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.
Neon Trees & Atlas Genius Live in Grand Rapids on October 21, 2025 at Elevation
Atlas Genius brings their internationally acclaimed alt-rock sound to Grand Rapids as part of their 2025 tour, with Childress Ink client, Steven Jeffery. - July 31, 2025 - Childress Ink
A Symphony of Survival: Dariya Letto’s Rise from Ruins to Recognition
Dariya Letto, is a Ukrainian composer and psychologist who survived two wars and turned her experiences into powerful cinematic music. A survivor of two wars, a mother, a healer, and now a rising force in international film scoring, Letto’s journey reads like a screenplay - and soon, it will be one. In 2025, her works “Ascension” and “Time” each won a Global Music Award, marking her as a rising voice in film scoring. - July 29, 2025 - Dariya Letto
Michael McDonagh Honored as a Professional of the Year 2025 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Michael McDonagh of San Francisco, California, has been named a Professional of the Year 2025 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his distinguished accomplishments in the literary field. About Michael McDonagh Michael McDonagh is a San Francisco-based writer, critic, dramatist, and... - July 29, 2025 - Strathmore Worldwide
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center Announces 2025 - 2026 Season Programming
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest-operating performance venue in Lower Manhattan, proudly announces its 2025–2026 season. This year’s programming reflects the venue’s commitment to offering diverse, high-quality performances for audiences of all ages spanning music,... - July 14, 2025 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
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... - July 13, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Unique Immersive Show "Our House" Returns for Summer 2025
Battleground Productions presents a revival of their original play "Our House," a unique immersive experience set in and performed around a private residence in Southeast Olympia, a vantage point to explore the cosmos from a single perspective, from 11,000 year ago the heat death of the universe. The intersecting lives of the home’s inhabitants are witnessed over 90 years as they encounter love, loss and really good cocktails. - July 10, 2025 - Battleground Productions
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Winner of the Tony for Best Musical has Book & Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, Music & Lyrics by Steven Lutvak and was based on a novel by Roy Horniman. Noelle Marion directs Michael Cavinder,* Andrew Hey,*... - July 05, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Wonderfilled Launches New Era of Transmedia Storytelling with Prism-Led Mythic Universe
Professor Prism launches the Prism Era July 1 with a 32-track dance album, four new RPG books, a mythic opera, and a live game event at EGGcon 2. Blending music, mythology, and immersive storytelling, this transmedia campaign signals a bold new creative vision from the founder of Wonderfilled, Inc. - June 30, 2025 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
GRAMMY®-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Unveils Lyrical New Single “Gather ‘Round” Featuring Jazz Icons John Patitucci and Lewis Nash
Gather ‘Round was recorded during the 2023 recording session of the Grammy-nominated album As I Travel. This tune - a medium up-swing - was composed by Donald Vega and inspired by all those joyful, noisy moments with family and friends—the kind where laughter fills the room and love is everywhere. So gather 'round with friends to laugh, talk, sing, and soak it all in. This medium up-swing tune was made to be shared with the people who bring you joy—enjoy! - June 24, 2025 - Donald Vega
RhinoLeap Announces Opening of What the Constitution Means to Me
RhinoLeap Productions announces their production of the critically acclaimed "What the Constitution Means to Me" written by Heidi Schreck. It will run July 12-20, 2025 at the Math & Science Center at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, NC. - June 20, 2025 - RhinoLeap Productions
Renz Julian Drops New Single "She Get Low," Featuring Drake
Bay Area artist Renz Julian drops new single, album, & documentary movie. - June 09, 2025 - Renz Julian
6th Edition of Toronto Arab Film Festival Starts June 20
Toronto Arab Film Festival Returns June 20–29 with In-Person and Virtual Programming. - May 30, 2025 - Toronto Arab Film
Musicall, Inc. Launches the Miami International Arts & Music Youth Festival (MIAMY Fest)
A New Cultural Landmark for Youth Talent and Global Exchange Arrives in Miami Musicall, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth music education and artistic excellence, is proud to announce the launch of the Miami International Arts & Music Youth Festival (MIAMY Fest)— a bold,... - May 29, 2025 - Musicall, Inc.
