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.
Russel P. Brown Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Russel P. Brown of New Brunswick, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Russel P. Brown Mr. Brown has over 35 years experience in the entertainment field. He... - July 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
"Mom Enough for Ya?!" a Web Series About Mothers Who Struggle with the Juggle Premieres July 2 on YouTube
"Mom Enough for Ya?!" is web series that follows two sisters – Sophie, a stay-at-home mom, and Lisa, a working mom as they grapple with their choices, their limitations and the unsolicited opinions of strangers. Catch new webisodes every Tuesday, beginning July 2! - July 02, 2013 - Brick Houz Productions
Uniastrum Bank Sponsors "Ballet at Sundown" in Perm Region
The lender’s Perm office is one of a number of well-known companies in the region supporting “Ballet at Sundown,” the latest project undertaken by the Perm Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theater. At 10 pm on June 28 scenes from Swan Lake and the Nutcracker were performed on an open-air stage in the town of Gubakha on Krestovaya Mountain, which provided a natural backdrop to the event. - July 02, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Restaurants and Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Come Together in Support of Children's Cancer Awareness Day on July 27th
The Soulful Giving Foundation presents its fourth annual Artful Giving Blanket Concert - an amazing music and food venue - to raise funds and awareness in regard to the importance of supporting doctors and scientists studying and identifying the causes and cures of childhood cancers. All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Randall Children's Hospital and Providence Cancer Research Center. - June 27, 2013 - Soulful Giving Foundation
MyNorthTickets Now Sells Lakeside Shakespeare Tickets
MyNorthTickets, a subsidiary of MyNorth Media producers of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is now selling tickets on behalf of Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre at Tank Hill in Frankfort, Mich. "Our mission has always been to connect our audience with great Northern Michigan events. Adding... - June 25, 2013 - MyNorth Media
U.S. Veterans Arts Program Receives $7,500 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation will fund innovative art-therapy programs for wounded veterans. - June 24, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
New Mexico Set Designer Will Display Artwork at Premiere of Springtime Ballet “Thumbelina”
California Contemporary Ballet Delighted to Host After-Performance Displays of Miniaturized Set Pieces - June 22, 2013 - California DanceArts
Local Sculptor Will Display Artwork at Premiere of Springtime Ballet “Thumbelina”
California Contemporary Ballet Delighted to Host After-Performance Display of Nature-Themed Ceramic Creations - June 22, 2013 - California DanceArts
DEA Youth Dance Program Receives The thalo Critics’ Choice Inspiration Award Donation at Critics’ Choice Television Awards Show
Free Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Plans to Grow to 30 Cities by 2014. - June 19, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
New Hollywood Operated Film Studio and Distribution Center Opens in Georgia
GO 2 STUDIOS, a leading mainstream film distribution outlet servicing companies such as Red Box, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Netflix, and an array of other nationally acclaimed television networks, today officially opens its new facility at its headquarters on the same lot with Raleigh Studios, in Senoia Georgia. - June 18, 2013 - GO 2 STUDIOS
Meet NY Times Best-Selling Author at Sheltering heARTS
Laura Schroff, NY Times Best-Selling Author of: An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny, Keynote Guest at Sheltering Hearts. - June 18, 2013 - Sheltering Hearts
Collin Stover Performs Magic at The Church Brew Works in Lawrenceville
The Church Brew Works hired Collin Stover to entertain their guests on Sunday, June 9th, with his table-side magic. While guests enjoyed their food, they were treated with a personal sleight of hand show. - June 15, 2013 - The Magic of Collin Stover
MyNorthTickets Now Sells Miracle Productions Tickets
MyNorthTickets, a subsidiary of MyNorth Media producers of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is now selling tickets on behalf of Miracle Productions, especially to the performance of, “Tarzan the Musical.” - June 15, 2013 - MyNorth Media
Mich-Mash Productions Presents First Annual Fun Art – A Fundraising Carnival
Mich Mash Productions will host Fun Art - A Fundraising Carnival on July 13, 2013 to share creative works of dance that mix performance and technology. - June 13, 2013 - Mich-Mash Productions
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company Announces the Playwrights for Their Festival: "This Round’s on Us" Independence, on July 2 and 3, Featuring Two New Plays by Don Nigro
New plays by award-winning Don Nigro, Matt Crowley, Jack Karp, Cassie M. Seinuk, David Meyers, Scott Tobin, Peter Marino, Joseph Samuel Wright, and Dan Roth. Hosted by comedian Jason Andors. - June 12, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Dw Dunphy’s Latest Album Searches for Meaning in Life’s Patterns
Ambitious song cycle represents two years of work for New Jersey indie-pop stalwart. - June 11, 2013 - Introverse Music Ltd.
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces George Krause: "A Night in Summer White"
Contemporary Houston Art Gallery Presents Artist Exhibition & Signature Summer Event Featuring Works by Internationally Renowned Photographer - June 10, 2013 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Students of Stand-up Show Returns to Camino Real Playhouse
The 6 week workshop, Students of Stand-up, will once again be holding its traditional Graduation Showcase on Saturday, June 15, this time featuring 11 new stand-up comedians. - June 10, 2013 - ComedyInTheOC.com
Crowd-Pleasing The Wedding Singer to Finish Slow Burn Theatre's Fourth Season
After the critical successes of the first three shows, Avenue Q, Side Show, and Sweeney Todd, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company ends its fourth season with the feel-good show The Wedding Singer. The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up,... - June 09, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton to Appear on Opening Night of RENT on Friday June 14th, a Fundraiser Benefiting AIDS Research Alliance
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) announced today that on Friday evening, June 14th, actor/activist LeVar Burton will appear on Opening Night of RENT at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. A portion of the proceeds from this performance and the performances on June 15th and 16th will benefit AIDS Research... - June 08, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
California Contemporary Ballet Announces Fundraising Campaign for Summer Performance of “Thumbelina”
Local Ballet Company Soon to Premiere Latest Production; Requests Support from Patrons of the Arts - June 07, 2013 - California DanceArts
The Stage @ Santa Ana Star to Present Weekly Stand-Up Comedy
Thursday nights are about to get a whole lot funnier in Albuquerque as Santa Ana Star Casino adds Thursday night comedy to their entertainment lineup at The Stage. - June 07, 2013 - The Stage @ Santa Ana Star Casino
Wisconsin Music Arts Festival Debuts June 2013
Music by some of the best musicians, singers, and songwriters, along with Music Industry Presentations and Workshops compose the Wisconsin Music Arts Festival. The focus of this festival will be the creation of music. The principal location will be the Performing Arts Center at Monroe High School. Monroe's Courthouse Square is the location for the free Festival kick-off concert, as well as the After-Hours Concerts on Friday & Saturday nights. - June 06, 2013 - Monroe Arts Center
Yamila and Yalil Guerra Orchestra Pay Tribute to the Hispanic Community with the Album "Latino Pride"
RYCY Productions announces the release of the album "Latino Pride," from siblings Yamila and Yalil Guerra, who pay tribute to the Hispanic community with originals and covers of the Latin American musical repertoire. "Latino Pride" features songs from world famous composers such as the Brazilians Roberto Carlos and Antonio Carlos Jobim, the British singer Amy Winehouse, Puerto Rican Bobby Capo and Cubans César Portillo de la Luz, Maria Teresa Vera, Eugene and Yalil Guerra. - June 05, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Singer, Songwriter and Producer Chantel Hampton Signs Exclusive Marketing and Distribution Agreement with Tate Music Group/E1 Distribution
International Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer and Philanthropist Chantel Hampton fuels her flourishing career by signing an exclusive Marketing and Distribution agreement with distribution leaders Tate Music Group and E1 Distribution. Hampton’s non-profit music production company... - June 04, 2013 - Chantel Hampton
Heidi-Marie Ferren Comes to Hollywood to Perform One Woman Show
Heidi-Marie Ferren is headed to Hollywood to perform her hilarious one-woman show "Confessions of the Happy Bride" June 15th and 16th at The Ruby Theatre@ The Complex - 6476 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, CA · 323-465-0383. Tickets can be reserved online by going to http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/1072, or purchased at the door. Tickets: $12 – Discounts for Veterans, Fringe Performers, Members of SAG/AFTRA/AEA, and Students - June 04, 2013 - Boo Boo Productions
Ohio Idol Season 2 Auditions to be Held at GROOVE U in Columbus Ohio
Ohio Idol Season 2 first round of live auditions will be held at GROOVE U located at 1300 Forsythe Ave in Columbus Ohio this Saturday the 8th of June 2013. - June 04, 2013 - Ohio Idol
Mark Preston Returns to the Ohio State Fair
Over the years the Bob Braun Show was one of the constants during the Ohio State Fair. People would come from the tri state area just to see Bob Braun and his co-hosts perform, on a daily basis, with celebrity guests coming into Columbus for the show. - June 03, 2013 - Access Entertainment Group
Bedlam Ensemble Presents "Walking the Dead" to Celebrate Gay Pride Month
Celebrate gay pride by experiencing the tribulations of a female transexual, staring the Anna Steffanic as Homer. - June 03, 2013 - Bedlam Ensemble
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Reopens After Sandy’s Devastation
Emerging from the Destruction of Superstorm Sandy, Live Nation Returns Nikon at Jones Beach Theater to New York Music Fans After Intense Collaborative Effort - June 01, 2013 - Live Nation Entertainment
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.
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