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 Snow Queen at North Coast Repertory Theatre School

You and your children will be enchanted by The Show Queen, the upcoming play by The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep. Adapted from the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale by Ron Nicol, this non-musical production tells the story of Gerda, a little girl who bravely searches for her friend Kai... - November 04, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

L. Ron Hubbard's "Shadows from Boot Hill" Puts Guests in the Halloween Spirit at the Scientology Info Center

On Friday Oct.26th the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre brought "Shadows from Boot Hill," L. Ron Hubbard's only western fantasy, to life at the Scientology Information Center, giving attendees a case of the pre-Halloween spooks. - November 02, 2018 - Church of Scientology

The Year of Magical Thinking at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Back by popular demand, Linda Purl returns with her one-woman tour-de-force show. Based on Joan Didion’s National Book Award-winning memoir, “The Year of Magical Thinking,” this show takes you on a remarkable journey about loss and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. This... - October 30, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

Help for Talent Competition Contestants in the Form of a New Book Called "STAGE FRIGHT - NO MORE!" by Rand Woodbury

Help for Talent Competition Contestants in the Form of a New Book Called "STAGE FRIGHT - NO MORE!" by Rand Woodbury

"STAGE FRIGHT - NO MORE!" - Understanding and eliminating the fears of public speaking or performance. Stage entertainer Rand Woodbury, son of legendary comedian Woody Woodbury, has released a new book on the fears associated with performing in front of audiences. - October 28, 2018 - K Horses Media, Inc.

Rest, In Pieces at North Coast Rep

Rest, In Pieces by Steve Bluestein October 29, 2018 With love, laughter, and a little sarcasm (…okay, maybe a lot), a son and his parents test the strength of the familial bond in a “what if” scenario as we watch how death affects a family when one member is removed. Free... - October 28, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

The Wendy Woo Band to Headline Fundraiser to Support Affordable Mental Health Support in Denver

The Wendy Woo Band to Headline Fundraiser to Support Affordable Mental Health Support in Denver

Colorado favorite, The Wendy Wood Band, will headline a fundraiser at Dazzle, Denver’s premier jazz venue, on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. This second-annual “Gift of Music” fundraiser is organized to help support People House’s effort to keeping... - October 25, 2018 - People House

Local Dance Team Needs DMV Help

Howard University's Ooh La La Dance team wants your votes to help them win the 2nd Annual Radiant Danceoff, sponsored by HBCU Dance and Proctor and Gamble. - October 23, 2018 - Ooh La La! Dance Line

Guitar Neck Fret Repair Revolutionized

In today's “throw away” world, restoration will prevail. A new process to save your worn out frets. - October 22, 2018 - Chaos Guitars

The L. Ron Hubbard Theatre: To Present a Spooktacular Performance on October 26th

The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre will deliver an old time radio style performance of the western story, Shadows from Boot Hill, at the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater, on Friday October 26th at 6:30pm. There is no cost to attend and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. - October 20, 2018 - Church of Scientology

Art Fort Lauderdale® Co-Founders Partner with Leading Cultural Institutions Throughout the City for Inaugural Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (January 19-27, 2019)

Art Fort Lauderdale® Co-Founders Partner with Leading Cultural Institutions Throughout the City for Inaugural Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (January 19-27, 2019)

Major Events and Exhibitions, including the last two days of Hamilton at the Performing Arts Center, launch of the AIA Fort Lauderdale Architectural Fair, Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions, Remember to react: 60 years of collecting exhibit at the NSU Art Museum and More to Align with the Third Edition of Art Fort Lauderdale (January 24-27). - October 17, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale

North Texas Performing Arts Names Darrell Rodenbaugh Chief Executive Officer

The fastest growing not-for-profit youth theatre organization in North America based in Plano, Texas, announces today that long-serving Board President Darrell Rodenbaugh will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer on a pro bono basis. - October 10, 2018 - North Texas Performing Arts

Artist Alexey Steele Uses Runway as Public Art to Share His Peace Message at the LA Fashion Week Grand Finale

Artist Alexey Steele Uses Runway as Public Art to Share His Peace Message at the LA Fashion Week Grand Finale

Newly founded design company Sculptoglyph in collaboration with Bohemian Society international progressive fashion label will launch its "Peace Prevail" campaign at the Grand Finale of LA Fashion Week. - October 10, 2018 - Alexey Steele

Idarose Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Single “Talk About Myself”

Idarose Releases Highly-Anticipated Debut Single “Talk About Myself”

Accomplished Miami Songwriter and Composer Shows Off Her Sultry Voice and Musical Training with Debut Single Worthy of Industry Veterans. - October 09, 2018 - Q-Music Group

Eastern Opera of NJ Returns to the Brook Bringing Puccini

Eastern Opera of NJ Returns to the Brook Bringing Puccini

Eastern Opera of New Jersey opens it's new season with Puccini's highly acclaimed opera, Manon Lescaut. Tickets are available for Friday November 9th with performance at 7pm and Sunday November 11th with performance at 3 pm at the newly restored Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. Bound Brook, NJ. - October 09, 2018 - Eastern Opera Corp.

