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.
The Things That Make Men Cry Set for Stage Debut
Psychologist and author Dr. Gloria Morrow’s most recent release "The Things That Make Men Cry" is set for a November debut in Los Angeles, California. Published in 2008, the book focuses on extensive research conducted by Dr. Morrow into the emotions men experience and what... - October 05, 2013 - Dr. Gloria Morrow
Imagine Science Films Artist Mara G. Haseltine's Live Performance of "La Bohème: A Portrait of Today’s Oceans in Peril" with Advanced Screening of "Invisible Oceans"
Internationally renown environmental Artist Mara G. Haseltine invites the public to a groundbreaking live performance of "La Bohème: A Portrait of Today’s Oceans in Peril" and advance screening of "Invisible Oceans" with artist and director Emily Driscoll. Taking... - October 04, 2013 - Mara G. Haseltine
Satin Doll Trio Salutes the Music of Julie London at the Metropolitan Room
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio presents an intimate musical tribute to America's most beloved torch singer Ms. Julie London at the Metropolitan Room in New York City on Sunday, November 3rd at 9:30pm. - October 03, 2013 - Satin Doll Trio
Actor Rudy Ramos Turns to Public for Support of "Geronimo" Project
Five days remain for actor's Kickstarter campaign to fully fund one-man show, "Geronimo, Life on the Reservation." - October 03, 2013 - Rudy Ramos
Fear City and Statesville Haunted Houses Work Together in Highly Competitive Halloween Event Market
In the growing "Halloween Haunted Event" market in what has become the second largest grossing holiday, two attractions have decided to work together to help encourage attendance at both locations. Titled "Twice the Terror," the two independent haunted attractions are seeking to make it easier for the haunted house enthusiast to experience both shows by October 13, 2013. - October 03, 2013 - Fear City Chicago
CASTINGHUB Actress Signs with Major New York Talent Management
CASTINGHUB member, Liza Ivashchenko, has signed with Moonstar Management. - October 03, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
The New Face of Kinder Chocolates
Two weeks after signing with Talent Fusion, CASTINGHUB member Neil Pore, shoots a commercial for Kinder Chocolates. - October 03, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Rock Band 20 Shades/Bassist Davey Angelo Reunite for 2014
Original Bassist Davey Angelo Rejoins TMG Recording Artist 20 Shades for 2014 and Upcoming CD Release - October 02, 2013 - 20 Shades
Mats Ek’s Acclaimed Dance Masterpiece BYE Starring Sylvie Guillem
Mats Ek’s Acclaimed Dance Masterpiece, BYE, Starring Sylvie Guillem Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Mats Ek’s BYE starring Sylvie Guillem available October 29, 2013. BYE (AJÖ), has been heralded as a "masterpiece" by the... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Hélène Grimaud: Piano Recital Bach, Beethoven, Brahms & Rachmaninov
Hélène Grimaud: Piano Recital: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms & Rachmaninov Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Hélène Grimaud: Piano Recital at The Kaamer Musiksaal available October 29, 2013. The Frankfurter press wrote of this... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Ramón Vargas: in Recital at Wigmore Hall
Ramón Vargas: in Recital at Wigmore Hall Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Ramón Vargas in Recital at Wigmore Hall available October 29, 2013. This concert marks Ramón Vargas' first appearance at London’s premiere chamber music... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Emma Kirkby in Recital with Christopher Wilson, Lute Renaissance and Baroque Vocal Concert at Wigmore Hall
Emma Kirkby In Recital with Christopher Wilson, Lute Renaissance and Baroque Vocal Concert at Wigmore Hall Available on DVD October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Emma Kirkby In Recital with Christopher Wilson at Wigmore Hall available October 29, 2013. One of the leading... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Alban Berg’s Lulu Starring Christine Schäfer
Alban Berg’s Lulu Starring Christine Schäfer Available on Blu-ray October 29th Kultur is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of the Alban Berg Opera Lulu Starring Christine Schäfer available, October 29, 2013. Based on a pair of once-banned plays by the fin de siècle... - October 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
International Singing Sensation Mario Frangoulis Returns to the U.S. for a Limited Engagement This Fall; Pledges a Portion of Proceeds to Charity
Mario Frangoulis, the world-renowned “powerhouse tenor” returns to the U.S. stage with his electrifying voice and stunning charisma. Unveiling songs from his new, critically acclaimed international release, Beautiful Things, Frangoulis will inspire and touch audiences in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City this November, with his captivating performances and compassionate desire to help those in need. - September 30, 2013 - Mario Frangoulis
Legendary Actress Returns to the Scene of the Crime at Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village in New York City
"Courting Mae West" revives an arresting drama of 1927 and invites the public to be the jury at Mae West's censorship trial in Judge Donnellan's original courtroom - September 27, 2013 - Courting Mae West, LLC
Carolina Ballet to Open 16th Season with an Evening of Ballets by George Balanchine
Groundbreaking "Rubies" to Highlight Program - September 27, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Broadway Star, David Burnham Returns to New York in His Directorial Debut
David Burnham, Broadway Star of Wicked, Light in the Piazza, and Joseph returns to New York in his directorial debut with Happy 50ish! The Mid-Life Crisis Comedy Musical, playing at Stage 72 at the Triad in November, 2013. Burnham's feel for the audience and his impeccable comedic talents are what... - September 26, 2013 - Lynn Shore Entertainment, LLC
All the World’s a Stage at Dominic Oliver’s Behavioral Improv Workshop: "Fly Without a Net and Have No Fear"
Dominic Oliver's Behavioral Improv Workshop focuses on acting as a process, not only a destination. Longtime actor and improv coach Oliver believes that when it come to improvisation, actors need to focus on character behavior as much as the great, funny line. The Monday night sessions at NoHo2 Studio in North Hollywood, California put players through their paces as they play with masks, scene study, monologues and spontaneous combustion. Guests encouraged. - September 25, 2013 - Dominic Oliver's Behavioral Improv Workshop
Casting Hub Kid Signs with the Same Agency That Placed Talent in the Hunger Games
Casting Hub member, Alex Bowers, has signed with KidzAct Talent & The Actors Agency. - September 25, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Minnesota Sinfonia Celebrates 25 Years Serving the Community; Celebratory Activities Offered by Local Nonprofit
The Minnesota Sinfonia celebrates 25 years of over 1,500 concert and educational performances in the Twin Cities and around the state! Since it’s creation in 1989, the Sinfonia has stayed true to its mission of serving the musical and educational needs of Minnesota families - especially... - September 25, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
14 Year Old Boy from Small Town of Rathdrum, Idaho Invited to Bolshoi Ballet Academy with Only 3 Years of Ballet
Only 3 years of ballet experience and this 14 year old boy is offered an opportunity of a lifetime, to study at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. A true talent and gift. - September 20, 2013 - Isaac Sanders
What's Old is New at the Red Skelton Tribute Show in Las Vegas
The skyline of Las Vegas may be in constant change, the revamping of New York New York and Monte Carlo. Even the Sahara is getting a facelift soon to be the SLS. The Las Vegas tribute show at the Westin Las Vegas Hotel believe that what was old is now new. Re-live the past by taking a trip down memory lane with the Red Skelton Tribute Show. - September 20, 2013 - Red Skelton Comedy Show
Magician Teaches Golden Rule to Students in Salt Lake City
Steffan Soule is an expert conjurer concerned with nature, water protection, tormenting in the schools, and maintainability. He has discovered an approach to exchange comprehension about these issues to others through his exhibitions and the specialty of mystery. - September 20, 2013 - A Touch of Magic with Steffan Soule
Internationally Renown Environmental Artist Mara G. Haseltine Shows Her Open Studio Work "La Boheme a Portrait of Today's Oceans in Peril"
For this occasion the artist's studio will mimic the complex world that the artist sees when she is looking through the microscope. Bathed by black lights, the plankton inspired sculptures gleam in exquisite contrast with the rough plastic they cling to. Viewers will enter into a world where the fantastical forms of plankton and pollution form a dramatic portrait of today’s microscopic ocean. A minuscule world threatened by pollution. - September 19, 2013 - Mara G. Haseltine
CASTINGHUB Model Signs With Tiffany Lavin Modeling Agency
CASTINGHUB member, Kilee Reyna, has signed with Tiffany Lavin Modeling Agency in Houston, Texas. - September 19, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Minnesota Sinfonia Plans Free Concerts to Begin 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Minnesota Sinfonia is excited to announce six sets of weekend concerts have been planned in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Help the Sinfonia begin their 25th Anniversary celebrations by joining them for these breathtaking concerts featuring talented and exciting soloists. All concerts are free to... - September 18, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
New Short Film "Trane and Miles" Celebrates Jazz Music Legends
Take a journey to 1959 and walk the miles with two of the most iconic jazz musicians of all time, men whose work became the soundtrack of an era. Writer-director Scott Essman of Visionary Cinema captures the brilliant, untold story of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, starring Ricco Ross as Coltrane and Travis Hinson as Davis. Their impact came at the outset of significant changes in all things America. - September 16, 2013 - Visionary Cinema
Broadway Stars Team Up for 3rd Annual "James Moye's Boogie in the Butt Benefit" Tonight
Moye brings Ashford, Strole, Pritchard and Mead to headline annual benefit for NIBD Kids. - September 16, 2013 - James Moye's 'Boogie in the Butt' Benefit
Professional Orchestra Receives Grant for Community Performances: Xcel Energy Supports Minnesota Sinfonia’s Mission to Offer Free-Admission Concerts
The Minnesota Sinfonia is excited to announce it has received an $8 thousand grant from Xcel Energy to fund community concerts. The Sinfonia believes all members of Twin City communities should have the opportunity to experience classical music without worrying about the cost of... - September 15, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Popular American Music Showcased in Fort Bend Symphony's Season-Opener
Join the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra for American standards, folk tunes, Broadway favorites and more as it raises the curtain on its 22nd season. - September 14, 2013 - Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
William Peace University Hosts New Production of Jean-Paul Sartre’s Play No Exit Sept. 24-28
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Presents Production Directed by Jennifer Avery, Adjunct Instructor for Dance and William Peace Theatre Choreographer - September 14, 2013 - William Peace University
CASTINGHUB Member Signs with Exxcel Model & Talent
CASTINGHUB member, Nikita Gonzalez, has signed with Exxcel Model and Talent. - September 14, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
CASTINGHUB Signs with Page Parkes Talent Agency
CASTINGHUB member, Zoey Dudich, has signed with Page Parkes Talent Agency. - September 14, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Exciting New Young Adult Novel Offers Invisibility and Suspense
New YA novel is full of suspense, romance, fracking, and invisibility all told in a story for both genders to enjoy. - September 12, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Winning Rock Musical "Next To Normal" to Open Slow Burn Theatre's Fifth Season on October 18th
Setting their fifth season ablaze, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company will open this Fall with the groundbreaking, feel everything rock musical Next to Normal. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards and winner of three, Next to Normal is just the eighth musical ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for... - September 12, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre
CASTINGHUB Actor Thrives in Hollywood
CASTINGHUB member, Blayne Smith, continues to find jobs and flourish in California. - September 11, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Lyric Light Opera Presents ANNIE in Kirkland, WA and Mount Vernon, WA
Leapin' Lizards! Lyric Light Opera presents ANNIE this October and November. The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals that has garnered a staggering 14 Tony and Drama Desk awards. Little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts. ANNIE runs October 5-20 at Kirkland Performance Center and November 2-17 at McIntyre Hall. - September 10, 2013 - Lyric Light Opera
Fear City Chicago Haunted House Casting Director on WGN Radio Morning Show
Steve Buckner, Fear City Chicago Haunted House’s Casting Director, shared his experiences with the process used to audition and select actors for a haunted house attraction in an on air interview Wednesday, September 4, 2013. - September 09, 2013 - Fear City Chicago
Brews & Burlesque: a First for Richmond
Local burlesque troupe Those Freaking Weirdos is teaming up with Strangeways Brewing to present a new series of monthly shows aptly named, Brews & Burlesque. These shows will be unique in both the burlesque and local craft brew communities as the first burlesque show ever to be held in the tasting room of a brewery. - September 07, 2013 - TFW Burlesque
New Artist, Singer Songwriter Katie Scarlett Released Her Debut on September 3, 2013: "Forever And A Day"
Straight out of the San Fernando Valley, Katie Scarlett emerges as a renaissance woman. She’s worn many hats (and dresses and shoes) and is as comfortable in the business world as she is with the business end of a recording studio. Stepping confidently from the mixing board to the... - September 05, 2013 - Katie Scarlett
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance and Fitness Opportunity for Children and Adults
The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) will be celebrating its Grand Opening to introduce a new dance studio to the Washington DC, and Northern Virginia area. The Greater Washington Dance Center will offer extensive dance and fitness programs for students of all ages, beginning through professional, to include Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern,Yoga and Fitness. - September 04, 2013 - Greater Washington Dance Center
Ann Crumb to be Lady of the Lake in Media Theatre's "Spamalot"
The Tony nominated actress will bring her celebrated talent to the stage in this hilarious role. - September 04, 2013 - The Media Theatre
Fear City Haunted House Can be Seen in the Dark on Friday September 13
An opportunity to see the new season of Fear City Haunted House before Opening Day with a new twist...it will be in the dark. - September 04, 2013 - Fear City Chicago
First-Ever Interactive Comedic Musical, Lily Ann's "LOVE YOU!" Opens in West Los Angeles
Fresh from its debut run at Pasadena's World Famous Ice House, Lily Ann's "LOVE YOU!" opens at West L.A.'s intimate Black Box Theater. - September 04, 2013 - LilyAnn's "LOVE YOU!"
How to be a Great Stage Mom, Casting Director Develops Online Course
Casting Director Toni Cusumano develops definitive online course for parents who want to break their children into the entertainment business. - September 04, 2013 - Toni Cusumano Casting
Toastmasters Speech Contest at Date Palm Country Club, Sept. 20, 2013
Humorous Speech Contest and Speech Evaluation Contest for Toastmasters Clubs in the California Desert from Banning and Beaumont, CA to Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, and Coachella, CA. - September 01, 2013 - Division D District 12 Toastmasters
Doug's Music & Comedy Night Debuts September 7th at Storycrafter Studio on Miami Beach.
Doug's Music & Comedy Night features two hours of stand-up comedy, spoken word and live music at the Storycrafter Studio on 73rd & Collins on Miami Beach. This is the first production by local writer and occasional stand-up comedian Doug Shear, so it could turn out to be either amazing or a total disaster. The two hour show features stand-up comedy, live music and Doug's "Directional Dyslexia," performed by local actress Shauna Burris. - September 01, 2013 - Doug Shear
Mae West’s “Diamond Lil,” Bowing to Popular Demand, Books Autumn Dates at Don’t Tell Mama in Manhattan
Courting Mae West, LLC Announces: Underworld Meets Underwear in this Bawdy, Naughty Drama Set in the 1890s on the Bowery. - August 31, 2013 - Courting Mae West, LLC
South African Wines, Including the Wines of Golf Legend Retief Goosen, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
The wines of golf legend Retief Goosen will be showcased at the 8th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 14th & 15th 2013 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day... - August 30, 2013 - Grayhaven Winery
NewBridge Creates a New Take on a Classic: Fall Production of The Fantasticks Celebrates Marriage Equality
A description of NewBridge Theatre Company's unique interpretation of The Fantasticks. - August 30, 2013 - NewBridge Theatre Company