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.
Minnesota Sinfonia to Perform in St. Cloud with Soprano Soloist Evelyn Nelson
The Minnesota Sinfonia is proud to announce it's first ever concert to be held in Saint Cloud. The concert will be a Sinfonia Holiday Family Pops Concert and will feature Evelyn Nelson, soprano soloist native to Saint Cloud, performing a variety of light favorites in works by Mozart, Gonoud,... - November 06, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Minnesota Sinfonia to Feature Teen Violinist and Soprano Soloist Evelyn Nelson in Holiday Concert
The Minnesota Sinfonia is proud to announce it's annual Holiday Family Pops Concert featuring 2011 Junior Young Artist Competition winner Brandon Duffy, who will be performing the first movement of Max Bruch's Violin Concerto no 1. Also featured this year, Evelyn Nelson, soprano soloist, performing... - November 03, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Chambers Stevens' Hollywood 101 Series Released on iBooks
Sandcastle Publishing and Chambers Stevens are proud to announce the upcoming release of the best selling Hollywood 101 series on Apple iBooks for use on the Apple iPad and iPad2. The Hollywood 101 series is the ultimate source of insider advice for breaking into film and television for young... - October 29, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
Comedy "Fearless Moral Inventory" Re-Opens in NYC to Critical Demand and E-Merging Writers
Solo comedy from Drama Desk Award Solo Performer Frank Blocker returns for Sunday evening performances at posh boutique theatre Stage Left Studio, one block from Penn Station. 23 characters center around a 5-floor NYC apartment building where the tenants are at war with a murderous landlord. It'll take an 80-year-old sex addict in recovery to bring him down. - October 29, 2011 - E-Merging Writers
Community Performing Arts Announces Expansion to Coral Springs
Today, Community Performing Arts (CPA) announced that its affordable, world-class concert series is expanding to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in January 2012. The expansion marks another milestone for impresaria Florence Morgenstern, whose post-retirement business venture continues to defy... - October 29, 2011 - Community Performing Arts
Sarasota Opera Seeks Singing Children for Winter Season Production of Carmen
Sarasota Opera is hosting an open casting call to find children, ages 8 and up, to participate in the Children’s Chorus of our Winter 2012 production of Bizet’s Carmen on Thursday, November 3rd from 6:45pm – 7:45pm in the Pavilion building adjacent to the Sarasota Opera House. - October 29, 2011 - Sarasota Opera
Billboard World Artist/Actress Gay Marshall to Perform “Gift of Light” with Tony Award Winner Anika Noni Rose, Friday Oct. 28 at Liberty Island Celebration
“Gift of Light” was composed by Grammy-winner Doug Katsaros and Emmy-nominated Bill Schermerhorn. Ms. Marshall was commissioned to write a French translation, recorded this fall in New York. - October 28, 2011 - Gay Marshall
Stagger Lee
Introducing Crispin® Stagger Lee™; Limited Release Cider Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels - October 26, 2011 - Crispin Cider
Are Stand Up Comedians Born or Are They Made?
Radio talk show host Garrison Leykam accepts challenge to become a stand up comedian. - October 26, 2011 - Conversation Crossroad
Back by Popular Demand - Last Chance of 2011 to See "Love 2 Dance"
“Love 2 Dance” is an entertaining look at the lives and loves of dancers. Fourth and final performance of 2011 Set for Nov. 27. - October 26, 2011 - M&M American Dance Theatre
“Beyond The Moonwalk” Gets a Dance Partner
Hiltz Squared Media Group has teamed with Vision4Media Entertainment to license the television network production of Beyond The Moonwalk - a six part miniseries that focuses on the amazing street dancers whose influence transformed an entire generation of pop culture. Vision4Media executives... - October 25, 2011 - Vision4Media Entertainment
NyLon Fusion Collective Presents the World Premiere of You Are Here, Directed by Jerry Ruiz
NyLon Fusion Collective presents the world premiere of You Are Here by members of its Writers Collective: Jack Karp, Kate Mulley, Alisha Silver and Joseph Samuel Wright. Directed by Jerry Ruiz, the show will run November 4-20th at the Gene Frankel Theatre with two Planet Connections Artists Grant... - October 23, 2011 - Nylon Fusion Theatre Company
Sarasota Opera Names the New Director of Marketing
Sarasota Opera is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Greg Parry as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Sarasota Opera effective Monday, October 10, 2011. Mr. Parry previously held the position of Director of Marketing with Sarasota Opera from 2000-2004 during which time he... - October 22, 2011 - Sarasota Opera
Final Approach Restaurant Presents a New Dinner Theatre Experience at the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport; First Production 12/1 – 12/4
The Final Approach Restaurant at the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport, known for their amazing food and dining experience, has come together with J&G Productions, to bring to you a new dinner theatre experience. J&G Productions in Sheboygan, is led by Ralph Maffongelli, former Artistic... - October 20, 2011 - J&G Unlimited, LLC.
XtraMedium Communications LLC and JustFM365 Team Up: Community Development Partnership
Relationship Sparks Exposure of Culturally Relevant Art Across Media - October 18, 2011 - XtraMedium Communications LLC
Celebrated Motion Picture Artists Collaborate on Play to Run Through the Fall Season in the Los Angeles Area
John Patrick Shanley's (Moonstruck, Joe vs. the Volcano, Doubt) play directed by John McNaughton (Mad Dog and Glory, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Homicide: Life on the Street) starring Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Ed Wood) and Matthew J. Williamson (Sedona, Helter Skelter) will run from October 21 to December 18 in Los Angeles's North Hollywood arts district. - October 17, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Your Time Publishing's, Sherry Milam, Author of "The Red Feather" to Create The Sounds Of The Mardi Gras Indians
Author Sherry (Miss Led) Milam reached funding goals to finish the recording and publishing process for the audio version of "The Red Feather" featuring Big Chief Kevin Goodman and the Flaming Arrows. - October 13, 2011 - Your Time Publishing, LLC
TLA Productions Announces TGNESE 2012
NH-based entertainment provider announces Guest of Honor, announcing details for the 2012 exhibition. - October 11, 2011 - TLA Productions
Best Selling Hollywood 101 Series Comes to Kindle and NOOK
Sandcastle Publishing and Chambers Stevens are proud to announce the release of the best selling Hollywood 101 series on both the Barnes & Noble NOOK and the Amazon Kindle. The seven book Hollywood 101 series features the best selling books in the world for young television and film... - October 11, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
The Brownstone Poets Presents Three Uphook Press Poets Deborah Hauser, Vicki Iorio, and Brant Lyon on Saturday, November 5 at 2:30 P.M. at Park Plaza Restaurant
The Brownstone Poets presents three Uphook Press poets Deborah Hauser, Vicki Iorio, and Brant Lyon on Saturday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Enjoy the varied menu at this affordable family-run diner while listening to great poetry. Poetry grows in... - October 11, 2011 - The Brownstone Poets
Sarasota Opera's Madama Butterfly Begins to Take Flight
The artists have arrived, rehearsals have begun and music is once again emanating out of the Sarasota Opera House as preparations begin for the 2011 fall production of Giacomo Puccini’s classic love story Madama Butterfly running October 28, 2011 through November 15, 2011. Maestro Victor... - October 10, 2011 - Sarasota Opera
Bilicious Returns to Boston to Showcase Bisexual Comedy, Poetry, Music, Dance, and Film
On Saturday, October 15, at Club Café in Boston’s South End neighborhood, at 7:30pm, Bilicious returns for its second annual bisexual-themed multi-media showcase of comedy, poetry, music, dance, and film. Audience participation is encouraged during an interactive Q&A with the performers immediately after the show. - October 08, 2011 - Bilicious Productions
Actor/Comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence Delivers a New Show at The House of Blues in San Diego, CA
Featuring an All-Star Line-Up - October 07, 2011 - Mark Christopher Lawrence
The Voice of Brian Has Record Month in a Down Economy?
When things seem to be slowing down all around, The Voice of Brian is being heard all the more. Business in September exploded for this veteran, award winning voice-over professional. How does he do it? - October 06, 2011 - The Voice of Brian
The National Franchise, School of Rock, is Now Open in West Broward
School of Rock West Broward to host Grand Opening Bash and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, on October 15, 2011 to celebrate the opening of its newest franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - October 05, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
North Carolina Theatre Releases Evita Podcast
Production of Musical Drama Scheduled to Run Oct. 22-30 in Raleigh - October 05, 2011 - NC Theatre
A Night of Unity: Celebrating Diversity Using the Arts
Real Life Poets, Inc. will present its 1st Annual “A Night Of Unity” Fundraiser celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, hosted by WBRC Fox6 News Reporter Melanie Posey. An array of artistry will be highlighted including, spoken word, live painting, culinary, music, and media as... - October 01, 2011 - Real Life Poets, Inc.
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All Star Comedy Show Featuring Harry Freedman to Massapequa
Sergio's Restaurant to hold its 5th comedy show on October 28th. - October 01, 2011 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Michael's Men's Club to Host Amateur Night October 5th
On Wednesday October 5th, Michael's Men's Club of Broussard, Louisiana will host the 2011 Stripper Olympics, presented by Rock 93.7 and emceed by Jace Edwards. - September 30, 2011 - Michaels Mens Club
Grammy-Winner Clare Fischer Releases Albums 50 and 51
The Clare Fischer Voices ...And Sometimes Instruments and Continuum with The Clare Fischer Big Band Produced and Directed by Brent Fischer - September 29, 2011 - studioexpresso
Chambers Stevens and Sandcastle Publishing Are Celebrating the Launch of chambieawards.com
A new website providing up-to-date information on the Chambie Awards - September 29, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
Best Show Ever: House of Yes is an Art Space in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn That Supports Performance, Fine Art, and Creative Endeavors
The House of Yes is searching for the most ambitious creator. If the vision is too grand for Broadway and utmost talent is ready to carry out a masterpiece yet this idea has never found a venue grand enough to allow it... now performance artists have the Best Show Ever. - September 29, 2011 - House of Yes
Small Production is "Proof" There Are Jobs to be Found in Theater
Newly formed Cubanita Productions may be small, but is never-the-less providing jobs for artists. - September 29, 2011 - Cubanita Productions
The Hall Pass Tour Makes Kickstarter Debut
Team Launches 20 by 20 Campaign to Raise $20,000 for Nationwide Expansion - September 28, 2011 - The Hall Pass Tour
Sandcastle Publishing is Proud to Celebrate the 2011 Chambie Awards
The 2011 Chambie Awards to honor the brilliance of young Hollywood. - September 27, 2011 - the Chambie Awards
University of Chicago Department of Music Welcomes Students Back to School with Annual Halloween Family Concert on Saturday, October 29
Hyde Park School of Dance Joins University Symphony Orchestra; “1001 Arabian Nights” Transports Listeners through a Kaleidoscope of Colorful Sounds - September 21, 2011 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Joe Blessett - Chillin Out in Dark Places
Chillin out in Dark Places, the latest release from the multitalented, multi-instrumentalist Joe Blessett, shines the spotlight on the persistently evolving music of a genuinely enigmatic artist who has chosen to work solitarily in the shadow of relative anonymity in pursuit of his own uncompromising vision. - September 20, 2011 - Joe Blessett Music
Leave It on the Floor's Ephraim M. Sykes with Beyoncé's Musical Director, Choreographer is the "Best of the Lot"
American stage performer and star of Leave it on the Floor, Ephraim M. Sykes reviewed by Toronto.com as the "best of the lot." - September 18, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Get the Kids Moving
Urban Fire Dance Studio offers new Get Movin’ for Kids classes. - September 15, 2011 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
The Performance Series Mixed Marriages / Homestretch Exploits the Intimate Details of 2 Long-Term Relationships for Maximum Quirk & Mass Appeal
A Decade of Couple’s Counseling is Condensed into 2 Nights of Dance, Film & Funny at Highways Performance Space. - September 15, 2011 - Benson & Gonzalo Present
VOICE Dance Company Integrates Dance and Chocolate in First of Their Aphrodite Dances Series
VOICE Dance Company is presenting Aphrodite Dances: Chocolate. The performance is the first in their “Aphrodite Dances” series of boutique performances that integrate world-class dance and the culinary arts into a full sensory experience. - September 13, 2011 - VOICE Dance Company
Seasoned Voice Over Talent/Actor Jeff Conwell, Signs Representation Agreement with IDIOM Worldwide Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California
Veteran voice over talent and actor, Jeff Conwell (www.jeffconwell.com), is proud to announce that he has joined forces with Idiom Worldwide for representation in Los Angeles, Hawaii, Southeast Asia and other markets where Idiom Worldwide has a presence. Jeff has spent the last 30 years active in... - September 11, 2011 - Voice from Jeff Conwell
Estes Park Film Festival to Honor Actor Barry Corbin with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Organizers of the Estes Park Film Festival recently announced that actor Barry Corbin will be their featured guest and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th annual event. - September 08, 2011 - Estes Park Film Festival
Grand Opening of The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
A Professional Dance Academy where students are taught to become champion dancers. Open House: Saturday, September 10th from 1 - 5 PM at 957 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY. Download their coupon for a Free Class Trial on the website. - September 06, 2011 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
NY's Vanaver Caravan First Foreign Group Ever Invited to India's Premier Folk Arts Festival
Unprecedented cross-cultural request spurs unique plan and innovative fundraising for accompanying documentary, workshop tour and new dance school paradigm. - September 06, 2011 - Big Medicine
Sarasota Opera Single Tickets for the 2011-2012 Season Now on Sale in the Box Office
Single tickets for the 2011-2012 Fall and Winter season go on sale in the Sarasota Opera Box Office Thursday, September 1, 2011. Tickets have been available for purchase exclusively online since August 1st. The 2011-2012 Season will mark Maestro Victor DeRenzi’s 30th Season as Artistic Director and the return of classic greats mixed with new productions conceived exclusively for Sarasota Opera. Tickets for both the Fall and Winter season begin at only $19. - September 04, 2011 - Sarasota Opera
West Broward, Get Ready to Rock
School of Rock to open a new franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - September 03, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of the Newly Revised Version of Ballet Favorites on September 27
Ballet Favorites Newly Revised Version Available on DVD September 27 Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of the newly revised version of Ballet Favorites on September 27. This new version of Ballet Favorites features stunning excerpts from the world's most famous ballets. This... - September 01, 2011 - Kultur International Films Ltd
A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks Starring Ella Joyce Comes to Washington, DC - Sept 21-24, 2011
Actress Ella Joyce, remembered for her co-starring role of Eleanor on TV's "Roc"; Jasmine on "My Wife & Kids; and Detective Waller in the classic ladies’ action film “Set If Off”, captures the famous moment in the life of Rosa Parks, affectionately called "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", in her highly acclaimed, one-woman play A Rose Among Thorns: a Tribute to Rosa Parks. The show comes to Washington, DC, after headlining Stage Aurora's 4th Annual Black Arts Festival in July. - August 31, 2011 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
LifeStyle Concierge Services Announces Partnership with Phoenix Theatre
Through their latest expansion of their network of partners, Scottsdale-based LifeStyle Concierge Services is offering unique theater-going experiences through their collaboration with Phoenix Theatre. - August 26, 2011 - LifeStyle Concierge Services