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.
Peaceful Rebellion: Fighting for the Arts the Peace and Love Movement and Rebel City Music Partner to Create a Brand Against Violence Through Artistic Expression
Peaceful Rebellion Poetry Slam Fest kicks-off art, music and social awareness events highlighting progressive urban artists as a winner of Rockport & MTV 2007 sponsorship. - November 04, 2007 - Master Griot Publishing
Free of Style Dance Convention
Social change group "5LMT LLC" will be hosting an unprecedented dance event where Pittsburgh-area locals and visitors can meet their favorite choreographers and dancers in a 2-day instructional dance workshop focusing around the expression of dance called "Freestyle." With 14 of the dance industry's top instructors, each teaching a segment in the weekend-long workshop, 5LMT founder and CEO Frank Denbow hopes to inspire confidence and the spirit of free expression in all attendees. - October 30, 2007 - 5LMT LLC
Fox News Covers Rich and Famous Tours of New York: a Tour for Curious Locals or Star Struck Tourists
Fox News has discovered New York's newest "niche" tour: The Rich and Famous Tour. See where the celebrities live, shop, dine and party. - October 26, 2007 - Rich and Famous Tours
The Professional and Awe-Inspiring Russian American Kids Circus is Coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts
“The Russian American Kids Circus on stage makes spirits soar and crowds roar,” so said the New York Times, and you will echo that sentiment as the Russian American Kids Circus performs at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, November 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. as part of the Pepsi Children’s Series. - October 26, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Julia Sweeney to Make Us Laugh at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Best known as "Pat" on Saturday Night Live, Julia Sweeny is bringing her special brand of comedy to Ridgefield.What happens when you’re a zippy single looking forward to the future in a cozy new bachelorette home and your brother—along with your parents—moves into your place? Well, if you are stand-up comedian Julia Sweeney, you put together a hilarious monologue (“God Said Ha!”), take it on the road and keep your audience in absolute stitches. - October 26, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Storyteller Mike Miller to Perform Halloween Stories at Cypress Gardens "Halloween in the Swamp"
This is Storyteller Mike Miller's fifth year of telling ghost stories for Cypress Gardens - October 25, 2007 - Greatstoryteller.com
Latin Comedian Leaves Mark on Long Island
Jade Esteban Estrada earns standing ovation at Sweet 16 Celebration for the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of Long Island - October 25, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Clown Laureate Directs Nobel Laureate's Work in Connecticut
Adam Gertsacov, Clown Laureate of Greenbelt, Maryland, will direct Nobel Laureate Dario Fo’s We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay! The show will perform at the Quick Center for the Arts on the campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield CT from October 31-November 4. The show will feature Fairfield University students. Gertsacov has been in residence at the University as a guest artist. The opening night performance will be followed by a talkback with director Gertsacov and translator Ron Jenkins - October 22, 2007 - Acme Clown Company
Chapel Hill Couple Donate $50,000 to Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Charles and Shirley Weiss of Chapel Hill have donated $50,000 to the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle to establish an endowment for up-and-coming solo artists. - October 20, 2007 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour: Political Stand-up Comedy 10/18 in Chicago
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour will be debuting in Chicago on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 8:00 PM at Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. The Blue Stater Comedy Tour is guaranteed to take on and tackle all the subjects that are on the minds of the well read people who are wondering what the hell happened to our country, and rile and ruffle the feathers of all those who don't think there is a problem. - October 19, 2007 - The Edge Comedy Club @ CCPA
Holocaust Survivor Story of Fania Fenelon Depicted in Theatre Production
"Playing for Time" is based on the autobiography of Fania Fenelon, a popular Parisian singer, who was arrested and sent to Auschwitz. Becoming a member of Auschwitz’s small women’s orchestra, Fania experiences the horrors and degradation of the Nazi death camp, yet never loses hope, even as the Allied Forces are approaching, the killing increases, and the emotional pressure on those still living becomes shattering. "Playing for Time" is the story of the human spirit and a celebration of life. - October 17, 2007 - Santa Ana College
Ella Joyce Tribute to Rosa Parks "A Rose Among Thorns" in Detroit for Community In Schools (CIS) Special Performance Oct. 2007.
"A Rose Among Thorns" a Tribute to Rosa Parks will be presented in Detroit at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church for CIS - Community In Schools on Oct. 18, 19 and 20th as it continues an ever growing schedule around the country. October 24th will mark the 2nd anniversary of Rosa Parks' death in Detroit where she resided. This show continues to play for colleges, churches, organizations, and theatres. For more information and booking or sponsorship opportunities visit www.ellajoyce.com. - October 16, 2007 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
Midwest Dance Troupe Will Host Conference to Give Teenage Girls and Young Women Tools for Living a Positive, Values-Based Life
Kim Sanderson, founder of Jazz For Jesus Dance Team, will offer young females an opportunity to learn a spiritual and practical approach to dealing with difficult life issues during the Broken and Beautiful Conference in Wichita, Kansas - October 15, 2007 - Jazz For Jesus
The Piano Company Celebrates Dealership Honors in New York and Leesburg
The Piano Company, in its 22nd year and located in Leesburg’s Battlefield Shopping Center, is pleased to announce it has been selected by C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik of Berlin, Germany as its Atlantic region dealership in the United States. The announcement was recently made public during... - October 15, 2007 - The Piano Company, LLC
Worldwide Musician Golden Boy (Fospassin) Releases New Single, "Dirty Crunk," in Digital Stores on 12/12/2007; Hiphop and Alternative Together
Golden Boy (Fospassin) will be publishing his new release "Dirty Crunk" as a single album of 2 songs with "Hawaii.Get ready to buy yours by 12/12/2007 for holidays on itunes,napster,Amazon.com,connect,rhapsody and others.We are not those big artists with no talent...We keep it real.Radio stations and televisions will never stop us in our duties by not being fair to play our songs. - October 14, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
Voice Over Coach Bettye Zoller Finds Inspiration in Supermarkets
Dallas, Texas-based voice acting coach Bettye Zoller illustrates how art imitates life through simple human interaction in grocery stores. - October 11, 2007 - Voices.com
Houdini's Spirit Still Lives After 81 Years: Albuquerque Magician & Escape Artist Tony Chapparo Joins Escape Artists Worldwide in Escape Attempt Oct 27th 2007
The Worldwide Escape Artist Relay (or WEAR) began as an idea among escape artists exchanging ideas on the internet. The first event in October 2005 attracted over fifty performers, including Local magician Tony Chapparo and received widespread coverage. WEAR 2007, the second time that the feat has been organized, is expected to have double the number of performers. - October 10, 2007 - Tony Chapparo Magic
Sunset (SRG) Announces That Mark Simmons and Richie Redding, from the World Famous Laff House Comedy Club, Will be Featured at the HBO Comedy Festival
Sunset’s Digital Division is pleased to announce that Mark Simmons and Richie Redding will perform next month at the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. - October 07, 2007 - Sunset Corporation of America
"The Party Animals" on a Tour of European Armed Forces Bases
This Press Release outlined our upcoming European Tour. We traveled to five different countries in Europe (Germany, England, Belgium, Norway, and the Netherlands). We performed on US and NATO military bases. The show was for our fighting troops families and children that have been stationed over seas. - October 06, 2007 - The Party Animals, LLC
Free Storytelling for Adults Event at Borders Store in Avondale, AZ, October 20, 2007
Storyteller.net and the Arizona Storytelling Guild continue their series of no-charge evenings of storytelling for adults on Saturday, October 20, 2007, 7PM at the Borders Book Store in Avondale. - October 06, 2007 - Storyteller.net
Poet Published Personal Catharsis Author Shares Self-Discovery with Readers Through Verse
Self-improvement is a long and difficult process. Poet George E Thompson shares insight on his method with his anthology, "Experience, Strength and Hope (now available at Borders, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and authorHouse.com). - October 05, 2007 - GET Poems, Etc.
Mr. Men Show is on Its Way Back and Precision Talent is Scary
Chorion is bringing the Mr. Men and Little Miss Show back to television on Cartoon Network in January 2008. Precision Talent is happy to announce Susan Balboni will be the character Miss Scary. - October 05, 2007 - Precision Talent
Haitians in the Bay Area Celebrate 203 Years of Liberation from Slavery; Haitian Band Kalbass Headlines Haitian Cultural Extravaganza at Ashkenaz November 17
Haitians in the Bay Area Celebrate 203 Years of Liberation from Slavery. Haitian Band Kalbass Headlines Haitian Cultural Extravaganza at Ashkenaz November 17. Concert to Benefit Anti-Deforestation Efforts in Haiti - October 05, 2007 - Kalbass Kreyol
The Jitter Critters New York Debut at New World Stages
On October 27th, 2007 The Jitter Critters, the a new educational entertainment group for children will be taking on New York City at New World Stages. With educational songs about brushing teeth, eating fruits and vegetables, reading books and much more, these fun-loving Crittters help re-inforce positive behaviors for children. - October 04, 2007 - The Jitter Criitters
Bernard Shaw Shows Actors the Ropes of Voiceover on Experts Podcast
Bernard Shaw, acclaimed voiceover instructor in the United Kingdom, answers the question of where to start in voiceovers on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - October 04, 2007 - Voices.com
Free Storytelling Workshop from the Arizona Storytelling Guild
The West Valley Tellers of Tales Guild changes its name to the "Arizona Storytelling Guild" and offers a free workshop on the "how-to" of storytelling, October, 22, 2007 in Avondale, Arizona. - October 03, 2007 - Storyteller.net
Troy Lund Wins Prize in Voices.com 60 Second Pitch Contest
Troy Lund wowed Voices.com with his concise and conversational account of his voice acting services in a 60 second elevator pitch submitted via MP3. - October 03, 2007 - Voices.com
Voices.com Promotes SaVoa, the Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists
A first for the voice over industry, SaVoa aims to accredit all professional voice over artists, regardless of location, to preserve their art while recognizing people who produce broadcast-quality audio. - October 01, 2007 - Voices.com
Johnna Gottlieb, Voice Over Expert, Breaks Down the Voice Acting Biz for Beginners
Johnna Gottlieb, with Joan Baker, gives the skinny on how to build a small business from the ground up specifically for voice actors on the Voice Over Experts Podcast. - September 28, 2007 - Voices.com
The Simpsons Sound Alike Challenge Winners Revealed at Voices.com
The audience has spoken. After a two-week voting frenzy at the Voices.com website, five voice actors have emerged as favorites in the Voices.com Simpsons Sound Alike Challenge. - September 26, 2007 - Voices.com
Precision Talent Introduces New Casting Services
Precision Talent is a new innovation in voice over casting and audio production. Founded by a former radio and voice over producer from Chiat/Day, Precision Talent provides efficient, voice over casting in today's hectic market. For as little as $100 a script for casting, one can avoid the headache of mass casting and make better use of one's time and money, with much better results. - September 24, 2007 - Precision Talent
Precision Talent Names the 100
Precision Talent defines what it is to be a member of The 100 and who those members are. - September 24, 2007 - Precision Talent
Golden Boy (Fospassin) New Album "Top Feeling" Now available on iTunes and Amazon.com
The new album "Top Feeling" of Golden boy (Fospassin) the ultimate songwriter and king of the new way hiphop available on Amazon.com, itunes, rhapsody, emusic, napster and others. Download and order the CD on Amazon.com - September 23, 2007 - Golden Boy (Fospassin)
The Opera Company of North Carolina to be Featured on WCPE’s “Preview!”
WCPE’s weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with Frank Grebowski, general director of The Opera Company of North Carolina. The interview will air Sunday, September 23. - September 22, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Ella Joyce One-Woman Tribute to Rosa Parks "A Rose Among Thorns" Will Perform at the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama -- February 2008
Ella Joyce's critically acclaimed one-woman play is currently running at Stage 52 Playhouse in Los Angeles with this upcoming weekend being the final two performances before it tours out of town. One of the stops will be the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama on Mrs. Parks' birthday Feb. 4, 2008. - September 21, 2007 - Ms. Thing Productions, Inc.
Acknowledging it is Time to Give Back to the Community, FRANK. Takes on The Historic Miracle Theater as Their Philanthropic Endeavor
Realizing the value and importance of investing in the local scene and the unique vibe that makes Miami the dynamic, international cultural center that it is, FRANK. is putting action to their words by donating their time, resources and award-winning advertising expertise to the production of the... - September 18, 2007 - Frank Worldwide
VoiceOver Expert Connie Terwilliger Gives Self-Evaluation Tips for Voice Actors
Connie Terwilliger helps voice actors take the bull by the horns in the Gold Rush of Voice Over on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - September 13, 2007 - Voices.com
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert Giving Back to the Children of South Carolina
S.D. Professionals, LLC and The Randy Parton Theater announced today that they will present the First Annual Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Benefit Concert, in an effort to raise awareness throughout South Carolina for the non-profit’s cause, providing children’s books to participating community children every month until the age of five. The family, fun-filled event will feature must-see performances from Jacob Timmons, Randy Parton, Heidi Lou Parton, Ryan Morris & The Moonlight Bandits. - September 12, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Benefit Concert
Yoga Stick-E Socks...for That Barefoot Feeling - Eco Friendly and Not Just for Yoga
Yoga Stick-e Socks have a unique patented design that creates a barefoot feeling. The socks have a hole for each toe to extend through so the toes remain exposed. The exposed toes enable gripping during exercise. Yoga Stick-e Socks are made from eco-friendly Bamboo fiber which is naturally antibacterial, deodorizing and cooling. The socks are great for all barefoot sports including Yoga, Pilates, Martial Arts, Dance and more. They even make great Pedicure socks. - September 12, 2007 - Stick-e Products LLC
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Moves Into New World Headquarters
ballet tech cincinnati held its first rehearsal in its new Kennedy Heights world headquarters facility on Saturday, September 08, 2007. With the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Electric Jazz and Student Orchestra, they did a run-through rehearsal of Act I of the World Premier of The Jazzy... - September 12, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Creative Touchpoint Launches Photo Marketing Tips Newsletter
Creative Touchpoint launches Photo Marketing Tips, a free email newsletter offering marketing advice to photographers, reps and stock agencies. It's the first photo industry newsletter dedicated to providing guidance for marketing creative work. - September 11, 2007 - Creative Touchpoint
Ethan Bortnick, 6 Year Old Musician and Pianist, to Perform at the Chabad Telethon on September 9, 2007
On Sunday, September 9, millions of people will unite in song, dance, and the joy of giving. September 9 is the day of the 2007 Chabad “To Life” Telethon. Ethan Bortnick has been invited to open the Telethon with the Star Spangled Banner and perform throughout the telethon to help raise... - September 06, 2007 - Ethan Bortnick
Danskin Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary by Unveiling Limited Edition Luxury Collection and Free Give-Away Program
Iconix Brand Group (NASDAQ: ICON) announced today to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its Danskin® brand, it has unveiled the Heritage Collection, a limited edition line of iconic Danskin dancewear and activewear styles updated with luxury fabrics. Each design is a celebration of its... - September 05, 2007 - Danskin, Inc.
Think Globally, Act Locally - Pay It Forward
'Pay It Forward' plan set up between Copus Music and Tenderloin residents for multimedia event. - September 05, 2007 - Copus Multimedia LLC
Randy Parton Theatre Plans Community Appreciation Month
The Randy Parton Theatre has announced “Community Appreciation Month” during the month of September. Special “two for one” ticket prices will be available during the month. Randy Parton "Little Bit of Life" also includes special tribute to North Carolina icons. - September 04, 2007 - Randy Parton Theatre
Vicki Amorose, Winner in Voices.com 60 Second Pitch Contest
Vicki Amorose, Voice Talent and Narrator, used her personalized voice acting style to prove that the pen and the voice are mightier than the sword. - September 01, 2007 - Voices.com
Penny Abshire, A.S.G., Has Characters in Her Pocket on Voice Over Experts
Penny Abshire, Creative Director of VoiceActing.com, shares some of the characters that reside in her pocket on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - August 31, 2007 - Voices.com
Plans to Accelerate the Careers of Stand-Up Comedians Begin with a Music Distribution Company in Kingwood, TX
The Houston Laff Stop and BCD Music Group have made it easier for stand-up comedians to get their material distributed through the right channels - August 30, 2007 - BCD Music Group
Free Performances by New Stage Company in San Pedro at the TriArts Festival
The Relevant Stage offers a sneak peak at its 2008 Season for free to attendees at the San Pedro TriArts Festival, September 8 and 9, 2007. - August 29, 2007 - The Relevant Stage
Party with the Rat Pack in Off-Broadway Show "Sinatra and Friends"
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., and Marilyn Monroe continue their stay at the HA! Comedy Club in Times Square after rave reviews. - August 27, 2007 - HA! Comedy Club and the Theater at HA!