Yalil Guerra Releases Genesis: A Dazzling Live Album Debut as Conductor with the Guerra String Orchestra
Grammy Award-winning composer Yalil Guerra takes a transformative step in his artistic journey with the release of Genesis, a live album that marks his debut as a conductor and the inaugural recording of the newly established Guerra String Orchestra (GSO). - May 27, 2025 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Birthday Candles at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles, a touching tribute to one woman’s life. The play explores the passing of time, the evolution of relationships, and the profound changes that occur in a person’s life from one year to the next. David Ellenstein... - May 26, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Encore Creativity Opens Registration for Summer 2025 Singing Programs
Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest choral organization for adults over 55, is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for its highly anticipated Summer 2025 programs. The six-week season of musical engagement and joy will begin the week of June 23,... - May 25, 2025 - Encore Creativity
Influencer El-Jay Triumphs at Cannes with Raw and Riveting Film Debut Over 650K Trailer Views Drive Global Momentum as Triumph Heads to U.S. Theaters
El-Jay stuns Cannes with his powerful film debut, "Triumph," earning critical acclaim and 650K trailer views. Inspired by his life, the raw sports drama follows a fallen basketball prodigy’s journey through addiction, grief, and emotional healing. A limited U.S. release is coming soon. - May 21, 2025 - Savant Entertainment
New Single: "In Real Time" by Artist/Activist Justin John Scheck - a Look at Trump's America Through a Spiritual Lens
Artist/Activist Justin John Scheck is coming out with an album that question's Trump and his movement thru a spiritual lens. It is an alternative album created solely by the artist, who produces the album and once again plays all the instruments. "In Real Time," the First Single, will stream on all Steaming Platforms and be available at his website to purchase or stream, along with the album. Pre-Order Now. - May 21, 2025 - Justin John Scheck
Actor and Screenwriter Ernie Rivera Develops Indie Superhero Thriller Citadel Lost Amid Industry Attention and Festival Submissions
Actor and screenwriter Ernie Rivera shares new developments on Citadel Lost, a psychological action-thriller entered into top screenwriting competitions. With a proof-of-concept shoot set for June and early media attention building, Rivera's campaign includes a physical transformation for the lead role, teasers, and theatrical performance—all designed to showcase the project's creative scope and cinematic potential. - May 07, 2025 - Citadel Lost
Dixon Place & Creative Performances to Present "Threat to Democracy"
This multidisciplinary collaborative dance performance will unite spoken-word artists and dance choreographers to confront the urgent challenges facing democracy. - May 06, 2025 - Creative Performances
The Apocalypse Project at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show full of invention, discovery, and youth creativity in the new work The Apocalypse Project by Briandaniel Oglesby as its next Protostar Social Issues Series student production. The show runs 1 hour and 40 minutes with one intermission. Additional... - May 02, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
UR2.Global Arts Project Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Naming Juilliard Classically Trained Singer-Songwriter & Composer Kristin Hoffmann as the 2025 Honorary Artist
UR2.Global – A Psycho-Spiritual Not-for-Profit Arts Project created to unify mankind and uplift the self-esteem of humanity names New York-based classically trained singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer - Kristin Hoffmann as the 2025 Honorary Artist-in-Residence for... - April 30, 2025 - UR2.Global
Legends Unite in Phoenix; World-Class Martial Arts Event
Hollywood meets high-impact heroism at the Israeli Martial Arts Hall of Honors, a gala & weekend recognizing global legends in martial arts. Train with 35 legends. Held during the prestigious FIMA International Training & Awards Weekend (FITA 2025), honoring icons like Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Dan “The Beast” Severn, and Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, alongside pioneers of Krav Maga, BJJ, and edged weapons mastery. Witness history. Network with UFC champions & Grandmasters. - April 23, 2025 - The FIMA
YA Productions Unveils Stirring New Work Exploring Motherhood, Family, and Redemption
Nationally acclaimed Production Company Yonel Aris Productions is set to premiere his newest stage production, Dearest Momma, on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10–11, at the Hallandale Cultural Community Center in South Florida. This powerful drama, staged alongside a full-course dining... - April 17, 2025 - YA PRODUCTIONS
Editor of FairiesInAmerica.com Performs Pagan Poetics at Harvard Divinity School Conference, Spirituality and the Arts
