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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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