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.
Patricia Saunders Nixon Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia Saunders Nixon of Portsmouth, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Patricia Saunders Nixon Dr. Nixon has over 34 years experience in the music education... - February 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
NYC Ballerina Jenifer Ringer Will Serve as Artistic Consultant for Dancing Dreams Charity
Dancing Dreams founder and executive director Joann Ferrara named Jenifer Ringer, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, to the advisory role of Artistic Consultant of the non-profit dance program that gives NYC/metro-area children with physical challenges a chance to dance. Ringer, a... - February 13, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
NC Theatre & Broadway Series South Announces Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Will Return to Raleigh
North Carolina Theatre, celebrating 30 seasons as the region’s premier non-profit, professional regional theatre, and Broadway Series South, the anchor presenter of First National Touring shows are thrilled to announce the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will... - February 13, 2013 - NC Theatre
AmpleHarvest.org Receives $10,000 Grant from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Grant awarded as part of a nutrition initiative helping those living with HIV/AIDS, to an innovative cloud based hunger/nutrition campaign that enables millions of growers to donate excess garden produce to local food pantries. - February 12, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
New York Debut of "Wiesenthal" One-Man Play at 92nd Street Y - 4/10/13 - During Holocaust National Days of Remembrance
Marking its New York premiere, playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award Winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” a one-man play that portrays the famed concentration camp survivor Simon Wiesenthal’s life pursuit for bringing Nazi criminals to justice, at 92nd Street Y... - February 11, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
NuAfrikan Theatre Announces Its Spring 2013 Season with Two New Plays: The Negro Speaks by Marcus Dargan and Broken Motherhood by Miriam Tabb
The Negro Speaks, a Celebration of African American Poetry, Prose, and Music Compiled and Adapted by the Award-winning Playwright Marcus Dargan, Premiers on February 27, 2013 at BMCC. broken motherhood museum, Written and Directed by Miriam Tabb, Premiers on April 26, 2013 at the 133rd Street Arts Center. - February 11, 2013 - NuAFrikan Theatre
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
Contributions donated to Brooklyn Children’s Theatre are now fully tax-deductible since they are officially a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. - February 11, 2013 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Local Girl from Wilmington Delaware Gets Her Big Break Landing a Lead Role in a Short Film
After being scouted at an audition for CastingHub in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Angela Buckery just nailed her first Short Film entitled “The Tea Party.” - February 10, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Judson Theatre Company Presents Driving Miss Daisy March 21-24
The Waltons’ Michael Learned And Treme’s Lance E. Nichols Headline Pulitzer Prize-Winning Classic Play as Part of Palustris Festival. - February 07, 2013 - Judson Theatre Company
the COMPANY MEN, “America’s First Mashup Group,” to Perform at the Red Dress Awards and (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York
On the heels of their Red Dress Awards performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the COMPANY MEN bring their show to (Le) Poisson Rouge in NYC. - February 05, 2013 - the COMPANY MEN
"Wiesenthal" One-Man Play - the Story of a Survivor Seeking Justice - March 13-17, 2013
Playwright, actor and Drama Critics Circle Award-winner Tom Dugan will present “Wiesenthal,” updated from his play “Nazi Hunter – Simon Wiesenthal,” featuring a newly premiered title and recently discovered details of Wiesenthal’s important work, at the Aventura... - February 04, 2013 - Tom Dugan Plays
World Sound Healing Day in Cincinnati – February 15, 2013
Become a sonic co-creator for the Earth. Join with more than 1 Million people on the planet during the 11th Annual World Sound Healing Day, founded by sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman. The local event is Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. - February 02, 2013 - Audrey Causilla
The Rainbow Fish Delivers a Message of Friendship for Children
Freedom Hall presents The Rainbow Fish on February 15th at 7:00p.m. in Park Forest, Illinois. The Rainbow Fish is a joyful celebration of unselfish friendship and discovering one’s inner beauty that is sure to delight young audiences. - February 02, 2013 - Freedom Hall
Carolina Ballet Reveals Elegant New Website
New Site Features Modern Images, Expanded Navigational and Social Media Tools for Convenience of Users. - February 01, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Kultur Announces the DVD Release of Lauritz Melchior: the Art of the Heldentenor in Opera and Song Available February 26, 2013
Lauritz Melchior: The Art of the Heldentenor in Opera and Song Vols. 1&2 - The Voice of Firestone Available on DVD February 26 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Lauritz Melchior: The Art of the Heldentenor in Opera and Song Vols. 1&2 – The Voice of Firestone available... - January 31, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Nylon Fusion Theatre Company's "This Round’s On Us" Valentine’s Festival, Featuring a Play by Longtime Member of the LABrynth Theater Company Craig SirmuMsila Grant
Nylon Fusion Collective presents “This Round’s On Us” Valentine’s, their first play festival fundraising event for 2013 in support of their 5th season which will conclude with their full-lenght production, Incendiary Agents, written by Jack Karp and directed by Peter Jensen,... - January 25, 2013 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
L.A. Comedy Club of Las Vegas is All Grown Up
The L.A. Comedy Club has moved to Windows at Bally’s on the Las Vegas Strip and set for opening show on Jan. 23 at 9:30 p.m. - January 23, 2013 - L.A. Comedy Media
Fourth Annual “Mardi Gras for Autism” Expects 2,000 Attendees to Raise Funds and Awareness for Autism – Feb. 9
To support autism charities and special education, 2,000 people are anticipated to attend the Bourbon Street 4th annual benefit ‘Mardi Gras for Autism’ featuring The Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Aquarium on Wheels,” Fullerton Union High School’s Circus Club, MMA... - January 21, 2013 - Bourbon Street
Slow Burn Theatre to Mount the Broadway Cult Classic Side Show in West Boca
After the success of their opener, Avenue Q, the award-winning Slow Burn Theatre Company continues its fourth season with the Tony award nominated and cult classic Side Show. Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a... - January 20, 2013 - Slow Burn Theatre
Carolina Ballet to Sponsor Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Jan. 17
Local Arts Organization Supports Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Event. - January 17, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
"Have I Got a Girl for You" Set to Kick Off Rainbow Dinner Theatre's 2013 Season on January 25
Rainbow Dinner Theatre, the only all-comedy dinner theatre in the United States, is set to kick off their 29th year of making showgoers laugh on Friday, January 25, with the production "Have I Got a Girl for You." Written by Jon Lonoff, this modern comedy about romance tells the story of a blind date gone horribly wrong, leading to love gone terribly right, for two of the least likely people. - January 16, 2013 - Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Castinghub Kid Lands a Television Show in Houston Texas
When castinghub judge, Blake Michael, met adorable four year old Karisma Torres he knew that she had the personality and drive to really make it in the entertainment industry. Having an excellent track record of success, he has proved to be right once again seeing her book her first TV show “Keys For Kiddos”. - January 13, 2013 - CASTINGHUB
Leeeping Frog Productions (LFP) Presents "It's Funny, Im Just Saying" (IFIJS) Sketch Comedy Web Series
IFIJS is a silly, sassy, sexy, sketch comedy web series spoofing on humanity at its best, its worse and a lot of the stuff in between. - January 11, 2013 - Leeeping Frog Productions
The Brownstone Poets Presents Boni Joi and Ronna Lebo (Alice B. Talkless) on Saturday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in Historic Brooklyn Heights
The Brownstone Poets presents Boni Joi and Ronna Lebo (Alice B. Talkless) on Saturday, February 2 at 2:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in... - January 10, 2013 - The Brownstone Poets
Penny Tration of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 5 to Appear in Norfolk, VA for Pet Food Benefit
An upcoming drag queen, star of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 5 on Logo, is coming to the Hershee Bar in Norfolk, VA for a benefit show for Mr. Wiggle's Pet Food Pantry. Admission is $5 or the same amount in non-perishable pet food. - January 09, 2013 - Eunia Biskit
The Florida Songwriters Association (FSA)
The Florida Songwriters Association (FSA) is announcing the opening of the first songwriters association representing the State of Florida. - January 05, 2013 - Veal-Steen Music Publishing
Christopher Williams, A'Ngela Winbush, Keke Wyatt and Sean Blakemore Are Asking Everyone, "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?"
The new hit stage play, "Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" is coming to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall March 16, 2013! - January 04, 2013 - Derrell Lawrence
Elle Sloboda of Actors Studio New York to Conduct Acting Workshop of the ISD Global Manhattan Film Academy New York in Dubai
Actress and Acting Coach Elle Sloboda will be in Dubai to conduct the Acting workshops of the Manhattan Film Academy New York this month at ECMIT, Dubai. The workshops are scheduled to be held from the 13th Jan to 17th January, 6 pm to 10 pm on all days. This is an initiative of new age brand... - January 04, 2013 - Ideas.Strategy.Design Group Dubai
StageGrade Acquired by Davenport Media Enterprises
The theater review website StageGrade emerged on the scene in 2010 to fill a glaring need: an objective report card revealing the critical consensus for every play and musical in New York City. StageGrade quickly became for the stage what Rotten Tomatoes has become for the screen, serving as a... - December 30, 2012 - StageGrade
New Center for Family-Centric Education, Programs and Entertainment
The ClearView Cultural Center opens a 15,000 square feet facility in Mesa, Arizona, that is dedicated to providing family-friendly programs, services and entertainment. - December 28, 2012 - ClearView Cultural Center
Two-Time World Champion Dance Troupe Grupo America Aims to Reclaim Top Spot in Cuban Salsa
Grupo America, a Canadian Latin dance troupe from Vancouver, BC, aims to reclaim its spot as the World Champion for cuban salsa at the World Latin Dance Cup Championships today in Miami, Florida. The team won first place for the cuban salsa category in 2007 and 2008, and is competing for the first time since then, in the cuban salsa and bachata categories. The team has qualified for the finals in both categories, and will be competing for the top spot later today. - December 17, 2012 - Grupo America
Claes Nobel and Entertainment Industry Heavyweights to Host Press Conference Announcing World Peace One Global Concerts in 2013
Claes Nobel, a senior member of the Nobel Family and the Great Grand-Nephew of industrialist Dr. Alfred Nobel, creator of the famed Nobel Prize and International concert promoter Gabe Reed will host a press conference on December 20, 2012 in Hollywood to announce the World Peace One global concerts in 2013. - December 16, 2012 - Gabe Reed Productions
Gabe Reed Productions Taps Brand New Machine to Open for Guns N Roses' India Tour
Gabe Reed Productions give huge opportunity for Dallas based rockers Brand New Machine to open for Guns N Roses in India. - December 15, 2012 - Gabe Reed Productions
Forest of Angels Charity Event Hosting Cirque Du Soleil TOTEM Promo Team
Cirque Du Soleil TOTEM Promo Team to Appear at Westfield Broward Mall Forest of Angels Charity Event Hosting Promo Team on Saturday, December 15, 2012 The Promo Team of Cirque du Soleil’s latest production TOTEM will be entertaining shoppers at the Westfield Broward Mall on Saturday,... - December 12, 2012 - Forest of Angels Inc
New Book Aims to Help Actors Transform Themselves Into Their Next Great Character
Authors, Paul Marcus, Ph.D. and Gabriela Marcus are pleased to announce their book, Theater As Life: Practical Wisdom Drawn from Great Acting Teachers, Actors and Actresses. This new work explores acting technique theory and its impact on everyday living. - December 12, 2012 - Paul Marcus
London Cabaret Awards 2013
The second annual celebration of London's thriving cabaret scene, the London Cabaret Awards 2013, will take place on Wednesday 13 February at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London, and will be produced by Excess All Areas. - December 12, 2012 - Excess All Areas
Carolina Ballet Announces Promotion of Nathan McGaha to General Manager
New General Manager to Assume Role Beginning Jan. 14, 2013. - December 12, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
California Contemporary Ballet to Show Special Retrospective Video of 14 Years of “The Snow Queen”
In celebration of their 15 years presenting “The Snow Queen,” California Contemporary Ballet will be releasing a short video to be seen just prior to the performances of the ballet on December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The video will document the progression of the ballet over the course of... - December 12, 2012 - California DanceArts
Award Winning French Violinist, Arnaud Sussmann, and the Minnesota Sinfonia
Avery Fisher Award winning, Arnaud Sussman to perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia this coming January. Postcard from Paris promises to be a sure hit with a world premiere composition, a renowned soloist and a symphony by an extremely respected french female composer. Mr. Sussman to perform... - December 10, 2012 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Cabaret Singer Mary Carrick and Todd Brooks Bring Holiday Cabaret to the Tilden Public Library
Cabaret singer and professional vocalist Mary Carrick will perform a Holiday-themed cabaret show, "Silver Bells and Candy Canes" with pianist and vocalist Todd Brooks" on December 10, 2012 at the Tilden Public Library located in Tilden, Nebraska. The show begins at 7 p.m. - December 09, 2012 - Mary Carrick Sings
A Welcome Comeback for the New Musical, A Country Christmas Carol by Albert Evans and Ron Kaehler
A Country Christmas Carol (by Ron Kaehler and Albert Evans) was commissioned by James A. Rocco, snapped up by Dramatic Publishing after its first NY reading and Walter Bobbie presented it in New York for the Broadway USA Series of Great New American Musicals. - December 06, 2012 - James Rocco
ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco’s Márcia Treidler Celebrates 30 Years in Capoeira
ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco’s batizado is an opportunity for the public to witness the traditional aspects of capoeira, including the initiation of new students, as well view the diversity of skills from ACSF alumni of all levels, from experts to beginners. The ceremony includes visiting guest artists from Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Canada and other parts of the United States. - December 06, 2012 - ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco
Broadway and Concert Vet & VP of Programming at The Ordway, James A. Rocco, Follows Up to His 2012, FMQB Top 40 Adult Contemporary Hit with a Holiday EP, Cold Enough 4 U?
Rocco follows up his FMQB AC Top 40 hit, And The Night Stood Still with a holiday EP (Cold Enough 4 U?), that captures his emotional and rockin’ vocals. As one critic said, (he’s) “one of the most astonishing voices to cross the stage.” This is Adult Pop at its best. - December 05, 2012 - James Rocco
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2012 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 38-year tradition with its announcement of full-length Nutcracker performances in the Hartford, CT area. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Joseph Gomez Premieres His New Catchy Single "Stay with Me" on VEVO
Joseph Gomez, aka JoeGo, brings a fresh pop-R&B act with catchy tunes and fire tracks from his debut album that are the results of working some of the hottest producers on the net. Joe continues to prove that with passion and determination you can believe in your dreams. - December 04, 2012 - Joseph Gomez
McGough Academy Team Qualifies for 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships
The McGough Academy Eight Hand Team Girls Under 10 Qualify at the Irish Dance Mid Atlantic Regional Championships for the World Championships 2013 in Boston, MA. - November 30, 2012 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
Broadway’s Original “Sandy” (Grease), Star of TV’s The Magic Garden Carole Demas: In Concert
B’way’s “Spectacular” Songstress, December 2nd, 7:30 pm Historic Irvington Town Hall Theater Benefit Irvington, NY - November 28, 2012 - ADR Studios, Inc.
15th Anniversary of California Contemporary Ballet's "The Snow Queen" Seasonal Extravaganza
Local Ballet Company Presents Performance in Glendale, Featuring Local Professional and Amateur Talent in a Festive Display of Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Aerial Arts, and Gymnastics. - November 27, 2012 - California DanceArts
North Carolina Theatre & Broadway Series South Present Shrek The Musical
Local Theatre Gives Raleigh a “Make-Ogre” with Fairytale Production Running Nov. 27 Through Dec. 2 - November 23, 2012 - NC Theatre
Laura Ernst Flies Into RAW Finals
After winning the semi-final round in Des Moines, Laura Ernst will now move on to compete for the title of RAW Performing Artist of the Year. - November 22, 2012 - Kinetic Entertainment