The founder and editor of FairiesInAmerica.com, Elizabeth Kirwin, will present The Fairy Gothic Ballads at the Harvard Divinity School Program for the Evolution of Spirituality conference: Spirituality and the Arts on April 25, 2025. The conference brings together academics, artists of many disciplines and spiritual practitioners whose practices have been marginalized. Presenters are on the leading edge of the convergence of spirituality and the arts. - April 17, 2025 - Fairies In America
Dogtown Dance Revives the 2025 Richmond Dance Festival
The Richmond Dance Festival returns on April 26, 2025, featuring performances by professional and emerging dance artists at two Richmond venues: Grace Street Theater and the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School. The festival will include a range of dance styles and is designed to be accessible to the broader community. Presented by Dogtown Dance, the event continues a legacy of supporting independent artists and creative expression. - April 14, 2025 - Dogtown Dance
"Tevye in New York!" at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
Celebrated actor Tom Dugan (Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wiesenthal) returns to The North Coast Rep with his award-winning one-man performance of Tevye In New York! Based on Sholom Aleichem’s beloved characters, immortalized in Fiddler on The Roof, Tevye In New York! takes up where the... - April 14, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
OMG! at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
Robert Dubac (author, actor) stars in OMG! at North Coast Repertory Theatre. OMG! will run April 21, 2025 at 7:30pm and April 22, 2025 at 7:30pm. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $49 with discounts for students, military, and... - April 11, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
After a Successful Theatrical Run, "Unraveled" Now Streaming Nationwide on Amazon Prime
Following its acclaimed theatrical release, "Unraveled" - a gripping psychological thriller - is now available on Amazon Prime. Written and Directed by award-winning filmmaker Alfred Robbins, the film takes viewers on an emotional suspense filled journey. When a devoted wife tragically... - April 10, 2025 - Bottom Of The Net Filmworks
Freelancers Face Economic Uncertainty, Turning to Business Training for Stability
Veteran broadcaster Clay St. Thomas transitioned from radio to full-time voice acting but faced a major challenge — how to secure consistent, high-quality work. Enter The VO Freedom Master Plan and VO Pro Community, which gave him the marketing strategies to thrive. Now, he’s voicing everything from an ad campaigns, to VOG (Voice of God) duties for national conferences, to major e-learning campaigns for government agencies. - April 04, 2025 - VO Pro
Dallas Tap Dazzlers Celebrate 35 Years of Rhythm and Joy
The Dallas Tap Dazzlers, a dynamic group of tap dancers averaging 73 years old, are celebrating their 35th anniversary. - April 04, 2025 - Dallas Tap Dazzlers
Afrika Brown Celebrates a Decade of Storytelling with 10-Year Retrospective at The Flea Theater
The RSVP-only show will take place on Friday, May 2. - April 04, 2025 - Afrika Brown
Peril in the Alps at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Peril in the Alps by Steven Dietz. Steven Dietz directs Gabbie Adner, Valerie Larsen,* Brian Mackey,* Omri Schein,* Amanda Sitton,* and Christopher M. Williams.* The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting Design), Elisa... - April 04, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Dymally Institute Celebrates 6th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival
The Dymally Institute is celebrating its 6th Annual Jazz & Arts Festival on April 26, 2025 on the beautiful campus of California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). Headlining this event is Grammy Award Winner, PJ Morton, Will Downing, Tito Puente, Jr., MAYSA, Nedra Wheeler, Everett Harp, Jeff Lorber, Paul Jackson, Jr. and many other invited celebrity guest and community leaders. - April 03, 2025 - Dymally Institute
Valerian Ruminski to Perform One-Night-Only Concert in Lakewood Opera and Broadway Favorites Featured at WovenSmart’s Experience Studio on April 12
WovenSmart will host Bravo & Broadway: A Night of Timeless Melody on Friday, April 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring internationally renowned opera singer Valerian Ruminski. The concert will showcase a mix of opera, Broadway, and Sinatra in an intimate setting at the Lakewood-based experience studio. Ruminski, whose career includes performances at the Metropolitan Opera and major venues worldwide, will bring his acclaimed vocal talents to the stage for this one-night-only event. - April 02, 2025 - WovenSmart
Sean Dietrich and Birmingham Boys Choir Announce Collaborative Performance: Dream Songs and Words
Sean Dietrich, known as "Sean of the South," will join the Birmingham Boys Choir for an afternoon of music and storytelling on April 6, 2025, at 2:30 pm at Mountain Brook High School Auditorium. Dietrich's storytelling will be accompanied by the choir's 100 Concert Choristers. Tickets are available now, with proceeds supporting the choir's educational programs. Ken Berg, Music Director, says, "Our boys are excited to sing with Sean. Come see us!" - March 30, 2025 - Birmingham Boys Choir
Lone Wolves Will Have NY Premiere at the Marvels of Media Film Festival on Friday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m.
