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.
Producer & Director Ivan Gulas Wins Award in Accolade Global Film Competition
Ivan Gulas, Producer and Director of Celebration of Broadway Jewish Composers, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Ivan Gulas’ outstanding and innovative film production and direction during the height of the COVID lockdown. - September 08, 2021 - SwigMedia.com
From Classical to Modern Bollywood Music, Indian Culture Comes to Liberty City
Miami Arts and Culture Non-Profit, MAIACA, Seeks to Connect the Community Through Performing Arts. - September 08, 2021 - MAIACA
RDMJ Entertainment Announces Fall Line-Up for Soulful Sundays Live! At the Legendary Globe Theatre Los Angeles
A Fall Lineup concert series with legendary R&B artists including El DeBarge, Regina Belle, Klymaxx featuring Bernadette Cooper, Electro funk duo The System, R&B groups Switch, Raydio, Surface and more. - September 07, 2021 - RDMJ Entertainment LLC
Mr. and Miss iPOP Featured in the Latest Edition of Pageantry Magazine
This year’s convention and Mr. and Miss iPOP were featured in the latest issue of Pageantry Magazine. - September 06, 2021 - iPOP! LA
iPOP LA Headlines the Latest Issue of Pageantry Magazine
This year’s convention iPOP LA event graced a multipage spread in the Summer Issue of Pageantry Magazine. - September 06, 2021 - iPOP! LA
Multi-Award Winning R&B Hummingbird Chante' Moore Live in Concert Powered by TavGo Entertainment
Opening Performances by Eric Shaun, Mapy, and RM8 - September 03, 2021 - TavGo Entertainment
Producer/Playwright Marlan Warren Slated to Speak at L.A. Women's Theatre Festival Solo Performer Empowerment Weekend (Sept. 17-19)
Theater Producer/Promoter/Playwright Marlan Warren will speak at the eighth annual Los Angeles Theatre Festival Solo Performer Empowerment Weekend via Zoom, which will run from Friday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 19. On Saturday, Sept. 18, Warren will discuss with fellow panelists and... - September 03, 2021 - Marlan Warren, Writer
The Nevermore Haunted House Returns with Brand New Scenes and Frights, Now 50% Longer
The Nevermore Haunt, the most terrifying haunted attraction in Baltimore, is excited to announce that it will be returning for its 5th season starting Friday October 1, 2021. Having closed last season due to the COVID pandemic, The Nevermore Haunt team has been hard at work making sure this season... - August 31, 2021 - The Nevermore Haunt
New TV Pilot Released Staring British Actress
Janine Gateland stars in new TV pilot that is rocking it on the festival circuit. - August 23, 2021 - Janine Gateland
Jin Violin Ministry Proudly Presents ENSEMBLE KALOS Bach Deep Pink Afternoon "Blessed Assurance" Program
Fairfax, Virginia, August 28, 3PM - Lede: The performers in the “Blessed Assurance” Program are an assembly of the greatest orchestra talent in the Washington, D.C. area. The ENSEMBLE KALOS will present this beautiful music message at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031, at 3pm. Reservations can be made online at the direct link to the Jin Vilolin Ministry page that will connect one the to the specific event reservation page. - August 20, 2021 - Living Water Medical Ministries
Afromaha and WorldRemit Present Afro Fest Omaha
Afromaha and WorldRemit proudly present the third annual Afro Fest Omaha on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 2pm-10pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event celebrates Omaha’s diversity, and is the area’s largest showcase of African and Afro culture, featuring... - August 18, 2021 - Afromaha
Dancing Lessons at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre is ringing in the New Season with Mark St. Germain’s Dancing Lessons. Two highly offbeat neighbors, a Broadway dancer and a science professor, forge an unexpected friendship as they face physical and emotional challenges. Richard Baird directs Leilani Smith and... - August 18, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Cousin Pat Introduction of cousinpat.net
Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, is a former stand-up comedian from New York who was at one time, homeless, and is now a therapist with a podcast, called, "The Cousin Pat Therapy Show," and YouTube channel "Cousin Pat Therapy," where he interviews UFC Fighters, Bellator Fighters, former NFL players and various other successful people within the premise of mental health. - August 16, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Hypnotist Returns to the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY on Tues. Aug. 17 - Sun. Aug. 22; Shows Are at 3 & 9 PM Daily
Come see live hypnosis demonstrations where you could be part of the show. - August 08, 2021 - Tommy Vee Productions LLC
Lauren Rathbun’s "Into You" is an Unabashedly Charming Joyride Through the ‘70s
New York's Young Pals Music proudly announces its first post-pandemic release from a charming artist destined to connect a timeless bridge to music fans. - August 06, 2021 - Young Pals Music
Anna Bauereis, with AnnBauereis.com, Has Authored a Book, “Things We Wish to Say,” as a Tribute to Her Son’s Short But Impactful Life
Alexei Bauereis -- an aspiring ballet dancer based in Austin -- would have turned 20 this August. Tragically, the young artist's life was cut short on June 7, 2016, when he was fatally struck by a car on his way home with a friend. Just 14 years old, Alexei already had earned a reputation as a... - August 05, 2021 - Anna Bauereis
"Titans": Al McFoster to Recur in DC Comics Series on HBO Max Season 3
Al McFoster set to appear as Gotham crime boss, Rafelson Roberts. - August 04, 2021 - Al McFoster
New Platform for Live Events Discovery "Shomee" Began as Musician's Passion Project
As entertainment venues are re-opening and regional acts are touring again, new community-driven events discovery platform Shomee emerges with lessons learned from the COVID-19 lockdown. - July 30, 2021 - Shomee
Does Singer Mark Peace Thomas Have a Rock Star Delusion?
Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records is releasing Mark Peace Thomas' sophomore hard rock-leaning effort, "Rock Star Delusion," on August 13, 2021. Peace's first genre busting "Crazy Girls" album popped with Dance music, R&B, Rap, Rock and Reggae with some people asking, "why are you doing this at your age?" and calling him "delusional." Listen to "Rock Star Delusion" and you be the judge. Is Mark Peace Thomas delusional? - July 29, 2021 - Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records
Musicians Wanted for Mark Peace Thomas' Rock Star Delusion
Peaceful Pop Recording Artist Mark Peace Thomas wants you to join his "Rock Star Delusion" which is the name of his hard-rock oriented album. The 08-13-2021 release includes three bonus "musician's mixes" for players to add their own solos into his songs. Mark Peace explains: "It's a great way to be creative, practice or learn the solos originally recorded by Former 'KISS' guitarist: Bruce Kulick and axe virtuoso: Arnie Vilches." Follow “Mark Peace Thomas” on most streaming services. - July 29, 2021 - Awesome Entertainment - Peaceful Pop Records
SIFTMedia 215 Granted Two Year Operating Grant from Independence Public Media Foundation
SIFTMedia 215, a Black & Latinx Women Filmmakers Collective of Philadelphia, was awarded $215,000 for operating expenses from The Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) as part of their initiative to support organizations that lift up storytelling and creative expression as pathways for communities building power. - July 23, 2021 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective
2nd Annual Skyline Performer Awards Nominees
Skyline Performer Awards just announced their second annual award nominees. - July 21, 2021 - Skyline Performer Awards
The Hottest Hip Hop Line Up of the Year Hits Aretha Franklin Amphitheater as "Detroit Summer Fest"
Detroit based Boss Ladies of Detroit launches it's concert promotions division with the Detroit Summer Fest. - July 20, 2021 - Boss Ladies of Detroit
Leading Wellbeing Organization Therme Group Expands Relationship with Superblue
Therme Art Co-founder and CEO Mikolaj Sekutowicz Joins Superblue Board of Directors, Committing Increased Strategic, Programmatic, and Operational Resources to Superblue. - July 14, 2021 - Therme Art
Independence Day Celebrated in Style with Indoor Picnic and Old-time Radio Show at the Scientology Information Center
On Sunday the 4th of July, 18 community guests celebrated with several American traditions; picnics, ice cream sundaes and an old-time radio show performance at the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater. - July 10, 2021 - Church of Scientology
Writer Craig Gore to Adapt "Everybody Pays" for Black Fox Productions
TV Writer Craig Gore has signed on to adapt the book “Everybody Pays: Two Men, One Murder, and the Price of Truth” for Black Fox Productions. - July 06, 2021 - Black Fox Productions
Filmed Productions Online: Dr. Glas at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre concludes its acclaimed streaming season with the World Premiere of the streamed production of Dr. Glas. - July 01, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
BBBS of Big Sky Country Hosts Comedy & Cocktails
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country is excited to celebrate their 20th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Cocktail Party at Big Sky Resort on July 18 & 19, 2021. This event supports BBBS of Big Sky Country’s 262 participants while celebrating a long-standing Big Sky... - June 30, 2021 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country
MADDCity.Live Prepares to Unleash Phase III by Instituting an Unprecedented Business Strategy
While no one foresaw the looming threat of a global COVID-19 pandemic, the swath of opportunity brushing out of this unfortunate set of circumstances resulted in one of the broadest and most progressive transitions that has ever affected the Internet. - June 29, 2021 - MADDCity.Live
Kings of Carlisle to Release Debut Single "Dirty Little Secret" July 9, 2021 the Journey of a Lifelong Dream
Kings of Carlisle to release their debut single "Dirty Little Secret" on all streaming platforms and their website July 9, 2021. This has been a life long dream for musician Russell Leedy who is the singer, songwriter and producer. He has over 20 years experience in music and has written over 24 songs that will be released as singles over the next year. - June 25, 2021 - Kings of Carlisle
Multi-Genre Songwriter Tyler Levs Releases Southern Rock Jam
Tyler Levs is a singer/songwriter out of New Hampshire USA and recently released his newest song "Hit Me Like a Dream," available across all major platforms. - June 25, 2021 - Tyler Levs Music
Local Young Phoenix Artist to Attend World-Renowned Interlochen Arts Camp
Caroline Schumann, 14, of Phoenix, AZ has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp, the nation’s premier multidisciplinary summer arts program for aspiring artists in grades 3 through 12. Schumann, the daughter of Mr. Paul Schumann and Dr. Kathleen Schnier, will study classical voice at Interlochen. - June 24, 2021 - Interlochen
Nod Head Records & West Coast Legend DJ Jam Collaboration
DJ Jam known for being the DJ for Hip-Hop greats Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre has partnered with Nod Head Records to produce a Phoenix, AZ area artists collaboration. Jam is now a Phoenix resident and is eager to get involved with the community. - June 24, 2021 - Nod Head Records
Finally, MyLife Mobile Releases a Tool to Help Adults Navigate a Great Night Out
MyLife Mobile, a location-based event and things to do social platform, has released a web portal for businesses. The new portal allows Arizona bars and restaurants to publish their unique features not listed on any other platform. Thus allowing consumers to quickly find new entertainment options post-COVID restrictions. - June 19, 2021 - MyLife Mobile, LLC
THE STRIP LIVE, Las Vegas Based Talk Show Series, Back in Production After Pandemic Pause
THE STRIP LIVE is back in full production and now streaming on IMDb, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, VegasNETmedia.com, VipNETmedia.com and coming soon to other networks and streaming platforms. As of Q2-2021, VIPNET Media LLC, the production company of THE STRIP LIVE, is a new studio partner of... - June 16, 2021 - VIPNET Media LLC
Tama Girard Takes a Hiatus and Goes Back to Small Town Roots
After a flurry of singles and collaborations, Tama Girard seemed to step back from the music industry. - June 16, 2021 - Tama Girard
CLEAUN X OG Maco First Half Album to be Released
Album for Korean K-pop idol hip-hop artist CLEAUN will be released on July 26 in collaboration with famous American rapper OG Maco. - June 11, 2021 - CLEAUN
Alex Proyas, Breckin Meyer and an Exclusive Academy Awards Documentary to Headline the Paris Art and Movie Awards 2021 Festival
The Paris Art and Movie Awards is “the number one film festival in Paris, France” for NBC, CBS and Fox. The 11th annual edition will start Sept. 1, and once again will place Paris at the epicenter of independent filmmaking for several weeks. About 100 movies and artists are expected to be part of the show this year. - June 11, 2021 - Paris Art and Movie Awards
Dream Hustle Records Vol. 4
Dream Hustle Records Presents "Dream Hustle Records Vol. 4." New music coming soon. Utilizing studio and live music recordings with real live music instrumentation and high quality. - June 10, 2021 - Dream Hustle Records
"Compassion Through the Arts" Free Online Event June 15
"Compassion through the Arts" - a free online streaming event - will be presented June 15. It features a variety of accomplished musicians, visual artists, and poets whose works express compassion. - June 10, 2021 - Compassionate Houston Inc.
Fatherhood is Redefined in Transformative Poetry Book, "A Son with No Father is A Book with No Author"
Author Mario Reyes is celebrating fatherhood through education and edification with his first contribution to the literary world, “A Son with No Father is A Book with No Author.” In this hybrid of poetic short stories, Reyes gracefully, yet unapologetically, tackles complicated subjects... - June 09, 2021 - Mario "Papi Picasso" Reyes
J.W. Pepper Takes Music Learning Beyond the Classroom and Into the Future
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., the world’s largest sheet music retailer, has announced a new software product that unlocks the potential for music teachers to share copyrighted music with their students legally. The new product is called ePrint Folders, and it works seamlessly with... - June 08, 2021 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Newcomers, Kaz-N-Jam Productions Launch the "Relive the Legacy" Tour Along the Route of the Underground Railroad Through the Eyes of the Original Fisk Jubilee Singers
Author and Playwright, Jamima B. Jones, in association with Kaz-N-Jam Productions launch a historical tour departing from Nashville's Union Station on June 8, 2021 to promote the novel and stage production of "The Story of Jubilee," an epic tale; available on Amazon.com and numerous Podcast platforms. - June 04, 2021 - Kaz-N-Jam Productions
PeakPRgroup Presents Jeremy Piven, SNL Star Darrell Hammond, Fox TV’s John Di Domenico to Share a Stage for One Night Only in Las Vegas at Notoriety Live
Emmy winning Jeremy Piven, SNL Star Darrell Hammond, Fox TV’s "Let’s Be Real" John Di Domenico, Amazon’s "Wok of Shame" star Jimmy Shin, British comedian Christine Peake will bring the laughs for one night only in Las Vegas at Notoriety Live. - May 29, 2021 - peakPRgroup
Grammy-Nominated International-Selling Super-Producer’s “New” Single Will be the “Strip Club Anthem”
Top Houston Producer Bottz Releases “New” Single “Tacos & Tiddies” - May 27, 2021 - Bottzworld Studios
Posse Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Launch Arts Leadership Scholarship in Puerto Rico; Bard College Offers Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships to Students from Puerto Rico
The Posse Foundation is expanding to recruit art students in Puerto Rico through a new project launched in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund and Bard College. Beginning this fall, the college success and youth leadership development organization will identify, select... - May 25, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
SFCMP Announces Executive Director Lisa Oman to Transition in Fall of 2021. Application Period Opens June 1.
The Board of Directors for the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players today announced that Lisa Oman, after six seasons, is leaving her role as Executive Director which will open up the position on September 1, 2021. Oman shares, “It's been an enormous honor to lead this organization and to... - May 25, 2021 - San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
Tradition Returns to the Crossroads District in Kansas City with the 21st Annual West 18th Street Fashion Show
The West 18th Street Fashion Show returns to the street with an innovative concept in the wake of the city’s closure due to a pandemic. The show’s producers invited Jay Tomlinson, Founding Principal and Owner of Helix Architecture + Design (Helix) to assist in creating seven sets for... - May 22, 2021 - West 18th Street Fashion Show
Celebrate Memorial Day in Las Vegas on the Rooftop with All Motown
All Motown, the new, live, all-female cast Las Vegas production show, is excited to announce its All Motown: Sunset limited performance series for Memorial Day Weekend 2021 as an outdoor, rooftop show with one of Las Vegas’ most spectacular city views at sunset. - May 21, 2021 - The Modern Showrooms
The Wizard of Loch Haven Park: A Choose-Your-Own-Path Musical Performance
The Wizard of Loch Haven Park is an audience participation and choose-your-own-path musical performance. - May 18, 2021 - Nathan Felix