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 Theatre School at North Coast Rep Presents: A Christmas Carol - the Musical in Concert
December 2-4, 2016 - November 19, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “This Is Not About My Dead Dog”
New one-person show portrays the tragicomic coming of age of playwright/performer Amy Schwabauer. Directed by Dale Heinen, the production runs January 13 through 28 at Waterloo Arts. - November 18, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Downtown Developer Teams Up with T.E. Johnson & Sons to Present the Livery Apartments on Holly Avenue
T.E. Johnson & Son, Inc. assumes leasing of The Livery Apartments on Holly Avenue. Located Downtown Winston-Salem, NC. - November 17, 2016 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
Atlanta Band Reignites Auburn Avenue’s Iconic Blues Music Legacy
Ethnically and socially diverse new Atlanta band named after the iconic Royal Peacock nightclub in Sweet Auburn district in Atlanta brings attention to the rich history of the venue and famous acts who performed there. This band recently won the Atlanta Blues Challenge and will represent Atlanta in the upcoming 33rd International Blues Challenge held on historic Beale St in Memphis. - November 17, 2016 - Rebekah Ellis
Non-Profit Arts Organization to Hold Charity Art and Music Event
Expressions NJ, Inc. will be presenting the Expressions of Thanks Art and Music Event on November 19th, 2016 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. - November 12, 2016 - Expressions NJ, Inc.
Miss Chicago 1946 Cloris Leachman Stars in New Short Film at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival
The award-winning stoner short film, “Recalculating,” is an official selection of the 2016 Chicago Comedy Film Festival, screening Saturday, Nov. 12th, 7:30pm at the New 400 Theatre, Chicago. Recalculating stars Academy Award-winner, Cloris Leachman, an alumna of Northwestern... - November 12, 2016 - Laugh More Entertainment
Lifetime VIP Member, Wilho F. Saari to be Honored as Professional of the Year 2017 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Wilho F. Saari of Naselle, Washington, was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Lifetime VIP for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of the Performing Arts. He is now slated to be honored as Professional of the Year 2017. - November 12, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Internationally Acclaimed Reggae Music Artist Mikey General Releases New Lovers Rock Single
Wurl Rootz Band Comprising of Alpha School Musicians Announces Their Debut Single, You Move Me Baby Featuring Legendary and Internationally Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Mikey General. - November 11, 2016 - Wurl Rootz Band
Introducing Art Fort Lauderdale - the World’s First Art Fair on the Water, January 12 - 15, 2017
Featuring over 100 artists, 5 galleries, 8 properties and 3 restaurants - November 01, 2016 - UniteUs Group
Texas Hill Country First Annual Country Music Festival for the Public at Thousand Acre Ranch
Rockin J Ranch and Vaaler Creek Championship Golf Club is hosting its first annual Country Music Festival this weekend November 5th, 2016, 11-4pm on the Ranch. - November 01, 2016 - Rinco of Texas
Elliot Ricci's "Comin' Out of the Bushes" is a Political Parody Spanning Two Presidential Elections. This Song is About Character Flaws in Certain Candidates.
Comin' out of the Bushes is a political parody song and video that reminds us to vote with our conscience. The clever lyrics remind us that "character" does matter when you want to hold the most powerful position in the U.S. Elliot Ricci is a singer/songwriter who is a self-taught piano player. In Comin' Out of the Bushes, Elliot is being silly and playful, bringing light to a serious subject. But in his usual, fabulous performances audience members constantly tell him, "You should be in Vegas!" - October 29, 2016 - Elliot "Rockin" Ricci
Matthew Gasda’s New Play, Ardor, Debuts in NYC This November
Serpent Club Theater presents the world premiere of Ardor, the new ensemble drama from wunderkind playwright-director Matthew Gasda. Ardor is a profound meditation on friendship, love, loss, and the passage of time. A single familiar farmhouse living room is the setting for love triangles, lust,... - October 25, 2016 - Serpent Club
Singing River Chorale to Present Free Christmas Concerts Dec. 3 & 4
Concerts in Gulfport and Pascagoula to feature works by Bach, Rutter and will include brass, tympani and organ. - October 25, 2016 - Singing River Chorale
Russian Artist Inspired by Human Rights Highlighted at the Scientology Information Center
On the 19th of November at 7:30 pm, pianist Elmira Terkulova of Russia will perform at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. This will be Ms. Terkulova’s debut Clearwater concert and will feature classical interpretations of pop songs and songs from her own album promoting human rights. - October 22, 2016 - Church of Scientology
New Music Video About the Election is Released
A new music video “Rock in the Sun: Election Version” has been released by the artist John O’Brien playing with the band Observatory. The music video focuses on the difficulties of dealing with the 2016 presidential election. The theme is that we must end the fighting and the hate... - October 21, 2016 - John O'Brien Entertainment
Shorecrest Prep Goes “Into the Woods”
A month before the show comes to the Straz in Tampa, see “Into the Woods” in St. Petersburg for just $10 with the Shorecrest Upper School’s Broadway-style production. Showtimes are at 7pm October 21 and 22 in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest Preparatory School. The cast... - October 12, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Playwrights Local Announces Invited Performances of “Objectively/Reasonable” in NPR and CPAC Events
Excerpts from critically acclaimed play on the 2014 Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland to be featured in NPR’s “Getting Real About Race” on October 18 and CPAC’s “Moving Forward” on November 17. - October 12, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Actress, Producer and Director, Lisa Pellegrene Discusses the Debut of a New Music and Dance Series: Peace, Love, Unity Dance Troupe
Lisa Pellegrene, a known international animal advocate and long term vegan, as well as a professional in TV and Film, with an additional established background as a writer and strategic consultant, debuts the first episode of her forthcoming web and corresponding TV series this fall. - October 11, 2016 - Public Relations Office of Lisa Pellegrene
Macguyver, Bruce Wayne, The Karate Kid, Darth Maul & Shawn Michaels are Coming to New England Super Megafest Comic Con
The New England Super Megafest Comic Con celebrates movies, TV, comics, movies, super heroes, music, wrestling and sci-fi in Massachusetts at New England’s premiere celebrity pop culture family event. - October 09, 2016 - Super Megafest
Le'Andria Johnson Stars in Spare The Rod Spoil The Child at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC
Produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child focuses on taboo issues that are often ignored in the Black Community. “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child speaks to all ages,” said Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and 2016 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I was particularly amazed to see young people so accurately depicting what our youth are going through. Everyone should see this exceptional play. Your life will never be the same." - October 06, 2016 - Summerville Productions
Playwrights Local Announces the 2nd Annual Cleveland Playwrights Festival
New plays, free workshops, and special events presented November 4 through 6 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. - October 01, 2016 - Playwrights Local
“The Declaration of IndependenTS” by Bruce Lev Wins Best Americana Album
Bruce Lev’s album “The Declaration of IndependenTS” has just been honored as the “Best Americana Album” in the Akademia Music Awards along with naming Bruce Lev as their “Artist of the Month” for September 2016! Coming off his stage performance and... - September 28, 2016 - LevSongs Productions
Mamma Mia Movie Star Wins Award for Action Short
Philip Michael is gaining very strong credibility both as an action Star and Fight Coordinator. With his first self action/stunt coordination where he also plays the outstanding superstar, he is making incredible leaps in the industry. This release is just one indication as he wins Best African American for Control. Written and directed by N.G. Bristow. - September 28, 2016 - Philip Michael
Ivan and Diane Katz Are Principals in the NeoCell Joint Burst Commercial in Irvine, CA
Ivan and Diane Katz were chosen by www.7twelvemarketing.com to be featured in their client's NeoCell commercial to promote their "Joint Bursts" products. - September 26, 2016 - Ivan Katz
Performance Art Event About Louis Kahn's Artistic Path from Medieval Estonia to Roosevelt Island
Performance art show celebrating the works of an Estonian-born American architect Louis Kahn. Five New York-based artists will explore how our physical surrounding can change artistic perception. - September 24, 2016 - The Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters
Bloomex Partners with Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Bloomex is delighted to announce its partnership as official floral sponsor of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet for the 2016 –17 season. - September 23, 2016 - Bloomex
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep Presents: The Mousetrap by: Agatha Christie
The longest running show in history, The Mousetrap, is arguably Agatha Christie’s best, spine-tingling, who-dunnit. Who doesn’t love a murder mystery? In this play, everyone is a suspect and a potential victim. Set in the dead of winter, 1952, at the Great Hall of Monkswell Manor, a... - September 19, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Seldom-Seen Neil Simon Classic, Laughter on the 23rd Floor at North Coast Repertory Theatre
North Coast Repertory Theatre, which mounted a monster hit last year with Neil Simon’s Chapter Two, is now staging Laughter on the 23rd Floor, the playwright’s love letter to his early career as a writer for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.” Described by Variety as... - September 19, 2016 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Full Metal Dojo: The Beginning
An opportunity to introduce Thailand's number 1 MMA organization to a North American audience. Owned and operated by Boston native Jon Nutt, Full Metal Dojo has had 12 events since it's inception in 2014. Nutt, an ex-pat since 2005, speaks and sings fluent Thai and is expanding the Dojo into Asia. Consequently, he is 2-1 as a fighter and promoter. - September 17, 2016 - Full Metal Dojo
Non Profit Founder Monica D. Hardwick Seeks Help to Create Jobs for My Digital Press Agent (#MyDPA)
Bay Area Studios Foundation Founder Monica D. Hardwick wants help from the public to create My Digital Press Agent freelance jobs and franchise opportunities. - September 14, 2016 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
International Drag Artist, CoCo Montrese Says Marriage is No Drag
"Tell All" interview with CoCo Montrese/Martin Cooper and husband Alfonzo Hestle on Keep Love Lovely, The Relationship Show Host L.A. and Terry Walker. - September 13, 2016 - Keep Love Lovely
Emmy Award-Winning Actress & NY Times Bestselling Author, Kristen Johnston Supports Mooresville, NC Fundraising Event
Emmy Award-Winning Actress and NY Times Bestselling Author of "GUTS" Kristen Johnston "Impressed and Blown Away" by Local Music Foundation; Supports Fundraising Event; "Staggered by the passion and dedication of those involved with Judy Hughes Music Foundation." There will be a fundraising concert, followed by a student recital hosted by Judy Hughes Music Foundation this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Southside Baptist Church; 525 South Broad Street, Mooresville NC 28115. - September 09, 2016 - Judy Hughes Music Foundation, Inc.
New Children's Book Inspired by Theater-Loving Squirrel
ASD Publishing announces release of children’s book author Gregory G. Allen's third book, "Irving the Theater Nut!" that celebrates theater, chasing dreams, and teamwork. - September 08, 2016 - ASD Publishing
The Pioneering Salsa Tanz Institute in Zurich Introduces Salsa Training Courses
Get introduced to the best Salsa Tanzschule offering unique Salsa Tanz training sessions. Joining targeted and comprehensive courses will inevitably help students master the art of performing Salsa. - September 04, 2016 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
Progressive Rock Band Desert Dragon Announces European Tour
Prog Rock Band Desert Dragon featuring ex-White Wizzard members Joseph Michael and Will Wallner to tour Europe. - August 29, 2016 - Desert Dragon
Listening Room YYC is Relaunching in September
After a brief summer hiatus, Calgary's Listening Room - house concert style events in intimate settings without distractions - is relaunching in September with two unique concepts - The Circle and The Classics. The Circle is a unique singer/songwriter circle concept featuring the original works of local artists, as well as interpretations of notable songwriters. The Classics will feature local vocalists interpreting the works of classic jazz artists, along with the house band. - August 29, 2016 - The Music Entrepreneur
Catch the Mah Jong Beat! in Development
A short play about the game of Mah Jong is being developed into a full-length play. - August 28, 2016 - Susan Shafer
Christian Music Trendsetter Carman Returns to the Stage Triumphant After Life-Threatening Cancer Battle
Bringing life and hope to families across the country in the high energy 2016 "CinemaSonic Experience" Tour - August 25, 2016 - Carman
Chart Topping Soul-Funk-Blues Band Become Top Nominees for 2016 Native American Music Awards
WI Blues Chart Toppers, The GroovaLottos are nominated for "Best Pop Recording" of 2016 by NAMA, and they need your vote. Public Voting Now Open. - August 22, 2016 - TheGroovaLottos
Summer in the City Gets a Little Hotter with Uptempo Pop Romp "L.A. Nights" from Indie Singer/Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin
It has been celebrated by variety of artists. And now the city of Los Angeles has a brand new sonic love letter, thanks to Ayhan Sahin’s “L.A. Nights,” released by independent label Young Pals Music. - August 18, 2016 - Young Pals Music
The Burbans to Take the Stage at Untermyer Park in Yonkers
The Untermyer Performing Arts Council announces August 27th Concert. - August 14, 2016 - The Burbans
BMD Partners with Adoline/AV to Provide ImageCue
Broadway Media Distribution (BMD), the provider of high quality scenic projection content to theatrical groups worldwide, has partnered with the audiovisual company Adoline/AV to provide access to the ImageCue media server and other critical projection equipment for smaller theatrical groups. - August 12, 2016 - Broadway Media Distribution LP
Daddy Issues, an Alternative, Pop, Rock Band in Southern, California Launches New Album
"Handle It" to be Released September 10, 2016 - August 11, 2016 - Daddy Issues
Westchester Community College Presents Ballets with a Twist Performing Cocktail Hour: The Show
New York City’s Ballets with a Twist sets the mood for the holiday season with a performance of Cocktail Hour: The Show at the Academic Arts Theater at Westchester Community College (75 Grasslands Road) on Saturday, November 19, at 8pm. Tickets are $24 general admission; $22 for seniors, WCC... - August 11, 2016 - Ballets with a Twist
Emmy-Winner Geoff Notkin Brings Film Premiere, One-Man Show to Edinburgh Fringe Festival 12-14 August
Notkin hosting European Premiere of "Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously" - August 10, 2016 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Iconic Actor/Musician Corey Feldman Makes History with Official Debut on Billboard Chart
Corey Feldman has made history. Corey’s biggest passion, and he has produced music for many of his films throughout the years, but has finally reached his ultimate goal and made history by having his hit single “Go 4 It!” featuring Snoop Dogg, make its debut on the Billboard Chart. Go 4 It! is also currently on the Digital Radio Tracker charts, The Record World charts, The Radio Wave Monitor charts, the MediaBase charts, the BDS charts and now he hit #40 on the Radio & Records chart. - August 05, 2016 - Corey Feldman
So You Think You Can Dance™ Winner Coming to Crystal Lake, IL
Dancepiration Dance Studio, the premiere dance facility in Crystal Lake, IL is teaming up with Liberate Artists LLC for a day of dance to remember. - July 29, 2016 - Liberate Artists
"Naivedyam" - Mohiniyattam Dance Performance by Bharathanjali, Classical Dance School in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi
Bharathanjali, a classical dance school in Abu Dhabi, presents Mohiniyattam dance performance by renowned dancer Priya Manoj and her Disciples. - July 25, 2016 - Bharathanjali
Playwrights Local Announces World Premiere of “Objectively/Reasonable”
Documentary play captures community response to the shooting of Tamir Rice in Cleveland in November 2014. Features contributions from six playwrights and direction by Terrence Spivey. Runs August 18 through September 4 at Waterloo Arts. - July 13, 2016 - Playwrights Local
Ivan Amodei's Intimate Illusions – a Magical and Musical Experience
Intimate Illusions performs 7 shows set in a glass high-rise hip hotel just a 2-minute walk from Boston Commons. The show offers a truly memorable experience during your Boston vacation or city outing. Filled with world-class magic, fantastic storytelling, audience participation and incredible live music with concert cellist, this intimate performance weaves original, thought-provoking illusions, wit, humor, and dazzling live music together with an entertaining theatrical twist. - July 11, 2016 - Eclipse Production Studios, Inc