The indie comedy Lone Wolves will have their New York Premiere at the Marvels of Media Film Festival on Friday, March 28 at 6:00 PM at the Museum of the Moving Image. Directed by Emmy and Peabody winner Ryan Cunningham, the film follows a single woman who asks an old classmate to be her sperm donor, only to discover he’s autistic. Co-written by Matt Foss and Cora Vander Broek, the film explores fertility, neurodiversity, and friendship with heart and humor. - March 26, 2025 - Lone Wolves Feature Film
Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Announces Release of New Single
"Two Words: Bud Powell" will be released on March 28, 2025, via Imagery Records/Tiger Turn, featuring John Patitucci on bass and Lewis Nash on drums. - March 25, 2025 - Donald Vega
Rene TV Network Announces Global Release of Debut Film, "Heat in the Queen City: The Final Call" – Now Streaming Worldwide
Rene TV Network announces the global release of its debut film, Heat in the Queen City: The Final Call, a psychological, thought-provoking thriller. Now available for streaming worldwide on Fawesome, the film can be accessed through Roku, Fire TV, and all major streaming devices. Directed by Ariah... - March 20, 2025 - RENE TV NETWORK LLC
"You Can't Take It With You" Reading at North Coast Rep
North Coast Rep presents You Can't Take It With You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Featuring some of North Coast Rep's favorite actors: Bryan Barbarin, Eileen Bowman, Megan Carmitchel, Drew Bradford, Geno Carr, Nancy Snow Carr, Lena Ceja, Benjamin Cole,... - March 17, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Comedy Night at Gino's Trattoria
Comedy night returns to Gino's. - March 14, 2025 - Wilshire Comedy Group
Urite Brings Records is Calling on Music Creators Around the World to Consider Anthony B Hiplove Holiday Song in Their Collaboration Projects
International Act Anthony Baidoo also known as Anthony B or Anthony B Hiplove is an Afrobeats musical artist. - March 12, 2025 - Urite Brings Records
Inc. Names Lisa’s Clarinet Shop to Its 2025 Female Founders 500 List
Inc.’s eighth annual Female Founders list highlights the nation’s top business leaders who challenge the status quo to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems. - March 12, 2025 - Lisa's Clarinet Shop
Generic Theater Presents "Ordinary Days" - A Musical Celebration of Life Stories
"Ordinary Days," a contemporary musical that celebrates the extraordinary nature of everyday life in New York City, opens at Norfolk's Generic Theater on Friday, March 14, 2025. With music, book, and lyrics by Adam Gwon and direction by Dillon Bates, this intimate production runs weekends... - March 12, 2025 - Generic Theater
Immersive Opera at The Bass by Composer Nathan Felix
Mexican-American composer Nathan Felix will present his immersive opera titled Mirrors at The Bass Museum of Art (2100 Collins Ave.) in Miami on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00pm for Third Thursday. Mirrors is inspired by their exhibition, Performing Perspectives: A Collection in Dialogue. - March 11, 2025 - Nathan Felix
John Schneider Stars in Supernatural Mystery Kid Paranormal – Official Poster Unveiled
Dark Atom Studios unveils the official poster for Kid Paranormal, starring John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard) and Olivia Brown (Miami Vice). The film follows two best friends, played by Adison Salcedo and Lillian Weatherford, who start a paranormal investigation business and uncover a 20 year-old murder mystery. Schneider plays a bookstore owner with knowledge of the town’s haunted past, while Brown portrays a woman tied to the case. A teaser trailer and more updates are coming soon. - March 07, 2025 - Dark Atom Studios
Metamorphosis: Transformations in Art – A Dynamic Group Exhibition at Bushwick Gallery, March 6-13, 2025
Bushwick Gallery presents Metamorphosis: Transformations in Art, a group exhibition exploring change, growth, and evolution in contemporary art. Curated by Paridhi Chawla, the show runs from March 6-13, 2025, featuring diverse artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, and mixed media. Experience thought-provoking works that challenge permanence and embrace transformation. Opening reception on March 6. - March 05, 2025 - Bushwick Gallery
I Will Survive, Inc. Presents the 2025 Art Jazz Gala: A Night of Music, Art & Philanthropy to Support Breast Cancer Warriors
What: Art Jazz Gala – A fundraising event featuring live jazz, an art showcase, and community recognition. When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM Where: South Fulton, GA. Why: To raise funds for I Will Survive, Inc.’s programs supporting breast cancer warriors and their families. Honorees: Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant (New Birth Missionary Baptist Church), Dr. Anita Johnson (City of Hope). How to Attend: Purchase tickets or become a sponsor on their website. - March 04, 2025 - I Will Survive, Inc.
MODArts Dance Collective Presents Collective Thread
MODArts Dance Collective presents Collective Thread - a festival that provides a voice and a platform for artistic self-impression to those women/womxn identifying artists of underrepresented ethnic groups within the medium of dance. - March 04, 2025 - MODArts Dance Collective, Inc.
The Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival Returns
The 2025 Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival returns for the third year. - March 02, 2025 - Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival