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.

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!

'Diva of Latin Pop' Returns to New Orleans to Headline 2nd Annual Decafest

‘First gay Latin star’ Jade Esteban Estrada brings history sequel ‘ICONS 2’ to annual arts festival - August 26, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada

Africa Unite Now Festival Benefit

As part of the Africa Unite Now Festival, Copus Music is presenting the premiere benefit of "Elements - The 1st World Rhythm Opera." - August 25, 2007 - Copus Multimedia LLC

Synergy Spa Sponsors Hot Summer Nights Theater

Synergy Spa is pleased to have participated as a sponsor for the Kennedy Theater’s Hot Summer Nights Program 2007 season. The final show, Ain’t Misbehavin’, runs from August 22-Sept. 2. Anna Porrazzo, founder of Synergy Spa, stated "We are happy to assist and participate in... - August 24, 2007 - Synergy Spa & Aesthetics

Play Sparks Global Movement to Improve Maternity Care Using a Theatre-for-Social-Change Model; Local Communities Organize Worldwide

The story of eight women, Birth delivers a theatrical experience that melds the unbridled hilarity, the unexpected poignancy, and the tragic truth about power in maternity care. With first-person monologues, some dialogue, and the voices these women heard when they gave birth, the play confronts "The naked truth about childbirth in America." Birth will be presented on Labor Day weekend and throughout the month of September, locally and around the world, to benefit mother-friendly maternity care. - August 21, 2007 - Pregnant in Puget Sound

Award-Winning Auctioneer Raises Millions for Corporations, Estates and Non-Profits; Auctioning Real Estate, Fine Art, Wine, Classic Automobiles

Rowlan Hill possesses 20 years experience, and has won more championship titles than 99 percent of auctioneers worldwide. - August 17, 2007 - Rowlan Hill

Voice Actor Jesse Springer Podcasts Interview Series with Joe Cipriano

Rising voice over star and producer Jesse Springer, age 19, has produced a three-part interview series with promo voice talent Joe Cipriano airing on the VOX Talk Podcast. - August 17, 2007 - Voices.com

Elaine Clark Instructs Voice Talents on Acting in the White Spaces

Elaine Clark, author, director, and voice over instructor, teaches voice actors how to use a script as a roadmap to success when communicating a message via the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com. - August 16, 2007 - Voices.com

Brooklyn Youth Examine Life on the Streets of Brooklyn and for Youth in Darfur with Their Stirring Production of "the Gift"

Brooklyn based, Revelation Performing Arts Studio’s, Shared Theatre Education Program (S.T.E.P), is dedicating their summer production “The Gift” to Help Darfur Now, Inc. (HDN) “The Gift” depicts life on the streets of Brooklyn and in Darfur through the eyes of young... - August 15, 2007 - Revelation Perfoming Arts Studio, Inc.

Rodney Saulsberry, Voice Over Celebrity, Teaches Marketing through Podcasting

Rodney Saulsberry, California based voice artist, author and teacher, provides marketing tips to voice actors on the Voice Over Experts Podcast. - August 15, 2007 - Voices.com

Tix Corporation Acquires Exhibit Merchandising LLC

Tix Corporation (OTCBB: TIXC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Exhibit Merchandising LLC. - August 14, 2007 - TIX Corporation

Roll 'Em: A Musical Movie Montage Opens August 18 at Old Town Commons

Roll ‘em takes a walk through some of your favorite musical memories from movies across the years. Re-live the heartbreak of Casablanca with “As Time Goes On,” the joy of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, the moving “Circle of Life,” the love theme from Titanic “My Heart Will Go On” and many more. Match wits with their cast as they jog your movie memories with scenes you thought you forgot. Roll ‘em is a captivating review to bring all your favorite movies to life. - August 14, 2007 - Old Town Commons

Biryukov Academy of Art and Music, Sparta, New Jersey Announces Additional Piano Classes Now Available Six Days a Week, Starting September 4, 2007

Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for children and adults announces expansion of its music program. Starting September 4, 2007 piano lessons and piano instructions conducted by experienced teachers will be available six days a week in Sparta, Sussex county, New Jersey. The enrollment of music and... - August 12, 2007 - Biryukov Academy of Art and Music

CAConrad Reads at Outspoken in Asheville North Carolina

CAConrad is a Philadelphia poet who published his first full-length collection of poems in 2006 with Soft Skull Press. He will be visiting Asheville North Carolina on August 24 to give a public reading of his work at Outspoken. - August 12, 2007 - CAConrad

OTC Comedy Competition - August 10 - September 7 - Win $400

Have you ever been told you were funny or funny looking? Now's your chance to make some money. Starting this Friday August 10th, OTC - Old Town Commons and "The River" 95.3 are excited to announce the first OTC Comedy Competition. One winner from each week will go on to the finals on... - August 11, 2007 - Old Town Commons

Acclaimed Choreographer Bob Rizzo Releases New Dance Instruction DVDs to Retail in August and September from BayView Entertainment

Renowned Broadway choreographer Bob Rizzo and BayView Entertainment to release four new dance instruction DVDs to retail in August and September. - August 10, 2007 - BayView Entertainment

Fleas Perform in Our Nation's Capital: the Flea Circus Comes to Washington DC

This summer, our nation's flea circus will not play in the White House or in the Halls of Congress. Instead it will take place at Washington's weirdest venue- The Palace of Wonders- as the Acme Flea Circus performs two shows on Sunday, August 26. - August 10, 2007 - Acme Clown Company

S.D. Professionals, LLC Debuts Video Production Expertise at the New Randy Parton Theater

Firm’s Creativity and Talent Captivate Audience and Win Recognition - August 08, 2007 - SD Professionals LLC

Cheril N. Clarke Brings Intimate Chaos to the Main Stage

Temptation. Seduction. Drama: Sizzling lesbian romance journeys from ecstasy to turmoil and back again - August 06, 2007 - Clarke Productions LLC

OurGig.com, the Website Solution for Entertainment and Media, Expands Services

OURGIG.COM the leader in website hosting and design for independent entertainment and media in the US and Canada has expanded services to include; complete promotion and marketing services. One of the biggest challenges their clients' face is figuring out where to put their money and energy. As... - August 04, 2007 - OURGIG.COM, LLC.

Barry Douglas to be Featured on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”

Pianist, conductor and recording artist Barry Douglas will be featured on WCPE's weekly show "Preview!" The show will air on Sunday, August 5 at 7 p.m. ET. - August 04, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM

BOLD Houston 2007 Presents... "Birth," a Play by Karen Brody

BOLD Houston 2007 in cooperation with B.I.R.T.H. (Bringing Information and Resources to Houston) present the play "Birth" by Karen Brody on Labor Day Weekend at the Midtown Arts Center. “Birth” is a play based on over one hundred interviews Karen Brody conducted with mothers... - August 03, 2007 - BIRTH

Queen Musical, We Will Rock You, Premiers in York

When the rights to the ever popular west end musical, We will Rock you, were released earlier this year, Robert Readman, Artistic Director of York Stage Musicals jumped at the opportunity. Following last year’s sell-out production of West Side Story, YSM return to the Grand Opera House,... - August 03, 2007 - Headingley Web Design

Atlanta Welcomes a New Regional Opera Company

The Atlanta performing arts scene has a serious new player in the game. OperaSouth, Inc. was formed as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization during the last quarter of 2006 and with nine performance credits in its first six months, has since been relentless in its pursuit of new performance... - August 01, 2007 - Opera South, Inc.

Star Search Casting Announces The 2007 "Best Talent Awards"

"Hollywood has finally figured out this is the best way to get brand new talent." - Lauren Regall, NBC News. Star Search Casting is pleased to announce their endorsement and sponsorship of the 2007 Best Talent Awards. - July 31, 2007 - Star Search Casting, LLC.

Dahlal.com Launches Newly Redesigned Site

Now belly dancers can enjoy a more user-friendly shopping experience thanks to the newly redesigned Dahlal.com website. Dahlal Internationale is already the world’s premier provider of belly dance costumes and accessories. With its newly redesigned, even more customer-friendly site, the... - July 31, 2007 - Dahlal Internationale

Willie Macc Makes His Official Professional Debut as a Stand-Up Comedian

Reality star turned comedian, Willie Macc (www.myspace.com/kingonthemic) will appear at 9pm on Tuesday, July 31st, 2007 at BB Kings, Universal City Walk, California. - July 31, 2007 - Willie Macc

Willie Macc Lands Role in Major Movie, a Spoof of "The 300"

Funny man Willie Macc (www.myspace.com/kingonthemic) has signed on to appear in "Hunting and Fishing," a big-screen spoof of "The 300." A surprise megahit, "The 300" told the story of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae between soldiers from Sparta and the troops led by... - July 31, 2007 - Willie Macc

Atlanta’s Newest Theatre Group to Produce “Parting” by Nubia Kai

Tafari Jirani Theatre members from Howard University, Spelman College, California Institute of the Arts, Roosevelt University, and University of West Georgia return home to Atlanta to stage its third production on August 4 in the Southwest Arts Center Tafari Jirani Theatre, Atlanta’s newest... - July 30, 2007 - Tafari Jirani Theatre Company

Mikhail Tank - New Book That Will Make You Smile & Energy Art

Mikhail Tank, an independent performance artist, writer and director publishes new book, releases iTunes EP and has a Magick Documentary on the way. 1st Paperback book has been released on Amazon The Art Studio of Life and Selected Poems - illustrated by Lance Borde, 2007 Eisner Award... - July 29, 2007 - mTank Productions

Spoken Word Artist Continues Poetic Love Journey

Upcoming CD Release for Philadelphia Spoken Word Artist Naja - July 28, 2007 - Naja

After Thirteen Years, 'First Gay Latin Star' Returns to Fire Island

Colonel (and Comedy Central funny man) Jade Esteban Estrada brings history show ‘ICONS’ to Cherry Grove - July 28, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada

Black Eyed Peas and Arrested Development Perform Jerusalem Rocks!

International Music Festival to bring Black Eyed Peas, Arrested Development and The Commitments to Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem September 9, 2007 - July 27, 2007 - Jerusalem Rocks!

It's a Singer Thing

It’s a singer thing - vocal training CD. “It’s a singer thing” – is an exciting vocal training CD that both beginner and professional vocalists can use daily to become the best singers they have ever been. The secret of top performing singers. A training volume in CD format. Exclusively produced by Kyle' Music. - July 27, 2007 - Ian Vos Productions