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.
Always Patsy Cline at North Coast Repertory Theatre
In a departure from the usual holiday fare, North Coast Repertory Theatre proudly presents Always Patsy Cline. Enjoy a host of enduring Cline hits including “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Walking After Midnight.” Because of the limited run, it’s wise to... - October 29, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Anthony Cherry Stars in New TV Show Girlfriends and Champaign
Girlfriends and Champaign is the new show that will have you off your seat. - October 27, 2021 - Anthony Cherry
Sabrina J. McCabe Acknowledged as an Esteemed Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Sabrina J. McCabe, of San Mateo, California, has been acknowledged as an esteemed member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of performing arts. About Sabrina J. McCabe Sabrina McCabe has over 20 years’... - October 21, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Producer/Director Joanna White-Oldham Recognized with $5,000 City Artists Corps Grant from New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Buried By The Bernards Producer Joanna White-Oldham Recognized with $5,000 City Artists Corps Grant from New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA). - October 20, 2021 - JWO Media
Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television... - October 20, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Monshjay Davis Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Monshjay Davis, of Aloha, Oregon, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of music production, motivational speaking and ministry. About Monshjay... - October 19, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? at North Coast Repertory Theatre
In The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?, Robert Dubac ransacks his brain to answer the age old question, "What do women want?" This hit one-man show pinpoints the differences between the sexes and then celebrates them with ninety minutes of non-stop laughter. It is a multi-character comedy... - October 19, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Book of Moron at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Having been brainwashed by a culture that worships Kardashians over character, delusion over truth and selfies over self-effacement; Dubac begins his journey with one simple question. Who am I? What do I believe? What’s the point? Okay, that’s three questions but suffice to say, he has... - October 17, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
UNDISCOVERED Media Launch & Fashion Show in NYC on United Nations Day, October 24
On October 24, United Nations Day, Riwayat Films International presents an exclusive, exciting charitable event: a media launch and fashion show that will introduce the brand UNDISCOVERED, an international designer and model competition promoting diversity and inclusion, and offering aspirants... - October 15, 2021 - Riwayat Films International
SPACEMOB Studio Joins Forces with Producer Richard Parker to Produce FAMELESS - A New Reality Series
SPACEMOB studio and RKP Media have partnered on the production and distribution of the unscripted series FAMELESS, a gritty look at the life of musician Robert Hunter as he takes his music and personal struggles on the road. - October 15, 2021 - Answer Media
Prestige Talent LA Performers Featured in Pageantry Magazine
Prestige Talent LA performers were featured in the latest issue of Pageantry Magazine showcasing this year’s iPOP LA event. - October 15, 2021 - Prestige Talent LA
Clicks and Bricks Announces Interview with Isha Hutchinson from 410 Line Dancers
Isha Hutchinson discusses his reasoning behind opening his successful dance studio and the art of inclusion. Find out Isha's thoughts on inclusion by tuning into the podcast. - October 14, 2021 - Clicks and Bricks Podcast
Nathaniel Chapman Pens an Open Letter to the Church on His Album, "Dear Sons and Daughters"
Seattle-based Nathaniel Chapman announces his first album, “Dear Sons And Daughters,” with BentBeat Productions in Portland. - October 09, 2021 - BentBeat Productions
Kings of Carlisle is Back with the New Latin Influenced Single, "Show Me the Light"
As a tribute to his Miami roots and the wonderful musicians that influenced him throughout the years, Kings of Carlisle will release his second single. “Show Me The Light” on all major digital platforms on October 22. The brand new single will be released on October 22 and will be... - October 06, 2021 - Kings of Carlisle
Immersive Opera Rivers Unite: Divide to Premiere at High Line Nine Gallery
Mexican-American composer, Nathan Felix, will present his new immersive operetta titled: Rivers Unite: Divide at the High Line Nine (507 W. 27th St.) Gallery in Chelsea on Thursday, October 28 from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Rivers Unite: Divide tackles subjects such as re-appropriation, borderlands and rivers... - October 06, 2021 - Nathan Felix
Lily Lisa Receives Second Woman of the Year Award from Art 4 Peace
Art 4 Peace Names Fashion Icon, Lily Lisa, Woman of the Year. - October 02, 2021 - Lily Lisa
The 7th Annual SHEEN Awards (Formerly the Kimmie Awards) Continue Virtually for 2021
It’s Time to Celebrate - September 30, 2021 - Sheen Magazine
Atlanta Artist AshleyBella Completes First Ever Mural on Historical King Center
Atlanta Artist AshleyBella partnered with Wellspring Living to produce a mural installation on the side of the King Center building in Atlanta, GA. - September 30, 2021 - ArtzyBella
Columbia Law School Names Bayeté Ross Smith First Artist-in-Residence
Columbia Law School announced that Harlem-based photographer, artist and educator Bayeté Ross Smith has been named artist-in-residence for the 2021–2022 academic year. Columbia Law established this new program to examine and broaden how the institution honors its history and values, while also celebrating its vibrant and diverse community. - September 29, 2021 - Bayeté Ross Smith
Yejide F. Akinlana Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Yejide R. Akinlana of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of dance, performance and production, culinary and fine... - September 28, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Behind the Strings Film Selected "Best Documentary" and Nominee for "Best of Festival"
Behind the Strings showcases the lives of a professional classical string quartet who left China for the U.S. They built a very successful career and paid a big price getting to the top and remaining on top. Film festivals throughout the U.S. are now presenting and praising this engaging independent documentary film. - September 27, 2021 - Behind the Strings
D.O.A at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the suspenseful murder mystery thriller D.O.A. as its next student production. Frank Bigelow walks into a police station to report a murder: his own. Will he unravel the mystery before his time runs out? Will the killer be brought to justice? An... - September 25, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The AngelWing Project Presents Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind, an Exhilarating New Play That Transports Audiences to Memphis's Beale Street Set in 1956
Set against the backdrop of the renown and popular downtown Beale Street; Clay Carter and Turner Davis are first cousins. Born in the lower Mississippi Delta, as teens they hopped a train aiming to leave the deceptive, one-sided sharecropping system in search of a better life. - September 23, 2021 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.
Dark Age Masquerade Adorns Modern Circus for San Francisco with Dancers' Love of Movement
Dark Age Masquerade is about the body and how we perceive it. Ten dancers embody characters grounded in the revival of the Dark Ages to express integration of mind, body and spirit. Trading roles, dancing in pairs and apart, sometimes with various aerial apparatus, the result is an enigmatic dance performance that becomes witty, beautiful or edgy as it molds itself to the viewer. - September 20, 2021 - Embodied Aerial Arts
Ben Butler at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its wholly live Season 40 by shining a light on a little-known chapter of the Civil War. Written by Richard Strand, Ben Butler is part comedy, part history and completely captivating. General Benjamin Butler faces an impossible moral dilemma: follow the... - September 20, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Wiesenthal at North Coast Repertory Theatre
From Off-Broadway, North Coast Rep presents Wiesenthal, a play by Tom Dugan directed by Jenny Sullivan. Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish Austrian Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter after the war. He spent his life tracking down and gathering information on fugitive Nazi war criminals so they... - September 20, 2021 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Carolina Native and National Gospel Recording Artist, Kim Person Releases New Music; Receives Billboard Award
October 01, 2021, two-time Stellar Award nominee, Kim Person extends an invitation to share in this journey by pre-ordering her latest EP, Journey 2.0. This is more than a listening pleasure; this is a worship experience. Pre-release available September 24, 2021. October 01, 2021, Kim Person will be the recipient of the Billboard’s #2 Top Gospel Album Award. Music available at kimpersontheartist.com. Stream and downloads are available on all digital outlets. - September 19, 2021 - Kim Person/KLP Entreprises
Multi-Award Winning Icons "Charlie Wilson" and "The Isley Brothers" Live in Concert
The Legendary Voices of Sensual-Soulful A-List Balladeers Scheduled to Perform “Live” In Indianapolis, IN - September 15, 2021 - Praise God/DJ
Jamie Ray Performing Magic City Cowboy in Columbus Ohio
Jamie Ray performing hit single, Magic City Cowboy. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite or visit HBCUExtreme.com. September 18, 2021 at The Moment Banquet Hall, Inside Eastland Mall; 2704 Eastland Mall, Columbus, OH 43232; Doors open @8, show @9 - September 08, 2021 - HBCU Extreme Experience
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