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.
“Green Solutions,” Local-to-Global:
ECOfashion Pioneer Marci Zaroff Introduces Al Gore to South Florida. - October 02, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
The Foxboro Orpheum Theater Announces 4th Annual Haunted House
Regional Theater Foxboro Orpheum announces professional production of scary haunted house. For more information visit their website: www.baycolonyproductions.com The Foxboro Orpheum Theater has high quality productions throughout the year, but each October their production team sets out to scare... - October 02, 2009 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Peacock Bar Announces Its Christmas Party Burlesque, Cabaret and Comedy Performers for 2009
Peacock Bar Announces Its Christmas Party Burlesque, Cabaret and Comedy Performers for 2009 with Gracie, Michael Campari, David Martini, Lady Adora, Andy Winhouse and others. - October 02, 2009 - Peacock Bar
South Bay Ballet Opens 30th Anniversary Season with The Nutcracker
South Bay Ballet’s 30th Anniversary Season will open with its annual production of "The Nutcracker" on December 19th and 20th, at 2 p.m. in the Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College Center for the Arts. - October 01, 2009 - Building Industry Association of Los Angeles/Ventura
The Marsh is Pleased to Announce That, Due to Phenomenal Ticket Sales, Charlie Varon’s Rabbi Sam Has Been Extended Again Through December 12, 2009
“One of San Francisco's more mercurial geniuses of solo performance, Varon so skillfully blends hilarity with serious food for thought in his newest show, "Rabbi Sam," that it's easy to overlook his dazzling virtuosity.” Rob Hurwitt. SF Chronicle. “Have we hired the brilliant spiritual revolutionary of our time – or is he a nut job?” – Leon Goldblatt, one of a dozen characters played by Charlie Varon in "Rabbi Sam." - October 01, 2009 - The Marsh
The Marsh, a Breeding Ground for New Performance, is Pleased to Announce a Marsh Rising Workshop of Eliot Fintushel’s "Baudelaire: Love & Lust"
Fintushel performs poems from Baudelaire’s “Flowers of Evil” in French and English (including the banned poem "Les Bijoux") on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7.30 pm - October 01, 2009 - The Marsh
Equity Actress Offers Scene Study in Sacramento
She's appeared in theatres across the country and now Katie Rubin will offer acting classes in California's Capital. - September 30, 2009 - Katie Rubin
Tickets to a 'Timeless' Sarasota Opera Season Are Available Now
With great music, compelling stories, and dazzling productions, Sarasota Opera promises a 2009-10 season that is Timeless. Tickets are now available to the general public. - September 30, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
Poet/Performance Artist Kylyra Live in Dublin
Poet and performance artist Kylyra appearing live in Dublin on 29 September 2009. - September 28, 2009 - Dark World International
Charles Dickens' Great-Great Grandson to Perform in the New York City Premiere of His One-Man Production of A Christmas Carol
Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, will perform in the New York City premiere of his one-man production of A Christmas Carol at the Park Avenue Christian Church (“The Park”), Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5, at 4 pm and 8 pm. The Park is located... - September 25, 2009 - Park Avenue Christian Church
The Marsh, a Breeding Ground for New Performance, Presents a Marsh Rising Performance of Rie Shontel’s "Mama Juggs: Three Generations Healing Fractured Body Images"
In this intimate one-woman show, three women face late puberty, breast-feeding, old age and breast cancer in their Oakland Housing Project living room. The play is woven together with original a’capella breastfeeding songs and laughter. - September 24, 2009 - The Marsh
Yuri's Night Applauds Global Space-Based Broadcast Featuring Guy Laliberte, Cirque de Soleil, U2 and Al Gore
Yuri's Night wishes to officially express its strongest support for the upcoming Poetic Social Mission Event: Moving Stars and Earth for Water. This performance by the next private space explorer, Guy Laliberte, is scheduled to be broadcast live around the world Friday October 9th, 8:00 PM ET (12 AM GMT) during his stay on the International Space Station. - September 24, 2009 - Yuri's Night
A Different Kind of Dance Studio
In the heart of St. Lucie County is a different kind of studio, where you won’t find ballet classes, tap shoes or sequined costumes. Dancers at Urban Fire Dance Studio wear sweat pants and sneakers and dance to a different beat – a hip hop beat. - September 24, 2009 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
Urban Fire to Perform at "Praise in the Park"
Performance teams from Urban Fire Dance Studio will get their praise on at the Ft. Pierce Amphitheater for the 1st Annual Praise in the Park. - September 24, 2009 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
Dan Hoyle Returns After His Whirlwind, US State Department Sponsored Tour of Nigeria, to Perform Eleven Extra Shows of "Tings Dey Happen" at The Marsh
Following Dan Hoyle’s return from his whirlwind, US State Department sponsored tour of Nigeria, The Marsh is presenting 11 additional performances of “Tings Dey Happen,” his Will Glickman Award winning solo show about Nigerian oil politics. Hoyle will conduct post-show talkbacks after each Thursday and Friday night performance, during which he will answer audience questions and share his experiences. Who knows, maybe an epilogue will emerge? - September 24, 2009 - The Marsh
When the Buddha Met Bubba Released Today
When the Buddha Met Bubba is an enlightened southern comedy about hope, transformation and second chances. Publishers Weekly said of the novel, "[It] establishes a solid sense of character and place, and funny anecdotes woven throughout add charm." - September 23, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
“Arabs Gone Wild” Stand Up Comedy Tour Comes to Montreal
Arab comedians take over Montreal's Gesu Theater for one special night. - September 21, 2009 - Dean of Comedy productions, Inc
'The Dilettantes' Exposes the Gluttony of Digital Photography in One Act; Now Available for Free at Royalty Free Plays.com
Download the one-act comedy "The Dilettantes" for free at Royalty Free Plays.com. - September 20, 2009 - Royalty Free Plays
The Opera of Biblical Proportions: Nabucco Makes MOT Debut October 17-24, 2009 at the Detroit Opera House
Michigan Opera Theatre opens its 39th opera season entitled “Loves and Lies” with Giuseppe Verdi’s exotic and heart-rending Nabucco in a limited three performance engagement October 17-24, 2009 at the Detroit Opera House. This will mark the first time in Michigan Opera Theatre... - September 19, 2009 - Michigan Opera Theatre/Detroit Opera House
Latitude45News Starts Into the 2009-2010 Season
After the summer break, Latitude45News, the newsletter of Montreal-based artist management agency Latitude45 Arts Promotion, is back. With a refreshed look and packed with news and information for performing arts professionals, presenters, and fans of classical music outside the box, the current... - September 19, 2009 - Latitude45 Arts
"Stand Up for Cancer Survivors" Will Feature Comedians from Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
Stand Up for Cancer Survivors: A Comedy FUNdraiser for The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will be held Thursday, October 8 at 7:15pm at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum. The evening will feature standup comics Randy Lubas, Jack Mayberry, and John Di Crosta, all courtesy of... - September 18, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Deep Springs Ent Major Artist: Linzi Stoppard and FUSE Sign Unprecedented Record Deal for Rock Violin Act
Deep Springs Announces FUSE's Global Record Deal - Album Out in the New Year - Rumoured to be the Most Innovative String Album for Over a Generation - September 16, 2009 - Deep Springs Ent
Convert Your PDF’s to ePub eBooks in Minutes Using the New ‘PDF to ePub’ Software Wizard
DNAML, an eBook technology house has announced the release of a software called ‘PDF to ePub’. Publishers, authors, conversion and design houses can now convert an unlimited number of PDF eBooks into the industry standard ePub format in just six simple steps. - September 15, 2009 - DNAML Pty Ltd
Lyons Entertainment to Hold Open Casting Call for Competition Reality Television Show “The Ultimate Body”
Television production company Lyons Entertainment announces an open casting call to audition potential contestants for their new reality television show “The Ultimate Body.” - September 15, 2009 - Lyons Entertainment
Comic Strip Live Presents "Comic Strip Live Theater"
First Comedy Club to Produce One- and Two-Person Theatrical Shows. Submissions Gladly Accepted. New York City’s Comic Strip Live, (www.comicstriplive.com) the Guinness Book of World Records’ holder of the Longest Stand Up Comedy Show, presents Comic Strip Live Theater, one- and two-person theatrical shows. Comic Strip Live Theater will host its first production, “They Call Me Mister Fry,” beginning Friday, November 6 at 8 PM. - September 15, 2009 - Comic Strip Live
Out Lesbian Actress is in the Top Twelve
Noelle Messier Makes Top 12 in Hellbent for Hollywood Reality Show. - September 14, 2009 - Noelle Messier
Broadway's Best and Broward College's Brightest - Brian Stokes Mitchell Set to Perform at Second Annual Lyceum Awards
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Broadway's Tony award winning leading man, will perform at Broward College Foundation's Second Annual Lyceum Awards on October 3, 2009. - September 13, 2009 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
The ART of Magic Comes to Five Points Washington to the Benefit of Local Charities
International award winning sleight of hand artist, Mitch Williams, brings his unforgettable one man stage show to Five Points Washington in Washington, IL for one show only on September 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM. - September 13, 2009 - Mitch Williams Magic Productions
Artistic Work of David Derr Helps to Promote Race Music
Internationally-exhibited artist David Derr of D2 Studios currently has a variety of his work on display in conjunction with the popular Off Broadway play Race Music. The show is running at The Beckett Theater in Manhattan through September 19. For this production Mr. Derr has created distinctive posters, programs and Internet ads. - September 13, 2009 - D2 Studios
The Marsh Presents a Second Marsh Rising Workshop Performance of Bob Scott’s the Jade Pyramid. One Performance Only.
The Marsh, a breeding ground for new performance, is pleased to announce a second Marsh Rising workshop performance of Bob Scott’s The Jade Pyramid, on Wednesday September 23 at 7:30 pm. - September 12, 2009 - The Marsh
Peacock Bar Announces Launch of Peacock Bookings Entertainment Agency- Performers for Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Corporate Events and Weddings
Peacock Bookings Entertainment Agency provides burlesque, cabaret, DJs and other performers for birthday parties, Christmas parties, corporate events and weddings. Peacock Bar is is Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar & club, but with a twist, combining burlesque and cabaret early evening with retro 70s/80s/90's Djs later on. - September 11, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Al Gore "Green Solutions" Event in Boca Raton, an Intriguing Speech on Environmental Sustainability
Vice President Al Gore comes to South Florida on November 14th - Boca Raton, Mizner Park. Speaking the An Inconvenient Truth - 90 min lecture speech. - September 10, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
The Marsh is Proud to Host the International Czech Theater Festival, a Series of Four New Plays Developed in the Famous Physical Theater Tradition of the Czech Republic
The plays are Flush (James Donlon & Howard Lotker); Albert’s Fear (Vojta Svejda); Polaris (Vojta Svejda & Jan Benes-McGradie) and Brick Circk (Stevo Capko). This is an abbreviated on-line version of the press release. For the complete press release, email diana@themarsh.org. - September 10, 2009 - The Marsh
Kicking Off the 4th Year of the "Greatest Songs Ever Written"
MartiniInTheMorning.com start their fourth year of streaming the timeless music we know as "The Great American Songbook." To celebrate MartiniIntheMorning.com will be inviting guest to help commemorate the third anniversary the week of September 6th through September 11th. Some of the invited guests that will join us in studio include Holly Foster-Wells, grand daughter of Peggy Lee, Steve Tyrell, Monica Mancini, Michael Feinstein, Erin Boheme and many others. - September 09, 2009 - Standard Media Group
Pirates Invade the West End
Party Like a Pirate: Island Party in the West End, Saturday, September 19, 2009 (National Talk Like a Pirate Day) 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. - September 08, 2009 - West End Association
2bacting's Spike, More Performances
Spiked By Two English Roses, a line from the brand new play – SPIKE, written/directed by David Jones - September 06, 2009 - 2b Acting Ltd
Palomita Clothing’s Special Celebrity Designed Tee will be in Backstage Creations Celebrity Gift Basket at the 2009 ALMA awards
Eva Longoria Parker’s “love” design Tee, part of Palomita Clothing’s “Beca Series” is being gifted at award event. - September 04, 2009 - Palomita Clothing
Met Office Revised Summer Forecast Ruins Plan for 2bacting's New Play
Promotion plans for the new play SPIKE have been ruined now that the Met Office has changed the weather forecast for the summer. - September 04, 2009 - 2b Acting Ltd
The Passion Players Debut Their New Web Home, Designed by TK Major
The Passion Players, a serious-minded theater company in the greater Catskills area of New York State and creators of the Holocaust-themed play, "No Pit So Deep," picked web developer TK Major to design their new home on the internet at www.PassionPlayers.org. - September 04, 2009 - TK Major
Peacock Bar Announces Its New Christmas and Winter Programme of Burlesque, Cabaret and Dj Performers Ideal for Birthday Parties and Christmas Parties
Peacock Bar announces its new Christmas and Winter programme of burlesque, cabaret and DJ performers. Peacock Bar is the perfect venue to celebrate a birthday party, engagement party, hen night party, leaving party, office party, stag night party, private party, christmas party - in fact any kind of party really. - September 04, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Yore Folk Dance Ensemble Presents Painted on Water and Hazerfan
On Friday, September 11 audience at Fox Theatre, Redwood City will have the chance to be captivated by Painted on Water and Hazerfan featured by Yore Folk Dance Ensemble. Painted on Water is the title of both the band and the ambitious new recording project featuring Sertab Erener, one of the most... - September 04, 2009 - Yore Dance Ensemble
Peacock Bar - "Stars in Their Eyes" Package for Hen Party, Birthday Party Christmas Party - Book a Party and Go on Stage
Peacock Bar - "Stars in their eyes" package for hen party, birthday party christmas party - book a party and go on stage. The Peacock is Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar & club, but with a twist, combining burlesque and cabaret early evening with retro 70s/80s/90's Djs later on, every Friday & Saturday, to create truly awesome club nights. - September 03, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Peacock Bar Announces Its New Saturday Burlesque, Cabaret, and DJ Club Night "Its a Party"
Peacock Bar announces its new Saturday burlesque, cabaret, and DJ club night "Its a Party." The Peacock is Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar & club. - September 03, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Peacock Bar Rated Top London Birthday Party Venue, Top London Hen Party and Top Clapham Club by ViewLondon
The Peacock is Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar & club, but with a twist, combining burlesque and cabaret early evening with retro 70s/80s/90's Djs later on, every Friday & Saturday, to create truly awesome club nights. The styling, drinks selection and... - September 03, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Haunted House in the Sacramento Area, Callson Manor
A haunted House in the Sacramento area, Callson Manor covers over 55,000 sq. ft. at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville. www.sacramentohauntedhouse.com. The doors open Oct. 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 22nd-31st. - September 02, 2009 - Callson Manor Haunted House
EBE Ensemble's Call for Submissions of New One-Act Plays
New York based theater group seeks world-premiere short plays for it's third annual festival. - September 02, 2009 - EBE Ensemble
Peacock Bar - Book a Christmas Lunch or Christmas Dinner - Top Restaurant, Burlesque, Cabaret, Cocktails, Dancing, DJs and Food
Looking for a fabulous London cocktail bar & club for a hen night party, stag night party, birthday party, office party or Christmas party that no one will ever forget? Let Peacock Bar take care of the party. View London have rated the Peacock Bar Top London Hen Night Venue, Top London Stag Night Venue and Top London Birthday at Party Venue 2009, where else in London can customers get great cocktails, eburlesque, cabaret and Djs till 2 in the morning all under one roof. - September 02, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Individual World Poetry Slam Announces “Last Chance” Event in Berkeley
iWPS to give away slot in upcoming event through open competition. Winner will have all fees waived. - September 02, 2009 - Talent Karma
Disney-ABC Television Group Casting Presents Its Eighth New York Actors Showcase
12 Actors to Perform for Industry and Network Executives on September 10th - September 02, 2009 - Disney-ABC Television Group
A "Rock n Roll Family Show" is Heading to the Middle East to Celebrate Labor Day with Our Troops
Rock ‘n’ Roll is heading to the Middle East, Party Animal Style, with two performances of an Armed Forces Entertainment Tour specifically designed for the families of our troops. The Party Animals Live gives the elementary-school set a rockin’ good time with an edgy beat, kid-friendly lyrics and a live interactive show in celebration of Labor Day in Bahrain. - August 31, 2009 - The Party Animals, LLC