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.
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
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
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!"
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
Fear City Chicago Haunted House Returns for 2013 the Inclusion of an All New Side Show, Fables Studios "Carnivale"
Fear City Chicago will return for the 2013 Halloween season, doubling the scare ratio with its signature, immersive theatre of the mind in a vast warehouse of horror. 2013 will bring the inclusion of Carnivale at Fables Studios, an interactive sideshow of unparalleled proportions. These two forces will unite to provide the ultimate in collaborative thrills and chills with two distinctive haunted attractions in one location: Fear City Chicago 2013 and Carnivale at Fables Studios. - August 29, 2013 - Fear City Chicago
Margot Fonteyn - A Portrait Available on DVD September 24th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Margot Fonteyn - A Portrait available September 24, 2013. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn attained perfection in one of the arts' most demanding disciplines. She had the title of Prima Ballerina Assoluta bestowed upon her and was a Dame of the British Empire. - August 28, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Rudolf Nureyev: A Portrait Available on DVD September 24th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Rudolf Nureyev: A Portrait available September 24, 2013. No performer on the world stage received so much acclaim and publicity as Rudolf Nureyev, and no one gave away so little about their private life and thinking. In this film biography, made one... - August 28, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Fabrizio™ and VIP Music Records Are Accepting Demos
The ever expanding Fabrizio™ and VIP Music Records empire, best known for the platform of live shows "EShows TV," launched their new Talent hunter campaign earlier this year. - August 26, 2013 - Fabrizio™
Maria Callas: Living and Dying for Art and Love Available on DVD September 24th
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Maria Callas: Living and Dying for Art and Love available September 24, 2013. When Maria Callas sang Tosca at Covent Garden in 1964, she could not have known how crucial it would prove to her career and her life. It was the last role she performed on... - August 26, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Fear City Chicago 2013 and Carnivale at Fables Studios Casting Call
Chicago area actors of all ages, shapes and sizes looking for Halloween-season, paid acting roles for Improvisational Actors – Dancers – Performance Artists – Haunters. - August 26, 2013 - Fear City Chicago
Brick Houz Presents "The Happy Mommy Hustle" a Web Series About a Working Mom and a Stay-at-Home Mom
Brick Houz Productions is releasing episodes of its new fictional comedy series “The Happy Mommy Hustle” (formerly titled “Mom Enough For Ya?!”) on YouTube now. Episodes can be seen on the dedicated channel, youtube.com/thehappymommyhustle - August 22, 2013 - Brick Houz Productions
Erica Jacob’s Debut Album "Extraordinary Woman" Set for Release Tuesday, August 13, on Young Pals Music
Music video for launch single “Run” lensed at Long Island City’s famed 5 Pointz, which is now scheduled for demolition. - August 10, 2013 - Young Pals Music
A Different Kind of Hip Hop Hits Martin County
Urban Fire Dance Studio is partnering with Unshakeable Ministries to offer street-style dance classes. - August 09, 2013 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
Kraal Charles Media and Actuator Inc Present Growing Up Daddy
Award winning international performing artist Kraal Charles returns to New York to perform his one person poetical Growing Up Daddy where he tackles universal and prevalent social issues in America. - August 09, 2013 - Actuator Inc.
Flo Rida Label-Mates Kulture Shock Releases New Single "Sweet Life"
Poe Boy Music Group presents two World Premiere music video release events for electro dance pop trio Kulture Shock, signed to Poe Boy Music Group, for their new single “Sweet Life.” Produced by The Oddictions, “Sweet Life” is a fun-filled, highly energetic song that... - August 08, 2013 - Kulture Shock
Attention All Artists & Entertainers! Hollywood is Coming to Delray Beach Saturday August 10th
On Saturday August 10th South Florida Artist will have a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hollywood will swoop into Delray Beach for the second Art & Entertainment Summit of the year. In a showcase of the arts, artists and entertainers from New York to Los Angeles will descend onto... - August 08, 2013 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Mae West and Diamond Lil Bring Sin Back to the Big Apple in August and November
Courting Mae West, LLC invites you to attend an extravaganza in New York, NY; five events featuring Mae West’s “Diamond Lil” -- in a new adaptation by LindaAnn Loschiavo that's faithful to the novel published in 1932. - August 07, 2013 - Courting Mae West, LLC
Carolina Ballet Unveils 2013-2014 Season
Professional Ballet Company Announces Performances for Its 16th Season, Including The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, and Sleeping Beauty - August 07, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Kidum Kibido is Crossing Borders with His Music-New Story Released by American Media Distribution
American Media Distribution has released a new story about Kidum Kibido on the American Media Distribution Wire Service. Here are some excerpts from the interview. The following interview was conducted by Jim Lenskold on June 17, 2013. Kidum Kibido is Crossing Borders and Bridging Borders with his... - August 06, 2013 - American Media Distribution
A Simple Guidebook for the Beginning Actor by Mark J. Shallow
This book will offer the beginning actor simple and easy-to-grasp explanations of acting essentials. - August 03, 2013 - Mark J. Shallow
Street Hip Hop Dance Workshop
Urban Fire Dance Studio brings in hip hop instructors from Ft. Myers and a Bboy from Stuart for the Master level classes. - August 01, 2013 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
A Broadway Play, Staged from 1928 – 1951, Returns in August
Courting Mae West, LLC invites you to see the New York City revival of Mae West’s “Diamond Lil” starring Darlene Violette, a special recreation timed to commemorate the 120th birthday of Mae West [1893-1980], the Brooklyn bombshell. - July 31, 2013 - Courting Mae West, LLC
Dance Informa Partners with Broadway Connection to Present Exclusive Broadway Insights, Tips and Coverage to Readers
Dance Informa, the industry’s online dance magazine and news service, has recently partnered with respected performing arts education company Broadway Connection to bring Broadway-related articles to readers. This partnership will shine a light into the exhilarating, highly competitive and... - July 31, 2013 - Dance Informa
BroadwayDemo Launches New Website
BroadwayDemo launched a new website that showcases professional musical theatre performers nationwide. - July 25, 2013 - BroadwayDemo, LLC
Familiar Faces Join Forces in New Mockumentary About Hollywood
Widestance Productions announces a Kickstarter campaign for a new Mockumentary style sitcom to begin filming late August 2013. The fake Reality Show will center around five of Talent Agent Sidney Fuller's most eccentric clients who are either at the breaking point of their career, struggling to break through, or have too much Old Hollywood experience to be willing to change. The show stars Arlene Martel, Guss Carr, Donna Pieroni, Marc Segal, Kirstina Colonna, Daffany Clark, and Barbara Scolaro. - July 22, 2013 - Widestance Productions
Northside Music and Arts Festival Returns for Third Year
Non-profit offers music and art opportunities for local families - July 21, 2013 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Summer Event Series Brings Music, Art, and Stewardship to Pennsylvania Trail Communities
With a focus on art, music, community and volunteer stewardship, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Third Thursdays events are a terrific way to get to know and get involved with the Appalachian Trail. - July 20, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Awareness of NFL Player Brain-Injuries Draws Attention to Brain Injuries Among Public at Large, Says Noted Brain-Injury Attorney with Law Firm Weitz & Luxenberg
Media attention spotlighting the problem of brain injuries among National Football league players is drawing attention to various types of head trauma sustained by people outside the world of sports, says a leading brain-injury litigator with the New York City-based law firm Weitz & Luxenberg... - July 18, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
A Beauty Queen to Grace the Triangle - Miss Raleigh-Durham USA
Executive Director, Marina Montes, will host the first annual Miss Raleigh-Durham USA pageant, taking place at the PSI Theater of the Durham Arts Council on July 27, 2013 at 4pm. The Miss Raleigh-Durham USA is an official preliminary to the Miss North Carolina USA®. The winner will go on to... - July 17, 2013 - Miss Raleigh Durham USA
Legacystraps Announces Its New Sister Site Celticguitarstraps.com
Celticguitarstraps.com specializes in Guitar Straps and Saxophone Straps decorated with traditional celtic designs including celtic knots, chains, dogs and others. - July 16, 2013 - Legacy
The Tesla Group Announces AERA, Brooklyn-Based Aerial Dance Company, to Premiere COVERED SKY
AERA to debut three part aerial dance performance in the heart of Chelsea, NYC. - July 16, 2013 - The Tesla Group
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Announces New Plays, New Venue, and New Format
Press release regarding the Pittsburgh New Works Festival's 23rd season including information about the plays being performed, change of performance venue, and new performance format. - July 14, 2013 - Pittsburgh New Works Festival
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of "Luft Gangster" by Lowell Byers and Directed by Austin Pendleton from August 13 - 24, 2013
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company (Ivette Dumeng, Producing Artistic Director) announced today that it will present Lowell Byers' "Luft Gangster" August 12 – 24, 2013 at The Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street, bet. 8th and 9th Avenues), directed by Austin Pendleton, a veteran actor and director, best known for his direction of Elizabeth Taylor and Maureen Stapleton in Hellman’s The Little Foxes, which garnered him a Tony Award nomination. - July 12, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Entelechy Dance Presents: The Siren Revival
Featuring Entelechy (Layla Isis and Mariyah) with special guests Dalia Carella, Darshan, Kristina Melike, Sira, and Tava. With the stylings of jazz-age apparitions, mystical priestesses, vintage muses, and slapstick parodies, Entelechy delivers a delightfully divergent bellydance revel. Sunday,... - July 10, 2013 - Entelechy Dance
Doug Conn Magician / Nationwide Magic Tour Launches
This event is sure to interest magicians and hobbyists of all levels. Doug will be teaching material direct from his working repertoire. With 20 years of experience, you're sure to walk away with some valuable information to put use in your business and professional life. - July 10, 2013 - Doug Conn Magician
The Singers' Cabaret Workshop: Developing a Cabaret Persona
The Singers’ Cabaret Workshop, taught by founder of the London Cabaret Awards Paul L Martin and vocal coach Jamie Anderson, runs from the 20th to 30th of August 2013. Designed for professional singers, the course develops each participant’s cabaret persona to help them conquer the hazardous stages of the cabaret circuit. - July 06, 2013 - Excess All Areas
Jamie Hill Ranks in the Top 3 of Favorite Voice Talents at Voices.com
One of the most successful talents at Voices.com ranks in the top three of client favorites in June. - July 05, 2013 - Voices.com
Vaudeville Cafe Collects Canned Goods for Local Food Bank
Local business, Vaudeville Cafe collects canned goods for the Chattanooga Food Bank and offers free tickets to local patrons. - July 04, 2013 - Vaudeville Cafe