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.
Hancock’s Big Dave Mattey – Way More Than Just Another Guy with a Head Up His Tush
Speaking of big, David “Big Dave” Mattey shares the big screen in two of this summer’s big blockbusters: The Steve Carell action comedy, Get Smart, also starring Anne Hathaway, and the just-released superhero saga, Hancock, starring superstar Will Smith, Jason Bateman and Charlize... - July 01, 2008 - David Mattey
Auditions for ‘Strait Street – Tales from a Red Light District’ the New Musical Sensation by MK Leisure
Auditions are being held by MK Leisure, at Montekristo Estates in Hal Farrug, to bring together a highly talented cast of dancers and singers for ‘Strait Street – Tales from a Red Light District’. As the name implies, the plot will centre around this infamous street in Valletta, renowned for its bars, its nightlife, prostitution and cabaret shows. This new Musical can boast of 30 original musical numbers including 21 songs, ranging from romantic ballads to rock & roll. - June 27, 2008 - MK Leisure
The Party Animals Live Join Forces with Venture IAB
The Party Animals Live, a new Rock n Roll Kid Show, is now teaming up with Venture IAB. Venture is a full service talent and marketing agency who's clients range from Muse Watson (NCIS and Prison Break) to Christopher Knight (The Surreal Life and Celebrity Circus). Together they will market this new brand of family entertainment, - June 20, 2008 - The Party Animals, LLC
5th Annual Freedom Festival Long Beach
5th Annual Freedom Festival, Long Beach's largest Clean and Sober outdoor concert on June 22, 008 from 11am to 6pm. - June 19, 2008 - ThePrimeSpot.com
North Carolina Theatre Releases Peter Pan Podcast
Kristin Buie, communications manager of the North Carolina Theatre (www.nctheatre.com), has announced the release of a podcast that presents information about Peter Pan, a musical production starring Ira David Wood III running Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, July 20 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium... - June 18, 2008 - NC Theatre
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Announces Dance Gala Stars for 2008
International Dance Gala:16 Fabulous dancers;10 world renowned companies; 8 different countries display gravity defying athleticism, artistry and strength, classic and new edgy choreography. The best dancers, best companies, best choreography in the world offer diverse cast, music and dance styles. - June 15, 2008 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Alliance of NYS ARTS Organizations Changes Its Name to NYS ARTS
NYS ARTS announced that after 33 years it is retiring the full name The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations and will now officially be known simply as NYS ARTS. - June 15, 2008 - NYS ARTS
Talent Agency and Film School Join Forces to Discover Spanish Speaking Actors
Westbridge Film School and 'Normal People' talent agency have issued a call to discover 18 Spanish speaking persons and grant them a full scholarship to become successful actors for film. At the end of their studies, they will be recruited by the agency and offered to participate in real life projects. - June 14, 2008 - Westbridge University
Estrada Takes His Act to The Comedy Zone
Acclaimed multimedia star Jade Esteban Estrada returns to Florida. - June 09, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Poetrydances.com, an Innovative Poetry Website, Recently Launched by UK Writer Anthony French, Takes a Leap of Faith (and Announces Its First Group of Favorite Writers)
Writer Anthony French's innovative new online venture, poetrydances.com, which services emerging writers of online poetry in both the USA and UK announces its first group of favorite writers to the world. - June 08, 2008 - Anthony French
Rome Talent Presents Workshop by Multimedia Entertainer
Television personality Jade Esteban Estrada leads master class for actors in San Antonio. - June 07, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
ETC Theater to Perform Dramamine High at 2008 Philly Fringe Festival
Todd Cardin of ETC Theater announced that his company will be performing "Dramamine High", the popular high school musical at this years Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The show will feature eleven high school students from seven area high schools. Cardin, the playwright will also act in... - June 01, 2008 - etc theater
JAZZ @ the Mansion Continues Saturday, May 31st at 6:30pm
