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.
Strictly FX Joins Toby Keith on the Big Dog Daddy Tour
Live special effects company, Strictly FX, joins multi-platinum recording artist, Toby Keith, on the road for the 5th consecutive year. This time on the Big Dog Daddy tour. The show features over 200 pieces of product including: a 20 second gerb waterfall, a barrage of confetti streamers and... - June 21, 2007 - Strictly FX
Voice Over Expert Marc Cashman Finds the Music in Copy at Voices.com
Marc Cashman of Cashman Commercials debuts on the Voice Over Experts Podcast turning speech into song. - June 21, 2007 - Voices.com
Virtual Pride Event Unites the Gay and Lesbian Community Across the Globe
The premiere online LGBT festival, Second Pride, is about to open its virtual gates for the fourth consecutive year offering a week long celebration of love, diversity & unity. The festival grounds, now comprised of 6 simulators (sims), will feature a variety of attractions throughout the week. - June 15, 2007 - Second Pride
New Online Auction Marketplace for Dancers and Dance Retailers to Launch July 2007
DanceBidz.com, is a professional online auction site where dancers, dance teachers, dance studios & dance retailers can buy and sell their dance and fitness items. - June 15, 2007 - DanceBidz.com
Voice Over Experts Podcast Hits the Scene at Voices.com
Voices.com reaches out with Voice Over Experts, a new educational podcast packed with nuggets of wisdom from voice over coaches around the world. - June 15, 2007 - Voices.com
Button Theatre, Gwinnett County’s Newest Professional Theater Company Marks Their Debut
Gwinnett County now has a new choice for live theater entertainment in Button Theatre (www.buttontheatre.com). As a “Destination Theater” Button Theatre will offer affordable, quality musicals and plays that can be enjoyed by all ages; showcasing primarily local talent and employing... - June 13, 2007 - Button Theatre
New Comedy Plays Available to Download
Two new plays, by writer Karen Rouse and ideal for small scale productions and touring companies, are now available to download at www.lulu.com/karenrouse Following Yago is a romantic comedy, that details the relationship between married couple, Maddy and Jack when, one day, Maddy brings home a... - June 13, 2007 - Karen Rouse
Delaware Institute For The Arts In Education Presents Solo Actor Jade Esteban Estrada
To get laughs, solo theatre star crosses generations, genders and cultures. The Advocate calls him "the first gay Latin star." - June 13, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Actor Marc Appleby Signs with Boutique Entertainment Publicity Firm
Marc Appleby is delighted to announce a new partnership with the boutique publicity firm, 1st Xposure Worldwide, due to their forward-thinking, creative and successful publicity and marketing campaigns. Currently studying with Margie Haber, and represented by Coast-to-Coast Commercial Talent and... - June 08, 2007 - 1st Xposure Worldwide
Nut'n Nice Live! Opens Up Nation-Wide Talent Search
Nut'n Nice Live! is one of the most anticipated variety shows in the United States. It blends-in live music, dancing, comedy, poetry, and many other exciting elements. The live tour is being produced in conjunction of the Nut'n Nice movie release in August and the concurrently released Nut'n Nice double CD soundtrack. - June 05, 2007 - Artistic Warfare
Voices.com Presents Debbie Munro’s Mic & Me Workshop in Toronto
Voices.com is pleased to present voice over coach Debbie Munro’s Mic & Me Workshop June 9-10th in Toronto at Ryerson University. - May 26, 2007 - Voices.com
2007 Tibetan Festival is Celebrated at Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center in Craryville, New York, in July
Chökhör Festival Features Talks About Tibet, Its Religion and Culture; Tibetan Music, Crafts, Food, and More - May 25, 2007 - The Vikramasila Foundation
Lokixximo Proudly Joins the Brooklyn Puerto Rican Parade 6/24/07
The new Reggaeton stars Lokixximo are ready to get the crowd jumping as they ride this year’s Brooklyn National Puerto Rican Day Parade in style as the exclusive artists aboard the MLC Entertainment on June 24th in Brooklyn, New York. “We are from the Bronx a borough where we grew up... - May 24, 2007 - Lokixximo Music
Blast from the Past: A 50's & 60's Music Revue
New professional theatre music revue at Old Town Commons, Ottawa IL - May 24, 2007 - Old Town Commons
S.D. Mack Events Now Offers Free DJ Services for Charity and Select Fundraising Events
S.D. Mack Events, founded by Legendary 70s Disc Jockey Steve Mack is now offering free DJ Services for charity and select fundraising events. For over 30 years, Steve Mack has worked actively as a New York based club and special events DJ. Mr. Mack is the house DJ for several important organizations, including The New York Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the New York Chapter of the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation. - May 22, 2007 - S.D. Mack Pictures
The Cowboy Junkies, Featuring Country Music and Alternative Rock, Are Coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse
The Cowboy Junkies own brand of country blues/rock will be headed to the Northeast to perform in Connecticut at The Ridgefield Playhouse. The Cowboy Junkies seminal second album, “The Trinity Session,” was recorded in one 14-hour session at Toronto’s church of the Holy Trinity. It sold more than 1.5 million copies internationally. Now, though, the Cowboy Junkies are riding into The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts on Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. - May 22, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Wabi Sabi Production's Off Broadway Barry White Musical Opens in NYC June 14
Wabi Sabi Production's new off Broadway musical and mini concert opens June 14-June 24th, 2007 In NYC and explores the life and music of legendary musical great Barry White. ProductionHub.com the leading online resource and industry directory for film, television, video and digital media production is supporting the production as an event partner. - May 21, 2007 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Vancouver Welcomes 'Man Of Many Faces'
Solo theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada will perform his award-winning musical comedy "ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1" at the Vancouver Eagle Lodge May 20. The Advocate calls him "the first gay Latin star." - May 18, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
RCMCC Presents 'First Gay Latin Star' in Yakima
Colonel Jade Esteban Estrada arrives in Yakima to perform his award-winning solo musical comedy "ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1" May 19. Dori O'Neal of the Tri-City Herald calls him "a musician on a comedic misson to enlighten the masses." - May 17, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Most Demanded Languages in Voiceovers
Voice123, the online voice over marketplace, published stats of what languages are voice talent seekers requesting for their projects. - May 10, 2007 - Voice123.com
Rite of Spring Music Festival in Reykjavik Backed by Icelandic Music Export (IMX)
Icelandair package deals to Iceland’s newest and most cutting-edge music festival are being promoted by government-sponsored body, Icelandic Music Export. - May 09, 2007 - Icelandic Music Export
YVCC Welcomes Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada
Comedy Central maven Jade Esteban Estrada brings his award-winning solo play "Tortilla Heaven" to Kendall Hall May 18. The Dallas Morning News calls him "funny and irreverent." - May 06, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Break Into Voice Over Teleseminar Sponsored by Voices.com
Top voice over coach Nancy Wolfson and business partner Anna Vocino of Break Into Voice Over team up with Voices.com, the #1 Voice Over Marketplace. - May 06, 2007 - Voices.com
Cosmopolitan Culture Trips on the Move
Theatre re-enters holiday plans of younger travellers - May 04, 2007 - Go Advertising Limited
'Truth-Teller of Homosexuality in History' Returns to Houston
Comedy Central star Jade Esteban Estrada returns to Houston to perform his solo musical comedy ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 3. The Advocate calls him "exquisite...the first gay Latin star." - May 03, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
Beta Version Launched: Voices.com Ushers in a New Era of the Voice Over Marketplace
The voice over industry is buzzing with talk of SurePay and Voices.com’s exhilaratingly brilliant plans to change the way business is done online for the better. - May 03, 2007 - Voices.com
Sopranos Star Jamie Lynn Sigler Speaks at The Ridgefield Playhouse
She stars in the HBO hit The Sopranos, but actress Jamie Lynn Sigler is also an advocate for helping teens cope with the eating disorder Anorexia Nervosa. As a survivor of the disease, she speaks in various areas, mostly at high schools and colleges, to tell her story of survival. On May 17th at 7:30 pm Sigler will be speaking at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut as part of their Dove Series for Women and Girls and the Danbury Hospital Living Well Series. - May 02, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Indy Pro Audio Purchases Exclusive Distribution Rights to Professional Audio Systems
Indy Pro Audio creates Professional Electronic Distributing with Plans To Grow. - May 02, 2007 - Indy Pro Audio
Urban Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Opens in Addison
Urban Entertainment Company Takes A Different Approach To Writing And Producing Murder Mystery Dinner Theater - May 02, 2007 - BMW Entertainment
Pure Prairie League to Sing Hits at The Ridgefield Playhouse
With hits such as "Aimee", "Let me Love You Tonight" and "Falling in and out of Love", Pure Prairie League has made their mark on the rock, country and pop charts. And now they're coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut on Saturday, May 12th at 8pm. Call the box office at (203) 438-5795 for tickets. - May 02, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
How to Gain Skills and Experience in Voice Acting through the Web
Voice123, the online voice over marketplace, encourages voice over actors to understand how to take full advantage of the website to gain skills and experience in their careers. - April 29, 2007 - Voice123.com
Professional Live Announces Now Available At Voice123.com
Searching for professional live announcers is now possible through the largest online voice over talent marketplace. - April 28, 2007 - Voice123.com
Staci Shands Wins Ms. Liberty America International 2007
Staci Shands was crowned Ms. Liberty America International 2007. She is the first national queen to wear the crown of this new pageant designed to celebrate women 40 to 79. - April 27, 2007 - Icats Publicity
Voice123 Guides Voice Talent Seekers on Hiring Union or Non-Union Voices
The online voiceover marketplace provides an overview of the differences of hiring union or non-union voice over talent. - April 26, 2007 - Voice123.com
Online Instruction on How to Set Up a Recording Studio at Home
Voice123 and its related websites offer resources and help for voice over actors to set up their own recording studios. - April 25, 2007 - Voice123.com
Wabi Sabi Productions Releases "Barry White: Guided By Destiny," a Reading and Mini-Concert Exploring the Life of Barry White
This reading of this new off Broadway musical examines Barry White's relationships with Muhammad Ali, Elvis, Love Unlimited and "the voice" that was his constant companion on his rise to greatness. - April 24, 2007 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Tips to Avoid Fraud in the Online Voiceover Business Published
Voice123, the online voiceover marketplace, presented some recommendations for its subscribers for avoiding fake check scams when receiving payments of voice over work. - April 22, 2007 - Voice123.com
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Plays Ball in the Negro Leagues in Made in America at Aronoff Center May 4-5, 2007
ballet tech cincinnati presents Made in America at the Aronoff Center at 8PM on May 4-5, 2007 and 2PM on May 5, 2007. A Leaping for Literacy production, it includes inspiring stories of three courageous American youth based on the "Dear America," "American Girl," and "My Name is America" book series. - April 22, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Enhanced Tool For Finding Cartoon and Character Voiceovers
Voice123 improves the process of searching for cartoon and character voices for any type of voice over recording or project. - April 21, 2007 - Voice123.com
Market Stats of Most Requested Voices in Voiceover Acting
Voice123 presented market stats for the most needed types of voices for voice over recordings and projects. - April 20, 2007 - Voice123.com
Bogosity - a New Play by Simcha Borenstein Opens May 2nd
A dance teacher desperately tries to maintain his class while his assistant insists on maintaining its integrity. - April 20, 2007 - Heaven Theater and Film Corporation
Time2dance.com Launches Online Dance Resource Website
Time2dance.com launches an online website to connect Ballroom, Swing, Latin, and Country Western dancers, instructors, studios, competitions, and retailers online. The site leverages the vast internet audience to connect dance service providers to the searching general public. The easy to use website provides advanced searching ability for all types of visitors and is free of charge. - April 18, 2007 - Time2dance
Miami Tape Club Signs Artist/Producer Mobonix
Miami Tape Club presents ‘The Mickey Finn Special [EP]’ by newly signed Houston based artist/producer Mobonix. Mobonix is hailed as a rarity in the industry as a complete package with an arsenal of intense beats and a sexy lyrical delivery to match. Fans characterize his style as fun... - April 17, 2007 - Miami Tape Club
VOICE Conference 2007 Coverage Now on the VOX Daily Blog
The first ever voice acting conference, VOICE, enjoyed significant coverage from the leading industry news source, VOX Daily. - April 17, 2007 - Voices.com
Estrada Scores Double Standing Ovation at International Transgender Conference
'First gay Latin star' Jade Esteban Estrada performed his solo musical comedy 'TransWorld! The Transgender History of the World' at the Philadelphia Hilton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 13, 2007. - April 17, 2007 - Jade Esteban Estrada
BlackArtsFusion at the Capri Theater: A Soulful Celebration of Excellence
Multi-disciplinary Arts Extavaganza Brings the North Minneapolis Community Together at the Historic Capri Theater - April 15, 2007 - IZORA Productions
Voices for Phone Systems Now Featured at Voice123.com
The online voiceover marketplace showcases database of professional voices for phone system recordings and messages. - April 14, 2007 - Voice123.com
THX Best Practices Lab to Host 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards
Ceremony at Historic Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA - April 12, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Voice123 Introduces Usability and Texts Improvement Program
The company's Usability and Texts Improvement Program looks forward to improve the overall user's experience of the website. - April 12, 2007 - Voice123.com
In Good Company Productions Fun Family Play Day & Party
Mark your calendars and get your tickets today for a fun-filled local event: the 2007 Fun Family Play Day & Party for the not-for-profit community theatre group, In Good Company Productions. Your $5 ticket will allow you access to dancing, food, drinks, door prizes and more. The kids will love... - April 10, 2007 - In Good Company Productions