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.
"Remembering Michael" - Michael Jackson 54th Birthday Tribute, the Whole World is Invited Chicago, Illinois /USA/ the World
The Jackson Family Heritage Foundation, Fans, Friends and Supporters from all over the world will come together to remember and celebrate the 54th Birthday of the late “King Of Pop” Michael Jackson by participating in a Candlelight vigil 10:00 pm August 29th, 2012 Wednesday night after the fireworks, at Navy Pier (limited candles will be provided). - August 29, 2012 - Jackson Family Heritage Foundation
Young Pals Music Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
New York-based full-service music label releases more than a dozen full-length albums, singles & theatrical soundtracks, with much ahead. - August 28, 2012 - Young Pals Music
A Physics Professor, Director, Playwright, Researcher, and Production Company Create Performance About a Scientist Whose Agoraphobia Threatens to Derail Everything
Cornell University’s Department of Performing and Media Arts and Redshift Productions will present “Emergence”, an interactive performance about Amanda, a professor of physics who balances running her own lab, engaging in a fiery romance, and planning a friends’ wedding. But... - August 28, 2012 - Redshift Productions
Once Again, the Audience Acclaims "Tango Lover - Enamorados Del Tango" as the Best Tango Show
International Tango sensation performed in South Florida and New York. - August 28, 2012 - Tango Lovers
"Ten Men on the Field" Selected by 2012 Baseball Film Festival in Cooperstown
Scott Essman's short film about professional baseball, "Ten Men on the Field," has been selected by the National Baseball Hall of Fame's 2012 Baseball Film Festival, taking place September 28-30 in Cooperstown, New York. - August 27, 2012 - Visionary Cinema
Carolina Ballet Returns to the Durham Performing Arts Center During 2012-2013 Season
Ballet Company to Present Three Productions, Including The Nutcracker, Fancy Free & Carolina Jamboree, and Giselle - August 26, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Bella Donna, the Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Experience Coming to the Scherr Forum Theater Thousand Oaks September 15, 2012
The critically acclaimed, "hauntingly familiar" tribute recreation of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac in concert. The Ventura county band celebrates the legendary superstars at the Scherr Forum Theater in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8pm. - August 23, 2012 - Bella Donna Rumours of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Irish Storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy Includes Indy in US Tour
Storytelling Arts of Indiana is thrilled to announce that Irish Storyteller Clare Murireann Murphy will stop in Indy to perform during her US Tour. A hit during the 2011 National Storytelling Festival, Clare has been invited to perform in Utah, Oklahoma, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana beginning in... - August 23, 2012 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
South Bay Ballet’s Skylar Kolby Burson Signs Professional Contract
Southern California native Skylar Kolby Burson, a student of Lauridsen Ballet Centre, to begin professional career as a company member with Utah Regional Ballet. - August 22, 2012 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Kentucky Man to Attempt Guinness World Record Axe Juggle
Erik Kloeker of the World-Renowned Pickled Brothers Circus to attempt to break the world record for juggling axes on Newport, Kentucky's riverfront overlooking the Ohio River and Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio. The attempt will take place on Thursday, August 30th 2012 at 7:30pm. - August 21, 2012 - Pickled Brothers Circus
Turning Fashion Into Performance Art: "Emporio dei Giovani" Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out Miami 2012
Emporio dei Giovani celebrates Fashions Night Out Miami 2012 with a performance art piece at LMNT located at 59 NW 36 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127 on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm. - August 21, 2012 - Emporio Dei Giovani, LLC
It Girl Public Relations Signs on Leading Actress, Singer, and Dancer, Nikki Blonsky
It Girl Public Relations, one of Los Angeles’ leading boutique public relations firms, is excited to announce signing Hairspray star, Nikki Blonsky. Blonsky captured the hearts of audiences around the world in the hit movie musical Hairspray as Tracy Turnblad, alongside Zac Efron, Queen... - August 11, 2012 - It Girl Public Relations
Stage Left Studio's "Frank Women" Features Character Actresses from Five States Channeling American Playwright
More than a dozen character actresses and comediennes will take on the words of American playwright Frank Blocker at Stage Left Studio, 214 W 30th Street, New York City. - August 06, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Mark Christopher Lawrence Headlines ACES Comedy Club
A Special Run of Comedy Shows - August 03, 2012 - Mark Christopher Lawrence
Kultur is Proud to Announce the Blu-Ray Release of the Nutcracker Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirland and the ABT Available on September 25, 2012
An American Ballet Theatre and Mikhail Baryshnikov Production The Nutcracker - August 03, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Spirit of Marilyn Celebration with Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe in Las Vegas 50 Years Later Marilyn is Still Oscar's Favorite "Broad"
Oscar's steakhouse & Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe host the only Las Vegas commemorative honoring the 50th year of life without Marilyn. As the #1 photographic lookalike for Marilyn Monroe on the West Coast, Mycki will share Marilyn stories, mingle, sing & entertain. Marilyn trivia with prizes awarded. Spirit of Marilyn painting & posters available: portion of the proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. - August 02, 2012 - Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn
Gnani Arts Pte Ltd Presents Performances at The Asian Prom Opening Preview Featuring Senior Performers in Singapore
Performances at the Exhibition Opening Preview of The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art. Free Admission. - August 01, 2012 - The Gallery of Gnani Arts
"Think! For Yourself" a New Youth Musical
Diversity Youth Theater Summer Ensemble will be performing a whimsical musical story that follows a colorful bunch of vendors at Marv's Marvelous Flea Market. The market struggles to stay open until one charismatic saleswoman puts the place back on the map. What price will the lively bunch pay to keep Marv's Marvelous Flea Market open? An adventurous story, filled with music, laughter and dance. - July 28, 2012 - Diversity Youth Theater
Dialogue with Three Chords Hosts Readings of Short Plays by Independent Playwrights Which Explore How Family Histories Haunt and Inform Our Lives
Dialogue with Three Chords is hosting staged readings of work by independent playwrights. Curated by Stephen Gracia, the show features work selected from the community of artists who have lent their talents to previous Dialogue with Three Chords productions. “A Mad Woman’s... - July 27, 2012 - Dialogue with Three Chords
Lights, Camera, Action Fashion and Talent Show! Aug. 19th at Major Events 5075 Lancaster Ave Phila, PA 19131. Starts 7pm. 1st Step in the Community to Take Back Our Youth
In light of all the violence amongst our youth, Common Ground Entertainment/Toxic Inc is taking their first step in the community to “Taking Back our Youth.” Such community events as this, add discipline and shows the way to success for many of our young adults that saw only a dead end to which their talent could go. They will use their energy creatively to convey their thoughts and feelings, and with this show, that is what Common Ground Entertainment intends to help them do! - July 26, 2012 - Common Ground Entertainment
Anthology, Inc. and Black Box Theater Present the 2012 Copper State Poetry Slam Championships
It's been some time since Arizona has had a bonafide poetry shoot out for the top team of slamming poets, and now the wait is over as Arizona celebrate the inaugural Copper State Poetry Slam Championships. The event is scheduled for July 27th and 28th, 2012. - July 25, 2012 - Anthology, Inc.
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All Star Comedy Show "Comedy In Paradise" to the Paradise Diner in Hauppauge, NY on Saturday August 18th
Another great night of dinner and comedy comes to Hauppauge, NY. - July 23, 2012 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Bizzare Hailstorm Cost Shakespeare Dallas Tens of Thousands
Supporters Announce Fundraising Campaign to Assist with Damages. Individuals can contribute through http://www.indiegogo.com/shakespeare-storm. - July 20, 2012 - Shakespeare Dallas
The Gallery Announces New Full-Length Album, Fundraising Project
Wilbraham-founded Rock/Indie-Folk band, The Gallery, has announced plans for its second full-length studio album. The record is set to be recorded this August with producer/engineer Warren Huart, at Swing House Studios in Los Angeles, California. The band is offering the opportunity to help fund the record in exchange for exclusive content and merchandise. Visit http://www.indiegogo.com/thegallery to contribute. - July 19, 2012 - The Gallery
Moscow Ballet Holds Open Auditions for Chicago Dancers on August 29th
Talented Chicago-area dancers are invited to attend an open audition to perform in the Moscow Ballet's upcomiong Chicago production of "The Great Russian Nutcracker." Auditions will be held August 29, 2012, and take place at the Southport Performing Arts Conservatory (SPACE) at 3433-37 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. - July 19, 2012 - Southport Performing Arts Conservatory
The Finest and Funniest Performers on Long Island, Live at the Plaza Cinema, Wednesday July 25, 7-9pm
The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center will be hosting its first stand-up comedy show. - July 18, 2012 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Zabaware's AI Software Used in Secret Cinema Production of Prometheus
Zabaware’s Ultra Hal Artificial Intelligence software plays the role of a space ship’s computer in Secret Cinema’s presentation of the box office smash hit Prometheus. - July 14, 2012 - Zabaware, Inc.
Royal Shakespeare Company myShakespeare Solves Shakespeare Mysteries
The Royal Shakespeare Company myShakespeare Measures The Heartbeat Of The Bard - July 12, 2012 - David Schajer
The 2nd Annual Zeitgeist Media Festival Attempts to "Change the World Through Art"
The second annual Zeitgeist Media Festival (ZMF), uniting the world through socially conscious art, happens in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 5th, 2012 at the historic Avalon in Hollywood, coupled with numerous sympathetic events occurring around the world on the same weekend, showing global solidarity. - July 12, 2012 - Zeitgeist Media Festival
DHM Productions is Bringing "Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant" to the Paramount Theatre for Its St. Cloud, MN Premiere
Never before seen in St. Cloud, the musical comedy, Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant will play August 9, 10 & 11 at the Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center. The production will feature the original Minnesota cast from the Don’t Hug Me series of musicals, including Doug Anderson from St. Cloud State. - July 09, 2012 - DHM Productions, Inc.
Carolina Ballet Performs at Appalachian Summer Festival July 13
Company Will Perform Three Pas De Deux, Original Ballet at Annual Festival. - July 07, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Nylon Fusion Collective Presents a Premiere of Ten (10) Plays Including French Waitress and Poland by John Patrick Shanley for "This Round’s on Us"
Third "This Round's On Us" this year. Hosted by Nick Walkonis, a member of Nylon Fusion Collective. Featuring two (2) new plays by Academy Award, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) and six (6) playwrights including members of the Writers Collective Matt Cowley, Jack Karp, Penny Jackson, Lisa Reinke, Cassie M. Seinuk, Alisha Silver, and Joseph Samuel Wright. - July 04, 2012 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
"Trials and Tribulations, Silhouettes of a Woman’s Story" Gospel Stage Play Will be Held Saturday, July 7, 2012, at 2:00 P.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the Emma Parrish Playhouse
Spirited Soul Productions is proud to announce the highly anticipated Florida premiere of the hit Gospel Stage Play “Trials and Tribulations, Silhouettes of a Woman’s Story. The play will be held at The Emma Parrish Theater/ Titusville Playhouse located at 301 Julia Street, Titusville,... - July 02, 2012 - spirited soul productions
LadyBroadway Martina Sykes Lends Vocals to Middle Church Music
Martina Sykes joins Broadway veteran Titus Burgess and Middle Church Music album recording with first single “We Are The Ones” releasing July 1, 2012. - July 01, 2012 - Lady Broadway
Destination: World. DanzHouse Students Selected to Attend Coveted Dance Theatre of Harlem Program.
Eight lucky, yet very deserving DanzHouse students were selected to attend Dance Theatre of Harlem's Summer Intensives in New York and Detroit. The news comes on the heels of prestigious wins for the dance studio, as they've racked up a number of awards from Showstopper and NexStar dance competitions this year. And it's a testament to the intense training and preparation the young ladies have gone through to earn a spot in the coveted program. - July 01, 2012 - DanzHouse
Kenneth Walker Dance Project in Concert at Martha Knoebel in Long Beach
What: Kenneth Walker Dance Project presents its Annual Home Show. Why: Kenneth Walker Dance Project presents annual show: "Salami Tactics" Kenneth Walker Dance Project is pleased to showcase an evening of Contemporary Ballet entitled; "Salami Tactics." This evening of dance... - June 23, 2012 - Kenneth Walker Dance Project
VOICE Dance Company Presents Second in Aphrodite Dances Series Based on Gina Patterson's New Romeo and Juliet
VOICE Dance Company is presenting “Aphrodite Dances: Romeo Drive.” This special event, held at Mercury Hall on July 9, is the second in their “Aphrodite Dances” series of boutique performances that integrate dance and the culinary arts into a full sensory experience. It follows their September 2011 “Aphrodite Dances: Chocolate.” “Romeo Drive” provides an exclusive insight into Patterson’s creation process including excerpts of her new “Romeo and Juliet” and personal family stories. - June 23, 2012 - VOICE Dance Company
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Congratulates Ms. Talia Ashley, Co-Founder
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of one of its co-founders, Talia Ashley, in her is co-starring role in Matt Hardwick’s stage play production of “The Measure of a Man.” - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Summer Intensive Meisner Technique – Space Limited for New Registrations at Emasla
The Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio announces it final registration spaces for its Summer Intensive Meisner Technique. - June 22, 2012 - Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio
New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus Announces June 22, 23 and 24 Spring 2012 Pride Concert Locations
The NMGMC, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization is an empowering voice for the LGBT and Performing Arts community and enriches the greater Sante Fe and New Mexican community through choral excellence. - June 20, 2012 - New Mexico Gay Mens Chorus
Shakespeare Solved After 400 Years in Writer David Schajer's New Adaptations
Hamlet, Richard III and The Merchant of Venice solved for the first time. - June 20, 2012 - David Schajer
Canadian Film Chosen for Film Festival in New York City
After a long battle with Bipolar Disorder, Montreal filmmaker Costa Moshopoulos is chosen to premiere his short film at the Manhattan Film Festival. - June 16, 2012 - Fegari Entertainment
Outside Inside Presents Arch Oboler's "Night of the Auk." First Major New York Revival of 1956 Broadway Space Odyssey.
Outside Inside presents Arch Oboler’s Night of the Auk at the Sixteenth Annual New York International Fringe Festival. More than 50 years after its Broadway premiere, this interstellar adventure returns to New York in a sleek new 75-minute adaptation. Night of the Auk is a nail-biting adventure, a cautionary fable, and the most fun you're likely to have in the theatre this summer. - June 16, 2012 - Outside Inside Productions
Seabreeze Productions, Inc. Presents W-E ("West meets East"), a New Work by Tinatin Japaridze and Timothy Graphenreed at the Triad Theatre in NYC on July 2
Seabreeze Productions, Inc is an Entertainment Company dedicated to developing, and nurturing new works by musical theatre writers, composers, and lyricists by providing support and means to seeing their work unfold and mature by way of regional festivals, playwright workshops, and staged readings with a vision towards a commercial production. - June 13, 2012 - Seabreeze Productions, Inc.
Managing Director Position Open, Vpstart Crow Productions
Vpstart Crow Productions Inc., a non-profit, professional theater group performing in the Gregory Family Theater at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Managing Director to oversee the administrative functions. The position is for the... - June 13, 2012 - Vpstart Crow Productions
Vpstart Crow Productions Seeks Artistic Director
Vpstart Crow Productions Inc., a non-profit, professional theater group performing in the Gregory Family Theater at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking an experienced and talented Artistic Director to provide aesthetic direction. The position is for the upcoming... - June 13, 2012 - Vpstart Crow Productions
Long Island Poetry Sends Underprivileged Youngsters to Summer Camp
Oceanside's Kiwanis Monday night Summer Gazebo Readings raises money to send underprivileged youngsters to summer camp, with help from its literary community, past and present poet laureates, and local businesses. Featuring Monday June 11: Gayl Teller, Robert Savino, Jack Cooper, Herbert Siegel, Gail Goldstein. Schoolhouse Green, Foxhurst Rd., Oceanside, New York. 7 to 8 p.m. Free. - June 10, 2012 - Poets Wear Prada
15-Year Old Pays Tribute to the Late Whitney Houston at El Portal Theater in North Hollywoood
NicKayla, former Inspiration for Excellence Talent Winner, wows the crowd as she pays tribute to the late Whitney Houston. - June 05, 2012 - Inspiration for Excellence
Local Versatile Actress Lands Roles in Theatre & Film
An actress from Phoenix, AZ is taking Hollywood by storm in 2012. Honing her craft from the tender age of four ("Blind Justice," 1994) Marisa Persson has always created savvy and dogmatic characters in every genre. “With her easy-going and humble confidence on top of her incredible... - June 04, 2012 - Marisa Persson
Kultur is Proud to Announce Two New Releases from the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Available on DVD on June 26
Two New Titles from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: Henry IV Part 1, and Henry IV Part 2 Available on DVD June 26 Henry IV Part 1 Prince Hal, son of King Henry IV, seems to be squandering his life away with the fat knight Sir John Falstaff and the whores, boozers and petty rogues of Eastcheap. - June 02, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd