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.
PatronView™ Provides Public Venue Industry with Real-Time Feedback on the “Patron Experience”
LRA Worldwide, Inc., a leading provider of Customer Experience Management research and consulting services to the global sports, entertainment, travel and hospitality industries, has developed PatronView™, an online survey and reporting tool designed to allow public assembly venues to capture critical audience feedback and measure patron satisfaction. - March 11, 2010 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Wings Theatre Hosts Musical Cabaret, "The Show Must Go On"
A musical cabaret starring the talented Catt John and Gerald J. - March 11, 2010 - Gerald J Graziano
Peter Boyer Commissioned by the Boston Pops Orchestra to Compose a Work on the Kennedy Brothers
Claremont Graduate University’s Peter Boyer has been commissioned by the Boston Pops Orchestra to compose a work entitled, "The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers," which will be premiered during the Pops’ annual series from May 18 to 22. - March 11, 2010 - Claremont Graduate University
Michael Goldfried to Direct June Benefit Revue “They Changed Broadway”
Michael Goldfried is directing the Neve Shalom benefit revue “They Changed Broadway” onstage at The Forum Theater Arts Center, June 13, 2010. “I am flattered to be asked and I’m looking forward to working with all the very talented performers on this fantastic... - March 11, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Susie Butler Celebrates the Songs of Sarah Vaughan in a Show on March 28, 2010
Celebrity Impersonator Susie Butler Celebrate the life of Sarah Vaughan on her 86th Birthday, Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at the Jazz Heritage Center 1320 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 with a screening of the video The Divine One: The Life of Sarah Vaughan and a performance of her greatest hits. - March 10, 2010 - Susie Butler
NuU Medspa Support Local Chicago Theatre, Infusion Theatre Co.
NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in... - March 10, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Red Skelton Comedy Show Gives Huge Discounts to Afternoon Tribute Show
Family entertainment in the afternoon that is fun and affordable for everyone, that’s what this show is all about. For a limited time save almost 50% on tickets. - March 10, 2010 - Red Skelton Comedy Show
Jay Huling’s New Comedy Lambastes Atheism, Televangelists, and Predatory Lending -- Premieres March 12 at the Tennessee Stage Company
The Tennessee Stage Company will premiere Jay Huling’s new comedy The Church of Diminishing Marginal Returns at their 14th annual New Play Festival in Knoxville, Tenn. Opening night is Friday, March 12 at 8:00, and performances are Thursdays through Sundays until March 28. Sunday shows are at 3:00. All other performances are at 8:00. - March 08, 2010 - Jay Huling
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Announces Open Auditions for Soloists for 2010
First High School Honors Piano Performance Seminar Attracts 20 Gifted Artists. - March 07, 2010 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Battle of the Bands: School Edition-Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro is hosting its first ever Battle of the Bands: School Edition Friday, March 19th at 8:00pm featuring Red Fox Motel of Walpole High School, Cynicism of Mansfield High School, and Compliments to the Victim of Sharon Middle School. Red Fox Motel is a Walpole-based band... - March 06, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Comedy Night Live at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
Comedy Night Live at the Orpheum Foxboro presents popular Boston comics Tim McIntire, Joe List, Lamont Price, and Bethany Van Delft, Friday March 20th at 8:00pm. $15 General Admission. Beer & Wine Cash Bar - March 06, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Victoria Theatre Announces 2010-2011 Universal 1 Variety Series
Victoria Theatre Association has announced the lineup for the fourth season of the Universal 1 Variety Series at the historic Victoria Theatre. The 2010-2011 brings: the popular comedic theatre troupe, The Second City; the hilarious Forbidden Broadway: Dances with the Stars; and one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedians, Larry Miller. - March 03, 2010 - Victoria Theatre Association
5-Year Old Julian Pavone, the World’s Youngest Drummer, to Perform at Benefit Concert for Children’s Hospital at Doraldo’s
Julian Pavone, “The World’s Youngest Drummer and Inventor!”® will perform live at a benefit concert for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Doraldo Ristorante Italiano of Williamsburg, Virginia, has partnered with the hospital to... - March 02, 2010 - Julian Pavone
Adelphi University Presents Steel Magnolias from March 9 Through 14, 2010
Adelphi University is proud to present Steel Magnolias, the 1980s epic by Robert Harling, in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC). There will be a beauty prize raffled off at each performance and the proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association. - February 27, 2010 - Adelphi University
SoBe Institute of the Arts to Premier Annual Music & Shakespeare Series with “Twelfth Night” at Little Stage Theater
Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman has announced that SoBe Institute of the Arts (SoBe Arts) will present "Twelfth Night" as the first production of an annual Music & Shakespeare series. Dr. Kievman, who will direct "Twelfth Night," explains, "Our Music &... - February 26, 2010 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Acclaimed Broadway Librettist and Lyricist Michael Colby Writes Broadway Benefit Revue for Neve Shalom June 13, 2010 Show
Michael Colby, acclaimed award-winning librettist, lyricist, and performer writes the continuity for Neve Shalom’s Broadway Benefit Revue, "They Changed Broadway," scheduled for 4PM, June 13th, 2010. - February 24, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Arkansas Talent Conversations Continues Its Weekly Interviews with Guest Kelly Griffin a Member of the Arkansas Talent DataBase
Kelly Griffin, actor, video shooter and musician discusses his career and Independent filmmaking. Arkansas Talent Conversations is a weekly podcast that interviews Arts and Entertainment Professionals for perspectives into today’s art, film and entertainment scene. - February 24, 2010 - Arkansas Talent DataBase
TangoZapa - First International Tango, Fashion and Travel Magazine
TangoZapa is a tango culture and travel magazine packed with sensuous photos of tango dancers, tango shoes, interesting articles, social heroes, and little-known travel secrets of the tango underworld. - February 23, 2010 - TangoZapa
New Chamber Orchestra in the Delaware Valley
The Brandywine Consort is a new chamber orchestra forming in the Delaware Valley. Auditions are being held now for the 2010-2011 concert season. Go to www.brandywineconsort.org for audition and emsemble information. - February 23, 2010 - Brandywine Consort
Critics Embrace Laurence Fuller’s West End Debut
Laurence Fuller’s West End debut is a hit with critics. His eery and powerful portrayal of a 16th century doctor in charge of an insane asylum receives glowing reviews by London’s theatre critics. Fuller is happy with the extreme response; “It’s great the response has been... - February 22, 2010 - Laurence Fuller
Back by Popular Demand: RENT at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
After a Two Week Run, RENT is Back by Popular Demand at The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro Based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La Boheme, and written by Jonathan Larson, RENT is classified as a “rock opera.” It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to... - February 21, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Synagogue Schedules Broadway Revue Benefit Afternoon of Tony Awards
Congregation Neve Shalom, the leading Jewish Conservative Egalitarian synagogue in Middlesex County, New Jersey announces plans to bring Broadway starring performers to Metuchen, New Jersey for a June 13th, 2010 4 p.m benefit fundraiser. - February 21, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
The Price is Right in “Showcase Showdown” at Amish Door
The Amish Door Village is hosting the game show dinner mystery “Perry Columbus and the Showcase Showdown,” a 34west Theater Company production, Feb. 25-27. A special matinee will be performed Feb. 26. Paying homage to such classic TV programs as “The Price is Right” and... - February 18, 2010 - Amish Door Village
Moksa Publishers and Whitedrums.com Presents Kavi Sammelan Cum Mushaiyara on 20th Feburary, 2010
Moksa Publishers, a publishing company that publishes electronic books and materials and Whitedrums dot com, an online newspaper/magazine proudly presents three new up coming talents in the field of poetry, ghazals, shayari, etc. Masroor harsh, kalim salmani and digajmaan mishra are the three new... - February 18, 2010 - Moksa Publishers
California DanceArts Announces Summer 2010 Dance Programs
Los Angeles Dance Studio Gears Summer Programs to Fit Needs of Area Dance Students - February 18, 2010 - California DanceArts
Celayix Software Announces Its Proud Sponsorship of the 2010 PAMC
The PAMC is a Premier Conference where Celayix will look to further its growing success and involvement in the Venue Management Industry. - February 17, 2010 - Celayix Software
Ballet Studio Urges Students to Learn Proper Technique
Califorinia DanceArts Finds Proper Technique & Alignment Crucial for Dancers - February 16, 2010 - California DanceArts
Multi-Sensory Puppetry with “Green” Lesson at Long Island Children’s Museum
The Puppet State Theatre Company of Edinburgh, Scotland will present their only NY area performances at the Long Island Children’s Museum Theatre on Saturday, February 27 at 1 and 3 p.m. The internationally acclaimed theater company will present The Man Who Planted Trees, an inspirational... - February 14, 2010 - Long Island Children's Museum
North Carolina Theatre Releases The Full Monty Podcast
Kristin Buie, communications manager of North Carolina Theatre (www.nctheatre.com), has announced the release of a podcast presenting information about The Full Monty, a comedy that will be running Friday, February 26 – Sunday, March 7 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, located at 2 E. South St. - February 14, 2010 - NC Theatre
The Marsh San Francisco Extends Dan Hoyle’s The Real Americans Through November 6, 2010.
“Impressive, hilarious, moving and provocative”—Rob Hurwitt, SF Chronicle. “Mr. Hoyle is both a first-rate reporter and actor”—NY Times. The Marsh is proud to announce the fifth extension of Dan Hoyle’s critically acclaimed and overwhelmingly popular new show, "The Real Americans." - February 12, 2010 - The Marsh
Don Reed's "East 14th - True Tales of a Reluctant Player" Has Been Extended for the Fourteenth Time and Plays at the Marsh Berkeley Thru September 12, 2010
"Irresistible presence" - San Francisco Chronicle; "...Nothing short of amazing." East Bay Express; "Hilarious. The audience can't stop laughing...Don Reed plays all the characters with both ease and inexhaustible energy" - The New Yorker; "A graceful genial performer...It's hard not to love 1970's funk and soul and Don Reed." – New York Times - February 12, 2010 - The Marsh
Millie Lewis of Charleston Student Wins National Dance Competition
Logan Ponce, age 8, and current client of Millie Lewis of Charleston received the “Grand Overall Child Dancer” Award at the 2010 Actors, Models and Talent for Christ winter convention held in Orlando, Florida, in January 2010. - February 12, 2010 - Millie Lewis of Charleston
The Marsh Presents Hernán Ximénez’ “Talk To Me” on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. A Marsh Rising Performance
The Marsh, a breeding ground for new performance, is pleased to announce a Marsh Rising performance of Hernán Ximénez’ “Talk To Me,” a funny and riveting play about a theater director called Samuel. As Samuel prepares to start rehearsals for a high profile... - February 11, 2010 - The Marsh
Ann Randolph’s Loveland Extends Thru April 11 at The Marsh San Francisco and Then Opens at The Marsh Berkeley May 8 - June 13
Now in its 6th month. “You'll laugh. You'll cry... Randolph mines new depth of hilarity.” - Robert Hurwitt, SF Chronicle “Irreverent, hilarious and deeply human.”- Linda Ayres-Frederick, SF Bay Times “Riotously demented and brilliantly humane. Not to be missed.” Rob Avila-SF Bay Guardian - February 11, 2010 - The Marsh
Now Called ”The World's Funniest Bubble Show," the Bubble Man Returns to The Marsh San Francisco. Sunday Performances Feb 14-March 21 & Spring Break March 31 – April 3
“The hit of the day…a fringe favorite.” The Guardian, UK “The Greatest Bubble Show On Earth: A really good time!” Linda Ayres-Frederick, SF Bay Times “Oddly enough, one gets the feeling that a lot of adults in the audience wish they were small enough to be called on as volunteers.” George Haymont, MyCulturalLandscape.com - February 11, 2010 - The Marsh
"Out of the Ensemble" Cabaret Debut - February 23
Kearns Artist Services announces "Out of the Ensemble", a new cabaret series debuting on February 23 at COMIX. This month's series will feature performances by Sarah Jane Everman (Shrek, Wicked), Raymond J. Lee (Mamma Mia!), Erin Quill (Avenue Q), and Paul Oakley Stovall (Rent Tour). - February 11, 2010 - Kearns Artist Services
5-Year Old Musical Prodigy, Julian Pavone, Joins Legendary Motown Group
Motown music icons, The Contours with Joe Billingslea, best known for their 1962 hit “Do You Love Me,” have just added Julian Pavone, “The World’s Youngest Drummer!”® to their group. Julian will be singing, dancing, drumming, and touring with members, Joe... - February 11, 2010 - Julian Pavone
First Ever Colorado Burlesque Festival Slated for July
A revived performance art form is alive and well in Colorado, and thriving in a hotbed of talent. - February 11, 2010 - Colorado Burlesque Festival
Laurence Fuller's West End Debut - Madness In Valencia at Trafalgar Studios
Laurence Fuller takes the stage this week in the his West End debut, Madness In Valencia at Trafalgar Studios. The play is a dark restoration comedy and Fuller’s part has been described as joker-esque, a foreshadow of things to come from this young Aussie... - February 09, 2010 - Laurence Fuller
John Brown’s Truth a Musically-Improvised Opera by William Crossman
Commemorating 150th Anniversary of the 1859 Raid on Harper’s Ferry - February 09, 2010 - William Crossman
EBE Ensemble to Present Third Annual Award Winning Festival of New One Act Plays in New York
EBE Ensemble to present their third annual festival of new one-act Plays: Elephants on Parade 2010 featuring new plays by: Erin Austin, Libby Emmons, Rebekah Lopata, Rhea MacCallum, Nicole Pandolfo, & Isaac Rathbone. Directed by: Eric Alba, Kristine Ayers, Alfred John Heekin, Charley Layton, Lexie Pregosin, & Jonathan Reed Wexler. Begins performances March 9, opening March 10 at Teatro IATI in New York. - February 05, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
From Page to Stage: Sue Lange’s Engaging Sci-Fi Short Stories Come to Life in the Form of Live Theatre
On Saturday, February 27th, Sci-Fi Author Sue Lange teams up with Gary M. Celima to engage moviegoer audiences with “theatre of the mind.” - February 03, 2010 - Sue Lange
The Marsh Opens in Berkeley with the Eighth Extension of Don Reed’s "East 14th - True Tales of a Reluctant Player" January 22 – February 13, 2010
Don Reed’s “East 14th - True Tales Of A Reluctant Player” will be the very first show at the brand new Marsh Berkeley. What better play to open The Marsh's new theater than a story that took place just down the street from its new location. Reed, who is thrilled at this chance to perform on his home turf, and who spent some time in Berkeley while he was growing up, plans to add several of his adventures there to the existing piece. - February 02, 2010 - The Marsh
Grammy Award-Winning Soprano Hila Plitmann to Perform the West Coast Premiere of “The Long Bright” March 11, 2010, at UCLA’s Royce Hall
A collaborative effort with the Israel Cancer Research Fund and the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, the cantata will raise funds to help Israeli scientists find new treatments and cures for cancer. - February 02, 2010 - Israel Cancer Research Fund
Carolina International Pageants Invites You to Join the North and South Carolina International Contestants and State Titleholders for a Free Mix and Mingle Event
Take photos and get your autographs with the 2010 contestants and 2009 State Titleholders at a Free Rock n Roll Mixer Event in February 2010. - February 02, 2010 - Carolina International Pageant
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free Concert -"The Romantics"
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents "The Romantics" concert on Sunday February 7, 2010 at 4 pm. Dr. Richard Kravchak is the featured oboe soloist. The music includes Schubert’s “Overture to Rosamunde”, Mozart’s Oboe Concerto K.314, and Schumann’s Symphony No. 4. - February 01, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Hip Hop Kidz Renowned Cast Crew Open for Award Winning LA Based Groovaloo
Led by founder and director Suzy Stone, the energetic Hip Hop Kidz dance group has been entertaining crowds at charity events, ballgames, music videos and almost every venue imaginable for almost 20 years. In January 2010, the top level Hip Hop Kidz Cast Class opened a Fort Lauderdale show at The Parker Playhouse for the award winning, Los Angeles based Groovaloos dance troupe. - January 29, 2010 - Hip Hop Kidz, Inc.
PIT - The Paranormal Investigative Team Season Finale "Unzipped"
On Friday the 29th at 6:00 PM (PST), PIT-The Paranormal Investigative Team presents the shocking final episode of Season One. "Unzipped" follows the intrepid Los Angeles paranormal team as they wrap up their life-threatening Bigfoot investigation as well as more important issues - both personal and personnel. - January 28, 2010 - PIT - The Paranormal Investigative Team
Christ the King College Preparatory School Presents the 2nd Annual King of Hearts Gala February 19, 2010
Gala Rolls out the Red Carpet and Hope for Teens on Chicago’s West Side Christ the King College Preparatory School Presents the 2nd Annual King of Hearts Gala February 19, 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School
Dance Informa Expands to Service US Dancers
Australia's most popular dance magazine has expanded its services to reach the US dance market. - January 27, 2010 - Dance Informa