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.

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

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

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

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

Getting Started in Voice Overs White Paper Released by Voices.com

The 27-page Getting Started in Voice Overs at Voices.com guide turns voice acting dreams into reality for dozens of people on a daily basis. - April 05, 2007 - Voices.com

Psychic? One Night Exclusive in Palatine, IL

Scott Xavier presents, Psychic? An intimate night of the Paranormal! One night exclusive engagement at Dancers (Palatine, Illinois). On Sunday April 15th Scott Xavier will present a mixture of mind reading, hypnosis, and humor. - April 05, 2007 - Scott Xavier presents...

Talent for Dubbing and Sound Effect Recordings Now Featured at Voice123.com

Professional voice over talent and voice producers offer fully produced dubbings and loopings through the largest online voice over marketplace. - April 04, 2007 - Voice123.com

Russ Lorenson Nominated for 2007 Mac Award

Awards salute the best in Manhattan live entertainment. - April 02, 2007 - RL Productions

New Voiceover Talent for Television Ads at Voice123.com

The Voice123 voice talent database grows and showcases the talent of new voice actors for television ads and commercials. - March 31, 2007 - Voice123.com

The Official Voice123 Blog Now Includes Newsletters

The Official Voice123 Blog now publishes the company's newsletters for voice over talents and voice talent seekers. - March 31, 2007 - Voice123.com

SoCal Polynesian Dance Company Performs at World-Fest

The Polynesian Paradise Dancers (PPD), a professional Polynesian dance company, will be performing in World-Fest this spring at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri. They will be joining performers from all over the world for this annual event, which is said to be America’s... - March 30, 2007 - Polynesian Paradise Dancers