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 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
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 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
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
World Sound Healing Day - February 14, 2010 World Peace Toning and Chanting - a Sonic Valentine for Peace on Earth
Join thousands of voices throughout the planet for the 8th Annual World Sound Healing Day February 14, 2010 at 12 noon ET. Sound forth for 5 minutes with the "AH" created and projected with the energy of harmony, compassion and love. At that time please go to www.templeofsacredsound.org to enhance the vibratory effect for planetary peace. Visit www.healingsounds.com for more information. - January 26, 2010 - Healing Sounds
South Bay Ballet’s 30th Anniversary Season Continues with BRAVO! The Classical & Contemporary Ballet Experience
Heather Gray – Kenneth Walker – Julie Rose Shulman & introducing emerging choreography by Skylar Kolby Burson - One Weekend Only Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 – 2:00 p.m. James R. Armstrong Theatre Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance - January 24, 2010 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Laura Mendelsohn Invites You to Attract Love Now at "Dinner and a Love Spell," Feb. 3, 2010
Make Friends, Do a Love Spell and Receive Psychic Messages. - January 22, 2010 - Laura Mendelsohn
Renowned Hip Hop Kidz Dance Group, Begins Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
For almost two decades, the energetic Hip Hop Kidz dance group have been entertaining crowds at charity events, ballgames, music videos and almost every venue imaginable. Recently the dance program has begun special classes as part of an already established after-school recreation program that focuses on employability, social skills, positive leisure activities and cultural arts for deaf and hard of hearing students, ages 11-22 in Plantation, Florida. - January 21, 2010 - Hip Hop Kidz, Inc.
The Marsh Presents Nina Wise’s “What Just Happened” February 19 – March 13, 2010
An evening of improvisation based on personal and political events which have transpired over the previous twenty-four hours." Loving kindness abounds in her work. She makes art as fresh as the days headlines."— Village Voice. - January 20, 2010 - The Marsh
Key Club Sets Out to Revitalize the Sunset Strip Under New Ownership and Management
West Hollywood’s Historic Live Music Venue to Re-launch with a Stellar Line-up of Events Featuring L.L. COOL J, The Roots and More. - January 18, 2010 - Key Club
Uncanny Mysteries and Magic at Orlando's Finest Dinner Show Experience
"An Evening of Magic" - Elegant Dining and Sophisticated Sleight of Hand - features a mouth-watering dinner at the legendary Del Frisco's Steakhouse and a stunning close-up Magic Show in a private parlor environment by world-renown magical entertainer, Orlando's own Kostya Kimlat. Purchase tickets at www.KMagic.com - January 17, 2010 - Kostya Magic Entertainment
Musical Creator Sets Aside 13 Days to Pray & Fast for Future New York Production
Peter G. James Sinclair , the creator of the musical 'The Cross & The Switchblade' has set aside 13 days from the 16th January and January 29th to pray and fast as he prepares to take it to Broadway. - January 15, 2010 - Peter G. James Sinclair
Spice Up Valentine's Weekend with Ballet Hispanico at the Detroit Opera House February 13-14, 2010
Ballet Hispanico, the nation’s foremost Latin dance company, returns to the Detroit Opera House February 13-14, 2010 for the first time since 1999. Fusing ballet, modern, and Latin dance, Ballet Hispanico creates an entirely new style of dance filled with theatricality and passion. The company’s Detroit repertory includes a blend of new and signature works. - January 15, 2010 - Michigan Opera Theatre/Detroit Opera House
Private Comics Inc. Announces Educational Entertainment for Inner City Schools
Private Comics Inc. brings educational entertainment to NYC at the New Wine International Black Box Theater on January 23, 2010, to introduce a new company consisting of professional artists who are educators during the day and on the stage at night. - January 15, 2010 - Private Comics, Inc.
Red Skelton Comedy Show - New Show Premiers Feb 1st 2010 in Las Vegas
Happens to be a new comedy show starting Feb 1st, 2010. Las Vegas is giving birth to a new comedy show with an old face, thanks to Larry G Jones and Dixie Dooley. Tourists and celebrities come from all over the world to gamble, dine and be entertained in Las Vegas. With dozens of tourist... - January 14, 2010 - Red Skelton Comedy Show
Watts Village Theater Company Continues Signature Reading Series with Cutting Edge Solo Performance by Christopher Rivas
In keeping with their mission to provide opportunities for Los Angeles-based artists of color, Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC) will produce a staged reading of New York State of Mind, a unique solo performance written and performed by Christopher Rivas and directed by Nataki Garrett. The piece... - January 13, 2010 - Watts Village Theater Company
Free After-School Program Positively Touches the Lives of Over 25,000 students
Free after-school dance program has worked with over 25, 000 at-risk students in the US to teach the expressive art-form of dance. Students join the 10- or 20-week program for free, perform for their school and are eligible for ongoing scholarships. - January 13, 2010 - D.A.R.E. Dance
Urban Fire Announces New Classes Starting in January
Coming straight off a successful Christmas Showcase in December, Urban Fire Dance Studio has started the new year by adding three new classes. - January 10, 2010 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
Hot New Rock Band Black Velvet Deluxe Donating 10% of Profits from CD Sales and Gate Proceeds to the School of Rock Music Scholarship Fund
For most indie bands starting out, paying the rent and keeping the gas tank full are usually the primary thoughts. However, for the rock quartet that calls themselves Black Velvet Deluxe, there is something a little deeper going on, right out of the starting gate. Having just released their first album, the band knew they wanted future rockers to have a chance to play out their dreams, and that's why they decided to give 10% of their profits to The School of Rock's Scholarship Fund. - January 08, 2010 - Black Velvet Deluxe
Broadstreet Theatre Presents Omaha Premiere of That Takes Ovaries! Bold Women, Brazen Acts
BroadStreet Theatre Co. will present That Takes Ovaries! Bold Women-Brazen Acts, January 15-24, 2010 at the OM Center (Omaha Healing Arts Center) located in downtown Omaha. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. - January 08, 2010 - BroadStreet Theatre Co.
The Marsh, a Breeding Ground for New Performance, is Pleased to Announce a Marsh Rising Performance of Ellen Snortland’s "Now That She’s Gone" on January 13, 2010
An ode to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the show is a memoir about a Norwegian-American daughter and her mother. Eleanor Roosevelt, sex, drugs and lutefisk are also thrown in for good measure. - January 07, 2010 - The Marsh
Proof That Storytelling Thrives as a Living Art in the 1st Decade of the 21st Century
The Art of Storytelling Show has had over 115, 000 downloads since it began podcasting in 2007. Created by Brother Wolf (Eric Wolf) in the spring of 2007 , the show brings the best and brightest of the storytelling community to the world stage. - January 06, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling