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.
"The Wankers," NJ-Based Britpop Tribute, Land Opening Slot on Oasis 2025 U.S. Tour
NJ Britpop Tribute to Open for Oasis. - October 08, 2024 - The Wankers
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the San Diego Premiere of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1970s, Katie Forgette’s comedy unfolds within the confines of a working-class home. The O’Shea clan navigates the tumultuous and sometimes... - October 08, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Things to go Bump in the Night at the 2024 UC Santa Cruz Festival of Monsters
The 2024 Festival of Monsters – held Friday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Santa Cruz, Calif – opens with a weekend of free public events (Oct. 11-12) followed by an academic conference (Oct. 16-18), ending with the colorful Monsters’ Ball (Oct. 18). Hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Monster Studies, the festival explores what monsters can teach us about ourselves, our empathetic capacities, and our responsibilities to the world we all live in. - October 07, 2024 - Center for Monster Studies
Scarizona Scaregrounds Haunted Attraction Opens for the 2024 Halloween Season
Scarizona, one of Greater Phoenix’s premier haunted attractions, is set to reopen for the 2024 Halloween season. Known for delivering heart-pounding scares, the long-running haunt features two spine-tingling haunted houses that offer a thrilling night of terror, perfect for friends and families looking to embrace the fall desert nights. - September 26, 2024 - Scarizona Scaregrounds
The Nevermore Haunt Returns for a Terrifying 2024 Season
Get ready to face your darkest fears as The Nevermore Haunt, Maryland’s most terrifying haunted attraction, announces its return for the 2024 season. This year's haunt promises to be more chilling, more intense, and more unforgettable than ever before. - September 25, 2024 - The Nevermore Haunt
First Ladies Of Disco Sunday Tea Dance Party, September 29, 2024, at Myron's the Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV
Sunday Disco Tea Dance Party featuring legends two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash, three-time NAACP Image Award-winner Marsha Warfield, with special guest performers Jeanie Tracy, Charlene Moore, and The First Ladies of Disco Band, in an afternoon of unforgettable music, fun, and laughter. Get lost in the music at this high-energy retro show and feel the groove of "It's Raining Men" as they commemorate the music and cultural essence of disco, soul, pop, and dance. - September 25, 2024 - DO-KWA Productions
The Legendary Wailers Live at Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin on Saturday, October 19 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $50 General Admission. In February, 1977, Julian Junior Marvin was invited to join Bob Marley & The... - September 25, 2024 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
The 25th Annual Baltimore Book Festival Features Childress Ink Author and Poet, Trish Broome
Award-winning poet, Trish Broome, is among several Baltimore women writers selected to read her contribution to Yellow Arrow Publishing’s 2024 Vignette Series. - September 21, 2024 - Childress Ink
3rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration in Jurupa Valley
Join Reach Out and Healthy Jurupa Valley for the 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Jurupa Valley event on October 19, 2024, from Noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Rancho Jurupa Regional Park. This alcohol-free, family-friendly event invites the entire community to honor the memories of their deceased loved ones... - September 21, 2024 - Reach Out
Undead Valley: What is It? A Musical. Is That It? Its Creator Calls It the Final Curtain Reveal for Humanity.
Undead Valley is not announcing its first performance yet. However, the producers want fans to know it'll be in 2026 sometime. They envision Undead Valley as the first "musical" to premiere in a stadium-style arena versus a small Broadway or Off-Broadway theater. Undead Valley creator... - September 19, 2024 - Undead Valley Inc
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop Launches New Podcast: “Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters”
Stories of Inspiration from the World of Woodwind - September 19, 2024 - Lisa's Clarinet Shop
Napoleon Media Unveils New Animated YouTube Series: "Nightmare On PR Street"
Napoleon Media announces the launch of its new animated YouTube series, "Nightmare On PR Street," which explores the chaotic world of celebrity public relations. The series offers a comedic and satirical look at the horror stories publicists endure while managing high-profile PR disasters, inspired by real-life celebrity scandals. Each episode showcases a different PR fiasco, providing viewers with an insider's perspective on the drama behind the scenes. - September 18, 2024 - Napoleon Media
Central Florida’s Top Haunted Attraction Opens for Its 11th Season
Fan favorite horror attraction Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail recently celebrated its tenth operating season in the Fall of 2023. The 501(c)3 local haunt, located between Tampa and Orlando, prides itself on being an affordable attraction with horror thrills for the whole family. - September 11, 2024 - Sir Henry's Haunted Trail
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO - 100 list honors 100 businesses exemplifying growth and innovation across the nation. - September 07, 2024 - Lisa's Clarinet Shop
Classic Albums Live Returns to Tribeca PAC with Fleetwood Mac: Rumours!
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac: Rumours on Friday, September 27 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $50 General Admission. Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Classic Albums Live... - September 05, 2024 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Inaugural The Best of Cinema+Art+Culture Festival Set to Illuminate Las Vegas
The Best of Cinema is set to become a landmark event, celebrating the best of the best in film, art, and cultural contributions. Produced by TMG Films, this festival aims to elevate the global profile of exceptional films, filmmakers & artists. TMG Films, a renowned international film buyer and distributor since 1991, has a prestigious presence at top-tier festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Sundance, SXSW, Toronto, Shanghai. TMG is committed to highlighting the pinnacle of creative achievement. - September 04, 2024 - TMG Entertainment Network
A View from the Bridge at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre begins Season 43 with Arthur Miller’s, A View From the Bridge. This play delves into the complexities of family, love and justice. Set in a tight-knit Italian-American community in 1950s Brooklyn, the play explores the lives of its characters. Production Sponsor... - September 04, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Christina Cultural Arts Center's 2024 Arts Season Begins
Christina Cultural Arts Center's 2024 arts classes have begun, under the leadership of new Executive Director, Shysheika Edwards. - September 03, 2024 - Christina Cultural Arts Center
Christina Cultural Arts Center Announces New Executive Director
Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. (CCAC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shysheika Edwards as the new Executive Director, following her role as Interim Executive Director since May 2024. - September 03, 2024 - Christina Cultural Arts Center
Brent Jones Hits #1 on Billboard - "Live Your Best Life!"
Hit single celebrates over 24 weeks atop Billboard and MediaBase charts. - August 29, 2024 - JDI Entertainment
Rayla Makes a Dazzling Return with New Single "Glitter"
Celebrated singer-songwriter Rayla is back and shining brighter than ever with her new single, “Glitter,” a captivating anthem of self-empowerment and resilience. After a notable hiatus from music, Rayla has teamed up with renowned producer Dom Florio to create a track that promises to captivate listeners and reaffirm her place in the music industry. - August 29, 2024 - Rayla
Local Non-Profit to Host Largest Festival Benefiting Veterans and First Responders Ever Attempted in Bridgewater, MA
The Fire For Effect Foundation Inc., a local 501c3 organization, is hosting the Thrive Music Festival. Thrive is a not for profit festival with 100% of the proceeds going to Veterans and First Responders in the area. - August 27, 2024 - Fire For Effect Foundation Inc
Reid Myers and The WingWalkers Release Debut Single “Fly Right”
Reid Myers and The WingWalkers are excited to announce the release of their debut single, “Fly Right.” Featuring an impressive mix of slide guitar, acoustic piano, Hammond B3 organ, and driving drums and bass, “Fly Right” channels the soulful energy of classic acts like The... - August 27, 2024 - Reid Myers and The WingWalkers
New Family Feature Film Starring Jeremy London
New Feature film Starring Jeremy London uses local middle school kids for cast. - August 23, 2024 - Burden Media
Renowned Theater Company in Residence at Starworks
RhinoLeap Productions will be in residence at Starworks in Star, NC in October of 2024. Starworks is known for bringing in internationally acclaimed visual artists to do residencies in their Star, NC facility. In October, RhinoLeap will become the first performing arts organization to ever be in... - August 20, 2024 - RhinoLeap Productions
Dustin Gledhill Honors Gabriel Fauré's Centenary with Release of Nocturne No. 6 in D-flat Major
Internationally acclaimed pianist Dustin Gledhill releases Gabriel Fauré's Nocturne No. 6 in D-flat Major in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the composer’s death. Recorded live at London's Wigmore Hall, Gledhill continues his tribute to Fauré by releasing his Préludes, Op. 103 on November 4, 2024, the day of the composer's death. - August 20, 2024 - Gledhill Arts Collective, Inc.
New Immersive Play “Our House: An Evening in Three Acts” Opens in Private Olympia Residence for Exclusive Short Run
"Our House" is a new play premiering in Olympia, WA, staged in and around a private residence. In three acts that span 90 years, the various lives of the house's residence are explored and set against much deeper queries of time from the end of the ice age to the heat death of the universe. Also, snacks and cocktails. - August 20, 2024 - Battleground Productions
Riccardo Belletta: The Drummer Leading the Music Industry
Riccardo Belletta, an Italian-born drumming virtuoso, has solidified his position as a leading figure in the global music industry. Educated at the Accademia Del Suono in Milan and The Collective School of Music in New York City, Belletta has become renowned for his exceptional drumming, arranging, and production skills. As the drummer for Lewis Del Mar since 2021, Belletta played a pivotal role in their successful tours and high-profile performances, including opening for Zedd and Bruno Mars. - August 12, 2024 - Riccardo Belletta
Carol Lawrence, Original "Maria" on Broadway in West Side Story Visits Cast of OCCT in Huntington Beach
OCCT’s Cast of West Side Story meets Carol Lawrence, original “Maria” on Broadway What: Production of West Side Story Where: Huntington Beach High School Historic Theatre When: August 9-11, August 15-17th Details: For tickets, visit www.OCCT.org What a surprise and honor it was... - August 10, 2024 - Orange County Children’s Theatre
Professor Brent Jones Joins Faculty of College of Southern Nevada
The College of Southern Nevada announced today that Grammy & Stellar Award-winning recording artist & music educator Brent Jones is joining their music faculty starting in Fall 2024 as director of the 100-voice CSN Gospel Choir. "What an incredible honor to join the music faculty of... - July 25, 2024 - JDI Entertainment
Donna T. Gingery Named P.O.W.E.R. Woman of the Month for July 2024 (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Donna T. Gingery of Prior Lake, Minnesota, has been named P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Woman of the Month for July 2024 for her contributions and achievements in education and the performing arts. About Donna T. Gingery Donna T. Gingery is a special... - July 23, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Italian Bred at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Italian Bred Starring Candice Guardino Candice graduated with a BA in Musical Theatre from Wagner College. After performing in many regional theatre productions, national tours and originating roles on stage in the heart of Broadway, Candice was offered to be... - July 19, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The DJ vs The Violinist Electrifies Over 30,000 with Performance at AKA Conference, Mirroring Essence Festival Vibe
Over the Fourth of July weekend, the dynamic musical duo “The DJ vs The Violinist,” featuring the acclaimed violinist, producer, singer, and songwriter Shaun Ward and DJ Ma3stro, captivated an audience of over 30,000 powerful women at the International Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha - 71st... - July 18, 2024 - Shaun Ward
Tigertail Asian Film Festival Debuts in Tampa, Celebrates Asian and International Cinema
The Tigertail Asian Film Festival successfully debuted on July 13, 2024, at LOOK Dine-In Cinema in Tampa, marking a significant milestone as Tampa Bay's first Asian-inspired film festival. Organized by Tian Liu founder of Tigertail Pictures, the event showcased 28 local and international short films alongside one international feature film, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and storytelling traditions of Asian and international cinema. - July 15, 2024 - Tigertail Asian Film Festival
Silicon Valley Haunt Investors and Bailey Entertainment Group Forge Strategic Partnership
Silicon Valley Haunt Investors, a leading venture capital and consulting firm in the haunted attraction industry, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Bailey Entertainment Group, renowned for its cutting-edge design and production of immersive horror experiences. This collaboration... - July 12, 2024 - Silicon Valley Haunt Investors
Michele Wallace Campanelli Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2024 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Michele Wallace Campanelli of Melbourne, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2024 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of literature. About Michele Wallace Campanelli A celebrated American... - July 11, 2024 - Strathmore Worldwide
GiantLands at EGG Con I - A Celebration of Gary Gygax with Penny Williams
Wonderfilled's GiantLands, an old school inspired roleplaying game, made with game making legends James M. Ward, Penny Williams, Gary Gygax Jr, Larry Elmore, and more, will be part of the inaugural EGG Con in Lake Geneva Wisconsin July 26-28 2024. As a Special Guest there, Penny Williams will be... - July 11, 2024 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center Announces 2024 - 2025 Season Programming
The year will feature the return of the world-renowned Classic Albums Live performing the 10th best-selling album of all time Fleetwood Mac: Rumours, in addition to family favorites such as the The Pout-Pout Fish, Cirque-tacular and the enchanting reggae energy of the Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin. - July 11, 2024 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Hamlet at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the climactic Shakespearean tragedy, Hamlet, as its next student production. The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet’s uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death,... - July 05, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
New Supernatural Romance Podcast "Moonlight and Love Songs" Premieres Exclusively on Dramafy Audio Network
Dramafy and Battleground Productions premiere the new romantasy podcast "Moonlight and Love Songs," starring Gregory-award-winning actors Joshua Carter and Billie Wildrick. - July 03, 2024 - Battleground Productions
Sleeping Bear Productions Announces Special Guest Basile the Comedian on Upcoming Episode of "Baklava and Banter" Podcast
Basile's voices and characters have been heard on Armed Forces radio, television, and syndicated radio, and his comedy segments have been on XM/Sirius satellite radio. Basile has over 100 television appearances, including on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and an upcoming Netflix special. - July 01, 2024 - Sleeping Bear Productions
5th Annual Toronto Arab Film Festival This June 20-30
This June, the Toronto Arab Film Festival (TAF) returns for its 5th annual festival, including films from Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Sudan, Saudi, Oman, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Jordan in addition to Canada, USA, Germany, Belgium, France and others. This year the Festival will... - June 27, 2024 - Toronto Arab Film
Don't Dress for Dinner at North Coast Repertory Theatre
For the past twenty years, audiences have been requesting North Coast Repertory Theatre to bring back Don't Dress for Dinner, soon to reappear July 17 to Aug. 18. Playwright Marc Camoletti writes in the style of a classic French farce, full of mistaken identities, rapid-fire dialogue and unexpected... - June 27, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Thinker Opera Premieres at Cincinnati Art Museum
Mexican-American composer Nathan Felix will present his new immersive opera titled The Thinker at Cincinnati Art Museum on Friday August 16. The Thinker, is a short opera about French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The opera will feature Corbin DeSpain (tenor) as Auguste Rodin, Rachel Kobernick (soprano)... - June 25, 2024 - Nathan Felix
Rebecca Zamolo to Unveil "Bridgerton in Real Life Challenge" Video, Promising a Regal and Entertaining Experience
Rebecca Zamolo, renowned creator and entertainer, is set to captivate her audience once again with her latest video endeavor, the "Bridgerton in Real Life Challenge." This innovative project promises to blend the charm of the hit series "Bridgerton" with Zamolo's signature... - June 22, 2024 - Rebecca Zamolo
The Peter Sprague Quartet at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Peter Sprague Quartet explores the jazz tradition of improvisation but with a slightly different spin – they bring their jazz viewpoint to songs that resonate with the boomers. They start with The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, and Cream. The quartet... - June 08, 2024 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Brendon Brady (5 Fires) and Kevin Rudolf: A Story of Tenacity and Musical Passion
Brendon Brady, known as 5 Fires, is an artist from Langley, BC, inspired by his drummer father. Despite a detour into stock trading, his passion for music led him to vocal training and industry networking. His debut single, "Threw My Life Away," produced by Kevin Rudolf and filmed by Hollywood Pompeii in Miami, marks his return to music. Brendon’s journey is a testament to resilience and pursuing dreams despite adversity. - June 07, 2024 - 5 Fires Music LLC
Steven Maglio Celebrates 1st & 20th Anniversaries at The Cutting Room & The Carnegie Club
The great success of Sinatra Saturdays was thought to have pigeonholed Steven Maglio, but he proved them all wrong with “NOT Just Sinatra.” - June 05, 2024 - Steven Maglio
Sleeping Bear Productions Announces Exciting New Collaboration with Morristown Colonial Nation and the Morris Educational Foundation
Sleeping Bear Productions, the dynamic force behind the popular Beyond The Green Podcast, is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Morristown Colonial Nation and the Morris Educational Foundation. This partnership is set to enhance community engagement and support educational initiatives... - June 05, 2024 - Sleeping Bear Productions
World Premiere at Philadelphia International Music Festival
Emmy-winning composer Stephen Cohn debuts a new work at the Philadelphia International Music Festival this month. - June 05, 2024 - Philadelphia International Music Festival