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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stagger Lee
Introducing Crispin® Stagger Lee™; Limited Release Cider Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels - October 26, 2011 - Crispin Cider
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