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.
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
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
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
Marcus Dargan of NuAFrikan Theatre Exposes the Truth About Gentrification in the New Play Dream Deferred
The Award Winning Play Dream Deferred Opens on April 20, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center in Harlem, NY - April 01, 2012 - NuAFrikan Theatre
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of The Shakespeare Globe Production of The Merry Wives of Windsor Available April 24, 2012
William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of The Shakespeare Globe production of The Merry Wives of Windsor available April 24, 2012. Shakespeare's hilarious and brilliantly constructed farce, The Merry Wives of Windsor, delighted audiences... - March 30, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
TEDxSF Salons Adds More Tickets for April 12’s Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and The Premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS
What if liquid robots could completely change the way we understand ocean currents? Sniff for oil leaks? Why is our whole conservation paradigm false? How can we change it? What does a photographer see when he stays in the water in the remotest area for a really long time? TEDxSF presents Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and the premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS, April 12 at the Fort Mason Center. Also announces special performance April 13 by TED Music Director, Thomas Dolby. - March 29, 2012 - TEDxSF
The All-American Preschool Hit Monkey Monkey Music is Now Airing on the American Forces Network
Monkey Monkey Music now airing on over 100 PBS member stations is proudly airing on The American Forces Network. A seven year old child who stars in the videos has a father who, ironically, was on civil deployment in Iraq when the videos were made. The American Forces Network considers Monkey Monkey Music a key element in quality programming for young children. - March 28, 2012 - Monkey Monkey Music
Opera Manhattan Announces 2012 Opera Festival
Following the critical acclaim of February’s trio of monodramas themed ‘Women on the Verge’, Opera Manhattan is proud to announce the 2012 Opera Festival. Three riveting operas and a special performance of arias and ensembles presented by Opera Manhattan’s Artist Development... - March 28, 2012 - Opera Manhattan
"You Need Music" Educational & Performing Enterprise Presents a Winners Recital of the Third "Olympic Challenge" Competition at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
"You Need Music" offers the unique opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall for children who put their effort in learning music without a goal to become professionals, but for the sheer love of performing. - March 26, 2012 - You Need Music Educational & Performing Enterprise
Playwrighting Class
The Ohio Playwrights Circle is offering its first class in playwrighting. - March 24, 2012 - Ohio Playwrights Circle
NuAFrikan Theatre Announces the Cast of Dream Deferred
The Award Winning Play Dream Deferred Opens on April 20, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center in Harlem, NY - March 21, 2012 - NuAFrikan Theatre
California DanceArts to Hold Auditions in March for Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive
Los Angeles Dance Academy Prepares Again to Host the Prestigious International Dance Event - March 18, 2012 - California DanceArts
America's Greatest Game Shows "Premier" Starring Bob Eubanks Set to Launch Its National Touring Show in Chicago
America's Greatest Game Shows starring Bob Eubanks, Chuck Woolery and Jamie Farr is set to launch its National Touring Show in Chicago. America's Greatest Game Shows is inviting would be contestants to the "Premier" launch Wednesday, March 21 at the Mother McAuley High School Auditorium/Theatre. This show is an interactive blend of our versions of America's Greatest Game Shows such as Let's Make a Deal, Love Connection, The Newlywed Game, The Gong Show, Name That Tune and many more. - March 16, 2012 - America's Greatest Game Shows
Stopping Our Silence "Silencing the Inner Critic"
Free healing conference for survivors of abuse. Two performances (mature audiences only) examining self-sabotage Survivors of abuse often face. - March 16, 2012 - Lyric Dance and Vocal Ensemble
Alice Osborn is the Featured Poet at Monday Night Poetry & Music in Charleston, SC
Alice Osborn says, "I’m so thrilled to return to Monday Night Poetry & Music during National Poetry Month. Jim Lundy does an amazing job of bringing so many talented poets and artists together..." - March 16, 2012 - Alice Osborn, Write from the Inside Out
The Princess Revolution is Coming: Moey's Music Party Releases Third CD During National Princess Week
"Princess Revolution!" is a rocking celebration of Girl-Power, Princess Power, & "sparkle-tacular" girls by multiple award-winning, #1 NYC Mommy Rocker, Moey. Kick off your glass slipper and join the Princess Revolution. 15 track CD debuts 4/24/12. The title single is available now as a free download on CDBaby.com. Review copies of the CD available upon request. - March 15, 2012 - Moey's Music Party
Cherise Boothe, Sara Botsford, Marylouise Burke and Brad Fleischer Join Jane Kaczmarek and Jon Tenney in Good People
Matt Shakman Helms David Lindsay-Abaire’s West Coast Premiere Opens April 11, 2012 Geffen alums Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle) and Jon Tenney (The Closer) are joined by acclaimed stage and screen actors Cherise Boothe (original cast of Ruined), Sara Botsford (Broadway’s The... - March 15, 2012 - Geffen Playhouse
Carolina Ballet Hosts The Little Mermaid Pre-Performance Discussion
Principal Guest Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Premiere of Hans Christian Andersen’s Endearing Fairytale - March 15, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
NuAFrikan Theatre Premieres CCNY Jacob A. Weiser Award Winning Play in NYC
BMCC and CCNY Theatre Graduate, Marcus Dargan, opens his new play on April 19, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center in Harlem, NY. - March 15, 2012 - NuAFrikan Theatre
San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73
The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
Everything Old is New Again - Especially in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN 2012, four one-act plays by the prolific writing team of Eugene O’Neill, Louise Bryant, Floyd Dell and Pendelton King, all writers of one-acts originally produced by the historic PROVINCETOWN PLAYERS performs on Tuesdays, March 27 and April 3 under the auspices of New... - March 11, 2012 - Group Theatre Too, LLC
Schoolhouse Arts Center Offers Spring Arts Classes and April Vacation Theater Programs
Schoolhouse Arts Center’s Spring Arts Classes will start March 26. This eight-week session of classes includes something for everyone from pre-school through adult. Classes include: Annie Junior Musical Theater Workshop for ages 8 to 16 on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Art for Mommy and Me... - March 09, 2012 - Schoolhouse Arts Center on Sebago Lake in Standish
Steel Magnolias at Schoolhouse Arts Center from April 13-29
Public Service Announcement: Steel Magnolias at Schoolhouse Arts Center from April 13-29 - March 09, 2012 - Schoolhouse Arts Center on Sebago Lake in Standish
Old-Time Radio Theater Show Brings 1930s Story to Life at Church of Scientology
In the 1930s and ‘40s prior to founding the Scientology religion, author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard wrote for magazines of the day. One of his stories--“The Trail of the Red Diamonds”--was performed theatrically at the Nashville Church of Scientology on Sunday. - March 08, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NJ's Fastest Growing Hip Hop and R&B Music Label Unveils Energetic Feel-Good “Banger” Single & Official Music Video to Lead 2012's Most Fanticipated Summer Release
FoQus Music Entertainment (F.M.E) unveils an Energetic Feel-good "Banger" - the lead single off of its forthcoming and highly-fanticipated Hip Hop and R&B compilation - #TheFoQusAlbum (due out Summer 2012). - March 07, 2012 - FoQus Music Entertainment
Art for Progress Announces Artists to be Shown at Fountain Art Fair
Art for Progress, Fountain Art Fair’s non-profit partner for NY Art Week, has announced the artists it will be presenting for both the Fair and the March 10th after party. Additionally, the organization will be showing work from the most promising student artists participating in its... - March 05, 2012 - Art For Progress
Nuafrikan Theatre Reemerges in Gentrified Harlem; the Award Winning Play Dream Deferred Premieres April 19, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center in Harlem, NY
“I see white people. One day I counted 16 and I didn’t even have to go downtown to see ‘em!” exclaims Lovey Jones, a Harlem native in the new play Dream Deferred. Returning to the stage after three seasons of organizational restructuring, NuAFrikan Theatre celebrates its revival with the Jacob A. Weiser Playwright Award winning play Dream Deferred, written and directed by Marcus Dargan, opening on April 19, 2012 at the 133rd Street Arts Center. - March 04, 2012 - NuAFrikan Theatre
You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same: Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play National Tour
The hit stage play, Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, kicks off its 2012 national tour Easter weekend in Montgomery, Alabama April 6-7, 2012 at the Davis Theater for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36102. Newly engaged couple, Maurice and April... - March 01, 2012 - Derrell Lawrence
Live Theater Performance in Old-Time Radio Style at Nashville Church of Scientology
In the 1930s and ‘40s prior to founding the Scientology religion, author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard wrote for magazines of the day. One of his stories will be performed theatrically at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - March 01, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
"Miss Representation" Director Siebel Newsom Stars as "Idealized Woman" in New Film Debuting April 1
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of former San Francisco Mayor and current California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, stars in the romantic comedy feature "Till You Get To Baraboo" which debuts on DVD and video-on-demand April 1, 2012. Siebel Newsom is the director of "Miss Representation," a documentary that questions the portrayals of women in media. - February 29, 2012 - Emmett Loverde
What's The Benefit? inc. Produces Broadway Benefit at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre to End Bullying
March 19th, 2012, Curtain at 8pm. What's The Benefit? inc. has announced that they will produce their 2nd Broadway benefit, this time for Operation Respect, an educational advocacy organization headed by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. The evening will feature the new musical Weaker People... A Dangerous Notion. - February 29, 2012 - What's The Benefit? Inc.
LadyBroadway Martina Sykes is Dynamite Dinner Theatre
Martina Sykes wraps up her Florida stage production role as part of the trio of Dynamites in Hairspray playing at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre. - February 26, 2012 - Lady Broadway
Pacific Ridge School Students Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
After Earning a Gold Rating at the Heritage Music Festivals for Two Consecutive Years, the Pacific Ridge School A Cappella Group Receives an Invitation to Perform in the National Youth Choir Festival in March - February 25, 2012 - Pacific Ridge School
"Apostle Peter" Released, Introducing Laurence Fuller Opposite Oscar-Nominee Robert Loggia
"Apostle Peter and The Last Supper" is released today, the film introduces Aussie actor Laurence Fuller with his first lead role in a US feature opposite Academy Award Nominee Robert Loggia. - February 23, 2012 - Laurence Fuller
Sweet Shoppe Candles to Participate in Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of the The 84th Academy Awards (Oscars) Nominees and Presenters
"We're excited to announce Sweet Shoppe Candles will participate in the luxury Gift Lounge hosted by GBK Productions on February 24-25 at The W Hotel in Hollywood, CA, in honor of the 84th Academy Awards," states Leslie Gennari creator and sole proprietor. - February 21, 2012 - Sweet Shoppe Candles
Adelphi University Alumna to Direct Charlotte Delbo’s Who Will Carry the Word?
The characters in Who Will Carry the Word? struggle with their personal fears, concerns, and ultimately their hopes for future generations. - February 19, 2012 - Adelphi University
Safe Passage Pictures to Develop and Produce Action Thriller by "Valley Girl" Writer and Producer Wayne Crawford
Safe Passage Pictures announced today that it is developing and producing “Another Sh**ty Day in Paradise,” a tense action thriller penned by award-winning writer/producer Wayne Crawford, whose credits include “Valley Girl,” “Night Of The Comet” & “Jake... - February 18, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Conservatory Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of "Marathon 33 (M33)"
Point Park University’s Conservatory Theatre Company presents the world premiere of "Marathon 33 (M33)" at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Feb. 24 – March 4 with a preview on Feb. 23. "Marathon 33 (M33)" is based on the play "Marathon 33" by June Havoc; original... - February 18, 2012 - Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse
Bartlett High School Announces the Cast of the Tony-Winning Musical Ragtime
Bartlett High School Announces the Cast of The Tony-Winning Musical Ragtime. Performances of Ragtime are April 19th, 20th and 21st at 7pm and April 22nd at 2pm. Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 W. Schick Rd. Bartlett, IL 60103. - February 17, 2012 - Bartlett High School
Singer /Entertainer - Jerry Armstrong to Perform in Joliet, IL
Jerry Armstrong will be performing at the Hoof & Fin Roadhouse, 3501 Channahon Rd. in Joliet, IL, February 25th 9:00pm to 11:00pm. Chicago born & raised, he has been performing for over 25 years throughout the Midwest. A “Las Vegas style” entertainer, amazing audiences with his... - February 11, 2012 - Jerry Armstrong Entertainment
Michael Grandinetti Premieres New Illusions in "It's Magic!" Theater Tour
Nationally renowned illusionist Michael Grandinetti brings new illusions including Walking Through Steel, the Mid-Air Vanish, and the Fire Slicer to California when he appears as the closing act in "It's Magic!" an annual theatrical spectacular. - February 09, 2012 - Michael Grandinetti Magic
SoBe Arts Presents the World Premiere of Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera Music and Libretto by Carson Kievman. Based on the Play by William Shakespeare.
SoBe Institute of the Arts presents the World Premiere of Carson Kievman’s Hamlet Soundtheater/Opera in the Little Stage Theater on Miami Beach. This provocative, sophisticated, and radically re-imagined musical setting of Shakespeare’s masterpiece was the final commission by legendary producer Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival / Public Theater. Due to Papp’s tragic passing soon after the work was completed, Hamlet remained unperformed, until now. http://sobearts.org/hamlet.html - February 09, 2012 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
17 Year-Old Alyssa Allyson from Orange County Debuts Rapunzel
AJJ Records artist Alyssa Allyson debuts Rapunzel video. - February 08, 2012 - AJJ Records
44 Plays for 44 Presidents Aiming to Break a World Record
20 productions already planned across USA, including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Austin, Boulder, Providence, Minneapolis, Madison, Little Rock, Des Moines... - February 08, 2012 - 44 Plays for 44 Presidents
X Burlesque Gets a New "Facelift"
X Burlesque, a topless revue show known to be “The Hottest show on the Las Vegas Strip,” recently announced that it would be working with Media One Pro, a Las Vegas based Web Development firm to redesign its show website. - February 08, 2012 - Media One Pro
North Carolina Theatre and Broadway Series South Present Les Misérables
25th Anniversary Production of World’s Longest-Running Musical Makes Raleigh Debut Feb. 14-19 - February 06, 2012 - NC Theatre
National Black Touring Circuit Presents the Black History Month Play Festival in New York City from February 3 – 26
Festival Honors African American Heroes: A. Philip Randolph, Zora Neal Hurston, Adam Clayton Powell and Con. Barbara Jordan with Presentations by Amiri Baraka, Dr. Brenda Greene and Dr. Lenora Fulani. - February 06, 2012 - National Black Touring Circuit
Hope International University Presents the Musical, Bye Bye Birdie
This year’s annual HIU Spring musical is a rock-and-roll romantic comedy that’s fun for everyone. Performances are scheduled for March 10, 15, 16, and 17. Tickets are available at www.hiu.edu. - February 04, 2012 - Hope International University
Engage and 95.9 the River Presents Defending the Caveman at the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, IL
Broadway's wildly popular history-making comedy, Defending the Caveman, comes to the Rosemont Theater to tickle funny bones and make peace between the sexes. - February 03, 2012 - Engage
Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School