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.
California DanceArts is Hosting Fairy Tale Ballet Dance Program
Back by Popular Demand, The Fairy Tale Ballet for Young Tots Returns This Summer to Los Angeles - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
Youth Ballet Intensive Back for Summer 2011 in Los Angeles
California DanceArts Prepares for Its Upcoming Intensive Youth Dance Workshop - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
Summer 2011 Dance Programs Announced for California DanceArts
Los Angeles Dance Studio Offers Summer Programs to Fit Needs of Students of All Ages - April 28, 2011 - California DanceArts
Florida Virtual School’s Shakespeare Festival Goes Virtual
School Uses 6Connex Virtual Experience Platform to Create a Virtual Shakespearean Environment . - April 26, 2011 - 6Connex
Wendy Rule in Concert
Australian recording artist Wendy Rule is touring the US this summer, and will be performing in North Hollywood. Beat Magazine describes her music as “...sweeping melodies, emotive vocals and the ability to haunt the mind like a lingering spirit...”, while Rolling Stone Magazine says “Wendy Rule creates dark, sensual sonic theatre… compelling stuff.” - April 21, 2011 - Pendraig Publishing
LA Weekly Says: Go to "The Motor Trade"
The Motor Trade playing at Theatre/Theater on Pico is a hit in LA. - April 13, 2011 - Dangerous Photos
Top 10 Warning Signs You Need a New Dance Teacher
Dance Full Out™, www.dancefullout.com, reveals when to leave dance class. - April 13, 2011 - Dance Full Out
DirectRooms.com – Attend Gianna Nannini Live Performance in Treviso in May 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that Gianna Nannini will be performing live at the Palaverde di Villorba in Treviso on 24 May 2011. - April 13, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Australia’s Richest Celebrities & Athletes Named in the April Issue of Business Review Australia
“Australia’s Richest Celebrities & Athletes,” the digital magazine names the top richest business personalities, including Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Mark Webber and Cate Blanchett. - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
DirectRooms.com – Evita Comes to Manchester During 23 to 28 May 2011
One of the greatest musicals of the 20th century is coming to the Manchester Opera House from the 23rd to 28th May. - April 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
North Carolina Theatre Releases Hello, Dolly! Podcast
Upcoming Production of Musical Comedy, Set to Run May 7-15 in Raleigh, Features Cybill Shepherd in Starring Role - April 09, 2011 - NC Theatre
Alice Osborn is the Featured Poet at Monday Night Poetry & Music in Charleston, SC
Monday Night Poetry & Music at East Bay Meeting House welcomes Raleigh-based award-winning poet Alice Osborn on Monday, April 25th from 8-10 pm. Alice will read selections from her new book, Unfinished Projects (Main Street Rag Publishing Co., 2010) at Monday Night Poetry & Music, which is... - April 09, 2011 - Alice Osborn, Write from the Inside Out
DanzHouse Wins Big at Major Dance Event
For Competitive Dancers at DanzHouse, the trip to Showstopper Dance Championships was an Exciting One. - April 08, 2011 - DanzHouse
The Adelphi University Community Collaborates on Social Theatre Piece: The Triangle Fire Project Opens on April 7, 2011
An innovative ensemble of twelve has created a devised piece of theatre that commemorates the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911. - April 06, 2011 - Adelphi University
Voice Over Community Petitioning the Oscars
The voice over community rallies together encouraging the Oscars to add a Voice Over Performance category to their awards line-up. - April 06, 2011 - Voices.com
South Bay Ballet Presents Coppélia – A Doll’s Story
South Bay Ballet will close its 2010 – 2011 Season with classical ballet’s greatest comedy, Coppélia, the story of a life-size dancing doll. Tickets now on sale. - April 06, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Just When You Thought Bieber Fever Hit Its High, ‘Never Say Never’ Debuts in Exec Digital
You might as well call him Mr. Social Media. Justin Bieber can attribute the launch of his career to YouTube and dedicate its lasting effect to the social media craze…his boyish charm, of course. In five years, the seventeen year old heart-throb has not only released three platinum albums,... - April 05, 2011 - WDM Group
The Classic Theatre of San Antonio Presents: Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler in a New Version by Brian Friel - May 12-29, 2011 - classictheatre.org
Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler in a new version by Brian Friel Show dates: May 12-29, 2011 Thurs-Sunday Performances Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. All shows are performed at the Sterling Houston Theatre (Jump-Start Theatre) in the Blue Star Art Complex. - April 05, 2011 - The Classic Theatre
Adelphi’s Dance Department Presents the Exclusive New York Premiere of The Who’s Tommy: A Rock Ballet Opening April 14, 2011
The rock ballet version of The Who’s: Tommy premieres at Adelphi University with dance majors as well as original cast members. - April 01, 2011 - Adelphi University
VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC is Sponsoring Open Mic Talent Contests
There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner at the Open Mic Talent Contests - March 29, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Ken Theriot Guest Stars on Voice Over Experts Podcast
Ken Theriot shares his perspective and tips for auditioning as a working voice actor who uses the voice over marketplace to promote himself and do business online. - March 27, 2011 - Voices.com
Pastor Makes Hit Poker Movie with Rebel Pilgrim Productions
Joe Boyd, a Cincinnati pastor, produced and directed a multi-award winning poker comedy called Hitting the Nuts. It releases on DVD April 15. - March 24, 2011 - Rebel Pilgrim Productions
Hollywood's "Rendezvous" Returns Starring Cherry Boom Boom for 3-Night Run of Rock 'n Roll a Go-Go
Cherry Boom Boom returns in "The Rendezvous" - an original Rock 'n Roll a Go-Go show created, choreographed and directed by original Pussycat Doll and choreographer to the stars, Lindsley Allen. - March 24, 2011 - Cherry Boom Boom
VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC is Sponsoring The Brooklyn Open Mic Talent Contest
There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner at the Talent Contest April 1st in Brooklyn, NY - March 22, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Reception for Alice Osborn’s Unfinished Projects at Adam Cave Fine Art Gallery in Raleigh, NC
Alice Osborn and Adam Cave Fine Art invite the public to celebrate Alice Osborn’s new book of poems, Unfinished Projects, published by Main Street Rag Publishing Company, on Thursday, March 24th at Adam Cave Fine Art (115-1/2 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601) in downtown Raleigh from... - March 22, 2011 - Alice Osborn, Write from the Inside Out
San Francisco Sketchfest Uses StreamSend Email Marketing to Share the Laughs
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, is helping SF Sketchfest: The San Francisco Comedy Festival build awareness and reach its audience of comic fans. - March 21, 2011 - EZ Publishing
Ali Siddiq and Tom Joyner Set Sail to Benefit Black Colleges and Universities
Ali Siddiq, comedian, will set sail March 20, 2011 for the Tom Joyner Morning Show Cruise benefiting historical black colleges and universities - March 20, 2011 - Ali Siddiq
US Dream Academy Presents Charles S. Dutton in "From Jail to Yale" in Partnership with Duke Ellington at the Kennedy Center on March 28th & 29th, 2011
Award winning actor Charles S. Dutton will star in the highly acclaimed one man show, “From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage” on March 28th and 29th 7:30 pm at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theatre located at 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566... - March 19, 2011 - U.S. Dream Academy
Regional Dance America/Pacific 2011 to be Held in Las Vegas May 15 - 18
Regional Dance America/Pacific association of ballet companies dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in performance, education, networking, and promotion of the art of dance throughout the Pacific Region to hold its annual conference in Las Vegas. - March 19, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Levens Communications & A Higher Calling Theater Company Offer a Sneak Peek Into Their Hit New Stage Play "Stripped" and Its All Star Cast
Levens Communications, founded by former Green Bay Packer, Dorsey Levens, joins forces with writer Tiffany Brown of A Higher Calling Theatre Company to bring their sophomore production “Stripped” to the stage. - March 18, 2011 - Levens Communications
Conductor Stephen P Brown Named 2010 Constant Contact All Star
Symphony Orchestra Conductor's use of Constant Contact services helped increase his overall marketing performance and deepen his engagement with audiences all over the world. - March 17, 2011 - Stone Cottage Arts Foundation
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces New Cities for Roll-Out of Applause
Award-Winning European Feature Film Continues Its US Theatrical Run. - March 16, 2011 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Talent Explosion Open Mic Artist Showcase Sponsored by U ENT and VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC
VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC Mixtape April 2011 recording date is April 15, 2011 at Smash Studios - March 15, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Get Your New York Cabaret Act Together with MAC Award-Winner Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins at Singers Forum Beginning March 20
Singers Forum, a non-profit musical oasis committed to providing the highest quality vocal training for New York City residents, will be offering “Get Your Act Together,” led by MAC Award-winning Lennie Watts and musical director Steven Ray Watkins beginning Sunday, March 20 from... - March 15, 2011 - Singers Forum
Comedy Night at Cielo Italian Cuisine
Another night of entertainment coming to Hauppauge. - March 15, 2011 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Voice Over Experts: Building a Voiceover House with Marc Cashman
Voice Over Coach Marc Cashman teaches talent how their voice work is like building a house in a new episode of the Voice Over Experts Podcast. - March 13, 2011 - Voices.com
Guys & Dolls to be Hope International University’s Spring Musical
The Music Department of Hope International University (HIU) will present the charming musical production, Guys & Dolls, as the annual spring musical (Music by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows). This witty romantic comedy is set in Damon Runyon’s... - March 11, 2011 - Hope International University
The Firm DC Supports the House of Ruth with The Vagina Monologues
DC group raises funds and hope for local shelter with a production of Eve Ensler’s famous play - March 10, 2011 - The Firm DC
Egyptian Actor Ayman Samman Composes a Song Dedicated to the Egyptian Revolution
After a successful career as an indie rock singer and a theatre actor in Egypt and Chicago, Ayman Samman is now a working actor in TV and film in Hollywood. He graduated from Helwan University as an Egyptologist and guided tourists throughout the Middle East. His natural storytelling skills and his... - March 09, 2011 - The ADD Channel
Beauty and The Beat Volume 2 "Heroines for Haiti" Haitian Relief Event to be Held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at Cielo in NYC from 6pm-10pm
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick and his celebrity friends will host “Beauty and the Beat Vol. 2 – Heroines for Haiti” on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Cielo. Proceeds to benefit Hip Hop Loves Foundation. Hosted by actress Bobbi Baker-James aka "Kiki" from TNT's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." - March 09, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Top 10 Ways to Get Students to Dance Full Out
Dance Full Out™, www.dancefullout.com, shows how to motivate dancers in dance class - March 09, 2011 - Dance Full Out
Film Screening of “The Couch” Set for March 9 in Sarasota
Local Talent and All Female Screenwriters Contributed to the Short Film - March 05, 2011 - Home Resource
Motley Crue to Tour South America in 2011
Legendary rockers Motley Crue will tour South America in May 2011 with support act Buckcherry - March 04, 2011 - Gabe Reed Productions
Orchestra Conductor to Give Away Secrets of the Profession
Interview will help hundreds of Tampa Bay radio listeners enjoy live music. - March 04, 2011 - Stone Cottage Arts Foundation
South Bay Ballet’s Young Men Awarded Scholarships from Petit Oasis Foundation
Petit Oasis Foundation recognizes South Bay Ballet’s young male dancers for their promising talent and commitment in bringing quality ballet performances to the community. - March 03, 2011 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Chicago Attorney Vivek Jayaram Leads Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Workshop for Artists
On January 29, 2011 Chicago attorney Vivek Jayaram of Jayaram Law Group led a workshop titled “Legal-Ease: Rights, Incorporation and Protections for Artists” which teaches visual artists, graphic designers, and musicians about registering and enforcing copyrights, trademarks and... - March 03, 2011 - Jayaram Law Group
R&B/Soul Singer Donnie C Releases New Single "How Much I Feel"
R&B/Soul Singer Donnie C gives his fans another taste of life with his new single ‘How Much I Feel’ on March 1st available on iTunes, Amazon.com and other online retail stores. Donnie C remakes Ambrosia’s hit song with his unique and powerful sound. Donnie C will be... - March 02, 2011 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
Top 10 Reasons to Get Off the Couch and Attend Dance Class
Dance Full Out™, www.dancefullout.com, offers motivational tips for new dancers - February 27, 2011 - Dance Full Out
Five San Marcos Dance Students from San Elijo Dance and Music Academy Are Accepted to the Exclusive School of American Ballet (SAB) Summer Intensive Program
Only 200 students between the ages of 12 and 18 are accepted to the SAB program world-wide, and five are from San Elijo Dance and Music Academy in the San Marcos area. - February 26, 2011 - San Elijo Dance and Music Academy
CSIRI.ORG Sponsors the Launch of the Sole2Soul Walk This March
CSIRI.ORG is sponsoring two events this March promoting Peace in 2011. The Walk-Your-Talk-a-Thon and the First Annual Sparkie Awards Ceremony will Launch the Sole2Soul Walk starting in Oceanside CA March 8th, 2011. Viveka Davis Reed has recently been appointed as an acting Co-Director and Treasurer for the California division of CSIRI. Viveka and her mother, Reverend Doris Davis, Unity Church, are volunteering on this globally significant undertaking by the women of America and the world. - February 25, 2011 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.