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.
Mission City Opera Premieres Michael Taylor's New Opera "Truce of Carols"
On Dec. 5-6, 2009, Santa Clara's Mission City Opera performs the company's first new opera premiere: "Truce of Carols," a one-act opera in English and German, with libretto and music by the company's Associate Conductor Michael Taylor. Based in part on Stanley Weintraub's 2001 book, "Silent Night – the Story of the Christmas Truce," "Truce of Carols" tells the story of the spontaneous 1914 WWI Christmas ceasefire. - December 01, 2009 - Mission City Opera
The Cross & The Switchblade Musical Creator Launches Global Google Ads Campaign
Peter G. James Sinclair continues to utilise the power of the Internet to build his global audience for his musical 'The Cross & The Switchblade' with a comprehensive Google ad launch. - December 01, 2009 - Peter G. James Sinclair
John Strasberg Lectures on Training Actors and the Creative Process
As part of Accidental Repertory Theater's "Living Room Series," Artistic Director John Strasberg offers two lectures on acting and the creative process, December 3 and 10, 8pm, at John Strasberg Studios, 555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 403, New York City. - November 28, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Adelphi University Presents Amahl and the Night Visitors on December 12, 2009
Adelphi University is proud to present Amahl and the Night Visitors, one of the most popular American operas by Gian Carlo Menotti, on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. This production... - November 26, 2009 - Adelphi University
A Call to Action to All Retailers and Their Customers
The Display Case Company is challenging all retailers and their customers to remember the Arts Organizations this year in their charitable giving. - November 24, 2009 - Display Case Company
Peter Booth "Film Star" for Auction, from the Short Film Setting the Art World Alight, Possession(s) Starring Laurence Fuller
Possession(s) starring Laurence Fuller launches with the sale of the famous Peter Booth painting. For a link to the film trailer: http://www.laurencefuller.com/Possession.html. "A powerful short film that explores the nature of desire, obsession and possession." - Film INK. - November 23, 2009 - OIL Films
God, War, Lust and Honor Converge in Ireland in 'The Fog People'
The post-WW II theatrical drama is now available for download at Royalty Free Plays. - November 23, 2009 - Royalty Free Plays
North Hollywood Acting Workshop Focuses on the Business Side
Stuart Rogers’ Studios announces additional acting workshop sessions through the remainder of 2009. - November 22, 2009 - Theatre Tribe Studio Theatre
Raise the Funny and Raise the Money- Comedian Starts Charity Auction Service
Comedian Wil Shriner launches a comedy auction campaign to help raise monies for charity. The actor/writer/producer/host who has been involved with dozens of charities over the years, decided to standup to help raise money, using humor to pry open people’s wallets and purses. “In these... - November 20, 2009 - Wil Shriner Prods Inc
Music Brings NuU Medspa and Merit School Together for Alegre Carnavale, 8th Annual Masquerade Ball
Merit School of Music of Chicago and NuU Medspa convened Saturday, November 14, 2009 for Alegre Carnaval, their 8th Annual Masquerade Ball that raise funds for school program. Merit School of Music provides excellent music education for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Alegre Carnaval... - November 19, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Charlotte Youth Ballet
Charlotte Youth Ballet’s 2009 The Nutcracker Performance - November 19, 2009 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Bent Not Broken Inspired Theater Group Increases HIV & AIDS Awareness in the Original Stage Play, “You Passed Me By”
Inland Empire original stage play educates and entertains audiences about HIV prevention. - November 18, 2009 - Bent Not Broken Inspired
Live from Las Vegas. New Show Dates in December. Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton.
Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton is a fun filled show that the entire family will enjoy. - November 18, 2009 - Red Skelton Comedy Show
Future Audience Flocking in Their Hundreds to New Musical's Websites
Peter G. James Sinclair is using social media to drive traffic to his musical website and Blog, and since launching his social media marketing campaign only a few days ago - hundreds are already flocking to his fan pages, website and Blog. Peter says that ' When you live in the land of 'Up Over'... - November 14, 2009 - Peter G. James Sinclair
The Marsh is Proud to Present Unique Derique in "Fund-Derful Holidaze," a Fun-Filled Feast of Frivolity for All Ages
This is a perfect afternoon treat for the whole family, in which amazing youth jugglers, a Hambone body music team and hip hop dancers, all “movin' and groovin'” with Unique Derique’s clowning, will leave the audience laughing and dancing into the new year. - November 14, 2009 - The Marsh
Australian Musical Creator Launches Worldwide Online Search for Production Company
Peter G. James Sinclair, the creator of 'The Cross & The Switchblade - The Musical' has launched a website with the specific purpose of finding a production company in the world who will assist him in taking his musical to Broadway. - November 12, 2009 - Peter G. James Sinclair
David Derr Serves as Creative Director for Off Broadway Hit Show
David Derr of D2 Studios will serve as creative director for the highly anticipated Off Broadway play, “Santa Claus is Coming Out.” He has created all graphic marketing materials including the show logo, print and Internet advertising images, postcards, and the overall concept for the production’s marketing campaign. - November 11, 2009 - D2 Studios
The Marsh is Pleased to Announce a Marsh Rising Workshop Performance of Lisa Ramirez’ Exit Cuckoo (Nanny in Motherland)
Inspired by her work as a nanny in Manhattan, Ramirez gives us a glimpse into the lives of different women, both nannies and mothers, as she takes us into their homes and sits us on park benches with them. The play guarantees that the viewer will never look at "that woman" with the stroller the same way again. - November 11, 2009 - The Marsh
Re-Invented and Ready to Rumble with Life in the Music Business Again
A re-invention to promote skills and talent. - November 11, 2009 - zazziemo
Altering Perceptions: Art Exhibition Reinforces International Real Estate Firm's Green Message
Environmental art exhibition at 499 Park Avenue, New York City provides a unique way to communicate Hines' leadership role in sustainable development and building's Energy Star rating to tenants, visitors and staff. - November 10, 2009 - DSA Fine Arts Ltd
Concert of Christmas Music, Lincoln Center, NY
Summary Blurb: Raymond Arrroyo emcees a spirited Christmas concert at Alice Tully Hall Starr Theater, Lincoln Center, “Merry Christmas New York City!” to celebrate the real reason for the season. - November 08, 2009 - ColorBlindMusic Ministries
Classical Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Tap Dance School - Fund Raising Event - Dance for Life - Le Ballet Theatral De Montreal
The dance school Le Ballet Théâtral de Montréal, founded and directed by Monique Goyer, is please to announce that it will take part in the fund raising event “DANSEZ POUR LA VIE” (Dance for Life, www.dansezpourlavie.ca) hosted by the Quebec division of the Canadian Hemophile Society, this event will be on the 14 November, 2009. www.btmtl.com. - November 07, 2009 - Le Ballet Theatral de Montreal
The Marsh is Proud to Present Penny Arcade’s New York Values, an Autopsy on the Death of Bohemia
“Bourgeois and Bohemia are two entirely different value systems,” says Penny Arcade. ”You can no more be a bourgeois bohemian than you can be an atheist catholic." - November 07, 2009 - The Marsh
PIT - The Paranormal Investigative Team Episode 3
PIT - The Paranormal Investigative Team airs its third unbelievable episode of the season "Ghostus Interruptus" this Friday, November 6th at 9:00 PST on their interactive website www.paranormalinvestigativeteam.com. - November 06, 2009 - PIT - The Paranormal Investigative Team
"Baba Brinkman: The Rap Guide to Evolution"
Winner of The Scotsman Fringe First Award for outstanding new writing, Edinburgh 2009, Baba Brinkman:The Rap Guide to Evolution explores the history and current understanding of Darwin's theory, combining hilarious remixes of popular rap songs with storytelling rap/poems that cover Natural Selection, Artificial Selection, Sexual Selection, Group Selection, Unity of Common Descent, and Evolutionary Psychology. - November 06, 2009 - Baba Brinkman
South Bay Ballet's Nutcracker -- an Exemplary Holiday Production
One Weekend Only December 19 & 20, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College Center for the Arts 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance - November 05, 2009 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2009 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2009 Nutcracker Season Performances in the Greater Hartford, CT Area - November 04, 2009 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Julian Pavone, ‘The World’s Youngest Drummer and Inventor,’ Now Also the World’s Youngest Entrepreneur
Julian Pavone, who began to make worldwide headlines as a drummer at 20 months-old and became the world’s youngest inventor at age 4, may now be the world’s youngest entrepreneur - at age 5. Mark Levesque, Julian’s brand manager and business partner, explained “I knew... - October 30, 2009 - Julian Pavone
"Scary Stories Are Good for Your Children," Says Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric James Wolf, professional storyteller and host of the Art of Storytelling Show, is available for print, radio and television interviews to speak on how scary stories can be used to teach important life skills to children. - October 29, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
The Marsh, a Breeding Ground for New Performance, is Pleased to Announce a Marsh Rising Workshop Performance of Charlie Lustman’s Made Me Nuclear
Several years ago, Lustman was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer in his upper jaw bone. Statistically, he would have won the Super Lottery three times before contracting this kind of cancer. A personal and uplifting collection of songs, the show details his journey, from ‘the call,’ through surgery, treatment, recovery and beyond - surviving cancer one song at a time. - October 29, 2009 - The Marsh
The Marsh Adds Two Performances of the Amazing Bubble Man in "The Greatest Bubble Show on Earth" on January 17 & 24
You will witness all kinds of extraordinary things such as spinning flying saucer bubbles, square bubbles filled with fog, universe bubbles with orbiting planets and bubble chains that look like centipedes. There’s lots of audience participation and some lucky kids will find themselves inside bubbles, while others will get to eat them. Warning: expect lots of excitement and laughter. - October 29, 2009 - The Marsh
American Puppet Company to Perform at Festival in Iran
Natural Bridges Puppet Production Company from Cleveland, Ohio is proud to announce that they have been chosen to perform their comedy show “NBTV PRESENTS” Nutty & Friends at the 11th Iran International Student Puppet Theatre Festival in Tehran, Iran from November 28 to December 05,... - October 29, 2009 - Natural Bridges Lots of Laughs Company
Move Your Audience
A Free 2-Hour Voice Seminar - October 24, 2009 - Gotta Sing, LLC
Adelphi Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Ballets Russes with Dance Adelphi
Dance Adelphi will feature performances of “Sacre” and “Petrouchka” from November 5 to November 8, 2009 in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Olmsted Theater, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Prior to the inaugural performance on opening night, ticketholders are invited to attend a free wine and cheese reception in the Multipurpose Room, second floor of AU PAC held at 6:30 p.m. - October 24, 2009 - Adelphi University
Gotta Sing Moves Studio to South Florida
Digital Recording Studio Available for Voice Lessons, Audition Preparation, and Voiceover Work - October 24, 2009 - Gotta Sing, LLC
Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back Benefits Salesian Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles
Community Invited to Attend Comedy Show Featuring Live Musical Performances, Red Carpet Arrivals, taking place November 5th, 2009, at the Million Dollar Theater, with proceeds going to Salesian Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles. - October 22, 2009 - Joey Medina Productions
Spiritual Comedian Beth Lapides of Un-Cabaret Performs in Santa Monica
Spiritual comedian and LA Yoga columnist Beth Lapides performs "100% Happy 88% of the Time", Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30 @ Writers Boot Camp, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, LA 90404. Beth combines funny stories, spiritual insights, relationship advice, late-breaking news from edge science, and a road map for navigating these rapidly-changing times - all in one thought-provoking night of evolutionary entertainment. - October 20, 2009 - Un-Cabaret Multi-Media
"Chase N’ Essence" & "All 4 Charity" the Plight of Dating and Relationships in the New Millennium
Two one-act plays by Jenifer Singleton explore the plight of dating and relationships in the new millennium. - October 19, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Love in Bloom
World premiere of a bawdy, bold, bodacious new Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy. - October 19, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
" Mr. Scrooge" to Kick Off Nine O’clock Players Theatre for Children's 80th Fall Season
Assistance League of Southern California Nine O’Clock Players Theatre for Children opens its 80th fall season with the timeless production of Mr. Scrooge. This classic tale teaches us to value the people in our lives above money or material possessions. Noted producer Conroy Kanter, who made... - October 18, 2009 - Nine O'Clock Players
Company Launches Internet Casting Site for Bellydancers
Why Knot Productions is looking for talent for an upcoming instructional video - October 17, 2009 - Why Knot Productions
Placido Domingo: My Greatest Roles Volume 1: Puccini. Available on DVD November 10th.
Placido Domingo: My Greatest Roles Volume 1: Puccini Kultur announces the DVD release of Placido Domingo: My Greatest Roles Volume 1: Puccini. This 3-DVD set will be available on November 10, 2009 for a suggested retail price of $49.99. This three opera set includes the greatest roles of Placido... - October 16, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
Placido Domingo: My Greatest Roles on DVD Available on November 17th
Placido Domingo: My Greatest Roles DVD Available on November 17th Kultur is proud to announce the new DVD release about one of the greatest opera voices of all time, Placido Domingo: My Greatest Roles. This DVD will be available on November 17, 2009 for a suggested retail price of... - October 16, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
‘Little House on the Prairie: the Musical’ Volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity Project in the Twin Cities
Actress Melissa Gilbert and the cast and crew of 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to spruce up St. Paul home. - October 15, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
North Carolina Theatre Releases West Side Story Podcast
Kristin Buie, communications manager of the North Carolina Theatre (www.nctheatre.com), has announced the release of a podcast presenting information about West Side Story, a modern musical drama that will be running Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 25 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium,... - October 14, 2009 - NC Theatre
Peacock Bar London Announces Its Halloween Party Special 2009 - Interview with a Vampire Party
Peacock Bar London announces Its Halloween Party Special 2009. Perfect for birthday party, hen party and stag party groups. - October 14, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Baneo Theatre Presents Private Lies - The Hit Musical Stage Play
What is a lie - but a misleading truth. Are married men or women more accomplished liars than any other category of human beings? - October 12, 2009 - Baneo Entertainment
Clown Cemetery 3D Haunted House Scares Up Sinister Silliness in Bothell
Haunted Night presents a horrifying 3D haunted house experience unlike any other in the Seattle area this Halloween season. - October 08, 2009 - Glitz Marketing
CINEMA Cleveland & the Cleveland Institute of Art Present Screenwriting 101: Featuring Guest Speaker David Wain Writer of 2008 Box Office Smash Role Models
CINEMA Cleveland, a non-profit dedicated to aiding and supporting local filmmakers and artists, in association with The Cleveland Institute of Art, presents Screenwriting 101, a crash course in the aspects of successful film screenwriting, featuring an appearance and discussion with Shaker Heights,... - October 08, 2009 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland
Comedian Kevin Nealon of SNL & Weeds Headlines at Show to Benefit Foster Care Kids
The Ice House comedy venue hosts an annual benefit for Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity in Pasadena. Comedian Kevin Nealon headlines for benefit. - October 08, 2009 - Hillsides