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.
911 Memorial Song: 911 Tenth Anniversary Commemorated in Twin Towers (Song for America)
- Likely, the first response in art and song to the 911 attack on America. - Received notes from Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator Hillary Clinton. - Originally received a half-million hits with tens of thousands downloading the free song. - Free song download commemorates 9/11. - August 25, 2011 - The Eastco Group
Barry Tickets Announces No Service Fees on Internet Orders
As major ticket brokers ceaselessly charge hidden fees, www.BarrysTickets.com is taking their company message in a new direction by eliminating service fees! In addition to no service fees, Barry’s Tickets also regularly provides their customers with further savings via discount and promo codes when you sign up at www.BarrysTickets.com. - August 23, 2011 - Barrys Ticket Service Inc.
American Theatre of Actors & ID Worknet Presents His and Hers by Michael Skidmore
American Theatre of Actors & ID Worknet Presents His and Hers by Michael Skidmore. Directed by award winning David Triacca, September 7-11th 2011 Michael Skidmore’s His and Hers, with a new cast and direction at the ATA; The Sargent Theatre, 314 West 54st 4th floor. Bernadette and... - August 21, 2011 - ID WORKNET
Full Circle Dance Company Presents B.A.R.E: Bodies, Attitudes, Reflections, Exposed at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Full Circle Dance Company has invested a full year exploring controversial and provocative issues related to body image. The result of this journey is B.A.R.E., a performance of new works by seven choreographers, each with a unique perspective on anxieties, stereotypes, and secrets related to the body. B.A.R.E. will premiere November 4 and 5 at 7:30 pm at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Race, prostitution and sexual power, the fashion industry, and even dancers’ body perceptions are being revealed. - August 19, 2011 - Full Circle Dance Company
Dance Celebration!: A Free Public Event on Sunday, September 18 to Acknowledge the Talent in Baltimore and Celebrate the Strength and Diversity of the Dance Community
On Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 2-5pm, Full Circle Dance Company will host their 2nd annual Dance Celebration! which will feature several local dance artists, a silent auction, and open level dance classes. The event is free and open to the public. Dance Celebration! will kick-off the company's 11th season and premiere of their upcoming concert, B.A.R.E: Bodies, Attitudes, Reflections, Exposed, a project on Body Image. - August 19, 2011 - Full Circle Dance Company
Karen DeBoer Ranks as One of the Top Ten Favorite Voice Actors at Voices.com
After just four years with Voices.com Karen DeBoer lands eighth place in Voices.com’s Top 100 Favorites List. - August 18, 2011 - Voices.com
South Bay Ballet’s Kirsten Marshall Enters Ballet Magnificat! Trainee Program
At the close of every season, South Bay Ballet bids farewell to many of its pre-professional dancers. Some embark on collegiate studies while others begin careers as professional dancers. This year is no exception. - August 17, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
North Carolina Theatre Launches New, Improved Website
New Site Features Expanded Show Sections, Additional Search Functions - August 17, 2011 - NC Theatre
Touring Stage Play "The Soul of a Man" Heads to Louisville, KY, Starring Rico Ball from Tyler Perry's "Madea's Big Happy Family" on Nov. 5 & 6, 2011
The amazing touring stage play, "The Soul of A Man" written and directed by playwright Ronnie J. Johnson is headed to Louisville, KY with a stellar cast of celebrities. The stage play features Rico Ball from BET's "Hell Date" and Tyler Perry's national touring stage play... - August 15, 2011 - the J. Hardy Agency
LineLessons.com Announces August Oldie Line Dance of the Month
LineLessons.com, Bringing Line Dancing Home to Your Audience, Selects Dodie Stevens’ “Pink Shoe Laces” with “Pink Shoelaces,” Choreographed by Michael Diven, as August Oldie Line Dance of the Month - August 12, 2011 - LineLessons.com
Los Alamitos Show Choir Explodes Into Audience During Finale of “Hairspray” at the Hollywood Bowl
The third and final performance of “Hairspray” at the Hollywood Bowl was spectacular. An amazing cast was clearly enjoying themselves on stage and during the reprise of “You Can’t Stop the Beat” where more than 100 choir students from Los Alamitos High School joined in... - August 09, 2011 - Note-Ables Booster Club
UF Grad LadyBroadway Ends Her First Long Run Show as the "Best"
University of Florida graduate LadyBroadway, Martina Sykes, ends her first long-run show with great reviews. - August 08, 2011 - Lady Broadway
Red Bedlam Presents: The Debutante Ball
A whiskey and blood soaked multimedia event that will change the Brooklyn music scene forever. - August 06, 2011 - Red Bedlam
TLA Productions Announces Programming for MA Steampunk Extravaganza
NH-based production company prepares for a one of a kind steampunk extravaganza featuring performances by Abney Park, Frenchy and the Punk and more. - August 04, 2011 - TLA Productions
Tango Lovers Honors the Bicentennial Celebration of Uruguay in New York
What: Celebrating the Bicentennial of Uruguay, “Enamorados del Tango (Tango Lovers)” will be performing in New York for the first time. The objective of “Enamorados del Tango (Tango Lovers)” is to create global awareness of the art and culture of Rio de la Plata, while... - August 04, 2011 - Enamorados del Tango
God's Child Multimedia Productions Presents Atlanta Stage Play Confronting Issues in the Church - Addiction: No One Knows But Me
Addiction: No One Know But Me promotes spiritual healing for those faced with tormenting struggles. "Addiction" will premier Saturday August 13 at the Meadowcreek High School, Norcross, GA. Hosted by Gospel Comedian John Gray. - July 30, 2011 - God's Child Multimedia Productions
Country Recording Artist Lisa Matassa to Perform at Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund Pink Penguin Bash
Country music recording artist, Lisa Matassa, will make an appearance and perform at tomorrow night’s 1st annual Carol M. Baldwin Pink Penguin Bash for Breast Cancer research and awareness. - July 29, 2011 - LMA Productions, Inc.
Ballet Students Prepare for Performances of Ballet's Greatest Ghost Stories
Advanced ballet students of Integral Ballet in Merrick are rehearsing for their October 21 performance of excerpts from ballet's most cherished ghost stories, including new choreography of Giselle, Bayadere and Les Sylphides. - July 27, 2011 - Integral Ballet
Say No to Violence; Felicia Nicole Productions & Mount St. Mary's College Presents Their Fall Theatrical Production "Street Love Monologues" Living 4 Lust & Dying 2 Love
“Street Love Monologues” will help raise awareness to intimate partner violence, mental disorders, and understanding that No Type of Violence is Okay. SLM acknowledges the fact that no relationship is perfect and it explores the gritty, unfortunate truth behind the closed doors of many women in our society/community. The main objective of SLM is for women to know that there is always help, and to never keep quiet about any type of abuse or a shift in personality that they may be experiencing. - July 26, 2011 - Felicia Nicole Productions
Bay Area Studios Foundation Awards Youth New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Scholarship
Nonprofit Awards $600 in Scholarship to Advance Theater and Performing Arts Among Teenagers. - July 25, 2011 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
What do Maxwell, Lionel Richie, Donnie Osmond, Usher and Christina Aguilera Have in Common...Andre Delano Was Once Their Sideman and Has Now Gone Solo
7th Note Entertainment, Inc. is proud to guide the exploding career of multi-talented saxophonist, singer and songwriter, Andre Delano. His new single, “S’posed to Be” remained one of the top downloaded R&B songs on CD Baby.com during its late spring release. In addition,... - July 22, 2011 - Andre Delano
Leave It on the Floor Starring America’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim M. Sykes Dances Across the U.S.
Independent film Leave it on the Floor starring actor, singer, dancer and musician Ephraim M. Sykes of stage, television and film has a cult following with U.S. film festivals. - July 21, 2011 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Voices.com Platinum Member, Debbie Irwin, Co-Narrates Incessant Visions
Debbie Irwin contributes to a powerful documentary through narration, unfolding the story of a man who influenced some of today's most innovative architects. - July 21, 2011 - Voices.com
Poker Comedy Hitting The Nuts Wins at 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival
The poker-themed comedy Hitting The Nuts won a Golden Ace Award for Superior Filmmaking at the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival. This is the third award in as many festivals for the movie. (Hitting the Nuts won Best Feature Film at both the Cincinnati Film Festival and the Derby City Film Festival earlier this year.) - July 20, 2011 - Hitting The Nuts - The Movie, LLC
Infinity Theater’s Little Shop of Horrors Includes LadyBroadway UF Grad Martina Sykes
UF Graduate Martina Sykes is Chiffon in the Infinity Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. - July 15, 2011 - Lady Broadway
Appel Farm Arts Camp Presents Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Performance of Love's Labour's Lost
Campers studying performing arts at Appel Farm Arts Camp (Elmer, NJ) will have the opportunity to see a fully-produced performance of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost by the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. - July 15, 2011 - Appel Farm Arts Camp
South Bay Ballet’s Regina Park Suh to Dance with Sacramento Ballet
Fall 2011 marks Regina Park Suh's professional debut with Sacramento Ballet. - July 12, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
South Bay Ballet’s Paul C. Kirk Signs Professional Contract
South Bay Ballet, located in Torrance, California, announces Paul C. Kirk, 19, has landed a professional contract with Oklahoma City Ballet. Kirk signed a 28-week contract as a company dancer and will commence rehearsals this September for the 2011 – 2012 season. South Bay Ballet Artistic... - July 11, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
South Bay Ballet Dancers Capture Scholarships and Acceptance to Summer Programs
Many of South Bay Ballet's pre-professional dancers have packed their pointe shoes, stuffed their leotards and tights into a suitcase and have headed-off to amazing summer opportunities. - July 06, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Local North Minneapolis Children to Perform with the Minnesota Sinfonia
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia at North Minneapolis’s Farwell Park for some light and fun favorites featuring the story of Peter and the Wolf put on by local North Minneapolis children. Also scheduled to perform prior to the Sinfonia is the Unlimited Next Level Dance and Drill Performing Arts. - July 05, 2011 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
Her Departed Character Captured, Kristen Dalton Cannot be Stopped
Kristen Dalton finds "The Perfect Family," a far stretch from Whitey Bulger and her past role in The Departed. - July 02, 2011 - Kristen Dalton
MyReviewsNow Presents the Singorama Vocal Training Program at a Special Limited Time Price
The professional team at Singorama have created a set of special instruction e-books to further supplement and assist individuals with natural singing talent in need of coaching. The Singorma program is currently offered at a special discount through July 3rd, 2011. - July 01, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
North Carolina Theatre Releases Hairspray Podcast
Production of Musical Comedy Scheduled to Run July 23-31 in Raleigh - July 01, 2011 - NC Theatre
Opera Legend Jose Carreras Signs Exclusive Deal with Gabe Reed Productions for North American Tour
Opera legend Jose Carreras has signed an exclusive deal with Gabe Reed Productions to promote his concerts in North America. A tour is contemplated for Spring 2012. - June 26, 2011 - Gabe Reed Productions
California DanceArts Holds Annual Spring Open House in La Canada
Special Open House Weekend Events Included Spring Demonstration Concert - June 26, 2011 - California DanceArts
HIV Awareness Play, Positively Infected, Shows in Atlanta, GA
Written and Directed by Nykieria Chaney, Positively Infected uses common situations to break down myths and educate the community on the realities of HIV and AIDS. - June 26, 2011 - Cre8ive Nsights
Young Actress in "Dancing Her Dreams Away" Reminiscent of Dorothy Dandridge
Actress Cinderella Graham lands fairy-tale role - June 25, 2011 - Alretha Thomas
Zach Galifianakis Shines in Special Limited Edition of the Comedy "Visioneers" Now on DVD
Zach Galifianakis fans have been taking to Facebook and Twitter to find out about the DVD re-release of the special edition of "Visioneers" with free digital copy. - June 24, 2011 - Xenon Pictures
Scene Partner App Wins Multiple Design Awards
Scene Partner, an App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that helps actors learn their lines, wins six awards for design excellence including best Mobile Application and best Logo Design. - June 24, 2011 - MyTheaterApps.com
Singer, Songwriter Risks All to be Home with Fans
Rivera opts out of National Tour launch in favor of releasing his long awaited first album from his home town, Rockford Illinois. - June 23, 2011 - Solaris Entertainment, LLC
Look Out for Ripface Invasion’s Video Premiere on June 28, 2011
Ripface Invasion is a quartet of veteran rockers from the New Jersey punk/hardcore scene. They developed a unique bold sound for new and old generations to hear with their thrash punk/hardcore crossover style. Ripface Invasion displays their new sound and style on video with their song “The Last One On Earth.” They blend punk rock with comic art and live action. - June 22, 2011 - Ripface Invasion
"Palisades Park" the Musical Headed for Broadway
The famed "Palisades Amusement Park" is the subject of a new musical for Broadway. - June 22, 2011 - Palisades Park Productions
New Arts Documentary Film "Stanislavsky and the Russian Theatre" from Copernicus Films
Finally, after much tweaking and adjusting, the documentary film “Stanislavsky and the Russian Theatre” has been released on DVD after a successful launch and premiere at the Barn Theatre of the Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance. The film, about the life and work of the... - June 21, 2011 - Copernicus Films
Music and Voice Tutors Announces Voice Lessons for Summer
A Great New Summer Class for the San Gorgonio Pass Area and Inland Empire. - June 19, 2011 - Music and Voice Institute
The Rembrandt Hotel Invites Opera Lovers to the Revival of Siam’s Most Popular Opera
The Rembrandt Hotel invites Opera lovers to the revival of Somtow's popular Opera, Mae Naak, at Chalerm Krung theatre during July 12-13, 2011. Tickets are available at Thai ticket major or Bangkok Opera Foundation. - June 19, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
M&M Dance Theatre Production Offers Inside Look at Real Lives of Dancers
"Love 2 Dance" debuts August 19 at the South Point Showroom. - June 17, 2011 - M&M American Dance Theatre
KEEPERS: a Broadway Benefit Finds New Life in the 2011 New York City International Fringe Festival
What’s The Benefit? inc is proud to announce that their original musical KEEPERS has been selected for the 2011 New York International Fringe Festival. - June 15, 2011 - What's The Benefit? Inc.
June 24 Gallery Show in Pasadena Celebrates Notable Contemporary Makeup Artists
Collection of portraits by Deverill Weekes highlights top names in makeup artistry over the past 50 years. - June 14, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Annual Spring Concert Featuring an Acclaimed Performance of "The Children's Legacy" Written and Directed by Lola Louis
After the 1997 performances to sold out audiences, "The Children's Legacy" will be launched at The Corner Academy P.S. 189, 3441 Steenwick Ave, Bronx, NY on Sunday June 26, 2011. - June 14, 2011 - Lola Louis Creative and Performing Arts Studio, Inc
Star Studded Dysfunctional Friends Gets Accepted Into the American Black Film Festival - ABFF
Kings of LA Client, Producer and Director - Datari Turner's Dysfunctional Friends, a comedy/ drama about a group of college friends who reunite after the sudden death of their larger then life friend Dennis (Keith Robinson), was recently one of five films chosen to compete in the Narrative Features category at this years ABFF held July 6th-9th in Miami. - June 11, 2011 - Kings of LA Entertainment