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Names Its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner at Annual Conference in Fort Worth

NACCE Recognizes Four Day Weekend of Fort Worth, Texas, as its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. The award is presented to an individual or group that has achieved entrepreneurial success and played a pivotal role in the community through involvement and support of civic activities. - October 09, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Holmes and Watson at North Coast Repertory Theatre

In this West Coast premiere, by Jeffrey Hatcher, Dr. Watson has to discern which of three men is the missing Sherlock Holmes. Already extended due to popular demand. David Ellenstein directs J. Todd Adams,* Richard Baird,* Si Osborne,* Drew Parker,* Alice Sherman*, Jacob Sidney,* and Christopher M. - October 09, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

HBAPA Holds Middle School Outreach Performance

HBAPA Holds Middle School Outreach Performance

The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts, a magnet program for the Huntington Beach Union High School District, is seeking to bridge the gap between middle and high schools by offering a middle school outreach to local intermediate schools, in a first-ever Middle School Outreach Event. - October 06, 2018 - Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts

World Premiere of “Above and Beyond” & “The Silence”

New one-act plays from Faye Sholiton and Robert Hawkes presented by Playwrights Local beginning November 2. - October 05, 2018 - Playwrights Local

Ry, Pop Solo Artist Sensation, Releases Hit New Single “Eyes” Today

Ry, Pop Solo Artist Sensation, Releases Hit New Single “Eyes” Today

Eyes hits radio and streaming platforms worldwide and is now available on all streaming platforms. - September 28, 2018 - Ry

Alfonso Lovo Band, Number One in Blues, and Akademia Artist of the Year, 2017

Alfonso Lovo Band, Number One in Blues, and Akademia Artist of the Year, 2017

Alfonso Lovo is a very versatile multi-instrumental musician, that can go from flamenco and acoustic blues guitar, singing, to electric blues, and jazz piano. His first album was Terremoto, Richter 6.35, and followed by Freedom Fighters in the 1980's. He is at his maturity as a musician, and this was proven by his performance at Rio Loco Festival in Toulouse, France on June 14, 2014. Now he is releasing in 2018, his New Orleans Sessions album. - September 24, 2018 - Alfonso Lovo

Marcella Smeele of the Company Synergy for Music Helps People to Achieve Their Goals and Live Their Passion; Ask Marcella Anything

Marcella Smeele of the Company Synergy for Music Helps People to Achieve Their Goals and Live Their Passion; Ask Marcella Anything

Marcella was in born in The Hague in The Netherlands, she is 30 years old and she helps people to achieve their goal and live from their passion. - September 22, 2018 - Synergy For Music

Free2Luv Presents Unstoppable: Tour De Force Cirque Offering Self-Empowerment as an Anti-Bullying Solution

Award-winning youth empowerment nonprofit, Free2Luv presents an innovative approach to bullying and youth suicide epidemic utilizing the arts. - September 22, 2018 - Free2Luv

America's Got Talent Finalist Katrina "Kat" Williams to Headline Day of the African Equestrian Gala on Saturday, September 22 in North Carolina

America's Got Talent Finalist Katrina "Kat" Williams to Headline Day of the African Equestrian Gala on Saturday, September 22 in North Carolina

Singer, songwriter Katrina “Kat” Williams and her trio will entertain guests at the Day of the African Equestrian soirée on Saturday Evening, September 22nd at Harambee Farm in the Green Creek Township of North Carolina’s Polk County. The evening will benefit Africa focused charities. - September 21, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC

CharacterBased, Confronting Inequality in Film

Two friends circumvent the industry. - September 21, 2018 - CharacterBased

Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Rep

Cast: Host – Mark Christopher Lawrence Ash Foster - Musical Guest Scott Wood - Headliner Al Gavi - Featured Act Daniel Storrow - Opening Act Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Schedule: September 25, 2018 at 7:30pm Prices: $27 Discounts:... - September 19, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

International Burlesque Faire Comes to Philadelphia

International Burlesque Faire Comes to Philadelphia

High glamour and even higher stakes on display as 12 professional burlesque artists take the stage to vie for top prize at the International Burlesque Faire. - September 18, 2018 - HoM Consulting

Home Front at North Coast Rep

Free Reading at North Coast Repertory Theatre of Tony Award winning playwright Warren Light. - September 16, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball Celebrates New Jersey History on November 10th

Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball Celebrates New Jersey History on November 10th

The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and The Montclair Orchestra are pleased to invite the public to an interactive and opulent ball celebrating the 1883 Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Upper Montclair Women's Club in Montclair, New Jersey on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:30pm. - September 14, 2018 - Grover Cleveland Birthplace

321 Entertainment and Chase the Cat Productions Presents the Atlanta Premiere of Levy Lee Simon’s The Bow Wow Club

The award winning play, The Bow Wow Club, written and directed by Levy Lee Simon, will make it's Atlanta debut September 21, 2018. Winner of the Lorraine Hansberry Award – the Kennedy Center, ACTF, and three time NAACP nominee, the play is a serious comedy about friendship lost and rediscovered. Opening Night is Friday, September 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM followed by a reception. The show will run through September 30, 2018. www.thebowwowclub.com - September 14, 2018 - 321 Entertainment

Composer Premieres 6-Sided Keyboard & Reimagines Museum Through Music, Performance Art, Cosplay and Scavenger Hunt

Explore music and performance art in all corners of the museum highlighted by a scavenger hunt, cosplay and grand finale of the 6-sided Keyboard. Composer, Nathan Felix has assembled an eclectic group of musicians and performers, such as Justin Boyd & From Those Who Follow the Echoes, who will use the theme of “electro” and “synthesizer” for their original compositions. - September 12, 2018 - Nathan Felix

Edgemar Center for the Arts to Host "Paris Scenes" Photography Exhibit by Local Santa Monica Photographer Bob Friday

Dramatic stories of Paris told through the photographs of local resident & photographer, Bob Friday. Opening Reception in the Michelle Danner Studio Gallery at the Edgemar Center for the Arts on Main Street, Santa Monica, Saturday September 15th, 2018 from 5-8PM. - September 11, 2018 - Bob Friday Photography

Watercolorist Deanna Williford Will be Featured Artist at Swift Creek Mill

Swift Creek Mill Theatre is pleased to present Deanna Williford as the Featured Artist during the production of Count Dracula running September 15 through October 27, 2018. All are welcome to enjoy Deanna’s work in the Mill Room during dinner/lunch or during intermission of each performance. - September 09, 2018 - Swift Creek Mill Theatre

New Program Provides Equal Access to Theatre Arts

Managing Director Steven Koehler establishes Pay What You Can Performances at Swift Creek Mill Theatre. - September 09, 2018 - Swift Creek Mill Theatre

Artistic Talent Homecoming at Swift Creek Mill Theatre

Guest Director Mark Costello and Scenic Designer Frank Foster Make the upcoming production of Count Dracula Stand Out due to decades of theatre experience. - September 08, 2018 - Swift Creek Mill Theatre

YOUNK to Deliver Grammy Level Artist Performance to Boston CollegeFest 2018 as Entertainment Sponsor

YOUNK to Deliver Grammy Level Artist Performance to Boston CollegeFest 2018 as Entertainment Sponsor

YOUNK, the world’s first community music label using blockchain will partner with Boston CollegeFest for this year’s "biggest back to school party" on September 22. The lineup will include select artists from YOUNK’s Top 30 chart, including a surprise guest who has never... - September 06, 2018 - YOUNK LLC

ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy Brings Infamous Bills Super Bowl Kicker Scott Norwood Back to Buffalo

ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy Brings Infamous Bills Super Bowl Kicker Scott Norwood Back to Buffalo

Twenty-seven years after Scott Norwood missed the final kick that lost the Buffalo Bills the Super Bowl by the narrowest margin in history, the infamous kicker returns to the Queen City to appear in ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy, a new play celebrating the city's resilience, hope, and dedication to its team. - September 05, 2018 - Buffalo Boys Productions

Day of the African Equestrian: Celebration Extended to a Second Day - Singer/ Songwriter Drea D’nur to Headline Benefit Concert in Tryon, NC on Sept. 17

Day of the African Equestrian: Celebration Extended to a Second Day - Singer/ Songwriter Drea D’nur to Headline Benefit Concert in Tryon, NC on Sept. 17

The celebration of African participation in the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games has been extended to a second day. A day of targeted activities has been added for Monday, September 17th in the Town of Tryon (North Carolina) - culminating with an evening of musical entertainment at the Rogers Park Amphitheater. Scheduled performers include Drea d'Nur, The Lemira Percussion Ensemble and Katrina "Kat" Williams. Beneficiaries include: Africare and the Focus on Africa Program at Merrill College. - August 29, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC

Non-for-Profit, Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents a 6th  Annual Fundraiser for Local Pediatric Cancer Research  “A Night at the Tropicana”

Non-for-Profit, Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents a 6th Annual Fundraiser for Local Pediatric Cancer Research “A Night at the Tropicana”

Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. presents “A Night at the Tropicana” on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. This 1940’s inspired event will benefit a local charity the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. - August 27, 2018 - Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp.

Jane Austen Unscripted at North Coast Rep

Los Angeles Times calls Impro Theatre “Amazing! One of the funniest evenings in town, the troupe spins an entire play into comedy gold right before your eyes.” Starting with an audience suggestion and creating completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s... - August 26, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

Blithe Spirit at North Coast Repertory Theatre

North Coast Repertory Theatre is launching Season 37 with Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit The beloved smash hit of the London and Broadway stages conjures an evening of spirited and hilarious action. A socialite novelist, an eccentric medium, an unforgiving ex-wife, and a shrewish spouse create... - August 25, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

The Dangerous Dimension - L. Ron Hubbard’s First Sci-Fi Story Debut at the Scientology Information Center

On Saturday August 18th the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre brought The Dangerous Dimension - L. Ron Hubbard’s first science fiction story -to life at the Scientology Information Center. The performance was once again “standing-room-only” for fans of dramatic readings and radio-style literary entertainment. - August 24, 2018 - Church of Scientology

Healthy Humor to Launch Red Nose Docs at  Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Healthy Humor to Launch Red Nose Docs at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Nation's largest healthcare clowning organization adds another of America's preeminent pediatric institutions to its ranks. - August 23, 2018 - Healthy Humor, Inc.

Technology Executive, Ryann Richardson of New York, NY Crowned the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America

Technology Executive, Ryann Richardson of New York, NY Crowned the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America

50th Anniversary Miss Black America is crowned. The new titleholder is 28-year-old Ryann Richardson, a consumer technology exec who represented New York in the historic competition at Kansas City's Gem Theater. - August 21, 2018 - Miss Black America

Playwrights Local Announces The 4th Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival

Fourth annual free festival of plays, workshops, screenings, and special sessions on September 29 at Waterloo Arts. - August 15, 2018 - Playwrights Local

Music's Next Big Thing - BeatStoc Monetizes PoPularity

Music's Next Big Thing - BeatStoc Monetizes PoPularity

What if you could buy, sell, and trade PoP's (Pieces of PoPularity) of your favorite Music Artist? BeatStoc is an exclusive experience platform that sells Pieces of an artist’s Popularity (PoP’s) to their most loyal fans. - August 09, 2018 - BeatStoc

Wakanda-Themed KamerFEST Music Festival Comes to Atlanta

Wakanda-Themed KamerFEST Music Festival Comes to Atlanta

KamerFEST Weekend Event Schedule Released. - August 08, 2018 - KamerFEST

The L. Ron Hubbard Theatre: Transporting Imaginations to New Dimensions

The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre will deliver an old time radio style performance of the sci-fi story, The Dangerous Dimension, at the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater, on Saturday, August 18th at 6:30pm. There is no cost to attend and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. - August 05, 2018 - Church of Scientology

The Oscar Wilde Society at North Coast Rep Presents An Ideal Husband

The Oscar Wilde Society at North Coast Rep presents: An Ideal Husband Directed by: Richard Baird Date: August 12, 2018 Time: 7:30pm Free Reading The Oscar Wilde Society @NorthCoastRep is being established as an auxiliary group for the LBGT supporters of North Coast Rep. To launch the Society,... - August 04, 2018 - North Coast Repertory Theatre

Iconic Rodeo Drive Ramps Up for Their Second Annual BOLD Summer Kick Off with an Elevated Block Party

Iconic Rodeo Drive Ramps Up for Their Second Annual BOLD Summer Kick Off with an Elevated Block Party

A magnificent fireworks show kicks off a month of events including extended shopping hours, live DJ performances, stunning floral displays, and Instagram worthy social art installations. - July 31, 2018 - Rodeo Drive

The 34th Annual Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival Will Take Place on Sunday, August 5, 2018, 10:00 AM Stepping Off 38th Street Down Madison Ave, Manhattan

The 34th Annual Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival Will Take Place on Sunday, August 5, 2018, 10:00 AM Stepping Off 38th Street Down Madison Ave, Manhattan

The NYC Pakistan Day Parade is the largest celebration of Pakistan Independence Day in North America. - July 31, 2018 - Pakistan Independence Day Parade and Festival Committee

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