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.
18+ Show Returns in 2025: Spoken Word Meets Creativity and “Something Else”
The much-anticipated 18+ Show makes its grand return this December with a bigger, bolder, and more immersive edition. 18+ Show 2.0 is under the theme “Spoken Word Meets Creativity and Something Else.” Organized by Viewplus, an African-focused entertainment brand under MC Multimedia,... - November 27, 2025 - MC MULTIMEDIA
Dr. A. Keith Carreiro, Ed.D. Named a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
A. Keith Carreiro, Ed.D. of Swansea, Massachusetts has been named a Professional of the Year for 2026 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his achievements in literature. As an esteemed member of the organization, this is the second consecutive year he has received this honor, having... - November 25, 2025 - Strathmore Worldwide
Image Quilt, a Film Production Company, Will Premiere "Sketches from the Edge of Flamenco," Cinematic Dance Theater from Filmmaker/Choreographer Omonike Akinyem, in Nyc.
"Sketches from the Edge of Flamenco" opens December 9 and runs monthly through March 24 at 16 Cowries Space at Rodney’s, a fluid venue dedicated to dance and theater. This multidisciplinary play explores how flamenco erupts in the lives of diverse characters caught between turmoil, love, and decay. The work blends film, live performance, dance, and projection to reveal how flamenco becomes a mirror, a refuge, and a provocation. - November 25, 2025 - Image Quilt Productions, Inc.
Leap Expands Marketing & Analytics Solution with New Key Leaders to Drive Growth
Leap Event Technology just launched a fully built-out Marketing & Analytics powerhouse designed to help clients sell more tickets, reach more fans, and better understand their audiences. Led by top strategists, innovators, and creatives from brands like the NBA, Nike, and Live Nation, this new offering turns data into real outcomes, not more dashboards, giving clients a transparent, end-to-end growth engine across every channel. - November 20, 2025 - Leap Event Technology
The Adventures of Robin Hood at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show with bubbling energy and comedic buffoonery in this British Pantomime version of The Adventures of Robin Hood as its next student production. Featured in the cast are (Stewart Armstrong, Poway; Conor Buffini, Carlsbad; Simone Cho, Carmel Valley;... - November 18, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
How to Write a Holiday at North Coast Rep Reading Series
Is there any room for a good old fashioned story anymore? Join the Christopherson's as they face - horror of horrors - a Holiday weekend without wifi, without phones, even without electricity! Is conversation enough to bridge connection? Will imagination spark reconciliation? Is the perfect Family... - November 18, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Impro's Dickens UnScripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre
A holiday comedy inspired by the works of Charles Dickens. This is a Winter Holiday show built on vivid narration and rich characters inspired by the books of Charles Dickens, all of it improvised. Paul Rogan directs Amy Kidd, Gale Brennan, Leanna Dindal, Mike Rock, Paul Rogan, and Ryan Smith. - November 18, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Ms. Scroogeworth Makes Global History as First Black Female–Led Reimagining of "A Christmas Carol"
Created by Memphis writer and director Tymika Chambliss-Williams, "Ms. Scroogeworth: A Christmas Musical" returns for its 2025 mainstage season, marking global history as the first Black female–led reimagining of "A Christmas Carol." - November 16, 2025 - Vibranium Media Group
Charlie by Matthew Zink Launches Its Most Seductive Holiday Season Yet
Charlie by Matthew Zink announces its holiday season offerings with a focus on bold design, sensual craftsmanship, and the brand’s most coveted collections. Just in time for the holidays, Charlie highlights its signature Classic Swimwear and Underwear, the new 2025 Cashmere Collection, and the highly anticipated Leather Collection—showcasing the label’s continued commitment to luxury, confidence, and modern elegance. - November 14, 2025 - Charlie By MZ
Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Renews Contract with Maestro Dane Lam as Music and Artistic Director
The Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is proud to announce the renewal of Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam’s contract, reaffirming the Orchestra’s commitment to artistic excellence and dynamic leadership under his baton and anchoring a lasting, wide-reaching partnership through June 2031. Since assuming the role in July 2023, Lam has brought fresh energy, international perspective, and visionary programming to Hawaiʻi’s only professional symphony. - November 14, 2025 - Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
The Return of Mark Robertson for "Turn It Around" by "Christmas The Band"
Independent music label, Rudolf Music, is releasing a new single and video of “Turn It Around” by "Christmas The Band." This song encompasses in a Rock, Progressive Rock musical style the possibility of turning around a situation. - November 10, 2025 - Rudolf Music
DeLisa C. Branch-Nealy Honored as a Woman of the Month for October 2025 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
DeLisa C. Branch-Nealy of Albany, California has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for October 2025 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of health and... - October 29, 2025 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
2025 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition Launch Event Held at Prestigious Connecticut Law Firm in Partnership with MoCACT
On October 23, 2025, Conlon Amendola and MoCA/CT hosted a vibrant event in Southport, CT, celebrating the 49th Heida Hermanns International Music Competition. Attorneys, art collectors, and VIPs enjoyed gourmet catering while supporting the prestigious piano competition for ages 18-30. Sponsors emphasized funding needs for young musicians, especially inner-city youth, highlighting the event’s role in fostering creativity and cultural growth through community support. - October 26, 2025 - Conlon Amendola, PLLC.
