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.
New Album Release: "Skyline" by D.S. Wilson
“Skyline” Marks a Fresh New Contemporary Jazz Album by D.S. Wilson; Produced by Chart Topping, Smooth Jazz Hitmaker Adam Hawley. - January 05, 2023 - D.S. Wilson
"Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces" Film Screening
Award winning short film directed by disabled award winning filmmaker Emmitt H Thrower has a public virtual screening. - January 01, 2023 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Tiffany, Derrick Barry, Justin Jedlica, and Latrice Royale Join Cast of "Dragged Off," a Dark Surreal Comedy About a Celebrity and Their Drag Queen Impersonator
Sweet Deals Media, Spare Change Productions, and Manhattan Beach Studios Presents: Dragged Off, a gloriously hilarious surreal thriller starring Tiffany (80s pop icon and billboard top 100 artist), Derrick Barry (RuPaul's Drag Race), Justin Jedlica AKA The Human Ken Doll (Botched, Men of West... - December 26, 2022 - Sweet Deals Media
Nic Patterson, Formerly Incarcerated Concert Pianist Sentenced to 99 Years, Releases New Album and Helps Others
On December 31, 2022, formerly incarcerated pianist and composer Nic Patterson will be releasing his new album, Broken, a powerful musical statement that reflects his own complex journey of transformation. - December 25, 2022 - Nic Patterson
Blues in the Night at North Coast Repertory Theatre
According to the legendary Billie Holliday, “Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread.” With 26 torchy songs fueling Blues in the Night, a powerful cast of singers plumb the innermost reaches of their hearts, sharing the heartbreak and humor of life and the indomitable will to do more... - December 22, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Roxane Maliszewski Named a Woman of the Month for November 2022 by P.O.W.E.R.- Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Roxane Maliszewski of Louisville, Kentucky has been named a Woman of the Month for November 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of music and mechanical engineering. About Roxane... - December 17, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show Announces a Grand-Opening in Lexington, KY
The Dinner Detective, the largest interactive murder mystery dinner show in the United States, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Lexington, KY, location. - December 16, 2022 - The Dinner Detective
The Dinner Detective Comes to Greensboro
The Dinner Detective is excited to announce its grand opening in Greensboro, North Carolina. - December 15, 2022 - The Dinner Detective
The Bohemians Announce Finalists of the Bohemians Young Artists Piano Competition
Today, The Bohemians: New York Musician’s Club announced three finalists of the Club’s first Bohemians Young Artists Piano Competition. These three young pianists will compete over a two-part final round on December 18th and 19th. The finalists were selected from a virtual preliminary... - December 09, 2022 - The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club
7-Time Award-Winning Young OC Actress Will Appear in Upcoming Sci-Fi with Anthony Michael Hall
Kayden Tokarski will play a mean girl in the upcoming 1980s sci-fi psychological drama, "Roswell Delirium," starring Anthony Michael Hall, Dee Wallace, Reggie VelJohnson, Lisa Whelchel and other iconic stars. - December 08, 2022 - Kayden Tokarski
Pirates Press on at CMX Cinemas Fallschase - Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Presents Fusion 4 World Dance and Music Movie
Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Inc. Presents Fusion World Dance and Music Live Red-Carpet Experience at CMX Cinemas Fallschase. Embrace World Cultures Inc. (501(c)3) in association with Firestorm Productions Inc. announces the last of our tickets that are on... - December 02, 2022 - Firestorm Productions Inc.
Husson University Theatre to Present the Holiday Classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a Live Radio Play
Husson University Theatre, the university’s official student theatre club, will perform Joe Landry’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on December 2-4, 2022 in The Gracie’s Black Box Theatre. This feel-good holiday classic will be performed in front of a live audience in a setting similar to a 1930s-style radio broadcast. An ensemble of talented students will help to bring the timeless characters in this classic story to life. Learn more at the HussonUniversityTheatre1 Facebook page. - December 02, 2022 - Husson University
Wintertainment Announces the Release of Mark Winter's New Christmas Single, "Christmas In The Air"
Former member of 1980’s recording artists Ilusion (Epic Records) records new Christmas single with 1992 Star Search winner. - November 22, 2022 - Wintertainment
What the Funk?!; an All BIPOC Burlesque Festival Weekender Travels to Atlanta for a Weekend Celebrating Funk This December
The Atlanta School of Burlesque in partnership with Puckduction, a Black & Queer owned performing arts production company based in Seattle, WA, will be bringing A Weekend With What The Funk?! Festival to Atlanta’s Metropolitan Studios. The Pacific Northwest’s only all BIPOC burlesque festival, What the Funk?! pays tribute to the Black American music genre of Funk through the performance art medium Burlesque. - November 21, 2022 - Metropolitan Studios, Inc.
TBAIMS Comes to Florida
TBAIMS Comes to Florida with Connecting Through Music Monthly Showcases - November 20, 2022 - TBAIMS LLC
Generic Theater Presents Regional Premiere of The Effect
Generic Theater Presents Regional Premiere of The Effect; Written by Lucy Prebble; Directed by Trey DelPo; Weekends November 18 – December 4, 2022; Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm - November 19, 2022 - Generic Theater
Olympic Diving Legend Greg Louganis to Auction Off Memorabilia to Benefit Children & the LGBTQ+ Community
The auction, which takes place on GregLouganis.com through Dec. 4, will benefit Children’s Rights and The Damien Center. - November 18, 2022 - Greg Louganis
La Verne Symphony Orchestra 10th Anniversary Concert
The La Verne Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a winter concert. Dr. Yalil Guerra assumes the position of musical director and conductor. - November 18, 2022 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Ballet Arts Partners with Adelphi Orchestra for "The Nutcracker"
This year, Ballet Arts’ annual performance of “The Nutcracker” comes with an early holiday gift – live orchestral music. Ballet Arts, a premiere dance school serving the New York and New Jersey area, is partnering with Adelphi Orchestra for its first-ever ballet with concert musicians. - November 18, 2022 - BalletArts
Heart Dance Records Partners with Vacation Jams to Announce “reJAMinate,” a Music-Based Wellness Retreat in Scenic Puerto Morelos, MX
Heart Dance Records partners with Vacation Jams to announce “reJAMinate,” a music-based wellness retreat in Puerto Morelos, MX. The reJAMinate festival boasts regular performances both on the beachfront and rooftops, as well as engaging opportunities for healing, yoga classes, sound therapy, a full-service spa, and opportunities for limitless social interaction. reJAMinate creates the optimal environment for individuals to reconnect with themselves and form a meaningful community with others. - November 17, 2022 - Heart Dance Records
Winner of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," Illusionist Ivan Amodei Arrives in Boston After His Entire Show Goes Missing
Illusionist finds out his show is missing and has only six weeks before first set of shows in Boston in December. - November 16, 2022 - Eclipse Production Studios, Inc
Bizarre Experiences During Our Historical Lockdown of 2020 - a Human Story
A lot of things happened during the pandemic lockdown and we were all watching every second of it like an unbelievable reality show. Some people lost it; others took risks and changed their whole life trajectory. One artist, Christine Greyson, did the latter and started podcasting stories from an old, dilapidated homestead in the wilderness. - November 09, 2022 - ArtistVerse
NY Times Bestselling Children’s Classic Click Clack Moo Live on Stage at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents the next event in the 2022-2023 Family Series Season: Click Clack Moo on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00AM. - November 05, 2022 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
2 Pianos 4 Hands at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing back the joyful family pleasing 2 Pianos 4 Hands to brighten the holiday season. Get ready for Jefferson McDonald and Matthew McGloin to take us on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists. They trade stories about piano... - November 04, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Major Rembrandt, Goya and Dürer Exhibit Will Herald the Holidays at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tenn.
Some of the most exquisitely detailed works of Rembrandt, Goya and Dürer will be on display this holiday season at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center (MACC). The exhibition titled, Rembrandt, Goya and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters, will run Nov. 13, 2022 to Jan. 8, 2023 and feature... - November 01, 2022 - Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a fun twist of the holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol in this heartwarming sequel: The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge as its next student production. The Trial of the Century. A year after his miraculous transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge is back to his old... - October 31, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Jersey Girl Named Female Country Vocalist of the Year in Nashville
New Jersey-based recording artist Christine Radlmann was named Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where her band Southpaw was also nominated for Country Group of the Year. - October 29, 2022 - Southpaw
Lauren Rathbun Releases Her Third Single "Bird With A Broken Wing"
New York City-based Indie Label Young Pals Music releases Lauren Rathbun's pop-ballad "Bird With A Broken Wing" evoking the sweet nostalgia of the 70's. - October 28, 2022 - Young Pals Music
Historic Pilgrim Church to Host "Creation" Concert Nov. 13
As part of Pilgrim Congregational Church’s biennial presentation of choral masterworks, the church will host a performance of Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation” at 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13 in the sanctuary of the historic church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park. The concert, led by... - October 27, 2022 - Pilgrim Congregational Church
Masters of Illusion Star Tetro Named "Corporate Magician of the Year"
Top Los Angeles magician Tetro wins Merlin Award, garnering global attention for his fire magic, close-up magic, and mentalism this holiday season. - October 26, 2022 - Tetro Magic
Sedona Pines Resort Opens Dinner Theater with Parangello Players, "The Plot To Steal JFKs Coconut," November 5 & 6
Marilyn Monroe enlists the audience as detectives because JFK is sure someone is plotting to steal his prized coconut. The audience votes at the end of the evening. Three prizes will be awarded for the correct answers to the evening’s mystery. First prize is two free nights at either Sedona Pines Resort or Highlands Verde Ridge Resort, a value of over $350. - October 26, 2022 - Parangello Players
In Celebration of Halloween, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre Performs "The Death Flyer" at the Scientology Info Center on October 29
In true Halloween style, the Scientology Information Center welcomes the Tampa Bay community to an old-time radio theatre performance of “The Death Flyer” by the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre, Saturday, October 29 at 8 pm. Light complimentary refreshments will be served; seating will accommodate 40 guests. After the show, there will be an opportunity for a Halloween costume contest with fun prizes. All are welcome. - October 25, 2022 - Church of Scientology
NBT Announces a Thanksgiving Weekend of the Nutcracker at Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro
Northeastern Ballet Theatre (NBT) is pleased to announce a special Holiday Weekend of Nutcracker performances November 26-27 at the Kingswood Arts Center in Wolfeboro, NH. Based on the original Boston Ballet Nutcracker, in which NBT Artistic Director Edra Toth danced the role of Sugar Plum Fairy,... - October 24, 2022 - Northeastern Ballet Theatre
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension has reopened 6 East State as a ministry site for its members and the community. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is officially opening the site with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. The venue has been open and operating since June 2022. Community leaders will be attending this event. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension is under the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. - October 22, 2022 - Lutheran Church of the Ascension - Savannah
Winston Churchill The Blitz at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
Randy Otto portrays Churchill's unwavering, audacious belief that if the British People were simply trusted with the truth - no matter how bad things got - they would only get stronger and more resilient. From his study at Chartwell, he recounts his courageous 1930's journey from historical... - October 20, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
AMC+ is the Presenting Sponsor of the Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball with the Anne Rice Immortal Universe as This Year's Theme
Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball™ 2022 Weekend today announced that AMC+ is the presenting sponsor of this year's event, celebrating the release of the new AMC+ series based on Anne Rice’s novels Interview with the Vampire and the Mayfair Witches. This weekend-long event will... - October 18, 2022 - Endless Night Productions
North Coast Rep Variety Nights Presents Tuesday Night Comics
North Coast Rep Variety Nights presents Tuesday Night Comics. Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as... - October 17, 2022 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
JASNA Southwest Announces 2022 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners; Contest Becomes Official Program of the Jane Austen Society of North America
Announcing the 2022 winners of The Jane Austen Society of North America's Southwest Region Young Filmmakers Contest. The contest encourages creative visual interpretation of Jane Austen and her novels. This year, the contest was adopted by JASNA to be a national program. Entry deadline for 2023 is August 28, 2023. - October 12, 2022 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
Carole Montgomery Comedy Special "Women of a Certain Age" Comes to BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents Carole Montgomery “Women of a Certain Age” on Saturday, October 29 at 8:00PM. Carole Montgomery will be joined by fellow comedians Linette Palladino, Jessica Miranda, and... - October 12, 2022 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Paul W. Shaffer Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Paul W. Shaffer of Richmond, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education/theatre. About Paul W. Shaffer Paul W. Shaffer is a teacher with the Katy... - October 11, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Musical Expressions Performed on an Ancient Conch Shell
An album of musical tones from a large, ancient conch shell emphasizes an unusual and wide variety of tonal qualities that soothe the mind. David Frederick Hardy created “Conchiousness Vibrations” after rehearsing it in the Neumann Building Great Hall in Saratoga Springs, New York. He... - October 10, 2022 - David Frederick Hardy
Filming Has Wrapped for Philly-Based Indie TV Pilot "The Kingfish"
Filming has been completed for the Philadelphia-based urban independent TV dramedy pilot "The Kingfish." The opening credits/intro will be developed by award-winning graphic designer Joshua Black of Philly-based Blackeye Soup. - October 08, 2022 - The Performance Lab No 33
AAPI Architect Lira Luis Wins the RSA Fellowship Councillor Elections in US
The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) announced the results of its 2022 Fellowship Council Elections, where voting opened September 12, 2022 and there were live elections with the whole Fellowship for the Area Councillors. Lira Luis, a Filipino-American architect, has been elected as Councillor in the United States. - October 08, 2022 - Leapfrog Project
Vivid Photo Archive of Eccentric Performing Artists in "DON'T MISS THIS!"
New Performing arts book released by Vaudevisuals Press. "DON'T MISS THIS! A DECADE OF ECCENTRIC PERFORMING ARTS." Photography by Jim R. Moore. - October 07, 2022 - Vaudevisuals Press
Youth Performance Company Names New Artistic Director Upon Retirement of Founder Jacie Knight
Award-Winning Creator Maya Washington Returns “Home” to Lead the Organization. After a national search, Youth Performance Company (YPC) is thrilled to announce that multidisciplinary creator Maya Washington is taking the helm as the organization’s Artistic Director. Founder Jacie... - October 06, 2022 - Youth Performance Company
"Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?" One Woman Show Coming to Sheboygan, WI, November 19
Hilarious and heartwarming one-woman show coming to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, for one night only. Lots of laughter and a heartwarming message. - October 05, 2022 - Swanson Speaks, Inc.
Jenae M. Baines Celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Jenae M. Baines of Wilson, North Carolina is celebrated as an Honored Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of entertainment. About Jenae M. Baines Jenae M. Baines is a singer, songwriter,... - September 29, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
International Ballet Stars to Perform in Hershey, PA
A gala performance of internationally renowned ballet stars from the world’s leading ballet companies, A Night of Stars comes to historic Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA, on Sat. Oct. 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Visit hersheytheatre.com for tickets. - September 27, 2022 - Pennsylvania Ballet Academy
Minneapolis' Only 24 Hour Restaurant Relocates and Expands to Include a Drag Venue, Craft Cocktail Lounge and 2 Outdoor Patios
The Nicollet Diner has transformed the once iconic Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse downtown Minneapolis into their modern take on the classic 24 hour diner, a new drag venue and a craft cocktail lounge in Nicollet Mall. The grand opening of the new drag venue, Roxy's Cabaret is Saturday, October 1 with a cocktail reception at 5:30 PM in the craft cocktail lounge, On the RoX and a drag show in the Cabaret at 7PM with limited availability for press. - September 27, 2022 - The Nicollet Diner
Sitka Music Festival Presents Simply Three as Part of Alaska Airlines’ Autumn Classics
The Sitka Music Festival is pleased to present YouTube phenomenon, Simply Three as part of the second week of Alaska Airlines’ Autumn Classics in Sitka and Anchorage. Simply Three has a dedicated fan base of almost 1.5 million YouTube subscribers from their covers of music by artists such as Avicii, Adele, Bastille, Coldplay, One Republic, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Journey, Queen and more. - September 25, 2022 - Sitka Music Festival