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.
Voices.com Co-Founder to Present at SMArts London
Stephanie Ciccarelli, Voices.com co-founder, will present how voice overs are used on the web and through mobile applications at the Social Media for the Arts unconference. - November 25, 2010 - Voices.com
Cine Enigma and Paul Campbell to Launch Latest Play at Miramar Cultural Center
Having lived and lost the Hollywood life, surviving cancer and homelessness along the way, Paul Campbell emerged as one of Jamaica’s most enduring and celebrated actors. - November 25, 2010 - Cine Enigma
Deb Munro Presents Men Vs Women on Voice Over Experts Podcast
Voice actor and coach, Deb Munro, teaches female voice over artists how they can book more character work if only they’d be willing to take more risks with their performance like their male counterparts. - November 24, 2010 - Voices.com
Performance Artist Jeff Grow Brings Magic to Adelphi University on December 1, 2010
Illusionist and winner of two Innovative Theatre Awards, Jeff Grow will present his new magic show, The Art of the Con. This show features an evening of artistry that is unlike any other and will leave the audience wanting more. - November 21, 2010 - Adelphi University
Curtains Up for Scene Partner
In January 2010, Kevin Smith, owner of MyTheaterApps.com was starting to put together the content for a new iphone app, Scene Partner, that would turn the iPhone into a tool to help actors memorize their lines. Actors would be able to load scripts into the phone via a website, and the app would use... - November 20, 2010 - TFI Envision, Inc.
New England Foundation for the Arts Selects NBAF as Hub Site for National Dance Project
NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) has been selected by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) to serve as a hub site to its National Dance Project – a program designed to encourage the creation of new work in dance designed to tour audiences throughout the United States. Neil Barclay, President & CEO of NBAF, is one of six new field leaders chosen to serve as a hub site representative in 2011. - November 20, 2010 - NBAF (National Black Arts Festival)
Top Canadian Voice Over Agent Debuts on Voice Over Experts
Toronto voice over agent, Roger King, shares the dos and don’ts of seeking out representation from an voice talent agent. - November 20, 2010 - Voices.com
Jaime Michaels Releases New Single to Benefit Gulf Residents
Singer/songwriter Jaime Michaels will donate proceeds from his new song, "Black River," to those affected by the Gulf. His new CD, "The Man With the Time Machine," debuts in January. - November 19, 2010 - jaime michaels
Dancer, and Memphian, Makes It to Hollywood and Back - Brandee Evans Comes Back to Encourage, Inspire, and Lead Young Talent at DanzHouse, a Local Dance Studio
Dancer & Choreographer, Brandee Evans--fresh off a dancing gig with songstress Katy Perry on SNL--is coming back to where it all started. After getting some much deserved Hollywood shine on one of the country’s most celebrated late night TV shows, Brandee’s coming back to lead a... - November 19, 2010 - DanzHouse
Local Dancers Get Cracking – from Little Clara to Dream Clara, Daisy Jacobson Has Grown Up with South Bay Ballet’s Nutcracker
South Bay Ballet’s Nutcracker takes this local company to the grandest place as it rivals the finest American performances of this holiday spectacular. - November 18, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Casting Director Gives Perspective on Auditioning
Anthony Reece appears on Voice Over Experts with a lecture on the importance of being selective about auditioning. - November 18, 2010 - Voices.com
Beth Lapides Show is Sold Out & Extended in LA
Comedian Beth Lapides has been getting rave reviews and selling out performances of her new musical multi-media stage show "100% Happy 88% of the Time" - November 18, 2010 - Un-Cabaret Multi-Media
Judith Jamison, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Named 2010-2011 Ambassador to the Arts by Guide for the Arts
Judith Jamison has been named the 2010-2011 Ambassador to the Arts by Guide for the Arts. Jamison, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is being honored for her 45 years of dedication and contributions to the Arts community. - November 16, 2010 - Guide for the Arts
Voice Over Expert Offers Tips on Performing Authentic Dialects
Pat Fraley, a veteran voice over actor and coach, joins Voice Over Experts with his lesson on the critical difference between performing an accent accurately or authentically. - November 14, 2010 - Voices.com
Dischromatics Sponsors Media Academy Wales’ Welcome Event at Cineworld Cardiff
BAFTA Cymru with Media Academy Wales, the Industry Panel & the Directors of Separado, Dylan Goch and Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals were at the Dischromatics Sponsored Student Welcome Event of the year in Cardiff. - November 14, 2010 - Dischromatics Limited
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2010 Performances of the Nutcracker
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 36-year tradition with its announcement of performances of the full-length Nutcracker in the Greater Hartford, CT area. - November 13, 2010 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Belly Dance Outlet Announces End-of-the-Year “Hip+Fit” Challenge
HipMix.net challenges dancers and non-dancers to get healthy - November 12, 2010 - HipMix.net
Voice Actor and Producer, Dave DeAndrea, Offers Insights on Voice Over Experts
Dave DeAndrea discusses the importance of social media networking for voice over talent in his lesson on Voice Over Experts. - November 12, 2010 - Voices.com
Gerald J. Announces December Show: “Home for the Holidays”
A musical cabaret concert hosted at Broadway Comedy Club. - November 11, 2010 - Gerald J Graziano
Present Project 2010: Letters to Santa
Present Project 2010: Letters to Santa by Mandy Kutschied and Leah Adcock-Starr directed by Leah Adcock-Starr and Benjamin Kutschied. Naughty? Nice? Upright Egg’s 4th annual holiday happening features food and drink, live theatrical performances, and the fat man himself. Don’t be a Scrooge; all profits go to charity. - November 10, 2010 - Upright Egg Theatre Company
WorldScout Aims to Eliminate Talent Scouting Scams with the Launch of Free Scouting Events
The WorldScout Talent Scouting Network is announcing their upcoming launch on December 10, 2010. Motivated by the founder's desire to eliminate scouting scams and revitalize the public's perception of talent scouting, WorldScout aims to be the first model & talent search firm that does not charge talent hopefuls to be discovered. - November 09, 2010 - WorldScout
New Line Theatre Snags the American Regional Premiere of "Cry-Baby: The Musical," Based on John Waters' Cult Classic Film
New Line Theatre, "The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre," has been granted the first production rights in the country for the American regional premiere of the Broadway rockabilly musical Cry-Baby based on John Water's cult classic film starring Johnny Depp. - November 06, 2010 - New Line Theatre
New Line Theatre Holds Auditions for Pop Opera "Bare"
New Line Theatre announces auditions for Bare, the pop opera. - November 06, 2010 - New Line Theatre
New Line Theatre Announces the Cast of "Two Gentlemen of Verona," the Second Show in Its 20th Anniversary Season
New Line Theatre announces the cast for its production of the Shakespearean rock and roll musical Two Gentlemen of Verona, running March 3-26, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre. - November 06, 2010 - New Line Theatre
Kentucky Asian Culture Association Brings Shen Yun Back to Louisville on Feb 7-8, 2011
Shen Yun Performing Arts is coming back to Louisville, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Whitney Hall on Feb 7-8, 2011 with a whole new program. To see what Louisville audiences say about Shen Yun in 2010 season, please visit: kyshow.com - November 04, 2010 - Kentucky Asian Culture Association
Brooklyn Children's Theatre Winter 2011 Acting Classes and Scholarships
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre (BCT), a children’s musical theatre program that presents new and original works written by local writers, is accepting enrollment for their Winter 2011 acting classes which run Jan 3-Feb 17, 2011. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. - November 04, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Douglas Drama Group's Latest Production is 'Third Week in August'
'Third Week in August' a hilarious comedy by Peter Gordon will be presented by Douglas Drama Group on 24th, 26th & 27th November 2010 at 7:30pm, at Parbold Women’s Institute - November 03, 2010 - Douglas Drama Group
Voice Over Educator Provides Expertise on Performance Techniques
Internationally recognized voice over professional, Bettye Zoller, guest stars on the educational podcast Voice Over Experts with an enlightening lesson on how to improve performance techniques. - November 03, 2010 - Voices.com
New York Casting Director Guest Stars on Voice Over Experts
Casting director and voice over coach, Doriane Elliott explains the pros and cons of having a home recording studio. - November 01, 2010 - Voices.com
The "Spotlight" Program Sheds Light on the Impact of Art Exhibitions with Its Educational Program
The cultural importance of art and its place in our history is detailed in “Spotlight’s” comprehensive interstitial segments for Public Television. - October 29, 2010 - Spotlight
Kultur is Proud to Announce the DVD Release of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is Now Available
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Available Now on DVD Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. This is the original production which became the longest-running ballet in London's West End and on Broadway and now enjoying a run at City Center in New York. It... - October 27, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Restaurant Magic Business LLC Adds Magical Entertainment to Dine-In Experience
Restaurant Magic Business LLC generates results for the bottom line as restaurant owners add more in-house entertainment. - October 26, 2010 - Kostya Magic Entertainment
Lena Live! Radio Show on BBSRadio.com Re-Makes Format with Strong Focus on Education
Inspired by the documentary film, “Waiting For Superman,” BBSRadio.com radio personality and host, Elyena Miremonde, has re-vamped the format of her radio show, LenaLive!, to focus on education themed shows, along with the performing arts. - October 25, 2010 - LenaLive! Radio Show
Broadway’s Quadruple Threat Performer Ephraim Sykes Performs in the UK with X Factor Judge Cheryl Cole
Dancer, singer, actor and musician; Ephraim M. Sykes of the 2010 Tony Award winning Musical “Memphis,” performs with Cheryl Cole on X Factor - October 25, 2010 - Ephraim M. Sykes
Marc Cashman Offers Voice Over Artists Tips for Practicing Their Craft
Voice Over Expert, Marc Cashman, teaches voice talent what it means to practice your craft and why it’s important. - October 24, 2010 - Voices.com
University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra Warns Disobedient Children to Beware
Witches from Slavic and Russian folklore convene in Mandel Hall for this year’s USO Halloween concert. - October 24, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music
Cincinnati Talent Joseph Harrington Lands Starring Role on Broadway
Cincinnati talent Joseph Harrington is getting ready to take the Big Apple by storm. Starring as Billy in the highly acclaimed “Billy Elliot,” Harrington’s first performance is this Sunday, October 24, 2010. Landing a role on Broadway is a tough enough prospect for anyone, but... - October 23, 2010 - Wings Model Management, Inc.
Milestone Celebration of Dramatic Organizations at Stevens November 2010
November 2010 marks the anniversary of two dramatic organizations at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. The Stevens Dramatic Society marks its 100th anniversary, and the NJ Alpha Chapter of Theta Alpha Phi marks its 50th anniversary. To celebrate these milestones, a weekend of events... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Michael L. Turnbull Puts New Spin on Senior Voice Overs
Voice artist and professional narrator Michael L. Turnbull released a number of fresh voice samples promoting his voice over talent. - October 21, 2010 - Voices.com
The Rhythms of Brazil Comes to Life in Kuala Lumpur
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia (GBCM) is proud to announce its 7th Annual Festival, Ritmo Do Brasil 2010 which runs from the 3rd to the 7th of November 2010. Ritmo Do Brasil or Rhythm Of Brazil, aims to spread the vibrant energy and vivacious spirit of Brazil – a mix of Portuguese, African... - October 21, 2010 - Groupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia
International Voice Over Professional, Debbie Munro, Appears on Voice Over Experts Podcast
Debbie Munro teaches voice talent how to understand what their client’s needs are and how to give a more believable performance. - October 20, 2010 - Voices.com
Phyllis K. Day Coaches Hispanic Voice Talent on Speaking Unaccented English
Voice Over Expert, Phyllis K. Day, helps Hispanic voice over artists lose the accent to gain more work in the English market. - October 17, 2010 - Voices.com
From Kultur: Nederlands Dans Theatre Production of Jirí Kylián's Kaguyahime: The Moon Princess on DVD November 16
The Acclaimed Nederlands Dans Theatre Production of Kaguyahime: The Moon Princess Available on DVD November 16 Kultur announces the DVD release of the Nederlands Dans Theatre Production of Kaguyahime: The Moon Princess available on DVD November 16, 2010 for a suggested retail price of $29.99. The... - October 16, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Voice Over Expert Teaches a New Method of Improving Voice Over Performance
Nancy Wolfson shares her insights in Voice Over Experts mini lesson on how voice over talent can open up new job opportunities if they change their interpretation of who the target audience is. - October 14, 2010 - Voices.com
Tuxedo Press Signs Craig Jurgensen, "Author of Tempo di Marcia"
Marcia Dale Weary founded the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in 1955 and has grown it into a world-class school for ballet training. Numerous CYPB alumni now perform in ballet companies around the world and many have risen to become principal soloists. Dr. Jurgensen tells the story of the development of this renowned organization and the people who made it what it is today. - October 13, 2010 - Tuxedo Press
Virtual City Radio is Hosting a Networking Conference
Virtual City Radio is hosting a Networking Conference that is open to all genres. - October 12, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Barry’s Tickets Service Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Right now www.BarrysTickets.com will be donating $1 of every Lakers Ticket, Clippers Ticket, and Kings Ticket sale between now and the end of October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. - October 12, 2010 - Barrys Ticket Service Inc.
Moorpark College Stages Tony-Winning Broadway Rock Opera ‘Rent’
“Rent,” the award-winning Broadway rock opera, will lead off the Moorpark College 2010-11 Theatre season. Opening night is Friday, October 15, 2010, with weekend performances running through October 30. - October 08, 2010 - Moorpark College Foundation
EBE Ensemble Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for the World Premiere of The Girl from Nashville
“Friday Night Lights” regular Steven Michael Walters’ new Southern Gothic tragedy begins performances December 2, opening December 3 at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre - October 07, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
Dick Pyatt Former WNYC Program Director Presents "A Christmas Gift" at the Largo Cultural Center
New York vocalist, actor, director Dick Pyatt has put together a Christmas Concert that evokes the warm spirit of Christmases past and features performances by well known Largo dancer and owner of Savoy South dance studio, Arlene Norman, the Junior Choir at the Palm Lake Performing Arts Center under the direction of vocal coach Terry Bartlett, pianist James Weaver and other surprises. - October 07, 2010 - DPP Productions - Dick Pyatt