Jazz performance and dinner at Chateau Safflyn, former home of Rostropovich. - May 29, 2008 - Safflyn Corporation
Ballroom Dancing for the Home Stars
Ballroom Dancing Show, "Dancing with the Stars" makes for fun viewing on TV but it can be intimidating for the average person at home wishing they could dance. Blanche and Emilio Librero offer an easy and convenient solution to becoming a good dancer. - May 29, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions
Dance Connection Sweeps Regional Competition
Las Vegas Dance Company Takes Home Awards in 5 Categories. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Ella Joyce Performs in "the Vagina Monologues" on Tom Joyner's Fantastic Voyage Cruise
Sunday, May 18th, Ella Joyce performed in the Arcadia Theater on the Royal Carribean International Cruise as part of the official opening night of entertainment on the annual Tom Joyner's Fantastic Voyage Cruise produced by Yetta Young Productions. - May 24, 2008 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
Controversial New Musical by Jeff Neugebauer Puts the US Government on High Alert
A controversial new musical called "The Patriot Acts" by Jeff Neugebauer has put the U.S. Government Homeland Security and CIA on high alert because of its radical content. - May 22, 2008 - Jeff Neugebauer
Impulse Drum Corps to Perform Halftime for L.A. Lakers
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps has been hand selected as the Halftime Act for the 1st game of the NBA Western Conference Finals to air nationally on TNT May 21, 2008 at 6pm for the 15 time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. - May 22, 2008 - Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps
Brooklyn the Musical Creator DVD - Just Released By Maffei Prod.
The Incredible Journey of Mark Schoenfeld tells the remarkable tale of the musical madman behind Broadway's Brooklyn: The Musical. A man who rose to the top from the absolute bottom. You see, not so long ago, Mark Schoenfeld was homeless, living on the streets, fighting for a dollar or a dime, with... - May 21, 2008 - Maffei Productions
Jacksonville Based Psychic Medium Takes Times Union Center Stage
Tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster for nationally renowned psychic-medium, Chuck Bergman, “The Messenger” who will appear at the Times Union Center June 12, 2008 at 7P. - May 20, 2008 - Chuck Bergman Psychic Medium
New Arts Documentary Series: The Russian Avant-Garde "Revolution or Renaissance" - Copernicus Films
The producer and director Michael Craig of Copernicus Films discovers inspiration in the pioneers of the Russian Avant-garde of the 1920s and 30s. - May 16, 2008 - Copernicus Films
Three-Year-Old Julian Pavone, The World’s Youngest Drummer, Rocks The Oprah Winfrey Show
At only three years old, Julian Pavone, the “World’s Youngest Drummer,” experienced a musician’s dream gig, performing for Oprah Winfrey and her millions of worldwide viewers on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Julian, who at just 19 months old began making headlines around the... - May 16, 2008 - Julian Pavone
NATF Hosts Yuri Rasovsky's Master Class in Audio Drama Directing
NATF to host award winning audio theatre producer/writer Yuri Rasovsky's Master Class: Principles of Directing Actors for Audio Drama New York City, September, 2008 - May 15, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Willamette Radio Workshop Joins NATF's Audio Theater Workshop
Sam Mowry and Cynthia McGean of the Willamette Radio Workshop will lead classes in the 27th Annual Audio Theater Workshop in West Plains, MO, June 22-27, 2008. - May 15, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Tripping the Mic Fantastic with Barbara Rosenblat at NATF's 27th Annual Audio Theater Workshop
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most revered voice actors in the country, brings her two day masterclass to NATF's Annual Audio Theatre Workshop in West Plains, MO, June 22-27, 2008. - May 14, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
What Happens When You Combine the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair and NY Artist Alex Beard with on Site Energy Co? You Get BioEla, the 208 Volt Elephant
In a behemoth effort to show their commitment to "going green" this year, the Tribeca Film Festival’s Family Street Fair challenged nature artist, writer and traveler, Alex Beard. The challenge was to create an arts and crafts activity that would incorporate one of the events'... - May 11, 2008 - On Site Energy
National Guitar Workshop Launches New Website
The National Guitar Workshop is proud to a new website (www.guitarworkshop.com) that outlines their 25th season of presenting quality music workshops across the country and featuring guest artists such as Paul Gilbert, John Scofield Trio, Lisa Loeb, Kenny Burrell, Vernon Reid, Sonny Landreth, Michael Angelo Batio and many more. - May 10, 2008 - National Guitar Workshop
Marc Cashman Identifies 5 Areas of Active Listening in New Voice Acting Podcast
Voiceover coach Marc Cashman guides the Voice Over Experts audience on listening objectively to help elevate their voice-acting careers to the next level. - May 10, 2008 - Voices.com
Second Annual Voice Coaches Marketing Expo “Class Act”
More than 120 voice actors from across the United States attended this year’s Voice Coaches “Take Control” Advanced Marketing Conference & Expo. The second annual event held May 3 at the new GE Theatre in Schenectady, NY, featured Rodney Saulsberry, renowned and respected voice actor and author of two popular books on voice acting. - May 09, 2008 - Voice Coaches
Gay Latin Performer Returns to Oklahoma City
Bravo TV star Jade Esteban Estrada portrays historical figureheads in “ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 3” - May 05, 2008 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Frank McComb and Sy Smith Play Day Two of Mosaicthump's Definition of Soul Series in Detroit, Michigan
Definition of Soul concert goers will experience the top independent soul artists up close and personal; in an intimate setting that has to be seen to be believed, Detroit’s City Theatre. Day two of this series, Definition of Soul: West Coast Experience, features Frank McComb and Sy Smith as she makes her debut performance in Detroit. - May 02, 2008 - Mosaicthump Online Inc.
Eric Roberson with Special Guest Carol Riddick Open Mosaicthump’s Definition of Soul Series in Detroit, Michigan
Definition of Soul is a two day event, East Coast Experience showcasing favorites from the east coast and West Coast Experience highlighting soul music’s most sought after talent on the left coast. Definition of Soul concert goers will experience the top independent soul artists up close and personal; - May 01, 2008 - Mosaicthump Online Inc.
Amy Winehouse – the Secret to Her Success, Evidence from Her Subconscious
Is there more to Amy’s success than her musical talent? How does someone with little formal training at the young age of 24 accomplish all this? Is it purely her voice, reminiscent of the old days of jazz and blues, a voice that channels the vocal stylings of Aretha Franklin and Etta James? Or is it perhaps her unique image and her controversial lifestyle that draws us to her? What is it that makes Amy Winehouse great? A psycholinguistic analysis of Amy’s words reveals. - April 29, 2008 - WhyCeleb Magazine
The 8th Annual Burlington College Student Film Festival
Tuesday, April 29th, Door opens at 6:00 p.m., Higher Ground, So. Burlington, VT - April 25, 2008 - Burlington College
Tap Dancer Justin M. Lewis Kicks Off Solo Career at the 3rd Annual Urban Inspirational Showcase
Ambassador's tap dancing grandson performs at Grammy-award winner's showcase. - April 25, 2008 - Justin M. Lewis
Broadway Actress Hosts Long Island Gala Music Event to Support Local Arts; Local Youth Showcased in Fundraiser for the Development of Westbury Performing Arts Center
Concert to support young talent in Westbury, NY. Presented by Broadway actress Lynnette Carr-Hicks of Thoroughly Modern Millie, proceeds raised will help fund development of the LC Entertainment Performing Arts Center in Long Island. Concert pays tribute to the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Billy Joel and many others. - April 24, 2008 - LC Entertainment Performing Arts
Phyllis K. Day Knows Where to Place the X on the Voice Over Experts Podcast
Phyllis K. Day provides samples of intriguing “before and after” voice coaching consultations in her first episode on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - April 23, 2008 - Voices.com
Eight and One Half #1 on IDM/Electronica Chart
Electronica group Eight and One Half has an internet hit with thier new song entitled "Pious," presently in the #1 position on the IDM Chart at SoundClick.com. Eight and One Half is a band that produces music in the electronic music genres, and has been gaining fans from diverse camps,... - April 22, 2008 - Criterion International
"The Gonzo Comedy Tour" Starring Peter Berman Set to Debut at the Ontario Improv
Comedy Central's Berman teams with veteran comic Arredondo for U.S. tour. - April 18, 2008 - Gonzo Comedy Productions
Upstate New York Comedians Combat Cancer for Fellow Comedian
Capital Region Comics Combat Cancer For Fellow Comedian. What: Benefit for comedian and cancer patient Mike Irwin (www.mikeirwincancerfund.com) When: Friday, April 18 & Friday, May 16. Shows at 9 pm; Buffet Dinner at 7 pm Where: Sweet Basil, 1012 Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804 Tickets: ... - April 17, 2008 - Humorous Home Organizing
Hometown Honey Comes Back to St. Louis
Asheena Marlyse a.k.a "Golden" is casted as the Head Doctor of The Punany Poets stage show. The cast will be performing their hit act “Verbal Penetration” on April 17th at the Moolah Theater. - April 16, 2008 - Golden Tyme Enterprises
TronMe | New Technology Provides Even More Ways for the Consumer to Enjoy Music
Thanks to 3D Solar UK Ltd, music is now a more versatile form of entertainment than ever before. Gone are the days of just listening to our favorite songs; with the new TronMe software coming soon, consumers can really get to the nuts and bolts of their favorite tracks and stamp their own unique identity on any song. - April 15, 2008 - 3D Solar Uk LTD
The Lambda Foundation Pittsburgh, PA Presents Joan Rivers in Celebration of the Lambda Foundation’s 25th Anniversary at the Byham Theater Saturday, June 21, 2008, 8pm
Joan Rivers is a force of nature, and one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. Comedienne; Tony-nominated actress; best-selling author; Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host; playwright; screenwriter; motion picture director; columnist; lecturer; syndicated radio host; jewelry... - April 12, 2008 - Lambda Foundation
Extended Jerry Mayer’s "Black & Bluestein" and "Dietrich & Chevalier, the Musical" in Rep Through June 1, 2008
Jerry Mayer’s two plays now playing in rep at The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse: the hit dramedy “Black & Bluestein” and the acclaimed romantic love story “Dietrich & Chevalier, the Musical,” will extend through June 1st. - April 10, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Vivaldi Live! at Arcosanti
The Arizona Vivaldi Festival & The Cosanti Foundation present Vivaldi Live!, a music and dance performance in celebration of composer Antonio Vivaldi. Tour of Arcosanti at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm. 928-632-6217. - April 09, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Choreographic Sketches Presents Series II: The Demystification of the Choreographic Process
Choreographic Sketches, extends its 2008 series featuring new works by emerging African Diasporic choreographers and their companies. The 2008 series feature choreographers are Shani Nwando Ikerioha Collins, Alfred L. Dove, "La Mora" Danis Perez Prades, Jo Anna H. Norris, William Oaks, Makeda Thomas, Penelope JoAnn Armstead-Williams and Kwame Azalius Ross; curated by Jo Anna Hazel Norris the Founder/ Director of Choreographic Sketches. - April 05, 2008 - Choreographic Sketches
Fans to Take Over New Web Puppet Comedy
Social media agency Qube Media is rolling out a wide-ranging online pr and user-generated content campaign for new web-based comedy show backed by Sony BMG. The daily show, called Apollo's Pad, is produced by Galleon Holdings plc and is set in a run-down New York nightclub run by puppets. Deviant... - April 04, 2008 - Qube Media
Multi-Talented DJ/Turntablist Signs on with Los Angeles-Based PR Firm, Celebrity Nightlife Publicity, Inc.
As DJ Shy prepares to further her career as a world renowned DJ/turntablist, actress and writer, she is pleased to announce that she has signed with Celebrity Nightlife Publicity as her official PR Firm of record. DJ Shy is best known as the first female on-air mixer/DJ at 102.7 KIIS-FM (Los... - April 02, 2008 - Celebrity Nightlife Publicity
Voices.com Launches the Spring ’08 Release with New Features, Benefits and Pricing
The leading voice over marketplace has come full circle with fulfilled promises for their Spring ’08 Release. - April 01, 2008 - Voices.com
Color Tango Musicality Seminar
A Seminar for Tango Dancers and Tango Music Lovers. An informative and inspiring Seminar on the history and evolution of Tango music by one of the most extraordinary Tango Orchestras in the world... The Color Tango Orchestra. - April 01, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions