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.
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
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
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