2 Pianos 4 Hands at North Coast Repertory Theatre
By popular demand, North Coast Repertory Theatre is bringing back 2 Pianos 4 Hands for the holiday season. Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take us on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists. Tom Frey directs Richard Todd Adams* and Max Roll.* The design team... - October 24, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
New E.B. Hughes Film "State of Confusion" Starring Peter Greene, Begins Production in Late 2026
New Jersey based film production company, EBFilms, LLC, has announced plans to shoot E.B. Hughes' 6th feature film in late 2026, tentatively titled "State of Confusion," starring veteran actor Peter Greene (Pulp Fiction, The Mask, City of Lies). - October 23, 2025 - EBFilms, LLC
Mickey Rourke Up to His Old Tricks Says Acting Dynamo Gary Stretch
Oscar nominated actor Mickey Rourke is still a challenge to work with on a movie set. 17 years after his Golden Globe winning performance in The Wrestler, the actor is still doing things his way. Speaking to CYInterview, Mickey Rourke's costar in the upcoming film, Devil's Play, Gary Stretch, who... - October 21, 2025 - CYInterview
Now Open, Hawaii Fluid Art Pasadena
Creative Wellness Meets Community Fun at New Studio Led by Local Siblings Dana and Sandy Hursey Hawaii Fluid Art, a fast-growing national art experience brand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest studio located in the heart of Pasadena at The Paseo - 300 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 170, Pasadena, CA 91101. This exciting new location is owned and operated by brother-and-sister duo Dana and Sandy Hursey, bringing creativity, joy, and connection to SoCal. - October 17, 2025 - Hawaii Fluid Art
Teatro Alla Scala Association of America to Host New York Benefit Nov. 1
For the Young - By the Young. The second annual New York fundraising benefit and "masterclass." - October 13, 2025 - Teatro alla Scala Association of America
“Return of the Goofi Juice” Blasts Off with Over 120 2-for-1 Tickets Sold — Yoshi Crew Delivers a Cosmic Night to Remember
“Return of the Goofi Juice” lit up Atlantucky Brewery with over 120 advance 2-for-1 tickets sold. Y0$#! (Yoshi) The Cat In The Hat and the Yoshi Crew delivered a cosmic fusion of music, gaming, and fashion featuring Y0$#! (Yoshi), Follow Me Atl, Yun Simba, Galore Galactic, Big C, A.I. Famous, Furg, DJ Bishop Don, and DJ Goldn, Bluzi. The night pulsed with vibrant energy, celebrating creativity, culture, and community. - October 13, 2025 - Yoshi Crew ent
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show with chilling story telling in this adaptation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch in collaboration with Jon Ferguson as its next student production. In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder... - October 12, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
This Verse Business at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
In the play by A. M. Dolan, Clapp portrays Frost, a native Californian, as the famed poet "bards around" the country, speaking to thousands at the height of his enduring popularity. The production blends Frost’s poetry, speeches, and conversations to offer a multidimensional... - October 06, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Jeff Storer Awarded Omicron Delta Kappa Pillar of Leadership in Creative and Performing Arts
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, announces Jeff Storer (Rollins College) as the 2025 Pillar of Leadership in Creative and Performing Arts recipient. As co-founder and Artistic Director of Manbites Dog Theater, Storer has directed 150+ productions, championed bold and socially relevant works, and inspired generations through his visionary leadership in the performing arts. - October 02, 2025 - Omicron Delta Kappa
World Premiere of Yalil Guerra’s String Quartet No. 4 “Noches de España” in Los Angeles
Los Angeles will host the world premiere of Yalil Guerra’s String Quartet No. 4 “Noches de España” on October 12, 2025, performed by the Hispano String Quartet. The concert, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, also features premieres by Giovanni Piacentini, Alejandro Román, and Tomás Peire Serrate. Guerra’s new work blends Spanish musical traditions with contemporary chamber writing, highlighting the cultural ties of the Hispanic world. - October 01, 2025 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Generic Theater Presents Clyde's: A Comedy About Food, Forgiveness, and Second Chances
Generic Theater announces its production of Clyde's, the acclaimed comedy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, running weekends September 26 through October 12, 2025. This powerful yet humorous play explores themes of redemption and resilience in the unlikely setting of a truck stop sandwich shop. - September 28, 2025 - Generic Theater
Cirque‑Tacular Brings Halloween Magic to Tribeca PAC with Spooktacular 2025
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is excited to host Cirque‑Tacular & DCA Productions’ “Spooktacular” on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3 PM. - September 27, 2025 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Hot Peas 'N Butter Brings Family Fun and Bilingual Beats to Tribeca PAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is thrilled to welcome Hot Peas 'N Butter, the award-winning multicultural family music band, to its stage for a joyful, high-energy performance on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 1:00PM. - September 27, 2025 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Groovin' & Laughin' - Where Music Meets Comedy
Groovin’ & Laughin’ Brings Stix Bones & The BONE Squad with Comedian Chris Roach to Chelsea Table & Stage. Presented by G&G Talent and Fashion Icon Nolé Marin | Hosted by Miss New York USA 2025, Christiana DiNardo. - September 26, 2025 - G&G Talent
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground starring Tony Award winner John Rubinstein. Peter Ellenstein** directs John Rubinstein*. The Design Team includes Marty Burnett (Scenic Design) and Matthew Novotny (Lighting). Joe Huppert* is the Stage Manager in charge of... - September 25, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Nevermore Haunt to Debut Reimagined Scenes and New Special Effects for 2025 Season
Get ready to scream this Halloween as The Nevermore Haunt, Maryland's most unique and terrifying haunted attraction, announces its return for the 2025 season. Prepare to be transported into a world of macabre visions as you navigate through The Nevermore Haunt's professionally crafted sets. With all new scares, terrifying twists, and spine-tingling surprises around every corner, this year's haunt is not for the faint of heart. - September 17, 2025 - The Nevermore Haunt
OMG! at North Coast Rep Variety Nights
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents OMG! starring Robert Dubac. OMG! will run October 6, 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 educators. Call 858-481-1055, or... - September 13, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Dorene Lewis Honored as a VIP for Fall 2025 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dorene Lewis of Indianapolis, Indiana has been recognized as a VIP for Fall 2025 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of ministry. Lewis will be included in... - September 12, 2025 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Al-Karkari Institute Showcases Karkariya Mawlid: Thousands Unite in Dance, Devotion, and Culture
Al-Karkari Institute highlights the 2025 Mawlid celebration of the Karkariya Sufi order in Morocco, where thousands from 30+ countries gathered in devotion and harmony. Coming months after the Institute’s peace-focused conference at Sorbonne University on “AI and Peace,” the event showcased the muraqqa patchwork cloak as a living symbol of unity, reflecting Sufism’s power to inspire love, peace, and cross-cultural understanding. - September 07, 2025 - Al-Karkari Institute
Warm Audio Expands Access to True Studio Sound with New “Junior” and “Junior Studio Essentials” Series of Microphones
The legendary tones of the Warm Audio WA-47 and WA-87 R2 studio microphones are now available in two new formats: the feature-rich Jr Series and the streamlined Jr Studio Essential Series—both built around the same professional capsules as their flagship studio counterparts, at prices that bring iconic studio sound to a wider creative audience - September 04, 2025 - Warm Audio
Writers in Performance Returns to Tribeca PAC with a Celebration of Voice and Storytelling
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is delighted to present Writers in Performance, an acclaimed 11-week workshop-turned-stage series culminating in powerful live performances by emerging and established writers. Auditions begin in September 2025, with the final showcase scheduled for December 2025. - August 30, 2025 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Beside Myself at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre kicks off Season 44 with the world premiere of Beside Myself. From Paul Slade Smith, the playwright behind The Angel Next Door, The Outsider, and Unnecessary Farce, comes a comedic exploration into the complexities of the human psyche. Beside Myself is directed by... - August 29, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Grease Performs at Historic Sunset Theatre in Asheboro, NC
RhinoLeap Productions announces its final production of its 10th Anniversary Season will be the musical Grease. Grease, in co-production with Temple Theatre, will open on September 27 at the historic Sunset Theatre in Asheboro, NC. The production will close on October 12. - August 26, 2025 - RhinoLeap Productions
KLATR Launches Global Online Talent Competition, Invites Artists to Step Into the Spotlight
KLATR launches Season 1, a global online talent competition for singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and creators. No entry fees, clear rules, transparent voting. Apply at KLATR.com by Oct. 18, 2025 (11:59 PM CT). Selected acts appear in episodes; audience votes until one champion remains. Episodes begin Oct. 20, 2025. - August 22, 2025 - KLATR
Streetcar Productions and Art Against Humanity Present World Premiere of The Mutt at IATI Theater, September 10–21, 2025
Streetcar Productions and Art Against Humanity announce the world premiere of The Mutt, a raw and visually poetic theatrical adaptation of Book Ten: The Boys from Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov. Adapted by Anoushka Nesterova, The Mutt fuses experimental stagecraft with timeless existential inquiry, offering a visceral and unflinching reflection of the spiritual crisis of the present moment. - August 22, 2025 - Streetcar Productions
Voice Arts Awards Winner Charles Reese Releases Transformative Spoken Word Album "Speak! A Spoken Word Odyssey. Volume One," Now Available on All Streaming Platforms.
Drawing from his work with the legacy of James Baldwin, Reese weaves together powerful narratives that ignite hope, challenge societal norms, and inspire personal growth. - August 21, 2025 - The Charles Reese Experience
Gospel Musical Comedy Sanctified to Relaunch at Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, The Plaza Arts Center will host the relaunch of Sanctified: A Gospel Musical Comedy, a stage production that blends humor, music, and cultural storytelling. The 6:30 p.m. performance marks the return of one of playwright Javon Johnson’s most acclaimed works,... - August 17, 2025 - Javon Johnson Productions
ENCORE!, ENCORE! BROADWAY, TV STAR CAROLE DEMAS Celebrating 85 Years of Life in a Special Encore Performance. Produced by A.D.R. STUDIOS, Inc.
FIREFLY, features songs and memories from her storied career. With Special Guests, Paula Janis (TV’s Magic Garden) and Ilene Kristen (Broadway’s Grease). - August 12, 2025 - ADR Studios, Inc.
Arthur Greisiger Named a Professional of the Year for 2025 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Arthur Greisiger of Southampton, Pennsylvania, has been named a Professional of the Year for 2025, in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments in the theater and film industries. About Arthur Greisiger Arthur Greisiger is chairman of the board, artistic director, author, and proprietor of... - August 06, 2025 - Strathmore Worldwide
John Denver Tribute at North Coast Repertory Theatre
Jim Curry, returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. John Denver Tribute will run August 18, 2025 at 7:30pm - August 19, 2025 at 2pm & 7:30pm. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are... - August 06, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Arek Zasowski Wins Gold Telly Award for Best 3D Animation in Film & Shorts
Polish-born filmmaker Arek Zasowski takes home the prestigious Gold Telly Award in 3D Animation – Film & Shorts for his cinematic holiday adventure Guardians of the Secrets of the Luminara Challenge. - August 05, 2025 - Arek Zasowski
Deena Trudy’s First Feature Film, "Toke N’ Choke Dispensary," Nears Completion in Final Stages of Post-Production
"Toke N’ Choke Dispensary" marks the feature debut of actor-director-producer Deena Trudy, delivering a wild fusion of crime, comedy, action, and drama. With a cast led by podcast host and actor Glenn Lawrence, the film dives into a dispensary’s unraveling amid DEA pressure and buried secrets. - August 02, 2025 - Dankpix LLC
Oh, What a Beautiful Day - Andrew Polec Sings the Golden Age of Musicals at North Coast Rep
Come see multi-award winning Andrew Polec, take you on a tour of Broadway's Golden Era! Polec, currently leading the cast of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder as Monty, sings hits from Oklahoma!, The Music Man, West Side Story, and I Do! I Do! Oh, What a Beautiful Day - Andrew Polec Sings the... - August 02, 2025 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
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