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.
Peninsula Youth Ballet Presents 16th Annual BRAVO
Students of artistic director Ayako Takahashi to perform timeless ballet masterpieces with internationally recognized professionals. - May 27, 2012 - Peninsula Youth Ballet
Big Island GLBT Pride Festival Announced for July in Kona
Announcing the 2012 Big Island Pride Festival, Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel). After an absence of several years this island-wide event once again brings together the Big... - May 25, 2012 - Big Island Pride Festival
America's Got Talent Finalist Paul Salos Signs Representation Agreement with Joe Magnetico & Associates
Paul Salos is happy to announce his new representation agreement with Joe Magnetico & Associates. "I am looking forward to a long relationship with Joe and his team," said Paul. Paul Salos was a Season 3 finalist on NBC's "America's Got Talent" show. Most remember his spot... - May 24, 2012 - Joe Magnetico & Associates, LLC
Ravenworks Presents the Wonder Puppets-Amazing Renaissance Puppet Troupe Performing on Sunday May 27th Only, Shows at 1pm and 4pm
The Wonder Puppets are a fantastic Renaissance Puppet troupe, performing at Ravenworks on Sunday May 27th at 1pm and 4pm. Performing Punch and Judy, Aseop's fables and more. Find yourself transported back in time to the days of Queen Elizabeth the First, as these master puppeteers perform some of the Renaissance's finest shows. - May 24, 2012 - Ravenworks
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of The Magic of Romance Dancing with Teresa Mason Available May 29, 2012
The Magic of Romance Dancing with Teresa Mason Available on DVD May 29 - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of The Magic of Latin Dancing with Teresa Mason Available May 29, 2012
The Magic of Latin Dancing with Teresa Mason Available on DVD May 29 - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of the Magic of Ballroom Dancing with Teresa Mason Available May 29, 2012
The Magic of Ballroom Dancing with Teresa Mason Available on DVD May 29 - May 23, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
North Carolina Theatre Announces SPAMALOT, Shrek, More on Slate for 2012-2013 Broadway Season
Emphasis is on Musical Comedy for Six Touring Hits and New Productions Coming Next Season to The Progress Energy Center For The Performing Arts - May 23, 2012 - NC Theatre
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) Presents the Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival and the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, May 25-27, 2012
The 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival, the culminating event of Mele Mei 2012 - a month-long celebration of Hawaii's music, will take place May 25-27, at the Hawaii Convention Center, and includes unique music industry-related workshops and the prestigious 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. - May 22, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
"Forbidden Kiss Live!" Celebrates Sixth Year with Crowd-Pleasing Sexy Cabaret Show at Stage Left Studio
Sexy cabaret show "Forbidden Kiss Live!" celebrates sixth year at Stage Left Studio, off-off Broadway, New York City. Theatre, cabaret and burlesque performers give audiences lots of laughs and much to talk about. - May 20, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Ryan Beil Returns to Vancouver TheatreSports League
Many may recognize the strapping young lad from his award-winning performances at Vancouver theatre productions, but it is safe to say that he draws a national following from his role as the helium-inhaling, free-meal-providing, trainee at the A&W Restaurant commercials. Two-time Jessie... - May 18, 2012 - Vancouver TheatreSports League
June is Repertory Month at Stage Left Studio with Critically-Acclaimed Plays and “99 Club” Discount
Five plays to perform regularly in June at Stage Left Studio, Indie theatre in midtown New York City and a premiere off-Broadway theatre with many discounts. Repertory month includes award winners, long-running shows, a variety of styles, and all critical successes. - May 18, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Carolina Ballet Releases Podcast on Beauty And The Beast and Premiere of Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Artistic Director Robert Weiss Discusses Upcoming Production of a Fairytale Classic. - May 17, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
The Drifts Live at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
Author/actor Thom Vernon performs theatricalized excerpts from acclaimed novel at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. - May 16, 2012 - Thom Vernon
Oklahoma Queen Takes Throne at Palace Istanbul by Storm
While 007, cast and his crew are filming all around Istanbul today, preparations are underway for a royal evening. - May 15, 2012 - Demetra George
Ohio Idol Announces the Live Audition Location and It All Begins in 21 Days
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - May 14, 2012 - Ohio Idol
McGough Haggerty Academy First Annual Fundraiser
Come join the McGough Haggerty Academy for a day of music and dancing on Sunday, June 3rd from 2 pm - 9 pm at Rory Dolan's Bar and Restaurant in Yonkers, NY. - May 14, 2012 - McGough-Haggerty Academy
Global Business Development Center Announces the Addition of Actor Jorge Pallo to Speaker List & New Workshops to Existing Entrepreneurship Program for Artists
"From Starving to Striving" The Business Side of Art a South Florida based program that focuses on developing the business skills of artists announces a revised 2nd Quarter Program Schedule and once again an impressive list of program speakers which will now include Actor Jorge-Luis Pallo. - May 12, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Locally Grown South Bay Ballet Closes Successful Season with Cinderella
South Bay Ballet will close its 2011 - 2012 season with Cinderella at the James R. Armstrong Theatre in Torrance the weekend of June 2 and 3. - May 11, 2012 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
North Carolina Theatre Wins 2012 Business Pinnacle Award
Premiere Nonprofit Regional Theatre Honored With Community Leadership Award from the Greater Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce. - May 11, 2012 - NC Theatre
Singer/Songwriter Tina Malia Releases New Single & Video "The Lost Frontier"
In preparation for debuting her highly anticipated pop/electronic album “The Lost Frontier” next month, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Tina Malia premiered her first single and title track worldwide today, which can be purchased exclusively from her on-line store... - May 10, 2012 - Tina Malia
Henryville High School Band Boosters in Henryville, IN Tornado 2012
Henryville Golden Band lost both of their Equipment Trucks in the Tornado on March 2, 2012 in Henryville, IN. - May 10, 2012 - Henryville Golden Band Boosters
Get Down with Premier Centre for the Arts
Everyone’s favorite oldies but goodies will sound off the Black Box walls of Premier Centre for the Arts with the Jukebox Rock Jam. - May 08, 2012 - Premier Centre for the Arts
Sing, Dance, and Act Out at Premier Centre for the Arts
Two musical theatre groups have been bringing their best to class every week and now it is time for you to be a part of it all at Premier Centre for the Arts! - May 07, 2012 - Premier Centre for the Arts
Titusville Presbyterian Church to Host University of Dubuque Choir
The University of Dubuque Choir will sing at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville on May 20 at 11 a.m. as part of its 11-day, nine-state tour. - May 05, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
University of Chicago Performs Midwest Premiere of Andrea Clearfield’s Lung-Ta, “The Windhorse,” with Music, Dance, and Art
Performance features world premieres by University of Chicago composers including University Professor Augusta Read Thomas - May 04, 2012 - University of Chicago Department of Music
ACU Makes a Statement in the Casting Workshop Arena
Actor’s Close Up, a new player in the Casting Workshop community, is offering a great special for those already signed up with any of their competition. When actors show ACU their current membership at any casting workshop in town they will get a free membership to ACU for their first year. These workshops are with the same elite casting directors but are usually $10 to $15 cheaper per session than anyone else in town. - May 03, 2012 - Actor's Close Up
Carolina Ballet Presents World Premiere of Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, Beauty and the Beast May 17-20
Company Debuts Original Work by Artistic Director Robert Weiss Along with a Classic Fairy Tale to Delight All Generations - May 03, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Vpstart Crow Regales with "Six Degrees of Separation"
Vpstart Crow finishes its 2011-2012 season with “Six Degrees of Separation,” by John Guare, May 11-13 and 18-20 in the Gregory Theatre of the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Performance times are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. The Pay-What-You-Can... - May 02, 2012 - Vpstart Crow Productions
Award Winning Actress Johnnie Mae Returns to the Stage in NuAFrikan Theatre's Dream Deferred
Dream Deferred, the Award Winning Play on Gentrification in Harlem Runs through April 29, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center. - April 25, 2012 - NuAFrikan Theatre
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces Annual Gala, May 20/Laurie Beechman Theater, NYC. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) Performs
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today is announcing their annual Gala Fundraiser, May 20 at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The 501c3 charity assists children living with HIV/AIDS. This year, they honor media personality Valerie Smaldone with the Spirit Award. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) will perform. Gala includes cocktails, auction, dinner, performances by top Broadway and Cabaret talent, gift bags. Robert Creighton of "Anything Goes" will be the auctioneer. - April 24, 2012 - Help Is On The Way Today
New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus Announces Spring 2012 Pride Concerts
The NMGMC, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization Announces its Spring 2012 Pride Concerts, "There's Only Us" June 22 and 23 in Albuquerque, NM, and the 24 in Sante Fe, NM - April 24, 2012 - New Mexico Gay Mens Chorus
International Mothers Hall of Fame Announces 2012's Top 10 Moms
Michelle Obama, Ann Romney, Holly Robinson-Peete, Lisa Belkin, Stephanie Decker, Summer Sanders, Reese Witherspoon, Meredith Olafson, Victoria Beckham, and Betty DeGeneres Honored as Mothers of the Year by International Mothers Hall of Fame - April 21, 2012 - International Mothers Hall of Fame
Multigenerational Talent Show Has Deep Roots in San Carlos
Some of the performers have been at it for over half a decade and show no signs of quitting. Said Sigler, "Sue Court has been performing in the show since 1960 and Bob Bensi since 1962." - April 21, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
"From Starving to Striving" the Business Side of Art Offers Business Training, Coaching & Grant Funding to Artists & Entertainers
“From Starving to Striving” Entrepreneurship Program for Artists is a focused curriculum designed to assist individual artists of all disciplines (visual, musicians, writers, media, theater, performing arts and culinary) in expanding their foundation, strengthening their business skills, both in/out of the classroom. - April 19, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
North Carolina Theatre Releases Steel Magnolias Podcast
Southern Sisterhood Play Comes to A.J. Fletcher Theater at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts April 20-29 - April 19, 2012 - NC Theatre
Joseph Gomez Premieres "Just You (Can Have My Love)" on VEVO
Joseph Gomez Restrepo is a Colombian-Canadian pop-R&B singer/song-writer. Born on April 23, 1985 in Medellin, Colombia and now a Canadian Citizen, Joseph moved to Canada at the age of 16. His dream is now coming true as he releases his first single and music video titled “Just You (Can... - April 18, 2012 - Joseph Gomez
Stage Left Studio’s Left Out Festival Brings Down the House with "Selected Shorts"
Off-broadway New York City theatre Stage Left Studio receives thunderous approval for collection of artists, playwrights, and performers for a variety show type matinee performance of "Selected Shorts," featuring gay and lesbian performers and the people who love to work with them. - April 18, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Jerry Armstrong - Singer Impressionist, Coming to Joliet, IL
Singer Impressionist, Jerry Armstrong will be performing at the Hoof & Fin Roadhouse, 3501 Channahon Rd. in Joliet, IL, April 20th 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Performing for over 25 years throughout the Midwest. A “Las Vegas style” entertainer, amazing audiences with his vocal ability as a... - April 16, 2012 - Jerry Armstrong Entertainment
Atlanta Fringe Announces Lineup for Inaugural Festival
The first annual Atlanta Fringe Festival, scheduled for May 9-13, will be a five-day extravaganza featuring 27 eclectic shows from artists across the country. What is Atlanta Fringe? It is a performing arts festival that follows the “fringe” mission to provide an accessible, unjuried,... - April 16, 2012 - Atlanta Fringe Festival
"Sheep-ish" Performers Visit LI Children's Museum on First US Tour
Canada's CORPUS dance theater has performed around the world and now they are ready for their first US Tour. Known for combining dance, performance art and slapstick, the company brings its signature piece, Les motuons (The Sheep) to US audiences. Observe a strange and hilarious universe as CORPUS enacts the results of their carefully studied overview of sheep behavior. During the interactive piece audiences will observe daily activities such as shearing, feeding and milking. Unforgettable. - April 15, 2012 - Long Island Children's Museum
Left Out Festival at Stage Left Studio NYC Offers Literary Greatest Hits and LGBT Out Performers
The Fifth Annual Left Out Festival runs April 14-19 at Stage Left Studio, 214 W 30th Street, 6th Floor, New York City. The Festival features gay and lesbian writers, performers, and artists and the straight people who like working with them. Includes some of the best of Off-Broadway NYC theater in an intimate setting of solo performers, plays, readings, and performance art. - April 14, 2012 - Stage Left Studio
Maati Ke Rang - Silver Jubilee Celebrations of 7 ZCC of India Starts at Panchkula from April 13 2012
The silver jubilee celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres Under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 13th to 16 April, 2012 at Parade ground, Panchkula, Haryana, India. - April 13, 2012 - North Zone Cultural Centre
Carolina Ballet Presents Carmina Burana April 19-22 Backed by the North Carolina Master Chorale
Second Half of Program to Feature World Premiere of Three Ballets Inspired by The Alexander Calder Exhibit at Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art - April 13, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Fanbasse Audio
You can now upload audio to the Fanbasse website. Showcase your mixtape and let the world recognize you. Fanbasse is an independently run service with the primary intention of discovering unique abilities and life experiences. Whatever your skill, FanBasse provides a platform that will enable you... - April 12, 2012 - Fanbasse
International Ballet Intensive Hosted Again by California Dancearts
Los Angeles Dance School to Host Intensives for Experienced and Youth Dancers - April 08, 2012 - California DanceArts
"Sleeper" Extends World Premier After Performances to Sold-Out Responsive Audiences in Manhattan
The new play "Sleeper" by Stephanie Bramson has extended performances after an overwhelming positive response to the adventurous black box performances at the Manhattan Repertory Theater. The simply staged piece of theater is driven by breakout performances from Christina Roman and Rocco Chierichella and direction by Leal Vona. Performances continue April 11th, 12th, and 13th. - April 07, 2012 - Sleeper Production
Las Vegas Comedy Show Paying Tribute to Red Skelton Adds Sunday Matinee
With rave reviews on TripAdvisor and requests from patrons, Brian Hoffman's Tribute to Red Skelton Show at the Westin Las Vegas Hotel on Flamingo will add Sundays starting in May. Now fans of old school comedy can enjoy the silly antics of Red Skelton in this 2pm tribute on Sundays too. - April 07, 2012 - Red Skelton Comedy Show
The World Premiere of Two-Time Oscar© Nominated Screenwriter/Playwright Arnold Schulman’s Sleeping Ugly - A Very Adult Fairytale
World Premiere of two-time Oscar© nominated screenwriter/playwright Arnold Schulman's Sleeping Ugly opens at Santa Monica Playhouse in April. - April 06, 2012 - Santa Monica Playhouse
Triple Threat Comedian Missy Grynkiewicz Signs 360 Recording Deal
Realize Records announced today that they have signed a deal with singer/actress/comedian Missy Grynkiewicz to release her debut comedic CD titled “Miss Representation”. The CD was recorded in front of a live audience in late 2011. The CD release date is still being decided. Missy says,... - April 06, 2012 - Realize Records