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.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Emmy Award Winning Actor Beth Maitland and Joel Brooks Teach Actors How to Audition for TV and Film with an Online Video Course
Actors can now learn to audition via online video courses. - July 12, 2009 - AuditionsLA
Accidental Rep’s Anne Pasquale is Young Audiences of NY Teaching Artist of the Year
Accidental Rep Vice President and Director of Arts-in-Education was named Teaching Artist of the Year by Young Audiences of New York at their annual Partners In Excellence award ceremony, June 2009. - July 11, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
The Laff House Presents the Philadelphia Comedy Festival Beginning on November 4 and Running Through the 8th
The Philadelphia Comedy Festival will be held this from November 4th through November 8th. - July 10, 2009 - Sunset Corporation of America
Kenneth Walker Dance Project's "Mortgaged Dreams" Features New Contemporary Works, Collaborations, and Guests Artists at CSULB's Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre
KWDP, a contemporary ballet company, premieres new works along with audience favorites for the fifth season in a row. "Mortgaged Dreams" will showcase "Gate" set to the avant-garde music of Italian composer, Mario Salvucci. A new work with music composed for the company by Wes Hambright, Kenneth's playful "Ease of Euphoria" and the athletic "Focus on the Middle Distance will highlight the evening. - July 06, 2009 - Kenneth Walker Dance Project
Bruce Vilanch to Host Fire Island Dance Festival Fifteen
The Fire Island Dance Festival, Dancers Responding to AIDS’ (DRA) signature event is now in its fifteenth year. The annual event will be held in Fire Island Pines against a backdrop of the sun setting over the Great South Bay. The program will feature signature repertory dances along with world premiere pieces performed by emerging, established and world-renowned dance companies and choreographers. Festival performances will be hosted by Emmy Award winning writer / comic Bruce Vilanch. - July 04, 2009 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
World-Class Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Fifteen of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, S.A. will be showcased at the 4th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th, 11th & 12th 2009 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration of the culture, food, wine and music of South Africa. Visitors will taste a stellar line-up of wines from Cape Point Vineyards, Mulderbosch and others as well as Grayhaven’s own award-winning wines. - June 24, 2009 - Grayhaven Winery
MMG - Model Management Group (NYMMG) Opens International Model & Talent Agency, MMG Canada
Two years of planning and signing Models & Talent with Dual Citizenship pays off immediately as MMG Canada, based in Toronto, books a National Reebok Campaign. MMG on May 1st opened its’ Canadian Model and Talent Agency, MMG Canada located in Toronto. MMG will now be able to submit models and actors for work in both the United States and Canada. MMG is now an International Model and Talent Agency and can offer its’ clients an extensive list of celebrities as well as new faces. - June 22, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
Just Added to Blues Traveler Concert
Lead singer of Kenny Wayne's Shephard's band Noah Hunt will take the stage with the opening act for Blues Traveler Concert, Scotty Bratcher on June 27, 2009 at JD Legends Entertainment Complex. - June 20, 2009 - Samaan Ventures, Inc
Maurice Sendak: Where the Wild Things Are & Higglety Pigglety Pop!
Two Fantasy Operas composed and conducted by Oliver Knussen with Libretti and Designs by Maurice Sendak Designs Adhere Faithfully to the Illustrations in the Famous Children’s Books by Maurice Sendak Where The Wild Things Are & Higglety Pigglety Pop! Available on DVD June 30 Kultur is... - June 19, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
1st Release of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show iPod, a Complete Storytelling Education with 85 Hours of Storytelling Techniques for Teaching Storytelling
The Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show will be released on July 31st 2009 on an iPod with 85 hours of storytelling techniques for teaching storytelling creating a complete storytelling education in one box. - June 18, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Kellita Smith of “The Bernie Mac Show” Takes to the Stage in a Powerful New Play
Kellita Smith stars in new play. - June 17, 2009 - Alretha Thomas
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica - Presenting Free Outdoor Shakespeare in a Unique Location
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica. Outdoor Shakespeare Fun in Santa Monica. June 20-27. Tournament Tennis Court #1 at Reed Memorial Park corner of 7th & Wilshire Blvd. Always Free - Donations Accepted. - June 14, 2009 - Shakespeare Santa Monica
New in Branson - The Visitor Choice Awards
Area favorites will be recognized with The Visitor Choice Awards sponsored by The Vacation Channel’s www.ViewBranson.com. - June 11, 2009 - The Vacation Channel
Der Ring des Nibelungen (Wagner's Ring Cycle) on DVD
The Gran Teatre Liceu production of The Complete Cycle of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen Available on DVD June 30 Kultur is pleased to announce its release of Der Ring des Nibelungen, performed at Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu. This visually spectacular and highly entertaining... - June 11, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
IronHorse Music Group & Friends to Perform Free Outdoor Concert @ LIU Brooklyn Campus June 21
IHMG and Time Out New York present the 3rd annual Make Music New York Festival. - June 11, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
California DanceArts Holds Weekend Open House & Student Demonstrations
Special Open House Weekend Events to Run June 12-14 at California DanceArts Studio in La Canada. - June 10, 2009 - California DanceArts
Jose Carreras Concert Collection on DVD
José Carreras Concert Collection 4-DVD Set Available on June 30 Kultur is proud to announce the new DVD release from one of the greatest opera voices of all time, the José Carreras Concert Collection. This four-DVD set will be available on June 30, 2009 for a suggested retail price... - June 06, 2009 - Kultur International Films Ltd
The Comedy Team of Oscar and Bernie Invite You to Preview Their eBbook Free, "Sometimes...you Gotta' Kicka' Cab!" at Oscar and Bernie Dot Com
The new eBook, "Sometimes...You Gotta Kicka Cab!" is now at Oscar and Bernie's web site and at Lulu Publishing. Read an outrageous account of living in Vegas and traveling the USA from a comic's skewed viewpoint. - June 06, 2009 - Oscar and Bernie
The 2009 - Expthe.tv - Announces Top Prize Winners
The, a Nedgam Productions talent program, awards nine talented kids a share of over $50,000, and opens doors to the entertainment industry for many more. - June 04, 2009 - The