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.
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
NAAFA-LA's Fattitude Festival Celebrates All Sizes
A day of fashion, music, dancing & fun for all ages and sizes. Free Admission. - March 30, 2008 - Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Summer Workshop
Young people ages 8 to 18 may enroll now in Sarasota Youth Opera’s Summer Workshop to be held June 9-27, 2008. The three-week program will run five full days per week, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota. The Summer Workshop promotes serious... - March 29, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists to Perform Opera Scenes
In April, Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists will take center stage at the Opera House when they move into principal solo roles for two engaging evenings of fully staged operatic excerpts. Apprentice Artists in Opera Scenes will be presented on Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. - March 29, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Philadelphia-Based Hip Hop and Soul Artists/Record Label Release Song Calling for End to Iraq War in Midst of Heated Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Election
Respect The Culture, LLC, a Philadelphia-based record label and multi-media company announced today the release of a song calling for peace and the end to the U.S. war in Iraq. Hip hop artists Nex Millen/Retrospective and Poesh Wonder collaborated with soul songstress taragirl on the new single. - March 25, 2008 - Respect the Culture, LLC
Military Family Appreciation Month
The Party Animals Live appeared at Pearl Harbors Ward Field in Celebration of Military Family Appreciation Month. - March 25, 2008 - The Party Animals, LLC
Idaho Dance Theatre Announces Its Spring Performance "Joy Ride"
Idaho Dance Theatre announces its Spring Performance “Joy Ride.” Performance dates and times: April 17-19 – 8pm, April 20 - 2 pm matinee. Performances held at BSU Special Event Center. Ticket price $26 adults, $12.00 seniors/students. Tickets in advance by calling 331-9592 or at... - March 24, 2008 - Idaho Dance Theatre
Idaho Dance Theatre Receives $10K NEA Grant Funding to Support a North Idaho Rural Tour
The Idaho Dance Theatre (IDT), Idaho’s premiere professional contemporary dance company has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant, awarded in the category "Access to Artistic Excellence," will support a tour to Northern Idaho for the... - March 24, 2008 - Idaho Dance Theatre
Bernard Shaw Discusses the Role of Voiceover Agents in New Podcast
Bernard Shaw presents an interesting argument regarding voiceover agents in his most recent episode on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - March 21, 2008 - Voices.com
Playwright Daniel Lillford Interview on Art & Fine Living with Jona
Jona Rapoport hosts playwright of The Mystery of Maddy Heisler on Art & Fine Living with Jona, to air March 23rd and 26th, 2008. - March 20, 2008 - Jona Rapoport
"Tribute to Broadway" by the Connecticut Ballet at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Imagine. Dance numbers from some of the very best of Broadway—“Sweet Charity,” “Dancin’,” “Brigadoon,” “My One and Only,” “Carousel,” “The King and I” and “Singin’ in the Rain”—all together... - March 19, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
SPDW Dance Theatre’s Call for New Company Dancers
Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre, Chicago’s most innovative repertory company, is holding company auditions on Monday, June 2, 2008 at Visceral Dance Studio, 2820 N. Elston Ave. in Chicago from 10am to 1pm. - March 19, 2008 - Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre
SPDW Dance Theatre Appears in "Raw Bones and Other Stories" This April 25-26
This April 25 and 26, Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre makes a guest appearance at the Lund Auditorium, in Julie Petry’s "Raw Bones and Other Stories." - March 19, 2008 - Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre
Gary Sturgis to Co-Star in Chicago Pulaski Jones
Bad Guy Does a Funny - Gary Sturgis co-stars in Cedric the Entertainer's Directorial Debut written by Kel Mitchell and Janis Woody - March 18, 2008 - Gary Sturgis
Release of CD, "Marshfield Tornado: John Davis Plays Blind Boone," by Newport Classic
Newport Classic, Ltd. announces the release of "Marshfield Tornado: John Davis Plays Blind Boone" (NPD 85678), the eagerly-awaited follow-up to the top-ten selling, critically-acclaimed CD, "John Davis Plays Blind Tom" (Newport Classic, NPD 85660). - March 15, 2008 - John Davis
Russ Lorenson Brings Tony Bennett's Best Back to Austin
Russ Lorenson returns to Austin with his acclaimed show, "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett," for two performances only, at Austin Cabaret Theatre, located at The Mansion at Judges' Hill, 1900 Rio Grande (MLK & Rio Grande), Austin, Texas 78705. Shows are March 27th and 28th at 8:30pm. The shows are being presented as part of the 2007-2008 season of the Austin Cabaret Theatre. - March 07, 2008 - RL Productions
The Guitar Wall Adds More Space for Boutique and Custom Builders
GSi Guitar Network, the publisher of The Guitar Wall (www.theguitarwall.com) announced the addition of Wall #7, the Boutique Builders Wall, known as the “Premium Showcase of Extraordinary Instruments.” The new wall is comprised of only 50 display blocks, 17 of which were acquired by... - March 07, 2008 - Zapoppin Media
7 Year Old Musician and Composer Ethan Bortnick Makes His Second Appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on March 10, 2008
Ethan will be appearing to promote his newly released DVD and CD - "Live in Concert By Me Ethan Bortnick." - March 07, 2008 - Ethan Bortnick
A Von Erich is Coming to the NWA… It is a Revolution
The world knows them as the Von Erichs - and to many they are the first family of Professional Wrestling - or should have been. - March 05, 2008 - Pro Wrestling Revolution