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.
No Drugs, No Violence, Just Dance Program Comes to Gainesville with the Launch of Hip Hop Kidz
If you want to see how hip hop dance can be wholesome, just take a look at the Hip Hop Kidz. For almost two decades, these dedicated and energetic youngsters have been entertaining crowds at charity events, ballgames, music videos and almost every venue imaginable. Now the nation's premier dance... - August 30, 2009 - Hip Hop Kidz, Inc.
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for Children and Adults in Sparta, Sussex County, NJ Announces Registration for the Fall 2009 Semester
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for children and adults in Sparta, Sussex county, NJ announces registration for the fall 2009 semester. The following programs are available starting September 8, 2009: art classes and lessons for children and adults, music lessons and classes, guitar lessons and... - August 29, 2009 - Biryukov Academy of Art and Music
Concert Series Explores the Globe
The JC Concert Band and its Musical Director Stephen P Brown has announced that the 2009-2010 concert series will begin in Europe, cross through Russia and conclude in the USA via Broadway and the South. The band, which just finished celebrating its 25th Anniversary, continues to delight growing... - August 28, 2009 - JC Concert Band
Comedy Hypnotist John Raven to Perform on the Delaware
On August 30th, comedy hypnotist John Raven will be performing on the Delaware River, onboard the Ben Franklin Yacht, along Philadelphia’s Historic Waterfront. - August 28, 2009 - John Raven Comedy Hypnosis
The Community Rallies to Save the African Heritage Cultural Center from Proposed Budget Cuts
Community Leaders will hold peaceful rally on August 29 @ 10 AM at The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. - August 27, 2009 - African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Madrigal Chorale of Southfield Fall Auditions
Madrigal Chorale of Southfield will hold auditions for new members on September 8, 2009 at Southfield Lathrup High School in Southfield. - August 26, 2009 - Madrigal Chorale of Southfield
Clockwork Salon Presents the Bay Area’s First Ottoman Empire Steampunk Event
Clockwork Salon Society, Ltd. presents a Steampunk fundraiser: The Indescribable Delights of the Clockwork Caliphate ~ An Arabian Night. The Salon promises to be a decadent evening of sumptuous Moroccan feasting and delightful entertainments in a Steampunked grand Ottoman Empire style. - August 25, 2009 - Clockwork Salon Society, Ltd.
Comedy Hypnotist John Raven to Appear Moravian College
Comedy hypnotist John Raven will be amazing the students of Moravian College on August 28th, when he will demonstrate the amazing powers of the human mind in a fun-filled night of laughter. - August 24, 2009 - John Raven Comedy Hypnosis
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "POPS" Concert
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents “POPS goes the Symphony: to the MOVIES!” on Sunday August 30, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is presented in cooperation with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, The Greater West Covina Business Association, the City of West Covina, the Covina United Methodist Church and the West Covina United Methodist Church. - August 23, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Celebration Singerss Children's Chorus and Young Mens Ensemble Auditions
The Cranford, NJ based Celebration Singers Children's Chorus and Young Men's Ensemble will be holding auditions on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. - August 23, 2009 - Celebration Singers
Datarecovery.com Saves the Day for Nickelback, Staind
The St. Louis office of ESS Data Recovery (datarecovery.com) has successfully retrieved valuable pictures and video of rock bands Nickelback and Staind, the company announced today. Fran Strine has toured with the bands for over 3 years, and has stored his day to day work on an external hard drive. - August 22, 2009 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
The Marsh Extends Ann Randolph’s New, Hit Show, "Loveland" Through February 21, 2010. Directed by Matt Roth
“Irreverent, hilarious and deeply human… This is by no means a sentimental journey, but you’ll still need a hanky or two.”- Linda Ayres-Frederick, SF Bay Times “Riotously demented and brilliantly humane. Not to be missed, Randolph is a rare caliber of solo performer…a first-class ride.” Rob Avila-SF Bay Guardian - August 20, 2009 - The Marsh
American Friends of Kronberg Academy Makes Its Palm Beach Debut with a Series of Chamber Music Concerts
A Press conference to be held on August 19, 2009 at 10:30AM at Nick and Jonnies Patio Bar and Grill on Palm Beach will be the launching pad for the American Friends of the Kornberg Academy. - August 18, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
San Francisco Actor Pledges to Refund Ticket Cost to Anyone Dissatisfied with His Performance
Michael Wayne Rice Promises “Money Back Guarantee” out of own pocket to anyone feeling he was not “entertaining, bold, believable.” San Francisco Bay Area actor Michael Wayne Rice has thrown down the gauntlet to all audience members who come to see him perform. Pledging a... - August 18, 2009 - MWR
Belonging Everywhere: DNAWorks 2009 Summer Fundraiser - Wed. August 26, 2009, 7-9pm
Featuring performances by artists Omer Avital and Aaron Goldberg (Israel/New York), SCRAP Performance Group (Philadelphia), and Ayisha Knight-Shaw (Boston), DNAWORKS’ global, cross-cultural outreach will be brilliantly reflected at this One-night Only event on August 26th at:The Club at La MaMa, 74A East 4th St. NYC. - August 17, 2009 - DNAWorks
Comedy To Go, Inc.; A New Comedy Promotion Company for Comedians by Comedians
Comedy To Go, Inc may be the new kid on the block in the comedy arena but that has not stopped them from becoming a tour de force in comedy promotion. Formed in the early part of 2009 Comedy To Go is the creation of Mike Parenti a corporate business man married for over 19 years with 3 children and... - August 17, 2009 - Comedy To Go, Inc.
Lone Star Film Society Showcases ‘A Quiet Little Marriage’ at Best of Fest in Fort Worth
Stars will be in attendance for interactive Q & A session - August 13, 2009 - Lone Star Film Society
The Marsh is Proud to Present a Marsh Rising Workshop Performance of Samantha Chanse’s Acclaimed New Solo Play, "Lydia’s Funeral Video"
One Performance Only. Samantha Chanse’s “Lydia’s Funeral Video” plays on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 7.30 pm on The Marsh Main Stage, 1062 Valencia Street. - August 12, 2009 - The Marsh
Television Production Company, LYONS Entertainment is in Development for a New Reality Show - The Ultimate Body
A new reality television series is currently in development by LYONS Entertainment, producers, in association with Hog Heaven Productions, of the syndicated television series “Hog Heaven.” - August 11, 2009 - Lyons Entertainment
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Presents 8th Annual Gala of International Dance Stars
ballet tech cincinnati will present the eighth annual Gala of International Dance Stars featuring 5 World Premieres by world renowned choreographers in Cincinnati Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. 12 International Stars from 9 World Renowned Dance Companies will create a powerful dance explosion, which garnered enthusiastic audience response and a ten minute standing ovation. - August 09, 2009 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Peace Love World Featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance
Peace Love World is a featured designer on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. In early July, contestant and Miami resident Jeanine Mason chose the Miami-based clothing brand, created and designed by Alina Villasante, as her designer of choice for the show. Peace Love World designer Alina... - August 07, 2009 - Peace Love World, LLC
Argen-Tango™ Dancers Brings Buenos Aires Milonga to New Jersey
Argen-Tango™ Dancers will bring their signature Buenos Aires-inspired milonga to the Haddonfield School of Dance this Saturday August 8th, 2009 and every second Saturday of the month. There is a free beginners lesson from 8:00-8:30pm, followed by a milonga (social dance) that takes place from... - August 06, 2009 - Argen-Tango Dancers™
"Gala Electronica" Dances Its Way to Los Angeles
Electronic Music Dance Odyssey Debuts at the El Portal Theatre September 25th and 26th. - August 04, 2009 - Gala Electronica
“Company” is Coming. Portland Production of Sondheim Classic Set for the Winningstad.
Stephen Sondheim's (“Sweeny Todd,” “West Side Story”) groundbreaking musical “Company” follows Bobby, a turning-35-year-old bachelor, along with his favorite couples and current squeezes, in a series of quirky and hilarious vignettes that inspire him to tie the knot before it’s too late. On Broadway, Company earned 17 Tony Awards. Now, this award-winning, Portland-based production brings a little taste of NYC to PDX with a show the Oregonian calls “Lush,” “Delicious” and “Recommended.” - August 04, 2009 - JANE a theater company
The Marsh is Pleased to Celebrate It’s Twentieth Anniversary by Announcing a Varied, Eclectic and Intriguing 2009 Fall Season
The coming months will bring two highly anticipated new shows from Ann Randolph and Dan Hoyle, the return of Charlie Varon’s blockbuster hit, “Rabbi Sam” and the extension of both Rick Reynolds' new show about middle age as well as Don Reed’s sleeper hit, “East 14th,” now entering its fourth month at The Marsh. In addition, the US State Department has invited Dan Hoyle to perform his award-winning “Tings Dey Happen” on a whirlwind two week, five city tour of Nigeria. - August 04, 2009 - The Marsh
Dan Hoyle is Taking "Tings Dey Happen," His Award-Winning, Solo Play About Nigerian Oil Politics, on a Whirlwind Tour of Nigeria, Sponsored by the U.S. State Department
To help Hoyle prepare for perhaps his most important audience yet, The Marsh will present a short eight-show revival of “Tings Dey Happen” during the last three weekends in September. Developed with and directed by solo performance master Charlie Varon, the show plays Thursday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 7:00 pm from September 10 – 26, 2009 on The Marsh Mainstage, 1062 Valencia Street in San Francisco. - August 04, 2009 - The Marsh
The Marsh is Pleased to Announce a Third Marsh Rising Workshop Performance of Dan Hoyle’s New Solo Show, Which He Has Renamed "The Real Americans"
The show plays on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 7.30 pm on The Marsh Main Stage, 1062 Valencia Street. - August 04, 2009 - The Marsh
The Marsh Presents Marsh Youth Theater’s MainStage Summer Performance Ensemble in a Performance of Gary Soto's Novio Boy
Marsh Youth Theater’s Novio Boy plays on Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday, August 15 at 2:00 pm in The Marsh Studio Theater, 1074 Valencia Street in San Francisco. - August 03, 2009 - The Marsh
The Marsh Presents a Workshop Performance of Dan Hoyle’s "Right?"
The show plays on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 7.30 pm on The Marsh Main Stage, 1062 Valencia Street. - August 01, 2009 - The Marsh
Rockabilly Star Joins Be Bop A Lula At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16-30 Aug
Scotland’s foremost rockabilly artist Paul Paterson is Music Director of revival of legendary stageshow Be Bop A Lula 16-30 Aug at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Be Bop A Lula
Flamenco Holidays Announce a New Destination for Dance and Guitar Holiday Courses in Andalucia, Spain
Like the salesman taking refrigerators to the Eskimos, Cherry Jaffer has been taking Flamenco to southern Spain for the past few years. She is pleased to announce the launch of a new course in collaboration with the exciting new Flamenco Centre at Almodóvar del Rio, Córdoba. Unlike many organizations which offer Flamenco courses in Spain, Cherry’s holidays always include flights, transfers, accommodation and tuition in the price, backed with the added security of ATOL membership. - July 29, 2009 - Flamenco Holidays
From Asha Puthli's Space Talk to Apollo 11 Space Walk: Puthli's Jazz Funk Classic Sent Into Deep Space for Eternity
"Space Talk," the Asha Puthli classic has been transmitted into deep space by the UK based organization, SentForever, in tribute to NASA, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's historic moon landing. - July 28, 2009 - Asha Puthli Inc.
"Christina DeRosa Cabaret Show" at the Camden House
Actress, Singer, Model Christina DeRosa will perform in her own show “Christina DeRosa’s Cabaret Show” at the Camden House - July 27, 2009 - Christina DeRosa
Start a New Career in Ballroom Dancing with EuroRhythm Dance Studio in Scottsdale
Start a new career while going to school or working your current job by attending the EuroRhythm Ballroom Dance Teacher’s Academy. BDTA is an academy with a vested interested in educating a new generation of dance teachers. EuroRhythm is committed to transforming amateurs into professional... - July 25, 2009 - EuroRhythm Dance Studio
Women Singers- Enjoy Tropical Beach Night with Profile Chorus
Women who are interested in singing are invited to join the award-winning Profile Chorus for a fun Tropical Beach Night, where the award-winning chorus will teach you how to sing Under the Boardwalk in 4-part, a cappella style. If you enjoy singing & need a girls' night out, come to this open... - July 24, 2009 - Profile Chorus
Record Breaking Crowds Attend "Brigadoon" Presented by The Aerospace Players
The Aerospace Players presentation of “Brigadoon” opens to record-breaking audiences. The Aerospace Players brought magic alive this past weekend with the hit musical, “Brigadoon” at the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance to a record-breaking number of viewers. This... - July 23, 2009 - The Aerospace Players
Captain Jack at thecentre:mk Will Get You All of a Twitter
With only one week to go until the opening of “Pirates of thecentre:mk: Shipwrecked at our Seaside” on July 22, Captain Jack has launched himself onto the digital waves with his Facebook & Twitter pages. Captain Jack’s facebook page contains information about himself and his... - July 22, 2009 - thecentre:mk
World's Fastest Painter Rock Demarco Performing Live in Concert
Rock Demarco travels the world creating giant celebrity paintings live for concerts, events and has appeared on all the major TV networks. www.RockDemarco.com - July 21, 2009 - Rock Demarco
North Carolina Theatre Releases The Sound of Music Podcast
Kristin Buie, communications manager of the North Carolina Theatre (www.nctheatre.com), has announced the release of a podcast presenting information about The Sound of Music, a classic musical that will be running Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, August 2 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, located... - July 19, 2009 - NC Theatre
Detroit "Bring It!" Talent Competition 2009 Seeks Singers, Rappers, Spoken Word Artists and Dance Talent to Audition
The Detroit Bring It! Talent Search is holding auditions for its third, annual talent competition, this year awarding winning contestants up to $3,000 in cash and prizes. Auditions are on Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Michigan State Fairgrounds inside the Community Arts... - July 17, 2009 - ArtimpactNetPR.com
Live Cast Album of Banjo Boy Released: Musical about Meredith Willson
Announcement of release of the Live Album CD of the bio-musical-with-a-twist about the youth of Meredith Willson. - July 16, 2009 - Banjo Boy Entertainment
DanzEmergencee Kicks Off Summer of Support
Company sponsors Dancer’s Inc. & USTD awards & scholarship programs - Present Award at USTA Conference with Miss America - July 15, 2009 - DanzEmergencee
No Double Dutch Spoken at Nethervoice
Pennsylvania-based Dutch voice over talent Paul Strikwerda introduces “Nethervoice,” and discusses recent trends in the voice over industry. - July 15, 2009 - Nethervoice
Barbara Padilla - An Inspiration to Her Fans
Hodgkins lymphoma survivor Barbara Padilla amazed judges last week when she sang on "America's Got Talent," not only for her beautiful soprano voice, but also for her inspiring story. - July 15, 2009 - Premier Studio of Dance
First Year of Poets Express a Huge Success
Poets Express, a night of performance poetry in Bantry, had an amazing first year that showcased talent from the UK, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. - July 15, 2009 - Dark World International
Placido Domingo Named Ambassador
Guide for the Arts names Washington National Opera’s Maestro as first D.C. recipient. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC
Mikko Nissinen Accepts Boston’s Guide for the Arts Ambassador to the Arts Award for 2009-2010 Season
Recognizes his artistic leadership at Boston Ballet, establishment of important educational programs. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC
Dark Lady Players Demonstrate New Shakespeare Theory
John Hudson said "My series of columns for the arts and theater magazine The Clyde Fitch Report is showing that Shakespeare’s plays contain Jewish religious allegories, and were written as anti-Christian satires by the feminist poet Amelia Bassano Lanier (1569-1645). One of the world's most experimental Shakespeare companies, The Dark Lady Players, are doing their next demonstration production of these allegories on 5 September 2009 in New York City in Greenwich Village." - July 14, 2009 - DarkLadyPlayers
New Book Examines Importance of Worship
Bode Ososami Sheds Light, Shares Knowledge in Informative Religious Text in a New Christian Book. - July 13, 2009 - Bode Ososami
Summer Acting Program Has International Flair
John Strasberg Studios (JSS) and Accidental Repertory Theater (ART) kicked off their first summer acting program this week, presenting classes in acting technique, voice, and movement to students from around the world. “It’s something I wanted to do for myself,” said actor and... - July 12, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater