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.
"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
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
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
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
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
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Blu-Ray and DVD Release of the Mariinsky Ballet Production of the Nutcracker Available December 18th
Mariinsky Ballet Production of The Nutcracker Available on DVD December 18. - November 21, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Fast Rising African Rapper Chyme HD Premieres New "Cups in the Air" Hit Single Featuring Ade Piper
Chyme HD, also known as the high definition rapper with the skills of a veteran is back with a definite party starter and club banging hit titled "Cups in the air." - November 14, 2012 - Chyme HD
Inaugural World AIDS Day Concert in Downtown Los Angeles Hosted by AIDS Research Alliance, Presented by Kaiser Permanente
On Friday, November 30th, AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) will host an inaugural World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This community event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Zipper Hall. Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, Master of... - November 14, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild to Host Gala Preview Party on Friday, Nov. 23
Preview Celebration Will Kick Off 43rd Annual Fine Designer Craftsmen Show at N.C. State Fairgrounds - November 14, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
Carolina Ballet Celebrates the Holiday Season with the Magic of the Nutcracker
Local Professional Ballet Company Performs The Nutcracker in Three Locations Beginning Thanksgiving Weekend - November 14, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Russ Lorenson Celebrates Seven Years of "Christmas in San Francisco" - Broadway and Cabaret Star Karen Mason to Guest
For the seventh year, crooner Russ Lorenson comes home for the holidays with his annual show, "Christmas in San Francisco," for one performance only at 8:00pm on December 5th at The Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102. The guest artist for this year’s show is Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason. - November 11, 2012 - RL Productions
Mike Toomey's TV & Me to Perform at Freedom Hall on Tuesday, November 13th
Mike Toomey's TV & Me will be performing at Freedom Hall on Tuesday, November 13th at 11:00. Tickets are only $12 by calling the box office at Freedom Hall. Mike Toomey has been a favorite at comedy clubs and has performed on numerous television programs. - November 09, 2012 - Freedom Hall
Life-Line Drama Inspires Audiences with an Original Christmas Production
Life-Line Drama takes a unique approach to telling the traditional Nativity story in a "nontraditional" way. This year's production, An Unexpected Gift, is about a foster child whose life is changed at Christmas by a family who believes in her. This story inspires audiences in more ways than one as it was written and produced by local N.H. artists who love what they do and enjoy shaking things up a bit. - November 06, 2012 - Life-Line Drama
Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs
Nicko McBrain, drummer from the band Iron Maiden, is scheduled for a meet & greet at the School of Rock Coral Springs, Thursday, November 8th at 7:45pm. - November 05, 2012 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Laura Ernst Set to Take on RAW Artists Semi-Finals
Laura Ernst, also known as the girl in the hamster ball of America's Got Talent fame, flies into the semi-finals of the RAW Artists showcase on sky-high aerial fabric. - November 04, 2012 - Kinetic Entertainment
"Civil Rights Movements" Featuring Joel Hall Dancers & THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera
On November 10, 2012, history will be made when Civil Rights Movements featuring Joel Hall Dancers and THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera interpret episodes of the civil rights movement through voice and movement. Two art forms and two casts will share the performance space at the Industrial Ballroom of the Ravenswood Event Center and coalesce into one impassioned unit. - November 04, 2012 - THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera
North Carolina Theatre & Broadway Series South Launch with Broadway Sensation Catch Me If You Can
Local Theatre Begins 2012-2013 Season with Hit Broadway Musical - November 03, 2012 - NC Theatre
Shen Yun Performing Arts Returns to the Broward Center's Au Rene Theatre
Exhilarating Performance revives 5,000 years of Civilization. After its run of sold-out shows in 2012, Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to the Broward Center’s Au Rene Theater with an unparalleled blend of energy, grace, and originality on January 11-13, 2013. Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music in a colorful and exhilarating show. - October 27, 2012 - Shen Yun Performing Arts
Opening of Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School and New York Acting School
The Michelle Danner Acting School in Los Angeles is expanding into New York with the opening of a new conservatory, which will offer a six and twelve-month Well Rounded Actor’s Training Intensive. The program at the Michelle Danner Acting School includes The Golden Box for actors. This... - October 27, 2012 - Michelle Danner Acting Studio
Singer Karyn White on Her 17-Year Absence from the Music Biz in EURweb Exclusive
Karyn White who recorded the smash hit "Superwoman" in 1988 tells EURweb.com's Lee Bailey she left the music industry at the height of her career becuase it coincided with "dark period" in her life. - October 26, 2012 - EURweb.com
Freedom Hall Presents 2012-2013 Theatre and Concert Series
Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre presents a series of music concerts, Second City comedy and theatre productions the Nathan Manilow Theatre located in Park Forest - Chicago's southern suburbs. Visit the website for their season line up at http://freedomhall.org. - October 25, 2012 - Freedom Hall
Comedy Night at Spuntino Restaurant
Spuntino Restaurant holds their first comedy night. - October 25, 2012 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Nylon Fusion Collective Presents "This Round’s on Us" Halloween Festival Fundraising Event in Support of 2012-13 Season, Featuring Two New John Patrick Shanley Plays
The writers and company at Nylon Fusion Collective scare up both intense drama and laughs with short plays about the frightening, the freaky and the just plain fun just in time for Halloween. - October 19, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Carolina Ballet Names Five Members to Board of Directors
Professional Ballet Company Recognizes New Board Members at Annual Fall Meeting - October 19, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Joe Blessett "Changing Everything" New Jazz Changing the Sound of Adult Music
Changing Everything new CD released by Joe Blessett. Changing the rules and a giving unique interpretation of a new jazz music style. This album stretches out, taking chances and moving a music style out of the background to the front of the line. - October 18, 2012 - Joe Blessett Music