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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Voice of Firestone: George London in Opera and Song Available on DVD April 30
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of George London in Opera and Song, a new addition to The Voice of Firestone series available on April 30, 2013. Canadian-born bass-baritone George London (1920-1985) made a tremendous impact on the operatic world in the course of a fifteen-year career... - April 04, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
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
"For The Life Of Bryan Show" - Tulsa Musicians and Family Rally to Raise Funds for Friend and Retired Tulsa Fire Captain Battling Brain Tumor
Local musicians Charlie Redd and The Full Flava Kings, The Blue, Zen Hipster, Sweatin Bullets, and Freakshow look to raise funds for friend, local music producer and retired Fire Captain battling brain tumor. - April 03, 2013 - Friends Of Bryan
Brennan Rock & Roll Academy Opening Raises $1.2 Million
Gene Simmons Makes Surprise Guest Appearance During Celebrity-Packed Events. - April 03, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Matt McKee Photography Asks: What Are You Rising for?
Matt McKee put that exact question to the cast of Cambridge Cooperative’s production of The Vagina Monologues and the answers might just surprise you. See them at http://youtu.be/E1olkDuwATM. To show support for the One Billion Rising movement, the biggest mass global action to end violence... - April 03, 2013 - Matt McKee Photography
CSIRI Sponsors Jessi Dancing for Liberty in Anacortes, WA
CSIRI, the Computer Social Impact Research Institute, a local 501©(3) sponsors Jessi Bowe, dancing for Liberty in Anacortes, WA, 2013. - April 03, 2013 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
Project Moves Dance Company Airs Anti-Bullying Performance Live Online
Project Moves Dance Company, Inc., the resident company of The Gold School of Dance Art in Brockton, Mass., is proud to present I AM…when being yourself is enough. While the two performances will be held at Bridgewater/Raynham High School in Massachusetts on Friday, April 5, 2013 and Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30 pm, the Company is airing a portion of the show online for their supporters around the world. Tune into www.facebook.com/projectmoves at 8:45 ET on Sunday, April 6th to view. - April 02, 2013 - Project Moves Dance Company
The Voice of Firestone Voice of Firestone: Eleanor Steber in Opera and Oratorio
The Voice of Firestone Eleanor Steber in Opera and Oratorio Available on DVD April 30 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release ofEleanor Steber in Opera and Oratorio from the Voice of Firestone Series available April 30, 2013. Eleanor Steber (1914-1990) is remembered as perhaps the greatest... - April 02, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Dancing Dreams Rings the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
Dancing Dreams, a non-profit that helps children with physical challenges dance, at NASDAQ to ring the opening bell in celebration of their 2013 dance performance "Broadway Babes." The Dancing Dreams performance of "Broadway Babes" takes place Sunday, April 28 at 1:00pm at The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, NY. Broadway actor Dan Domenech of Rock of Ages and MSG Network sports commentator and Dancing Dreams spokesperson Al Trautwig were on hand to ring the bell. - March 28, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
Popular Show Book of Mormon London Wooing Audiences at the Prince of Wales Theatre London
A comical satire, the Book of Mormon has commenced its journey at the Prince of Wales Theatre London. The musical takes audiences of the venue to the Uganda. It is the struggle of two Mormon missionaries who struggle to educate the native there about their Holy Scripture. - March 28, 2013 - Prince of Wales Theatre
Former Soldier Turned Actor Finds Success Through Casting Hub
From deployment to show biz, Jeff Jessner shares his story of success. - March 27, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
The Best of Broadway's Burlesque
Burlesque, a hot evening of entertainment. Offering favorite Broadway Burlesque tunes woven into the story of seven sisters looking for love. Sizzling sexy costumes, beautiful girls, memorable music with plenty of laughs. - March 26, 2013 - Applause Academy MA, Inc.
An Evening of Broadway's Burlesque
Burlesque, a hot evening of entertainment. Offering favorite Broadway Burlesque tunes woven into the story of seven sisters looking for love. Sizzling sexy costumes, beautiful girls, memorable music with plenty of laughs. - March 26, 2013 - Applause Academy MA, Inc.
"Romancing the West" Tour Kicks Off Historical Concerts at Main Street Theaters in April
Woodstock Legend, “Melanie,” (Brand New Key), to headline “Romancing the West Legacy Tour” in April, in her first West Coast Tour in Years. Melanie Safka headlines, “Romancing the West,” an epic documentary style concert taking theater patrons on a time traveling journey through 240 years of the American West. - March 25, 2013 - Romancing the West
Red Skelton Tribute Show at Westin on Flamingo Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary in April 2013
Celebrating in style, Red Skelton Tribute Show reaches a milestone on April 19th 2013. This day marks the 2 year anniversary of what has become an afternoon favorite at the Westin Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. - March 25, 2013 - Red Skelton Comedy Show
World Premiere of Lisa Phillips Visca's "Raise Me Up"
Old world tradition meets new world reality. A spellbinding love story told with humor and heart. A true story about a “moonstruck” couple’s forbidden love and the hilarity and pathos from their deeply passionate Italian-Greek families, and how they spent their last day on Earth together. - March 23, 2013 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
One of the Biggest Music Events for Kids in the DFW Area Coming on April 14th
On April 14, over 500 kid and teen musicians from School of Rock’s locations all over DFW will descend upon Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood for an entire day of their own unique rock and roll festival called Rockstravaganza. This will be SoR’s third Rockstravaganza and it has been highly successful in its goals, namely creating awareness of talented students and bands, but also in raising money for the school’s scholarship program (School of Rock Scholarship Fund 501(c)3. - March 22, 2013 - School of Rock
Cast Change Announced for Jersey Boys
Change of cast has been announced for Jersey Boys London show. From 12th March 2013, Edd Post who at present plays Swings will now be portraying Bob Gaudio while David McGranaghan will make appearance as Nick Massi. Ryan Molli will continue to play Frank Valli and Jon Lee will continue to replace... - March 22, 2013 - Prince Edward Theatre
CEP Film for Britain’s Got Talent Featuring Stilt Entertainers
CEP have been filming for the opening of Britain's Got Talent, which will be aired in April. - March 21, 2013 - Corporate Entertainment Professionals
Jeff Macauley Sings Norman Gimbel at NYC's Don't Tell Mama Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm, Presented by Cabaret Obscura
Jeff Macauley sings the lyrics of Norman Gimbel in "It Was Me." Norman Gimbel wrote the words to Girl From Ipanema, Sway, Killing Me Softly With His Song, the theme to Wonder Woman and many other pop standards of the last 60 years. Jeff Macauley is a Backstage Magazine's Bistro Award winning singer specializing in classic American Pop of the last 80 years. - March 20, 2013 - Cabaret Obscura
Wizard of Oz Ballet
It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet