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.
Comedian John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis to Help People Harness Their “Inner Heckler” and Focus on Positive in New Online Training Course
Stand-up comic John Heffron joins fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis in a new online training course designed to quiet the “inner heckler” once and for all. Available online at http://www.innerheckler.com, the Inner Heckler program helps people focus on the positive and boost self-esteem. - January 28, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Late Comedian Patrice O'Neal's Final CD to be Released in February
BSeen Media is proud to present the release of the late Patrice O’Neal’s final live comedy album “Mr. P.” The CD will be released on February 7th . The 17 track CD is 74 minutes of new material. It was recorded on April 15th 2011 at the Washington, DC Improv. O'Neal first... - January 28, 2012 - BSeenMedia LLC
North Carolina Theatre and Broadway Series South Present Green Day’s American Idiot
Tony Award-Winning Production to Make Raleigh Debut Jan. 31-Feb. 5 - January 26, 2012 - NC Theatre
Nightlife Cultural Initiative Brings Life Back to Nightlife
A nonprofit company created to elevate nightlife culture announced plans for the first annual nightlife culture expo. - January 24, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
Musical Theatre Competition Kicks Off in South Florida; $10,000 in Prize Money Will be Awarded to Talented Performers
Calling all Aspiring Musical Theatre Performers in South Florida: $10,000 in prize money up for grabs in the 2012 NSAL Musical Theatre Competition. Regional Contest kicks off in Boca Raton. - January 23, 2012 - National Society of Arts & Letters
ART Takes Double Stage at Pasadena Playhouse with an Installation from Artspace Warehouse
Pasadena Playhouse features art installation from Los Angeles gallery Artspace Warehouse for the duration of the new play ART, Jan. 29 - Feb. 19, 2012. - January 22, 2012 - Artspace Warehouse
Rob Heeney in Vincible at Leicester Comedy Festival 2012
On Thursday 9th February, stand-up Rob Heeney makes his hotly anticipated debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival with the world premiere of his new show, "Rob Heeney in Vincible." - January 20, 2012 - The Funny Side...PR
Derrell Lawrence's Do You Trust Your Best Friend? Stage Play - You Will Never Look at Your Best Friend the Same Again
Due to the overwhelming success of the one night only showing of Philadelphia's own Derrell Lawrence's stage play Do You Trust Your Best Friend?, an encore presentation of this award winning dramatic production featuring some of the best Philadelphia talent will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122. - January 19, 2012 - Derrell Lawrence
Doug Shear to Perform Lip Service Stories at Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
On January 28, 2012, Doug Shear will be performing at the Lip Service Stories writing/performance mash-up event at the Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in downtown Coral Gables, Florida. - January 19, 2012 - Doug Shear
New Comedy Talk Show to Premiere Jan. 26 at DC Arts Center
The Charlie Visconage Show (@Charlie_Show), a new late-night talk show focused on connecting audiences with DC-area artists, will premiere at 10 p.m. on January 26, 2012, at the DC Arts Center in Adams Morgan. “DC artists of great renown rarely have a chance to share how they got where they... - January 19, 2012 - The Charlie Visconage Show
The Lost Studio Presents Playwright Sarah Daniels' Provocative and Controversial Play MASTERPIECES
A searing black comedy set in early 1980’s London. The Lost Studio Theatre Company presents its inaugural production, MASTERPIECES by Sarah Daniels. Directed by Cinda Jackson and opening January 26, 2012, MASTERPIECES is both raw and disturbing. It follows the disintegration of three... - January 17, 2012 - Lost Studio
Front Row Features Wire Launches New Entertainment Wire Service
With the abundance of entertainment content available on the web, the duo of Angela Dawson and Peter Gonzaga launches Front Row Features Wire (FRFW) to enhance the entertainment features sections of media outlets. Features/entertainment editors no longer have to sift through the glut of... - January 11, 2012 - Front Row Features Wire
Merritt Ambrose Named 2011 Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year
Atlanta-based close-up / parlor magician Merritt Ambrose was voted 2011 "Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year" by the combined membership of Atlanta's magical organizations. - January 10, 2012 - Ambrose Productions
Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 1 "Titan" Lorin Maazel Conducting Available on DVD January 31
Kultur is proud to announce the release of Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 1 "Titan" with Lorin Maazel conducting available on DVD January 31, 2012. Conductor Lorin Maazel leads the Orchestra Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini in this performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1,... - January 06, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Béjart! Did You Say Béjart? Debuts on DVD January 31
Kultur is proud to announce the release of Béjart! Did You Say Béjart? available on DVD on January 31, 2012. This documentary, made with the complicity of Maurice Béjart, reveals the first 30 years of his life which were totally unknown: his happy childhood in Marseille, the... - January 06, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
George Frideric Handel La Resurrezione Debuts on DVD January 31
Kultur is proud to announce the release of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio La Resurrezione available on DVD on January 31, 2012. First performed on the Easter Sunday of 1708 in Rome, this acclaimed oratorio details the events between - and during - Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Characters... - January 06, 2012 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Entrepreneurship Program from “Starving to Striving” for Artists Debuts in Delray Beach Florida
Business training, coaching and funding for local artists comes to life in a program with a name evoking mixed reactions from the community. - January 05, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Ohio Idol Begins June 9th
Statewide singing competition for residents of Ohio that are 12 years of age or older. - January 04, 2012 - Ohio Idol
Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumor Not True According to Spokesman
Outside The Wall - Pink Floyd Tour Website denies rumors of Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert. Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumors denied by spokesman. More than a few legendary bands have been rumored to reunite for the opening and/or closing ceremonies at this summer’s Olympic Games in... - January 03, 2012 - Outside The Wall
Brooklyn Artist Wins SPARC Award
Brooklyn Magician, Gary Dreifus, was selected by Brooklyn Arts Council, New York City Department for the Aging and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs to be an artist-in-residence with SPARC: Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide. - January 01, 2012 - Gary Dreifus Magic
The Circassian Circle: Showcasing Caucuses History and Culture in New York
Circassian Circle www.circassiancircle.com, a new and original folk dance troupe from the Caucasus region of Eurasia, will take part in the 55th anniversary conference of The Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP/NYC). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, January 7th at 4:00pm and... - December 29, 2011 - Circassian Circle
Last Comic Standing Winner John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis for Free Online “Inner Heckler” Video Which Teaches Personal Trainers How to Succeed in Business and Life
The “inner heckler” is that voice inside your head that doubts, denies and denigrates. To succeed in the fitness industry or any other enterprise, learning to harness that inner voice for good can make all the difference; the free online Inner Heckler video offers tips on turning an inner heckler into an inner motivator. - December 24, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Linicomn Agency to Open Los Angeles Talent Agency Office in Winter of 2012 to Represent Children and Young Adults with Special Needs
The Linicomn Agency will be opening a second talent agency office in Los Angeles during the Winter of 2012. This boutique agency will represent children and young adults with special needs and exceptional performance skills. Special needs includes individuals who have deafness, learning challenges such as Down Syndrome or Aspergers and physical challenges such as Spina Bifida. - December 23, 2011 - The Linicomn Agency
North Carolina Theatre Announces Audition Boot Camps
Classes Focus on Preparation For Upcoming Productions of Oliver! and Legally Blonde: The Musical - December 22, 2011 - NC Theatre
People’s Music School Earns Top Sun Shine Project Grant
The Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Award Will Help the School Reach Hundreds More Inner-City Children with Free Music Education - December 13, 2011 - People's Music School
California Contemporary Ballet Overcomes Casting Obstacles to Present 14th Season of “The Snow Queen” Ballet
Los Angeles Area Dance Company Produces Original Ballet; Guest Performer from Hungary Added to Cast - December 12, 2011 - California DanceArts
COR Executives from Germany Visit Home Resource in Sarasota, Florida
Home Resource Has Been Named the Exclusive Florida Retailer for COR and Exclusive Florida West Coast Retailer for Interlübke, High-End Furniture Designers from Germany - December 10, 2011 - Home Resource
"Fearless Moral Inventory: 12-Step Walk Up" Play Receives Second Extension in NYC by E-Merging Writers
Award-winning solo performance artist Frank Blocker's newest play "Fearless Moral Inventory: 12-Step Walk Up" receives second extension in New York City, off-Broadway, at renowned Stage Left Studio. The edgy comedy romp through New York's tenant/landlord relationships is receiving critical acclaim from theatre professionals and audiences are abuzz. - December 10, 2011 - E-Merging Writers
George Warren Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
George Warren, of East Brunswick, New Jersey has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Dance. About George Warren George Warren is the Director of Center Stage Dance and Theatre Schools in East... - December 10, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
DirectRooms.com – Top Irish Comedian Dara O'Briain Heads for Killarney in January 2012
Fans of stand-up comedy from all around Ireland are looking forward to seeing one of their funny man heroes this coming January as Dara O’Briain continues his nationwide tour. - December 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Pianist Andrew Staupe to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
To ring in the new year, the Minnesota Sinfonia will feature American pianist, Andrew Staupe, an internationally lauded soloist hailed for his compelling virtuosity and poetic lyricism by audiences and critics alike. Mr. Staupe has earned prizes in a number of competitions, including with the... - December 09, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Los Alamitos High School Choir Presents Holiday Memories
The Los Alamitos High School Vocal Music Program is performing their Holiday Show on December 8, 9 and 10th. “Holiday Memories” is this year’s theme and it is a celebration of all aspects of this joyous season, taking you on an unparalleled holiday journey. Los Alamitos High School, 3591 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, CA. - December 07, 2011 - Note-Ables Booster Club
Indie Noir Thriller Film, "Dispatch," Readies Debut
Set in a seedy Hollywood limousine dispatch office on the night of a big movie premiere, Steven Sprung’s "Dispatch," from a script by Sprung and star Michael Bershad, depicts one night in the life of Nick, an overnight dispatcher with everything on the line. - December 05, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Magic is Not a Vanishing Art in Champaign Urbana
Magic is alive and well in the C-U area. On the first weekend of February, SoDo Theatre, Champaign, will present Magic and Other Nonsense: An evening of sleight of hand and legerdemain. This one man show stars Champaign native, and professional magician, Markus Clegg in his first public appearance in his hometown. After having worked in various cities from Las Vegas to Chicago Markus is back in the area. Markus mainly works for private clubs and businesses, and is rarely seen in a pubic venue. - December 04, 2011 - Markus Clegg: Magical Entertainer
Georgia Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker Ballet
Full-Scale Production in Peachtree City, Top Ten Place for Families, December 10th and 11th - December 03, 2011 - Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts
duCret School of Art - Light Shines on a Local Art Community
duCret School of Art, founded in 1926, whose faculty and board members consist of notable and world recognized art professionals has steadily been thrust in the spotlight during the year, as students and faculty have broken ground in the entertainment field. - December 02, 2011 - duCret School of Art
Talented Young Actress Jasmine Akakpo Launches Official Website
As she continues to gain recognition and success in the tough entertainment industry, actress and model Jasmine Akakpo is a talented young beauty that is making a name for herself. With her career on the rise, Jasmine has now launched her official website. Always staying true to herself, Jasmine... - November 30, 2011 - Jasmine Akakpo
San Diego’s Beloved Nutcracker Ballet – Cannons Roar, Fairies Fly and Snow Falls at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Dec 17 & 18
A cherished family tradition, the West Coast Ballet Theatre’s enchanting production of The Nutcracker captures the magic, excitement and innocence of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet as seen through the eyes of a child. The Nutcracker is produced in association with San Elijo Dance & Music Academy and 4S Dance Academy. - November 30, 2011 - San Elijo Dance and Music Academy
Killer Whale Announces Extended December Dates at the Historic National Black Theatre
Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale has extended its featured performances at Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s historic National Black Theatre for December 2-11. Killer Whale, is a 70 minute choreopoem that uniquely tells the story of three young women’s love affair with Harlem from youth to young adulthood through a montage of spoken word poetry, theatre, dance, and song. - November 29, 2011 - Harlem KW Project
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2011 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 37-year tradition with its announcement of performances of the full-length Nutcracker in the Hartford, CT area with guest artists from Ballet Hispanico, Mario I. Espinoza and Kimberly Van Woesik, and from Chicago, Darren McIntyre and Jennifer Grapes, most recently with the Milwaukee Ballet. - November 27, 2011 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
North Carolina Theatre Presents A Christmas Story, The Musical!
Production Presented in Conjunction with Broadway Series South - November 25, 2011 - NC Theatre
LineLessons.com Announces November Soul Line Dance of the Month
LineLessons.com, Bringing Line Dancing Home to Your Audience, Selects Raphael Saadiq’s “Stone Rollin’” with “Stone Rollin’,” Choreographed by Irene Groundwater, as November Soul Line Dance of the Month - November 23, 2011 - LineLessons.com
New Book, A Song in My Heart, is an Extraordinary Fusion of Music and Literature
Author, Roma Calatayud-Stocks, is pleased to announce the release of her new book, A Song In My Heart. History and fiction converge impeccably in this historical novel infused with music, art, and romance, creating a compelling first installment to this new trilogy. - November 22, 2011 - Author, Calatayud-Stocks
Comedy “Fearless Moral Inventory” Opens in NYC Nov 20, from E-Merging Writers and Cheryl King Productions
Critically-acclaimed solo performer and Drama Desk Award-nominee Frank Blocker's newest comedy "Fearless Moral Inventory" opens off-Broadway November 20. Directed by Kathy Kelly Christos, the edgy play runs Sundays at 5:00 pm, running weekly at Stage Left Studio. The New York City-based theatre is located at 214 W 30th, one block south of Penn Station. - November 17, 2011 - E-Merging Writers
A Treasured Holiday Event Returns to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center: A Christmas Carol
Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC) is proud to announce the return of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. - November 17, 2011 - Adelphi University
John-Paul Simoens is the Only US Male National Selected to Compete in Switzerland's Prix de Lausanne
A student of Lauridsen Ballet Centre and South Bay Ballet senior company member, John-Paul Simoens moves on to perform before a jury of world-renowned dance personalities at the famous Prix de Lausanne competition January 29 to February 4, 2012. - November 10, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
New Line Theatre Announces Casting for Regional Premiere of Rock Musical "Cry-Baby"
New Line Theatre, "the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre," will continue its 21st season of rowdy, adult musical theatre March 1-24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical Cry-Baby, which The Wall Street Journal called "the funniest new musical since Avenue Q." - November 10, 2011 - New Line Theatre
Doug Shear Performs “A Loophole in the Law of Karma”
Is it true that what goes around comes around or is true that no good deed goes unpunished? Is there a Loophole in the Law of karma? Those are the questions Doug Shear attempted to answer at the LOL, Life Out Loud show, held at the charming Tre Amici @ the Ybor Bunker. - November 10, 2011 - Doug Shear
LineLessons.com Announces November Pop Line Dance of the Month
LineLessons.com, Bringing Line Dancing Home to Your Audience, Selects Selena Gomez’s “Love You Like A Love Song” with “Love Repeats,” Choreographed by Michele Burton, as November Pop Line Dance of the Month - November 09, 2011 - LineLessons.com
Local Chorus Performs with a Purpose
The Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus is putting on their annual show, Saturday, November 19th at 7:30 pm at the Union High School PAC. A portion of the proceeds is being donated to the Union Choral Parents Association and two groups from Union schools will be performing on the show. - November 08, 2011 - Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus