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.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Set to Commence Its Run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Oscar Award winning Sam Mendes directorial, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is all set to commence its West End premier on 25th June, 2013 following long previews that will begin from 22nd May, 2013. The musical is based on Roald Dahl’s most famous children’s novel, has book by David... - May 29, 2013 - Drury Lane Theatre
Renowned TV Personality Don Polec to Make His Live Stage Debut in “The Odd Couple” Presented by Newtown Arts Company
Esteemed television personality Don Polec, well-known by fans of Philadelphia’s Channel 6 “Action News” as well as ABC’s “Good Morning America,” is slated to tackle a new challenge, appearing in his first live theatre production. Mr. Polec will be in the cast of... - May 28, 2013 - Newtown Arts Company
California Contemporary Ballet Announces Premiere of New Spring Time Production “Thumbelina”
Local Ballet Company Presents New Original Performance in Glendale, Featuring Local Professional and Amateur Talent. - May 28, 2013 - California DanceArts
Superbowl Champion Dorsey Levens & Former Real Housewives of Atlanta Cast Member Lisa Wu Star in A Stage Play Called "Stripped"
Dorsey Levens, former Green Bay Packers running back and Super Bowl Champion, teamed up with Tiffany Brown to create The Takeover Project, which will bring the stage play “Stripped” to Atlanta for the second time. The all-star cast includes Lisa Wu (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Rashan Ali (Media Personality), Ryan Stewart (2 Live Stews Radio Show), and former NFL players Karon Joseph Riley and Ed Hartwell. - May 25, 2013 - Lisa Wu
Marc Hoffman Premiere at Pops at the Post
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra to perform Marc Hoffman work. - May 25, 2013 - Marc Hoffman
Actor & Bluegrass Artist Carol Beaugard Wins Best Actress Award in New York's 2013 Strawberry Theatre Festival
Beaugard Wins Top Honor in Prestigious Festival; She will Next Star in a New Off-Off Broadway Show, Two Films & Cable Television Show - May 24, 2013 - Carol Beaugard
Linzi Stoppard & FUSE Headline Istanbul Classical Festival with £1Million Swarovski Crystal Violins
The Deep Springs Entertainment world leading electric violin duo FUSE perform in Istanbul showcasing their £1,000,000 crystal violins created exclusively for Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee by Swarovski Crystal. On 18th December at Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre in Istanbul, the... - May 23, 2013 - Deep Springs Ent
New Music from Niva Burning the Charts
Niva the soul diva releases new music fast climbing to the top of the charts. - May 23, 2013 - New Black Music.net
Fast Growing Seat Filler Company Expands to Charlotte, NC
FillASeatCharlotte.com, a local affiliate of the fast growing “Seat Filler” company, FillASeat.com, is coming to the Charlotte area. When local events, shows, concerts and sporting events have a need to boost attendance, they come to FillASeat to help fill their seats. Some may ask why... - May 23, 2013 - FillASeat Charlotte
First Time in World History: Shibari Performance in an Art Gallery
Released worldwide the video of the first “shibari” performance in an art gallery: Hikari Kesho, famous master of Japanese traditional bondage and renowned photographer, did a “shibari”performance at Vecchiato Art Galleries, Padua, Italy. - May 19, 2013 - Vecchiato Art Galleries
Elementary Music Teacher, Forms Youth Community Choir to Unite 2 Very Divided Counties in the City of White House, TN
Hendersonville, TN Resident and HB Williams Elementary School Music Teacher, Bethany Stepleton, Forms a 5th through 8th Grade Community Choir to Unite Sumner & Robertson County in White House, TN. - May 12, 2013 - Encore! Community Choir
Florida Approves Biologix Solutions Online Tattoo Course for Tattoo & Permanent Makeup Artists Licensing
Biologix Solutions LLC, a leader in online continuing education for body art professionals offers Florida Department of Health approved 100% bloodborne pathogens & communicable disease training for tattoo & permanent makeup artists licensing. - May 12, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Grammy Winner Composer Yalil Guerra Releases New Chamber Music Album
RYCY Productions proudly announces the release of Grammy Award Winner, composer Yalil Guerra’s new album titled: "30th Career Anniversary Album. Chamber Music Vol. III." - May 11, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Simcha Borenstein’s Critically Acclaimed Play Bogosity Returns for Special Limited Engagement June 13-28 at Broadway Comedy Club
Hailed by Tony Award-winner Mario Fratti as a “very funny and innovative play,” Simcha Borenstein’s critically acclaimed Bogosity returns for a special limited two-week engagement at the Broadway Comedy Club beginning Thursday, June 13. - May 11, 2013 - Simcha Borenstein
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Announces Hot Summer Concert Series
Presque Isle Downs & Casino will stage an outdoor summer concert series featuring, among others, Grammy-nominees The Fabulous Thunderbirds and American icon and former Billboard Number #1 artist Chubby Checker and the Wildcats. Also headlining this year’s series is former teen idol,... - May 08, 2013 - MTR
Women in Film & Video New England Announces Regular Deadline for 11th Annual Screenwriting Competition Ending May 21st
Women in Film & Video New England announces that the Regular Deadline for the 11th Annual WIFVNE Screenwriting Competition is closing on May 21st. This years' judges include Barry Brodsky, Martha Pinson, LaToya Morgan, Susan Steinberg and Tina Cesa Ward. Sponsors include Final Draft, Inktip, Script Chix and Lesley University. - May 08, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England
Elizabeth Rebozo's New Album "Rosa Frívola" Out on May 6th, 2013
Grammy Winner Composer and Producer Yalil Guerra Presents Pianist Elizabeth Rebozo's Third Album "Rosa Frivola." New Recording Available from RYCY Productions Inc. on May 6th, 2013. - May 08, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Top Screenwriters Confirmed to Speak at Industry Renowned Event, the Great American PitchFest and Screenwriting Conference, for Its 10th Anniversary
Presented by Signe Olynyk and Bob Schultz of Twilight Pictures, Inc., industry screenwriting veterans will gather to speak at a series of free all-day seminars at the 10th Annual Great American PitchFest and Screenwriting Conference on May 31, June 1 and June 2, 2013 at the Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center (2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505). Across the three days, aspiring writers have a chance to pitch their projects to working professionals in an organized forum. - May 07, 2013 - Twilight Pictures & Production Services, Inc.
"Urban Philadelphia Web Film Series Launches Episode 1" Series Will Help Communities Better Respond to the Needs of Youth
Philadelphia Filmmakers, Musicians, and Youth Service Providers collaborate to bring uplifting web series to the urban masses. In response to the urgent need to better connect with youth ages 16 to 25 and offer alternatives to engaging with them "CASES" the web series has been created and produced by the DK Interprises, Inc. The production team is poised to premiere its first episode in May, 2013. Go to: http://casestheseries.com to view the Trailer. - May 05, 2013 - DK Interprises Inc.
Online Registration for Fall 2013 Classes Now Available at AMA Dance & Music School
Des Plaines’ premier dance and music school announces online registration for fall 2013 enrollment. - May 05, 2013 - AMA Dance & Music School
North Carolina Theatre, Broadway Series South 2013/14 Season Blends Timeless Classics, New Favorites
North Carolina Theatre and Broadway Series South are excited to announce their 2013/14 season at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. This blockbuster season features four in-house productions, including the timeless, classic show Cats and the musical phenomenon Les Misérables as well as two first-time National Tours, never before seen on the Triangle stage. The 13/14 season, with such a strong mix of the old and the new, offers something for everyone. - May 05, 2013 - NC Theatre
Effusion Theatre Company Presents "KILLER MIND" at the Hollywood Fringe Festival Starting a Conversation About the Reason Behind Mass Shootings in America
Effusion Theatre Company will present KILLER MIND, taking place at The East Theatre 6476 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90038 for Six Performances from June 6th-June 29th. Monica Quinn the Executive Director of The Effusion Theatre Co. is proud to bring KILLER MIND to The Hollywood Fringe... - May 04, 2013 - Effusion Theatre Company
Gay Rapper Nasty Nick to Perform Live at Jersey Pride, Drops Rihanna "Remix"
Rapper Nasty Nick is slated to perform at this year's Jersey Pride festival in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday June 2. This will be New Jersey's 22nd Annual Pride Celebration and the event will take place from noon to 7:00 pm. This year is a going to be extra special as Asbury Park is coming back from... - May 03, 2013 - Nasty Nick Musiq
Carolina Ballet Presents Giselle May 16-23
Local Professional Ballet Company Closes Its 15th Season with Classical Romantic Masterpiece. - May 02, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Ballet des Amériques Presents "Peter and the Wolf"
Ballet des Amériques School & Company will give its annual Spring Performance at 3 p.m. on June 9th, 2013, at The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts in Mamaroneck, New York. In this year's performance, the students of the School present Peter and the Wolf, choreographed by Carole... - May 02, 2013 - Ballet des Amériques School & Company
Old Time Radio Makes Its Return This May at Nashville Church of Scientology
For the third year in a row, the Nashville Church of Scientology is putting on a show for the community in an old-time radio theatre style. - May 02, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Valencia’s Palau De Les Arts Production of Eugene Onegin Available on Blu-Ray & DVD May 28
Kultur is proud to announce the Blu-ray and DVD release of Valencia’s Palau de les Arts production of Eugene Onegin available May 28, 2013. In his first year as Musical Director of Valencia’s Palau de les Arts, the exciting, fast-rising young conductor Omer Meir Wellber scores a... - May 01, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Voice of Firestone Jeanette MacDonald in Performance: Princess of Opera & Operetta Available on DVD May 28
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Jeanette MacDonald in Performance: Princess of Opera & Operetta -The Voice of Firestone available May 28, 2013. Actress and soprano Jeanette MacDonald captivated audiences worldwide and won millions of loyal devotees through her appearances on... - May 01, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Voice of Firestone Anna Moffo in Opera and Song. Available on DVD May 28.
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Anna Moffo in Opera and Song–The Voice of Firestone available May 28, 2013. American soprano Anna Moffo achieved instant stardom with a performance of Puccini's Madama Butterfly for Italian television. Her performance earned her phenomenal... - May 01, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Santa Monica Playhouse Presents Mary-Beth Manning's Acclaimed Solo Show "Mother- She’s With You Wherever You Go"
One daughter’s hilarious and touching journey to find herself, even with her mother's apron strings tethered around her neck. - April 29, 2013 - Santa Monica Playhouse
A Summer of Rhapsody Concert Series
A Summer of Rhapsody Concert Series presented by EM Corporate Events is bringing you the best in indie entertainment all summer long. It is the first annual concert in San Diego that celebrates local indie artists while honoring our brave wounded warriors. - April 26, 2013 - EM Corporate Events
Local Woman Teaches Unique Classes with a New Twist on the Hula Hoop
As flowers bloom and the sun warms the air, you’ll find Sarah Jordan at Home Depot buying irrigation tubing and electrical tape-but she doesn’t plan on using it for plumbing or gardening. Instead, the owner of Hooping by Sarah LLC, uses the tubing to create handmade hula hoops for the... - April 26, 2013 - Hooping by Sarah
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere Production of Mata Hari Alongside Marina by Award Winning Don Nigro at The Robert Moss Theatre June 15-22
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company is pleased to present the world premiere productions of Mata Hari alongside Marina directed by Artistic Director Ivette Dumeng, as part of the 5th Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festivity will take place May 30th through June 24th at The Robert Moss Theater, 440 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor in New York City. - April 25, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Carolina Ballet Announces Final Performance of Timour Bourtasenkov
Professional Ballet Company Announces Final Performance of Principal Dancer and Founding Member - April 25, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Hawai'i Sacred Choir—to be "Guest Choir" at Ely Cathedral, UK Presents Spring Concert in Honolulu April 27-28, 2013
Local Honolulu choir to present spring concerts this weekend at two cathedrals in Honolulu in preparation for their England tour in 2014. - April 24, 2013 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces Directors and Actors for the April 29 and April 30 2013 “This Round’s On Us” 10-Minute Play Festival featuring Kristina Poe
“This Round’s On Us” – After the Fool... is the second fundraising event of the year to support Nylon Fusion Theatre Company’s 5th Season. The festival will feature plays by new and notable playwrights. - April 19, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
UF Alumna LadyBroadway Martina Sykes Wraps Exclusive Norwegian Cruise Performances
University of Florida Alumna LadyBroadway Martina Sykes wraps six month tour performance aboard Norwegian Star Cruise ship - April 18, 2013 - Lady Broadway
Ohio Idol Comes to Columbus Ohio This Saturday for Live Auditions
Ohio Idol Season 2 first round of live auditions will be held in three different cities in Ohio for the first time. Ohio Idol contestants will have the opportunity to audition live at the city of their choice: June 1st (Cleveland Area); June 8th (Columbus Area); June 15th (Cincinnati/Dayton Area) - April 17, 2013 - Ohio Idol
Hickory Brass to Feature the Music of Composer John Williams in Paoli on "International Star Wars Day"
Hickory Brass performs a concert of classical, popular and jazz favorites at a free concert at Paoli Presbyterian Chruch on Saturday May 4th 2013 at 7:30pm. Selections include a tribute to composer John Williams in honor of International Star Wars Day. - April 17, 2013 - Jump City Music Inc
Women in Film & Video New England Eleventh Annual Screenwriting Competition
Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) announces a call for entries for its Eleventh Annual Screenwriting Competition sponsored by Inktip, Final Draft, Script Chix and Lesley University. The WIFV/NE Screenwriting Competition promotes the work of female screenwriters and supports the creation of multi-dimensional leading film roles for women. The competition opened on April 2nd, 2013. Early bird submissions end on April 23rd and the final extended deadline is on June 4th, 2013. - April 16, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England
Martin E. Boehling Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Martin E. Boehling of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Martin E. Boehling Mr. Boehling has over 50 years experience in the... - April 12, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Annual Lake Worth Reggae Fest Sponsored by Royal Palm Mazda
Royal Palm Mazda is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 15th Annual Lake Worth Reggae Fest, home to some of the best national and regional reggae talent available. With its many years of experience, this beloved festival hosts some of the biggest names in reggae, and is able to support local... - April 11, 2013 - Royal Palm Mazda
Author Cabot Barden Will be Doing a Book Signing at Winterboro Alabama April 12 and 13
Cabot Barden, singer, songwriter, and author, will be doing a book signing at the Aljerald Powers Building next to the Winterboro High School in Winterboro Alabama from 9 am. to 4 pm on April 12, and from 9 am. to 3 pm. on April 13. Barden's two books are: "It's The Bass Player," which... - April 10, 2013 - Cabot Barden-Author
Carolina Ballet Presents Fancy Free/Carolina Jamboree April 18-21
Company Performs Dual Program Featuring Classic Broadway and Bluegrass with the Red Clay Ramblers - April 10, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Wineville Chicken Coop Murders Are Subject of Play by Topher Cusumano Premiering in Left Out Festival at Stage Left Studio April 24 & 25, 2013
Cusumano explores this “love that dare not speak its name” in a two-man play that focuses as much on humanity as it does on evil. It’s a hair-raising story, set in a grotesque landscape of ritual, sexual violence, and survivor’s guilt. - April 07, 2013 - Stage Left Studio
CarePlus Foundation and Bergen Community College Wellness Center Presents: The Gospel According to Josh
Wednesday, April 24th at 11am and 7pm. - April 07, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
Local Stories Transformed Into Dance & Theater Pieces
Two French performers use true stories submitted by Washingtonians to create dance shows and theater pieces, which will then be performed by local actors. - April 06, 2013 - Alliance Francaise de Washington, DC
Internationally Acclaimed Classical Crossover Artist Mario Frangoulis Brings "Beautiful Things" to the US and Canada This Spring
Mario Frangoulis, the operatically trained powerhouse tenor and leading recording artist of Greece, brings his highly anticipated 2013 North American concert series, “Beautiful Things,” to audiences this spring. - April 05, 2013 - Mario Frangoulis
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces Playwrights for the April 29 and April 30 2013 “This Round’s On Us” 10-Minute Play Festival
“This Round’s On Us” – After the Fool... is the second fundraising event of the year to support Nylon Fusion Theatre Company’s 5th Season. The festival will feature plays by new and notable playwrights, including Kristina Poe, a longtime member of LAByrinth Theater... - April 05, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Renée Fleming Stars in Le Nozze di Figaro on Blu-Ray April 30th
Kultur is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera’s production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro starring Renée Fleming available on April 30, 2013. Opera superstar Renée Fleming’s superb performance in Le Nozze di Figaro at the... - April 04, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd