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.
Kultur Wished Peter Sellars Many Happy Returns on His 55th Birthday on September 27th
Congratulations Peter Sellars Kultur wished Peter Sellars many happy returns on his 55th birthday on September 27th. Congratulations to Mr. Sellars on receiving the Opera News Achievement Award. Kultur is proud of its part in bringing Mr. Sellars’ works to the public by announcing the... - October 01, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Former Big Apple Circus Clown Mark Gindick, Featured in PBS Acclaimed Documentary CIRCUS!, Presents His One-Man Show Wing-Man at United Solo Theatre Festival
Flying out of the sawdust and on to the one-person theatrical stage, former Big Apple Circus clown Mark Gindick presents his one-man show “Wing-Man” as part of the United Solo Theatre Festival, Monday, October 15 and November 5, 2012. Both performances are at 7 pm at Theatre ROW, 410... - September 22, 2012 - Mark Gindick's Wing-Man
Nadirah Shakoor is Performing at the Vinoy Resort in Saint Petersburg, Florida
On November 7th, 2012 Nadirah Shakoor will performing at the beautiful downtown Saint Petersburg Vinoy Renaissance Resort. Nadirah is well known as the lead singer in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. - September 16, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
New Dance About to Conquer the World
Zouk dancing is almost unknown, but in some countries already bigger than salsa. This might change after Sunday. In 95 world cities there will be zouk demonstrations from IZFM, the International Zouk Flashmob. From Tokyo to New York, from Singapore to Rio de Janeiro, IZFM groups will perform zouk on the street. - September 14, 2012 - IZFM
Entrepreneur, Holistic Educator, Inventor and Innovator David Sandoval Launches BOBI Girls, Beauties of Business International and BOBI Management Group
Iman Kerigo (Miss Norway 2010), Marion Dyrvik, (Miss Norway 2011) and Šárka Cojocarová (Miss Earth Czech Republic) sign with BOBI Management Group in Los Angeles, CA. To build their careers in Hollywood and Star in “BOBI Code” TV show. - September 13, 2012 - Beauties of Business Management Group
Piyolet's Founder Roslyn Bazzelle Chairs the Dance Houston 2nd Annual Benefit
This fall, Roslyn Bazzelle, President & Founder of Piyolet, LLC and Derrick Mitchell serve as chairs of the Dance Houston 2nd annual benefit entitled The Dream Sequence to help raise funds to improve the lives of underprivileged children by providing them with healthy and wholesome dance... - September 13, 2012 - Piyolet, LLC
Moupp.com Announces First Mobile Fan App for Bands and Artists
The first ever mobile app for bands & artists to market and promote themselves. The app alerts fans to notify them of their favorite bands at the right time and right place. Bands increase their fan base, expand their reach and increase earnings. - September 09, 2012 - Moupp.com
The Barre Studio Becomes the First in Delray Beach to Offer Extended Dance Training for Children and Teens
The first and still the only studio to offer TRX group classes, The Barre Studio in Delray Beach is now also the first - and only - place in Delray Beach to offer extended dance training for children in ballet, pre-ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, jazz, modern and more. - September 08, 2012 - The Barre Studio
Short Play Series - Smitten and Bitten: 8 Stages of a Relationship
A short play series basing the 8 Stages of a Relationship as the premise. - August 31, 2012 - Lightyear Production
J.W. Pepper Announces New Music Self-Publishing Service for Composers
My Score makes J.W. Pepper's network available to composers who want to self publish and sell music online. - August 31, 2012 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Rock and Roll Academy Aspen, Offers a Music Program That Doesn’t Teach Notes?
The Rock and Roll Academy, now in its third year in Aspen, takes a different approach to music instruction. Students form bands, choose their own music, and work collaboratively, emphasizing the social emotional aspects of learning. - August 30, 2012 - Rock and Roll Academy Aspen
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of In the Footsteps of Offenbach Available September 25, 2012
In the Footsteps of Offenbach Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of In the Footsteps of Offenbach available September 25, 2012. Light operetta, farce and entertainment are all synonymous with Jacques Offenbach. French Can-Can is practically his theme song. And yet Offenbach himself never... - August 30, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Plácido Domingo in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci Available September 25, 2012
Plácido Domingo In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Plácido Domingo in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci available September 25, 2012. Leoncavallo’s often-performed short opera uses the play-within-a play device to explore the classic... - August 30, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of In the Footsteps of Mahler Available September 25, 2012
In the Footsteps of Mahler Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of In the Footsteps of Mahler available September 25, 2012. Mahler was a visionary composer whose work foreshadowed 20th-century Modernism. He was part of a group of renowned Austrian artists that included Klimt and... - August 30, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
"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
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
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
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
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