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.
Impro Theatre's Shakespeare UnScripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Paying homage to the genius of William Shakespeare, Impro Theatre’s company spontaneously creates a brand new play in The Bard’s unmistakable style. "Shakespeare UnScripted" starts with audience suggestions and brings to life the monarchs, spirits, lovers and fools that make... - August 17, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Growing Up Black and White in America; Two Acclaimed Storytellers Explain the Stark Differences in Their Childhoods
Storytelling Arts of Indiana proudly joins the national conversation about racial disparity with its presentation of “Growing Up Black and White in America” told by Charlotte Blake Alston and Bill Mettler. Set largely against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War and the militancy of the 1960s, Blake Alston and Mettler, black and white storytellers respectively, have created an exploration of their respective journeys in America. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
New Storytelling Season Brings Ireland to Indy Join Storytelling Arts of Indiana on a Pilgrimage to Yeats County
Storytelling Arts of Indiana kicks off its 32nd season as the premier organization in the state that promotes and protects the art of oral storytelling. Storytelling Arts brings some of the most sought-after performers in the nation to entertain Hoosier audiences with a diverse lineup of stories. They’re hosting “Come Dance with Me in Ireland: A Pilgrimage to Yeats County” told by Patrick Ball on Saturday, September 21. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Spend a Sunday with Great Aunt Juddie and Storytelling Arts of Indiana; Emerging Indy Storyteller to Delight Audiences with Colorful Characters
Arts patrons Frank and Katrina Basile financially sponsor Indiana storytellers to develop their voices with the Frank Basile Emerging Stories Series for Storytelling Arts of Indiana's 32nd season. This year, a Conner Prairie interpreter and IndyFringe Festival favorite, Kim McCann, was chosen to premiere her original story “Gin Girl” on Sunday, November 3rd. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Delightfully Perverse Stories Colorful Characters Will Delight Holliday Audiences in Indianapolis
Storytelling Arts of Indiana presents author, recording artist and award-winning storyteller Jennifer Munro telling “Aunt Lily: and other delightfully perverse stories” on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. - August 13, 2019 - Storytelling Arts of Indiana
The FreakShow Family Show is Coming to Town - as Seen on TV - This Comedy Stunt Show Family Explodes Into the Ludlow Theatre
Who: FreakShow Deluxe & the Ludlow Theatre; What: The FreakShow Family Show; When: Saturday, August 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm; Where: The Ludlow Theatre, 322 Elm St, Ludlow, KY 41016; Why: to benefit The Robin Marks Foundation (RobinMarksFoundation.com); How: Pre-sale tickets at http://theFreakShowFamily.BrownPaperTickets.com - All Ages; Photos & press: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aNhoD3-R4e9VMZPrgGHks-mdIfGIJDQ1 - August 11, 2019 - FreakShow Deluxe LLC
World Class Performer Highlights Artists from All Walks of Life at the Scientology Information Center
On Sunday, August 4th, renowned international entertainer Ruben Celiberti not only sang, danced and played the piano, but he gave a platform to up-and-coming artists to shine at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater in his event, “A Celebration of the Arts.” - August 10, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Amadeus at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre launches Season 38 with Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Richard Baird directs Tony Amendola,* Rafael Goldstein,* Kathryn Tkel,* Louis Lotorto,* Nick Kennedy, Andrew Oswald,* Andrew Barnicle,* Alice Sherman,* Christopher M. Williams,* and Leigh Ellen Akin in Amadeus. The... - August 08, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Running of the Bulls 2020, Eight Days of the Encierro
Iberian Traveler offers Exclusive Packages for the Running of the Bulls in 2020. Join Iberian Traveler for an unparalleled experience; the opening ceremony, “el chupinazo,” the running of the bulls each morning beginning July 7th, and the “pobre de mí,” the solemn candlelight ceremony at midnight on July 14th marking the end of the fiesta. - August 04, 2019 - Iberian Traveler
Award-Winning Filmmaker Encores His Best Documentary About Space Artist with Star-Studded Q&A in Beverly Hills on August 12th
Stars from two of space artist Chesley Bonestell's most famous matte painting films - Barbara Rush from "When Worlds Collide" (1951) and Ann Robinson from "The War of the Worlds!"(1953) - will shine brightly at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre August 12th. - August 02, 2019 - Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future
The Jeff Carlson Band to Celebrate New Album "Second Chance" at House of Blues in Las Vegas
The Jeff Carlson Band is proud to announce their return, bringing a new hard rock / metal sound to fans with the release of their long-awaited EP, "Second Chance." The record is set to be released on Tuesday, August 6 through Potomac Records and The Orchard. The band will be celebrating... - August 01, 2019 - Big Noise
BeREGGAE 6 Makes History for Afro, Latin and Caribbean Music at Piedmont Park
The Annual Music Festival Brings Afro-Caribbean Music and Culture to Piedmont Park for the First Time in Over Thirty Years. - August 01, 2019 - 2BKaribbean
Local Mom and Pittsburgh Musicians "Band Together" to Raise Autism Awareness with Benefit Single on MTS Records
“Band Together Pittsburgh” is releasing an Autism Awareness single. “Differently Abled Man” was penned by Lisa Satira Brozek, for her son, Christopher. It will be released on MTS Records. - July 26, 2019 - MTS Management Group
Global Ensemble Unites Instruments from Every Country Together to Promote Peace and Tolerance
The Pangean Orchestra (TPO) has taken the initiative to counter the growing racist tensions by uniting 40 pro musicians from every continent on the planet to perform one another's music in new breathtaking ways. Led by visionary World Maestro Colin O'Donohoe, TPO is raising funds for concerts in both the USA and Turkey. These 2 prominent regions will be the base where the message is sent to the world. - July 25, 2019 - The Pangean Orchestra
AGMA Organizes Westwood Presbyterian Church Music Group in Los Angeles
Professional artists performing at Music of Westwood concert events at Westwood Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles have chosen AGMA as their exclusive bargaining representative. - July 25, 2019 - American Guild of Musical Artists
World Class Performer – Ruben Celiberti to Perform a “Celebration of the Arts” at the Scientology Information Center
On Sunday, August 4th, renowned international entertainer Ruben Celiberti will present “A Celebration of the Arts, an Evening of Music, Song, and Dance” at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. The evening will include collaborations between Celiberti and up-and-coming artists. Refreshments will begin at 6:30pm, the performance starts 7pm. - July 25, 2019 - Church of Scientology
ViennaCC Releases Pop Song “Sunny Day” and Fan Video
Vienna based musician, ViennaCC released song “Sunny Day” from album “Tie Break” and asked fans to send video clips for music video. - July 24, 2019 - Internet DienstleistungsGmbH
Cleveland's BorderLight Theatre Festival Features a "Powerful" Collaboration Between Golden Globe Actress/Playwright Regina Taylor and Acclaimed Director Terrence Spivey
From July 24-27, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, BorderLight Festival of International Theatre will present it’s 4-day late summer festival, one that features top-flight performers from abroad, world premiere collaborations between Cleveland-based theatre artists and international artists, and... - July 24, 2019 - Powerful Long Ladder
Desert Foothills Theater Announces Fall Events, Early Bird Sales for Season Tickets
The Desert Foothills Theater will celebrate Pirates this fall with several special productions and events. The Theater will present the “Pirates of Penzance Jr.” Sept. 27 to Oct. 6. The production is directed by Terry Temple of Temple Music, whose daughter Emily is Choreographing. This... - July 24, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
John Krondes and Elvis Hit Team Making New Music Again
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 ... but wondrously and without explanation, from the recording of "The End," by John Krondes and the Jordanaires, the Memphis Sound rocks on and transcends generations. - July 22, 2019 - John Krondes
YMCA Partners with The Theater Project
The Gateway Family YMCA – Wellness Center Branch and The Theater Project Work Together for Arts Programming - July 18, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Legendary Performer and Disco Music Artist, Madleen Kane Arrives in Spain in July
The legendary performer and famous disco music artist, Madleen Kane is arriving in Spain on 29 of July 2019. She will be available to give interviews at the hotel where she is staying. - July 17, 2019 - Madleen Kane
MTS Management Group's Top 20 iTunes Artist Premieres First Music Video of 2019 on Worldwide Syndicated Radio Show
MTS Management's Nashville singer-songwriter Jeremy Parsons debuted his latest music video, “Making Things Up as I Go” on “The Josie Show.” - July 12, 2019 - MTS Management Group
Bobbie L. Belle Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Bobbie L. Belle of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Top Executive for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Bobbie L. Belle Bobbie Belle... - July 12, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Morris Allen Son of the 215 Debuts Veterans Day to Rave Reviews
Morris Allen is ready to take his Philly swag international with the release of his latest E.P. Veteran's Day. The streets are calling him the Dave East of Philly, and Morris just wants to be known as " The Son of the 215." - July 12, 2019 - Morris Allen
Mainstage Center for the Arts Announces the List of Upcoming Events
Summer of Dance Camps, Theater Auditions, Stage Auditions Already Underway - July 09, 2019 - Mainstage Center for the Arts
Celebrate Ginger Rogers' Birthday at the Owens-Rogers Museum in July and August
The Owens-Rogers Museum: Birthplace of Ginger Rogers located at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri will host special events in July and August 2019 in celebration of Ginger Rogers’ birthday. - July 08, 2019 - Owens-Rogers Museum
PURE Tape Head Preamplifier for Reel to Reel Tape Decks from Merrill Audio
Finally there is a good alternative for the purist of Reel to Reel Tape playback. Merrill Audio PURE Tape Head Preamp provides a superior Tape Head Preamp that brings out the full dynamics of Reel to Reel Tape, with the details and immediacy of the live recording. Merrill Audio is very excited to... - July 08, 2019 - Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC
The Peter Sprague Trio at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Back by popular demand, the Peter Sprague jazz trio explores songs that resonate with the boomers. They start with The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, and Cream, and then for balance they play “Georgia” or add Cole Porter. The vibe is contagious and the... - July 04, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Arek Zasowski Wins Best Romance Short Award with “Call Me” at the 2019 Silicon Beach Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA
When asked about what advice Arek could give to inspire young beginning actors, Arek Zasowski replies: “It may sound quite simple - take initiative, reach out to other actors and create. Do not wait for anything to happen to you. If you have an idea that you are truly passionate about, work for it, focus your energy to make it a reality. You will make it happen if you believe in it and take the action.” - June 29, 2019 - Arek Zasowski
Scientology Information Center Hosts Live Dramatic Reading of “Murder Afloat”
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theater brought the pulp fiction story “Murder Afloat” to a packed house in the century-old Clearwater Building in the downtown Clearwater Scientology Information Center on June 22nd as an old-time radio show theater performance. - June 28, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Wilshire Comedy Group Brings an All-Star Comedy Show to Buona Sera Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday July 18th
Comedy Night returns to Buona Sera Restaurant. - June 25, 2019 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida is Bringing More Professional and School Productions to All Three Counties in 2019 and 2020
“The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” is Shakespeare’s most popular play. It’s a story of star-crossed lovers from two opposing households vying for power in a town fraught with violence in its culture. The story is legendary and, for Shakespeare’s company, became an... - June 23, 2019 - Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida
Tickets on Sale July 1 for 2019-20 Desert Foothills Productions
The Desert Foothills Theater recently announced its performances for the 2019-2020 season. Productions include: - “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.,” auditions on July 27-28 with performances Sept. 27 – Oct. 6, ages 13-19; - “Annie Get Your Gun,” auditions Sept. 16-17 with... - June 21, 2019 - Desert Foothills Theater
Scientology Information Center Celebrates Father’s Day in European Style with Entertainer Ruben Celiberti
On Saturday June 15th, the Scientology Information Center hosted a pre-Father’s Day performance by Argentinian entertainer Ruben Celiberti, with 80 plus in attendance. The performance was a tribute to his father who encouraged Celiberti’s artistic career. At the concert, Celiberti showcased his life-long talents of singing, dancing and piano playing. - June 20, 2019 - Church of Scientology
FlipTix® Announces Senior Executive Appointment to New Business Development
Ashley Carpenter Brings Major Festival Experience to Growing Team. - June 19, 2019 - FlipTix
Ideation at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Aaron Loeb brings a dark comic edge to this psychological suspense thriller, in which a group of corporate consultants work together on a mysterious and ethically ambiguous project. As the lines between right and wrong are blurred, these characters must navigate the cognitive dissonances and moral... - June 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre
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 credits as well as credits from Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, etc., Rated... - June 19, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Comedy of Errors at North Coast Rep Theatre School
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents for free at three different outdoor venues in three different cities William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus and his servant,... - June 18, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Paradise Ballroom: A Toledo Show Affair Opens for a Special June Performance at The Sayers Club, Hollywood
Paradise Ballroom: A Toledo Show Affair opens for a once-a-month Fellini-style performance at The Sayers Club, Hollywood. Enter a world of speak-easy jazz, twisted bass lines and screaming horns, alongside the vocal weavings of Toledo. When asked about the upcoming performance, Toledo said,... - June 17, 2019 - Angel and the Badman
Cast Announcement for Award Winning Musical Eye of the Storm
This autumn multi award-winning Theatr na nÓg (Nye & Jennie, TOM) take their hit musical on its debut UK tour. The six week tour follows hot on the heels of the show’s Asian premiere earlier this year, which performed to sell-out audiences in Hong Kong. - June 15, 2019 - Theatr na nÓg
"Spectrolite Productions Presents "Fostered: A Story Ark" as Their Debut of the Stage Production
Not merely survival: July 6th, 8pm, The Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, “Fostered: A Story Ark” is about safe passage through the troubled waters of abandonment, neglect, psychological and physical abuse, disappointment, betrayal... yes, survival certainly but it’s about ultimately thriving beyond the resultant poor self esteem, co-dependence, insecurities, self-doubt, addictions, and old patterns of thinking—how to break the dominant paradigm of default reactions in order to thrive. - June 14, 2019 - Spectrolite Productions
BLUE KISS - Opening Night This Saturday (June 15) at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Theater Festival
Opening this Saturday, BLUE KISS is an intense and nerve-racking dramatic play about an SAT tutoring session that takes a shocking turn when the teacher realizes that his new student is not who she claimed to be. The veteran playwright, award-winning director, and accomplished cast are exploring themes of PTSD and gun violence, creating an emotional rollercoaster ride, and making BLUE KISS one of the most anticipated shows of this year’s Hollywood Fringe. www.bluekissplay.com - June 13, 2019 - Fable Entertainment
FEELING LUCKY - Opening Tomorrow (June 14) - a World Premiere at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Theater Festival
FEELING LUCKY is a comedy about men and women straddling the elusive line between true love and a broken heart, who discover that in the game of love what you see is not always what you get. www.feelingluckyplay.com - June 13, 2019 - Fable Entertainment
Tenderly at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Tenderly – The Rosemary Clooney Musical Based on the life of Rosemary Clooney Written by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman Music by various artists North Coast Repertory Theatre presents: Tenderly- The Rosemary Clooney Musical. Tenderly is based on the life of Rosemary Clooney, who was... - June 13, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Another Roll of the Dice at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre is capping its highly successful Season 37 with the World Premiere of Another Roll of the Dice, a rollicking musical reuniting songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, creators of the legendary Guys and Dolls. In Dice, three classic Runyon stories are... - June 13, 2019 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
"Taxi," "Who's The Boss" Star Tony Danza to Attend Wizard World Philadelphia, Saturday, June 15
"The Good Cop," "Angels in the Outfield" Star to Make First Wizard World Appearance at Pennsylvania Convention Center; Elwes, Cain, Glover Among New Additions - June 10, 2019 - Fan Expo HQ
Shorecrest Shines at Broadway Star of the Future Awards
The Shorecrest Upper School Performing Arts production of "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella" was named Outstanding Musical at the 2019 Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase on June 2. Its cast and directors took home numerous additional honors, including a Best Actress win for... - June 09, 2019 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
EventTicketBoss.com Joins Astana Ballet for the First Time in California
EventTicketBoss.com announced that tickets for the world-famous Astana Ballet, are now on sale at www.EventTicketBoss.com. Astana Ballet will grace the stage in San Francisco at the Herbst Theater on Nov. 19, San Diego at the Spreckels Theatre on Nov. 20, Escondido at the California Center for the Arts on Nov. 21, and an encore performance in Los Angeles on Nov. 22 at the Saban Theater. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. - June 07, 2019 - EventTicketBoss.com
Playwrights Local Announces Its Annual Fundraiser: "Summer Rally 2019: Telling Our Story"
Benefit for theater devoted to locally written works features storytelling, lunch, drinks, raffles, and more. Event held on Sunday, August 11 at Forest City Brewery in Cleveland. - June 05, 2019 - Playwrights Local