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.
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
Tacoma Comedy Club: Grand Opening
Something smells funny in Tacoma, WA. It’s the South Sound's newest comedy club. Tacoma Comedy Club, located at 6th and Tacoma Ave. It is run by veteran local comedians Adam Norwest and Riggs. The two funny men have been working on opening a club in Tacoma for the past couple of years. After... - October 07, 2010 - Tacoma Comedy Club
"Halloween Masquerade" Fundraiser to Benefit the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Scholarship Fund
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre (BCT) will be hosting their 3rd annual fundraiser, Halloween Masquerade, to benefit the Brooklyn Children’s Theatre Scholarship Fund on Saturday, October 16 at St.Saviour’s Church in Brooklyn. 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the BCT Scholarship... - October 06, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Pat Fraley Sheds Light on Improvisation for Voice Overs
Top voice over coach, Pat Fraley, appears on Voice Over Experts in his lesson on how to use improv in the voice over industry. - October 06, 2010 - Voices.com
Garfield Heights Welcomes Broadway Favorite "The Drowsy Chaperone" for Its Northeast Ohio Premiere
The Roaring '20s are back and better than ever! The most celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season, The Drowsy Chaperone, a completely original musical comedy, is coming to the Garfield Heights Center for the Performing Arts October 29 thru November 14, 2010, as the Garfield Players (aka... - October 03, 2010 - Garfield Players
Leading Australian Dance Magazine Gives Cash to US Residents
Dance Informa, Australia’s leading Dance Magazine has entered the USA market with a huge incentive for new subscribers. All dancers who sign up to the bi-monthly online publication receive free entry into a cash draw of $4000 and a new Apple iPad. - October 01, 2010 - Dance Informa
Grand Finale: New Years Eve Concert 1999 on DVD Available October 26
Grand Finale: New Years Eve Concert 1999 Available on DVD October 26 Kultur is proud to announce the release of Grand Finale: New Years Eve Concert 1999 on DVD available October 26 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. An extraordinary program for an extraordinary night: The Berlin... - October 01, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Baroque Christmas Concert from the Cathedral in Freiburg on DVD October 26
Baroque Christmas Concert From the Cathedral in Freiburg Available on DVD October 26 Kultur is proud to announce the release of Baroque Christmas Concert from the Cathedral in Freiburg on DVD available October 26 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. Freiburg in winter. Accompanied by the sound... - October 01, 2010 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Voices.com Features Debbie Munro and Elaine Clark on Voice Over Experts
Even coaches need to be coached! Listeners get to sit in on Debbie Munro’s lesson with Elaine Clark to get some ideas on how to interpret copy and use body language to better convey scripts. - September 29, 2010 - Voices.com
UF Graduate Martina Sykes Transforms Into Lady Broadway with Her First Role in The Showmen
St. Petersburg native and UF graduate Martina Sykes journeys to New York as Lady Broadway landing Off-Broadway role of The Showmen - September 27, 2010 - Lady Broadway
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings Another All Star Comedy Show "Comedy in Paradise" to Hauppauge November 7th
Another great night of comedy comes to Hauppauge, NY with headliner Mike Jacobs. - September 27, 2010 - Wilshire Comedy Group
The Visceral Company Presents "Tales to Die For" -- Horror Theatre in the Noho Arts District October 8-30
Ready for a good fright this Halloween? The Visceral Company presents “Tales to Die For” to help get you into the spirit of the Halloween season. “Tales to Die For” is an anthology of six shocking stories – think of an old 1950s horror comic book brought to life on stage. “Tales to Die For” is playing at T.U. Studios in the NOHO Arts District on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm from October 8-30. Information and tickets: www.thevisceralcompany.com - September 26, 2010 - The Visceral Company
Project Runway Contestants at UCB NY's the Same Sex-Tacular
The Same Sex-Tacular a popular variety/talk show, welcomes Project Runway Season 5's Jennifer Deiderich and Wesley Nault on Saturday Sept. 25th. - September 25, 2010 - UCB Theater NY
Tickets Available from Al Brooks Tickets for Touring Production of “West Side Story”
Tickets are still available from Al Brooks Tickets (www.albrooks.com) for the “West Side Story” tour that begins at The Fisher Theater in Detroit on September 30th, and comes to the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on November 30th. The revival of the ground-breaking Arthur... - September 23, 2010 - Al Brooks Tickets
EBE Ensemble Announces 2010-2011 Season
Including a world premiere, NYIT Award-winning one-act festival, and two free repertory Shakespeare productions - September 22, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
The Marsh Presents "Saturday Night Comedy," a New Series at the Marsh Cabaret in Berkeley, Featuring Performers from San Francisco and LA
The first two shows, on Saturday, September 25 and Saturday, October 2, 2010, will feature Ann Randolph, Betsy Salkind and Emily Levine, These three artists are known for their range of intelligent humor and outrageous physical comedy. Though very different, these envelope pushers are all fans of... - September 19, 2010 - The Marsh
Pat Fraley Teaches Voice Over Talent the Critical Skills of Voice Acting
World Renowned Voice Over Expert, Pat Fraley, Lends His Knowledge to the Voice Over Community Via Voices.com Podcast - September 18, 2010 - Voices.com
DHM Productions Presents the Plainview Premiere of A Don't Hug Me County Fair, Award-Winning Musical Comedy, Opening Sept. 16 at the Jon Hassler Theater
From Los Angeles, A Don’t Hug Me County Fair is the award-winning summer sequel to the musical comedies Don't Hug Me and A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol, that have both played at the Hassler. The Don’t Hug Me musicals have played in over 100 cities around the U.S. and Canada. - September 16, 2010 - DHM Productions, Inc.
Hip-Hop Theater Festival Hires Boutique Public Relations Agency Pitch Control PR to Head Festival Initiatives
New York City based Pitch Control PR, a boutique public relations agency specializing in lifestyle, fashion, arts, entertainment and non-profit, announces the addition of Hip-Hop Theater Festival to their client roster. Pitch Control PR will work closely with HHTF to increase brand awareness and... - September 16, 2010 - Pitch Control PR
NLAPW Host Event ‘I Dreamed a Dream’
The National League of American Pen Women host event ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ - artwork, prose, renderings to the strains of the ancient, yet universal, harp. - September 16, 2010 - National League of American Pen Women