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.
The Amazing Bubble Man Returns to Delight Young and Old Alike at Edgemar Center for the Arts
Back by Popular Demand: The Amazing Bubble Man Returns to Delight Young and Old Alike at Edgemar Center for the Arts; Fun for the Whole Family Starts Again on June 22. - March 17, 2013 - Edgemar Center for the Arts
2013 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival: A Cultural Feast
San Francisco’s colorful Japanese quarter will burst into full bloom on the weekends of April 13-14 and 20-21, 2013, when members of Northern California’s Japanese American community gather to present their 46th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. - March 14, 2013 - Sakura Matsuri Inc.
Integral Ballet in Merrick Reveals Expanded Studio Space at March 9th Ribbon Cutting
Integral Ballet, a non-profit ballet school and pre-professional training company in Merrick recently launched an expanded second studio for their corps de ballet rehearsals, adult classes, special needs classes, and to enhance the schedule of professional-track and recreational classes for students. - March 14, 2013 - Integral Ballet
New Album Release for The Remus Tucker Band - The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans
The Remus Tucker Band has just released their new album "The Remus Tucker Band: South of New Orleans." - March 13, 2013 - Remus Tucker, LLC
The Second Annual Take Two Film Festival in New York City Set for April 5-7 Following Postponement Due to Sandy
Three-day festival will feature 56 independent films from 14 countries at the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village. - March 12, 2013 - Take Two Film Festival
Nuafrikan Theatre Announces the Cast of Broken Motherhood Museum
Broken motherhood museum Premiers on April 26, 2013 at the 133rd Street Arts Center in Harlem, NY. - March 12, 2013 - NuAFrikan Theatre
Christine Padovan – the Voice of a New Innovative Erotica Series: Entwined
Voice artist and audiobook narrator, Christine Padovan is the voice behind a new innovative romance/erotica series called "Entwined," which brings authors and fans together in one immersive experience. - March 10, 2013 - Christine Padovan
Mayors Issue “Celebrate the Arts In Our Schools Week” Proclamations for Wake Education Partnership
All 12 Wake County Municipalities Declare March 10-16 a Week for Arts Celebration in Local Schools - March 10, 2013 - Wake Education
NC Theatre Announces Clay Aiken and Tony-Award Winner Beth Leavel to Star in The Drowsy Chaperone
North Carolina Theatre (NCT), now celebrating their 30th Anniversary Season as the region’s premier producer of professional Broadway musicals, is thrilled to announce that Clay Aiken will star in their upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone running May 7th through May 12th for eight... - March 10, 2013 - NC Theatre
Stephens Brings "Credence" to Film
Irish-American actor, model, writer and producer Richie Stephens announces the release of his latest short film. - March 08, 2013 - Richie Stephens
Sounds, Leaps and Bounds for Le Grand Jete
Golden Age stylized musical titled "Le Grand Jete" with a 21st century edge green lit for film production. Co-written by Larry Wilson (Bettlejuice, Addams Family) and Alice L. Walker. - March 08, 2013 - A Sorta Fairytale
YesStyle.com and YesAsia.com Serve as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore
Online retailers YesStyle and YesAsia proudly served as Online Sponsors of Show 2013 World Live Tour – Over the Limit in Singapore. One of Asia's most famous pop acts, Show Luo staged the Singapore leg of his 2013 world tour on March 1 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Taiwan superstar delivered an exciting lineup of pop hits and dance performances to a packed audience that included the lucky winners of YesStyle and YesAsia's ticket giveaway contests. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle
Broadway Training Program Auditions to be Featured in Documentary
NYCinLI Musical Theater Summer Intensive auditions being held on March 23rd in NYC are now going to be filmed as part of a documentary by Footwork Films. Audition participants may have the opportunity to be included in the film. - March 04, 2013 - Michael Jacobs Vocal Studio
Camplified Summer Concert Tour Accepting Artist Submissions for Summer 2013
Camplified creates a daylong interactive fantasy experience where every camper receives an “All-Access Pass” to the festival and kicks off with artists joining campers for full day of sponsor-branded activities before the “The Big Show,” a 90-minute concert at night. The festival experience culminates in post-concert “meet-n-greets,” complete with up-close-and-personal autograph and picture taking sessions with artists. - March 03, 2013 - Hear Here LLC
AMA Dance & Music School Launches a New Performance Company: The AMA Dance Force
A new dance company plans to take the Des Plaines community by storm. - March 02, 2013 - AMA Dance & Music School
McGough Academy Announces 2nd Location Grand Opening in Scarsdale, NY
The McGough Academy of Irish dance will be celebrating it's 2nd Grand Opening in Scarsdale, NY on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 PM. Beginner Students Welcome - no experience required. 7 pm - 8 pm Beginner Level 1 8 pm - 9 pm Advanced Levels 2 & 3 The McGough Academy is the Newest TCRG Certified... - March 02, 2013 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
Booking Period for Bodyguard Extended at the Adelphi Theatre London
The booking period for the show Bodyguard has been extended for five more months. The booking of the show that has been running at the Adelphi Theatre now will be open till 28th September 2013. Add to this Friday 6:00 PM performances will be replacing the Wednesday matinee, following which Wednesday evening show will comment from 8:30 PM onwards. - March 02, 2013 - Adelphi Theatre London
Her Majesty’s Theatre Staging Phantom of the Opera
Harold Prince directorial, the Phantom of the Opera continues its record breaking run at Her Majesty’s Theatre London. Based on Gaston Lourex’s gothic novel, the show features music by legendry composer Andrew Lloyd Weber. Celebrating 25 years of grand success at the theatre’s box... - March 01, 2013 - Her Majesty's Theatre
Autism Awareness Month Celebrated in Fullerton with Third Annual "Heroes Comedy Night for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends" Featuring Carlos Mencia - April 3
In observance of Autism Awareness Month in April and in support of Fullerton autism charities and special education programs, 600 attendees are anticipated to raise $45,000 at the Fullerton Cares 3rd annual ‘Heroes Comedy Show for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends’ benefit comedy... - February 28, 2013 - Fullerton Cares
Miami International Piano Festival’s March Master Series Takes a Fresh Look at the Classics in a Tribute to the Genius of the French Impressionists
In a bold programming move, the Piano Festival presents three consecutive days in homage to the music of Claude Debussy - celebrating of the 150th anniversary - and the composers who are frequently associated with the French Impressionist movement – Ravel, Faure and Messaien. From Sunday through Tuesday, March 3 – 5, four unique programs will be presented at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale by some of the world’s most impressive masters. - February 28, 2013 - Miami International Piano Festival
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Production of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of available. Doctor Faustus, restless for knowledge, forsakes scholarship for magic and makes a pact with the Devil: if the veil spirit Mephistopheles will serve him for 24 years, Faustus will yield his soul to the Devil after death. It isn't long... - February 28, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
George Frideric Handel’s Theodora Available on Blu-Ray March 26
Kultur is proud to announce the Blu-ray release of Theodora available on March 26, 2013. For his 1996 Glyndebourne staging, radical American director Peter Sellars and winner of the 2012 Opera News Achievement Award takes George Frideric Handel's penultimate English oratorio - a tale of... - February 28, 2013 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"Steppin' Out" for Keystone House April 26, 2013
A fun evening to benefit Keystone House, Inc., including Open Bar, Dinner, Dancing, Live music by the renowned musical group Déjà Vu with dance performances by professional dancers from the legendary Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Norwalk, Celebrity Host and Auctioneer David Smith; Silent and Live Auctions. To ensure that guests learn about Keystone, Palace Productions of Norwalk, CT offered to write, direct and produce a video about Keystone House which will debut that evening at the event. - February 27, 2013 - Keystone House, Inc.
Carol Beaugard to Make Off-Broadway Debut
Renowned Bluegrass DJ and Artist, Carol Beaugard to Star in “The Plastic Couch” as Part of the Strawberry Theatre Festival at the Hudson Guild Theater - February 27, 2013 - WFDU, 'Blue Express'
Only the Politics Are Naked When Democracy Burlesque Opens Their 2013 Season of Shows with World of Class Warfare!
Chicago's Only Political Sketch Comedy Company kicks off its 8th season with a show about the conflicts of income inequality with quality comedy. It's World of Class Warfare!: Sketch Comedy for Every Tax Bracket - February 27, 2013 - Democracy Burlesque (Only the Politics are Naked)
The Best Movies You’ll Ever Hear
A new media enterprise produces award-winning and once optioned screenplays as a hybrid "Audiomovie" and Dramatized Radioplay. - February 24, 2013 - Screenplay Theater
Audio Chemists Institute & Paris Street Gallery Launch
Audio Chemists, LLC and Paris Street Gallery will be hosting an official launch event to celebrate the opening of an arts and culture center. Event will highlight the launch of the Audio Chemists Institute, a DJ and electronic music production instructional program. The Institute will be run by the Audio Chemists, a young, diverse team of DJs and audio producers whose mission is to bring joy and inspiration to music enthusiasts and to those who seek to optimize their creativity through music. - February 23, 2013 - Audio Chemists LLC
Actress Natasha Dixon Performs Evolution of a Love Addict for Those in Need of a Little More Love or Love Addicts Anonymous
Hollywood actress Natasha Dixon, who’s appeared on NBC's CSI and CBS’s ER, performs her one-woman show Evolution of a Love Addict. - February 22, 2013 - Evolution of a Love Addict
Carolina Ballet Promotes Tracy Hudson to Marketing Coordinator
Professional Ballet Company Expands Marketing Department with Promotion of Assistant Box Office Manager - February 21, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
dancEnlight Presents the World Premiere of "Sacred Existence"
dancEnlight, a professional 501(c)(3) modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Sacred Existence" in the Hartford, CT area. This work is inspired by the documentary film "The Unmistaken Child" directed by Nati Baratz. - February 18, 2013 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
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