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.
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
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
Margaret Wingrove Dance Company Presents Great Expectations
Now in their 28th year, San Jose based Margaret Wingrove Dance Company presents a dance interpretation of Charles Dickens’ haunting novel, Great Expectations. The performance, which runs January 7 - 10 at the San Jose Stage, follows the story of Pip, who meets an escaped convict in a graveyard and follows his development through adversity as he discovers the true nature of his “great expectations.” - January 06, 2010 - Margaret Wingrove Dance Company
Comedy Night at The Wellness Community Features Karen Rontowski January 11
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Karen Rontowski will be held Monday, January 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand Up... - January 06, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Retro Mondays - A Blast from the Past
Years ago, families use to gather together in one room of the house and watch television together. One of the shows families watched was the Red Skelton Show. Today you can find Red Skelton Impersonator Brian Hoffman performing Live in Las Vegas, Monday afternoons in the Royal Resort Hotel on Convention Center Drive. - January 04, 2010 - Red Skelton Comedy Show
Fitness Trend Prediction by MMA Conditioning Association for 2010; It’s Not Your Mother’s Workout
Mixed martial arts workouts predicted to be the emerging fitness trend in the New Year - January 02, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro Presents the Boston Premiere of RENT
The Boston Premiere of RENT at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro January 29-February 7. - January 01, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Life Ionizers Drums to a New Beat with Julian Pavone, the World's Youngest Drummer and Inventor
At only 5-years old, with more than 9000 newspaper and magazine articles, while appearing on more than 100 Television and News shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good morning America, Julian Pavone is rocking this world, playing a 22-piece custom drum set with 17 cymbals and a double... - December 31, 2009 - Julian Pavone
Giselle a New High Definition Production from the Dutch National Ballet on DVD January 26
A New High Definition Production from the Dutch National Ballet Giselle Debuts on Blu-ray and DVD January 26 Kultur is proud to announce the release of the new Dutch National Ballet Company high definition production of Giselle. This acclaimed ballet production will be available January 26, 2010... - December 31, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Starts New Year with OPUS 26 Concerts Featuring Eight Local Youth Soloists
January 10th pre-concert dinner at Fiamme Restaurant & Bar to raise funds in support of future performances. - December 30, 2009 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Motley Crue's Vince Neil to Tour South America in February 2010
Gabe Reed confirms that Vince Neil will tour South America in February 2010 - December 27, 2009 - Gabe Reed Productions
Kentucky Asian Culture Association Brought Shen Yun - a Glorious Culture Reborn - to Louisville, KY the First Time
Energetic and thrilling drumming acts are just a part of the world-renowned Shen Yun show, scheduled to play at the Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center on Mar 7, 2010 in Louisville. The show is on an international tour spanning over 100 cities on five continents. - December 24, 2009 - Kentucky Asian Culture Association
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic to Recognize Steinway & Sons as Artistic Partner at a Recital and Gala January 3rd
Gala will include debut performances on two world-class pianos, on loan from Steinway to the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Recital Hall. - December 24, 2009 - Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
Uncanny Mysteries and Coincidences at Orlando's Newest Dinner & Magic Show
"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 - December 23, 2009 - Kostya Magic Entertainment
It's Criminal! The Comedy (Getting People Off and Other Legal Fantasies)
Criminal Defense Attorney Murray Meyer’s idiosyncratic travelogue through the criminal justice system. - December 21, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
SoBe Institute of the Arts Celebrates New Beginnings with a Multimedia Grand Opening Cabaret at the Renovated Little Stage Theater
Under the direction of Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman, SoBe Institute of the Arts will welcome the new year January 1st with a fresh and compelling multimedia arts cabaret to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Little Stage Theater @ SoBe Arts. The Grand Opening Cabaret will... - December 20, 2009 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
The 4 Horsemen Production Present The SST/PURE Cirkus Roadshow
SST/PURE CIRKUS ROADSHOW, an explosive theatrical experience, is a fusion of traveling freak show, burlesque, pyrotechnic theatre, and combative cabaret. This controversial, hysterical, and extraordinary production features the best Seattle has to offer in underground theater. - December 18, 2009 - The 4 Horsemen
Redshift Productions Pairs Physics and Dance in Dance of Scales at the 2010 Light in Winter Festival
Cornell Physicist Itai Cohen and Choreographer Maren Waldman will present a dance, narrative and multimedia performance about the movement of organisms at different scales. - December 17, 2009 - Redshift Productions
Dancesportduo.com Announces That Oregon’s Number One Youth Ballroom and Latin Couple Will be Representing the Northwest Region at the USA National Dancesport Championship
Portland’s own William Mao and Heather Mattole are the city’s resident youth “Dancing with the Stars” equivalents and will be heading to the National Championships next year - December 16, 2009 - Dancesportduo.com
Dancers Responding to AIDS Present Dance from the Heart | Men 20 Dance Companies and Artists to Perform at Four Programs Over Two Days
Produced by and benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS, "Dance from the Heart | MEN" will feature two unique programs spread out over two days and will showcase 20 of some of the finest male dancers and choreographers working today including So You Think You Can Dance season three finalist Danny Tidwell, American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Marcelo Gomes and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre principal Jamar Roberts. - December 16, 2009 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS