022 - Greg Louganis
La Verne Symphony Orchestra 10th Anniversary Concert
The La Verne Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a winter concert. Dr. Yalil Guerra assumes the position of musical director and conductor. - November 18, 2022 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Ballet Arts Partners with Adelphi Orchestra for "The Nutcracker"
This year, Ballet Arts’ annual performance of “The Nutcracker” comes with an early holiday gift – live orchestral music. Ballet Arts, a premiere dance school serving the New York and New Jersey area, is partnering with Adelphi Orchestra for its first-ever ballet with concert musicians. - November 18, 2022 - BalletArts
Heart Dance Records Partners with Vacation Jams to Announce “reJAMinate,” a Music-Based Wellness Retreat in Scenic Puerto Morelos, MX
Heart Dance Records partners with Vacation Jams to announce “reJAMinate,” a music-based wellness retreat in Puerto Morelos, MX. The reJAMinate festival boasts regular performances both on the beachfront and rooftops, as well as engaging opportunities for healing, yoga classes, sound therapy, a full-service spa, and opportunities for limitless social interaction. reJAMinate creates the optimal environment for individuals to reconnect with themselves and form a meaningful community with others. - November 17, 2022 - Heart Dance Records
Winner of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," Illusionist Ivan Amodei Arrives in Boston After His Entire Show Goes Missing
Illusionist finds out his show is missing and has only six weeks before first set of shows in Boston in December. - November 16, 2022 - Eclipse Production Studios, Inc
Bizarre Experiences During Our Historical Lockdown of 2020 - a Human Story
A lot of things happened during the pandemic lockdown and we were all watching every second of it like an unbelievable reality show. Some people lost it; others took risks and changed their whole life trajectory. One artist, Christine Greyson, did the latter and started podcasting stories from an old, dilapidated homestead in the wilderness. - November 09, 2022 - ArtistVerse
NY Times Bestselling Children’s Classic Click Clack Moo Live on Stage at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents the next event in the 2022-2023 Family Series Season: Click Clack Moo on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00AM. - November 05, 2022 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
2 Pianos 4 Hands at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing back the joyful family pleasing 2 Pianos 4 Hands to brighten the holiday season. Get ready for Jefferson McDonald and Matthew McGloin to take us on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists. They trade stories about piano... - November 04, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Major Rembrandt, Goya and Dürer Exhibit Will Herald the Holidays at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tenn.
Some of the most exquisitely detailed works of Rembrandt, Goya and Dürer will be on display this holiday season at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC). The exhibition titled, Rembrandt, Goya and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters, will run Nov. 13, 2022 to Jan. 8, 2023 and feature... - November 01, 2022 - Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a fun twist of the holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol in this heartwarming sequel: The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge as its next student production. The Trial of the Century. A year after his miraculous transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge is back to his old... - October 31, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Jersey Girl Named Female Country Vocalist of the Year in Nashville
New Jersey-based recording artist Christine Radlmann was named Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where her band Southpaw was also nominated for Country Group of the Year. - October 29, 2022 - Southpaw