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.
Ella Joyce Tribute to Rosa Parks - A Rose Among Thorns - Receives Key to the City of Ft. Lauderdale from Mayor Carlton Moore, and Moves on to Montgomery, AL - Feb. 4th
A Rose Among Thorns - Tribute to Rosa Parks recently performed during MLK Week celebrations in Florida including the Lou Rawls Center where she received a recognition placque from the Concerned African Women (CAW) sponsored by JEBA--Ed Haynes & Julia Brown. The show moves on to The Alabama Shakespeare Festival sponsored by the Rosa Parks Museum on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. The show is being booked beyond Black History Month and continues to play churches, schools, theaters, and special events. - January 28, 2008 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
Anti-Valentines Comedy Bash to Celebrate Why People Hate the Holiday
Laugh-A-Lot Productions, one of the Bay Area’s most prominent comedy production companies, today announced The 2008 Anti-Valentine’s Day Comedy Bash. Scheduled for Tuesday, February 14th at Mudd’s Restaurant in San Ramon. - January 27, 2008 - Laugh-A-Lot Productions
Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical Matinee Series Presents Mary-Mary, Quite Contrary; Popular Production for Kids 2 to 102 Extended
You’re never too old to believe. A host of colorful storybook characters, unceremoniously plunked into 2008, confronts the miracles and mysteries of modern living as they try to convince a quirky Mary-Mary - so named by a mother who loved Mother Goose rhymes - that you’re never too old to believe in fairytales. - January 25, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
International Latin Pop Artist - Still Alive - Debut Single Hits Big
Patron Records - Latin pop artists Still Alive, who hail from Colombia South America, featured as the next big thing since Shakira coming out of Colombia; Debut their hit single video "Lady" on Latin TV. - January 18, 2008 - Patron Record
The International Sporting Goods Market is Getting Stick-e
Yoga Stick-e Socks…for that barefoot feeling! is the newest patented product for the Yoga market and recently received international acclaim from the sporting goods industry when it was selected as a finalist at the ispo BrandNew competition. Yoga is finally being recognized in the fitness... - January 18, 2008 - Stick-e Products LLC
V-Day in Ottawa IL with The Vagina Monologues
V-Day Ottawa 2008 is proud to present a production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. The show will take place on Saturday, January 26 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, January 27 at 3:00 pm at Old Town Commons, located at 616 Court St in Ottawa. The doors will open one hour prior to show time. - January 12, 2008 - Old Town Commons
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance, Theatre, Music and Fitness Opportunity for Children, Adults
On December 8, 2007 The Studio at North Park opened its doors and celebrated its Grand Opening, introducing a new dance studio to the community of North Park, SD. The Studio at North Park offers an extensive array of dance, theatre, music and fitness programs for students of all ages, including Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Ballroom Dance, Acting classes, Guitar lessons, Piano lessons, Voice lessons, Yoga and Pilates. - January 10, 2008 - The Studio at North Park
Improvisational Skills for Storytellers, Public Speakers and Performers Workshop, January 26, 2008
The Arizona Storytelling Guild, as part of the new Emergent Storytelling Series, presents a workshop to improve improvisational skills for all performing artists and public speakers. The workshop will be held at the West Valley Art Museum on January 26, 2008. - January 09, 2008 - Storyteller.net
A New Play Explores the Secrets of Mastering Love & Personal Power – Starting Valentine’s Day
Come learn Bathsheba's powerful feminine mystique? Is it unique to her or just untapped by most? - January 09, 2008 - Reid & Wright Productions, LLC
Launch of A Ballesteros Production Website
A Ballesteros Production is pleased to announce the launch of its newly developed website (www.aballesterosproduction.com). A Ballesteros Production is Washington, DC’s newest Christian-based dramatic stage entertainment company. The production company is set to debut Lavern Ballesteros'... - January 08, 2008 - Ballesteros Productions
Mimi Stillman to Perform with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Internationally-acclaimed flutist Mimi Stillman will perform with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle at their January 20 concert. This will mark the third collaboration between Stillman and the orchestra. - January 06, 2008 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Dancing with the City 2 - Local Celebrities Paired with Professional Dancers Compete for Charity, March 8, 2008
Under glittering chandeliers in historic Mechanics Hall, local celebrities take to the dance floor paired with professional ballroom dancers from Poise, Style and Motion for a good cause. This year's event is the second annual dance fund-raising event hosted by Preservation Worcester and Dining Out MetroWest, and promises to exceed the excitement and glamour of the inaugural dance event that took place April, 2007. - January 05, 2008 - Dining Out MetroWest
2008 Voicey Award Nominations Now Open
Honoring the brightest and best voice over artists of the year, the 2008 Voicey Award nominations are now open. - January 05, 2008 - Voices.com
Kalliope Stage is Alive and Well and Staying in Cleveland
Paul Gurgol, artistic director of Kalliope Stage, a non-profit producer and developer of American musical theater based in Cleveland Heights, OH, announced today that the theater has met its fund-raising goal of $50,000, the minimum funding required to continue its planned 2007-2008 season. Like... - January 05, 2008 - Kalliope Stage
Guitar Virtuoso Dave Kilminster Begins 2008 on a High Note
Dave Kilminster has gained notice around the world as he sang and played to millions in a 110 show extravaganza with Roger Waters’ global staging of the Dark Side of the Moon Tour in 2006 and 2007. He has been interviewed by media around the world and featured in newspapers, radio, television and magazine interviews as his lead guitar work impressed both fans and critics alike. He continues with Roger Waters in 2008 and has released his rock album Scarlet to international acclaim. - January 04, 2008 - QEDG Managgement
Rapper Dominates Dr. Demento Countdown
For the first time in the 37-year history of the Dr. Demento Show, a single artist held four of the top five most-requested songs of the year. Sudden Death, a New Jersey comedy-rap act that scored Funny Five hits on the show throughout 2007, found themselves at the top of the charts when the year-end Funny 25 countdown aired December 30th. Sudden Death's songs were featured in the #1, #2 and #4 slots, and the group was featured as a guest vocalist on song #5. - January 03, 2008 - FIDIM Interactive, LLC
13-Year-Old Bobby Hardin Wraps Up a 50-Performance Run of Seussical the Musical at Playhouse on the Square
January 10, 2008 marks the 50th and final performance for Bobby Hardin as “JoJo” in Playhouse on the Square’s production of Seussical the Musical. Playhouse on the Square is Memphis' only professional live theater, offering the best of Broadway and off-Broadway, located at 51... - January 03, 2008 - Bobby Hardin
Catch the New WAVE - 1st Annual Young Hollywood Cruise Sets Sail to the Caribbean on June 28, 2008
Pack your bags, and grab your notepad, for this unique seven day opportunity featuring hands-on training for young actors and their families looking to break into the entertainment industry. - December 29, 2007 - In Media Group
Comedy Event with Megan Mooney & Eddie Gossling in Naples, FL on February 5, 2008 to Benefit W.I.N.G.S.
Second Annual Comedy Fundraiser to Benefit Non-Profit "Women In Need of Growth Services" in Naples, FL - December 28, 2007 - Women In Need of Growth Services, Inc.
Providence to be Bright Again on New Year's Eve
At a press conference on December 21, 2007, Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline and Bright Night Providence Festival Director Adam Gertsacov announced the acts for Bright Night Providence, the artist-run New Year’s Eve celebration now in its fifth year. The festival features over 150 performers in 22 venues from 12 noon to 12 midnight, making it Rhode Island's largest New Year's Eve Celebration. - December 25, 2007 - Bright Night Providence
Waterlogg Productions Sherlock Holmes Returns to Radio Christmas Eve
1980s WBAI Series Has New Life on XM Radio. - December 22, 2007 - Waterlogg Productions
Mamma Mia Musical Tickets Available at TICKETFINDER.com™
TICKETFINDER.com™ is an online tickets marketplace offering all sports tickets, theater tickets and concert tickets. The online ticket vendor has been in business since 1990 and offers free shipping and lowest price guarantee options with each ticket. In 2000, the website started a service called Run of House™ ticketing service which allows clients to purchase tickets that are still available through the box office, at face value plus a small fee. - December 19, 2007 - TICKETFINDER.com™
Voice Coaches President, David Bourgeois, Publishes New Podcast
David Bourgeois, President and Creative Director of Voice Coaches, gives a gift to voice actors in the form of his most recent on Voice Over Experts. - December 15, 2007 - Voices.com
Stellar Tickets - Release of Holiday Broadway Ticket Box Office Results
In search of the perfect holiday gift, many fans have decided on theater tickets this season, visiting StellarTickets.com for the greatest selection on Broadway. - December 15, 2007 - Stellar Tickets
Sharanya Mukhopadhyay is Crowned "Miss South Asia 2008" and Ridhi Patel Grabs the Coveted Title "Miss India America 2008"
Babu Subramaniam (ER Director), Tina Sugandh (Singer) and Janina Gavankar (Actress in Showtime’s L Word) were some of the many celebrities at Jinder's 17th Annual pageant Mr./Miss/Mrs. South Asia® 2008, a star-studded Red Carpet gala which took place on November 16th on the prestigious ship Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Sahara One Television aired the event on Sahara One TV in USA, Canada, UK and 22 other countries in Europe. - December 13, 2007 - South Asia Inc.
TICKETFINDER.com™ Announces Online Availability of Jersey Boys Musical Tickets
TICKETFINDER.com™, one of the largest online ticket marketplaces, recently announced the online availability of Jersey Boys musical tickets for all the scheduled shows in 12 theaters across the country. Winner of four 4 Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical, Jersey Boys, a musical based... - December 13, 2007 - TICKETFINDER.com™
Dawna Lee Heising Hosts "Eye on Entertainment" at the FULCAGE Show at Boulevard 3
David McNeil Directs “Eye on Entertainment” for the “Christmas with a Conscience” Charity Fashion Event. - December 12, 2007 - Eye on Entertainment
The Art of Voice Casting Podcast Now Live
Voice Casting has always been an enigmatic process until now. Voices.com educates customers on how to find and hire voice actors like a pro. - December 07, 2007 - Voices.com
Julie Williams Reveals Survey Results for Voice Actors via Voices.com Podcast
Julie Williams of Voice-Overs.com surveyed 100 people who hire voice actors and has just published the results on the Voice Over Experts Podcast. - December 06, 2007 - Voices.com
LaughTour 2008 to Make History at the Historic Five Flags Theater in Dubuque
Hey Dubuque; Get ready for an evening of spectacular entertainment at the Five Flags Theater. The Magnificent Mark "The Knife" Faje, will be headlining this "one night only". He has been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman (three times), NBC's America's Got Talent, Comedy Central and the Discovery Channel did a half hour special on his unique skills. He will be joined by top Midwest-touring stand-up comedians. - December 06, 2007 - Lullo Entertainment
Members Benefit from Joining SaVoa
The Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists(SM) (SaVoa) announces the latest benefits for its membership. - December 04, 2007 - Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists
Announcing the Top Male Models for On Display Men
On Display Men announced the 2007 Top Male Calendar Models. These models are now available in the Hot for the Holidays Top Model Collection just in time for the gift giving season. - December 03, 2007 - On Display Men, LLC
Bright Night Providence Will Start New Year with Crash and a Bang
Rock icon Carmine Appice and his new drum show SLAMM! will headline the fifth year of Bright Night Providence. Appice, the drummer for groups like Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, and others, will bring his "Stomp on Steroids" high energy drum and dance extravaganza to the Providence Performing Arts Center for three shows on December 31 as part of Bright Night Providence, the city's artist-run New Year's Eve Celebration. - December 01, 2007 - Bright Night Providence
Holiday Wonders Offers a Cure for the "Broadway Blues"
Check out Holiday Wonders at the Beacon Theater Dec. 18-26th. Sponsored by New Tang Dynasty Television, this live performance is an extravaganza of traditional Chinese arts combined with the American holiday spirit. Great family entertainment. - November 30, 2007 - New Tang Dynasty Television
Dawna Lee Heising and Joycelyne Lew Host "Eye on Entertainment" at Diversity Awards
John Cox Directs "Eye on Entertainment" at Globe Theatre in Universal City - November 27, 2007 - Eye on Entertainment
Voice Over Coach Marc Cashman Launches New Podcast
Marc Cashman, industry expert and seasoned commercial talent, teaches freelancers applying for work from home studios how to get it right before submitting auditions online. - November 23, 2007 - Voices.com
Sharm is Set on Fire… by Tiesto
Sinai OnLine, the exclusive media sponsor of the Tiesto concert, which will take place during Sharm’s First International Carnival in Hadabah, is aiming at helping the organizers of the event to sell tickets to the concert and put Sharm El Sheikh on an international map of world-class entertainment performances. The concert together with the event itself will encourage tourism in the area and improve the cross national relations. - November 23, 2007 - Sinai Online
11th Annual Nutcracker On Ice to Take Place at Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center on December 8th and 9th, 2007
Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center will host its 11th Annual Nutcracker On Ice on December 8th and 9th. Tickets are on sale now. Visit www.sugarlandice.com for additional details on sale and show times. - November 21, 2007 - Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center
Enchanted Movie: Pro Storyteller Tackles Real Fairy Tale Characters
What really would happen if genuine fairy tale characters took the leap into our world? Would modern Americans be ready for all that darkness? The premise of Disney's newest movie "Enchanted" gets a fresh look with Storyteller.net director and professional storyteller K. Sean Buvala in the latest podcast at Storytellerpodcast.net. - November 20, 2007 - Storyteller.net
The Great Sam Cooke Returns in a Triumphant New Musical to Tour America
Coming summer of 2008 Urban Musical Tours, LLC (“UMT”) kicks off its inaugural season with a brand new musical, Sam Cooke: Forever Mr. Soul, featuring multi-platinum recording artist, Johnny Gill, the phenomenal actor of stage, TV, and film, Malik Yoba, and soul-stirring Gospel/R&B vocalist, Tony Terry, attached to star. - November 19, 2007 - Urban Musical Tours, LLC
Voice Over Instructor Peter Rofé on Working with Commercial Copy
Peter Rofé, owner of PDR Voice Coaching in NYC, teaches how to analyze and interpret commercial copy for broadcast on the Voice Over Experts podcast. - November 18, 2007 - Voices.com
Old Town Commons and Bad Puppy Productions Announce Christmas Show Opening
Following the successful run of “Roll ‘Em,” Old Town Commons and Bad Puppy Productions will present “A Partridge in a Pear Tree: A Seasonal Sequined Spectacular”. The show will run every Saturday and Sunday from November 17 through December 23. Curtain for the Saturday... - November 14, 2007 - Old Town Commons
Tony Award® Winner Bill T. Jones to Host "Dance from the Heart." A One Night Only Dance Experience Featuring 11 Dance Companies Benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS
Sleek, percussive, engaging, and breathtaking all describe "Dance from the Heart" the yearly one night only dance experience benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS. Dance visionary Bill T. Jones will host the evening that will feature performances by American Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Ballet, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Keigwin + Company, MOMIX, Paradigm, Wendy Seyb, Shen Wei Dance Arts, Jason Samuels Smith, and members of the cast of Disney’s The Lion King on Bway. - November 11, 2007 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Tony® Nominee John Tartaglia Returns to Broadway for One Night in "Johnny & the Sprites Live - A Magical Holiday" Benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Tony® nominee John Tartaglia returns to Broadway for two performances in "Johnny & the Sprites Live - A Magical Holiday" a holiday themed evening of songs and stories featuring faces familiar to fans of the popular TV show. The event will benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. - November 11, 2007 - Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Amparo Bellon-Champ Releases Instructional CD for Singers
Amparo Bellon-Champ is a vocal instructor who has developed and produced a unique educational CD for singers. Unlike other vocal instructional CDs, Bellon-Champ demonstrates what makes a singing style unique by combining vocal elements and ingredients in different ratios of placements and... - November 09, 2007 - Gotta Sing, LLC
Indie Bands Riding a Viral Video Tidal Wave to Virtual Fame
Indie band The Knockarounds, YouTube's most subscribed music channel this week, are one of the many new DIY bands who are taking advantage of the viral video phenomena to use micro-budget videos to gain cyber-lebrity status. - November 08, 2007 - TheKnockarounds
The Red Chair Children’s Production Co. Presents “The Nutcracker” Ballet Tuesday, December 4 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA
Red Chair Children's Production Co. presents "The Nutcracker" Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale, CA. The production will feature a cast of 105 young children to adults. Tickets are $12 - $20 and available by calling the Alex Theatre (818) 243-2539. Red Chair Children's Production Co. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit providing dance and theatre experiences for children 5 to 18, and live performances to schools and communities. - November 08, 2007 - Red Chair Children's Production Co.
Experiencing Love Through Music
Announcing a benchmark in Donnie C's career as an Indie Neo-Soul Recording Artist. This event will capture Donnie C's vision to incorporate love within music of all genres, including his very own. Donnie C wishes to bring back the holistic & organic energy & presence to all cultures &... - November 07, 2007 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
SOYA's Founder Writes and Directs New Play to Debut at Morgan State University
Educator and writer Khadijah Ali-Coleman writes original play to be produced at Morgan State University in February 2008. - November 07, 2007 - So Our Youth Aspire (SOYA), LLC
The Prince of Pop Music Has Completed His Album; Album Release Party is Scheduled for April 24 and 26 2008 at the Mansion Night Club in Miami; His Label is Value Link
Critics are calling it the best Pop Album since Michael Jackson's Thriller. - November 06, 2007 - Value Link Records