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.
" 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
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
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
Ready or Not, Here They Come: Rod Carrillo and Shefali “Rock it Out”
Solidifying the rock dance fusion, this October Rod Carrillo and Shefali “rock it out” with their new single “Here We Come (Ready or Not).” "Here We Come" is produced by world-renowned dance music veteran Rod Carrillo, who helped propel Kaci Battaglia to the Billboard #1 spot with “Crazy Possessive.” With hypnotic and sultry vocals written and performed by Shefali. - October 06, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play Street Scene Onstage at Adelphi University
Street Scene opens its seven performance run on Tuesday, October 6 and closes Sunday, October 11, 2009 (performance times vary) in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Olmsted Theatre, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - October 04, 2009 - Adelphi University
“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
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
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
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
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
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