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 Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida Announces a Staged Reading of Excerpts from the First Folio - April 11, 2016, 7:30 Pm, at the Vanguard, Fort Lauderdale
The newly formed Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida (“STSF”) will present “Shakespeare! Scenes of Power” taking place at The Vanguard Sanctuary for the Arts, 1501 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 on April 11, 2016, at 7:30 pm. Veteran Shakespeare actor Peter... - April 05, 2016 - Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida
16 Noted Black Women Artists and Activists Gather to Uplift Women; Sunni Patterson, Dominique Christina and Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka to Appear
The Truth2Power Women’s Conference gathers Black women on April 1-2, 2016 at Prince Hall Masonic Temple in Washington, DC. This inaugural event will be two days of learning, love, and sisterhood to appreciate, celebrate, and discuss the power of the identity and abilities of the Black... - March 31, 2016 - Social Art and Culture
Shorecrest Theatre Presents "Phantom of the Opera" Theatrical Production the Highlight of School’s "Celebrate the Arts" Week
Known for producing theatre, movie and television stars, Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg will showcase its newest cast of Broadway hopefuls in a mesmerizing production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.” Shows on April 14, 15, and 16 at 7pm at the school’s Janet Root Theatre. - March 30, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Third Street Music School Settlement’s Annual Spring Gala to Honor: Sting and Brenda Harris at 121st Anniversary Benefit, May 16th
Featuring Special Performance by Third Street Music School Settlement - March 29, 2016 - Third Street Music School
The Dancing Fire Performed for Record Crowds at LA County Airshow - Fire Dancers, Hula Dancers, and Fire Breathers
The Dancing Fire performed for record crowds of 137,000 spectators at the Third Annual Los Angeles County Air Show in Lancaster March 18th-20th. The dance company added a special flair and exciting touch to the weekends festivities. The Dancing Fire is the premiere fire dance co. from Los Angeles, led by visionary artist and entrepreneur Brittany Chandler. Chandler's company is known for it's fierce talent and drive to push the boundaries of fire dancing to the next level. - March 29, 2016 - The Dancing Fire
Jupiter In Velvet to Join International Pop Overthrow Music Festival in Detroit April 7th
International electro dance rock artist Jupiter In Velvet will be joining the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival as it rolls into Detroit, Michigan on April 7th at PJ’s Lager House. Jupiter In Velvet is an internationally renowned Electro Dance Rock artist with four albums to date including his most recent effort the critically acclaimed "The World Didn't Start With U." - March 28, 2016 - Free 2b Free Records
Kazakhstan Singer Nursulu Shaltayeva Wins International Vocal Competition in 2 Categories
Nursulu Shaltayeva from Almaty, Kazakhstan entered the 43rd International Festival-Contest of Children, Youth, Adult on-stage Performance Groups and Singers Competition in Novosibirsk, Russia and won 1st place in 2 categories, Jazz and Pop vocals. - March 28, 2016 - UpOrDown Entertainment
World Class Pianist Inspires Happiness at the Scientology Information Center
On March 20th, in honor of the International Day of Happiness, Ms. Kathy Roberts, an accomplished pianist and a Dunedin Bon Appetit fixture since 2002, performed everything from Beethoven to Pink Floyd on the baby grand piano at the downtown Clearwater Scientology Information Center located in the 1918 Clearwater Bank Building. Dozens of residents and neighbors filled the lobby of the historic building to hear Ms. Roberts play their favorite songs. - March 25, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Digital Magazine Breaks New Ground for Arts Coverage
The third issue of New Jersey Stage Magazine for 2016 continues a movement to bring digital magazines to the mainstream. - March 24, 2016 - NewJerseyStage
Missing Broadway Actor Makes First Stage Appearance This Spring
Updated story on missing Broadway actor who steps back into the limelight - March 23, 2016 - Tap soul Productions
Veretski Pass, Bruce Bierman, Heather Klein Among Performers at Yiddish Music & Culture Festival in Las Vegas
First Annual Yiddish Las Vegas: A Music & Culture Festival featuring performances by Veretski Pass, Bruce Bierman, Heather Klein and more. - March 23, 2016 - Temple Sinai
SPEAK OUT Art Show: Celebrate Earth Month with a Meaningful Art Experience Real Art for a Humanitarian Cause
To celebrate April the month dedicated to the Earth, Sexual Assault Awareness, Sexually Transmitted disease Awareness and Poetry, the Grace Divine Gallery with Sam Shakib bring together over 30 original large-scale artworks that speak to critical social issues including depression, suicide, abortion, sexual identity, gay rights, rape, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, stillbirth, PMS, pregnancy, fertility, harassment, sexual objectification and others in an art show titled, SPEAK OUT. - March 16, 2016 - Grace Divine Gallery
Play Lab Weekend of New Works & Writing Classes
Playwrights Local 4181 Announces 2016 Play Lab and Spring Workshops New plays and free workshops presented April 15-17, 2016, at Waterloo Arts Playwrights Local 4181 announces its 2016 Play Lab and Spring Workshops, a series of new plays and writing classes from April 15-17 at Waterloo Arts. This... - March 16, 2016 - Playwrights Local
That Rabbit Music Pool and Distribution Expands in Response to Growing Demand
As the music business continues to expand into new markets and create new business models, That Rabbit Music Pool and Distribution finds attracting more users to digital music services and bringing artists to a wider global audience is the key to success. Streaming media is the future of content... - March 15, 2016 - ThatRabbit.com
Entertainment Personality Cas Spencer Begs the Question: Where’s the "Christian Bachelorette?" and Volunteers for Season One
Church girls need love too. A sweet, attractive Christian bachelorette is what's missing from the TV dating game. Attractive and Christian, is that an oxymoron? Well not exactly. Christians are attractive too. And just to make things fun and interesting, entertainment personality Cas Spencer is campaigning to be Christian Bachelorette - season one. - March 14, 2016 - Casimir Spencer
Satin Doll Trio Honors the Women of Supper Club Jazz and Cool Jazz at the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio returns to the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th at 8:00pm with a new show paying tribute to great American female singers ranging from the Supper Club style of artists like Blossom Dearie, Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Lena Horne, to the Cool Jazz style of singers like June Christy, Anita O'Day, Chris Conner, Julie London. - March 11, 2016 - Satin Doll Trio
Well-Known Local Pianist Spreading Happiness Through Music at the Scientology Information Center
On Sunday March 20th esteemed pianist Kathy Roberts performs for the first time at the Scientology Information Center in honor of the International Day of Happiness. The event will take place at 500 Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater, from 6-8pm. - March 11, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Birthday Celebration for Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael K. Obeng to Benefit Restore Worldwide
The Most Beautiful Faces in Hollywood come out to celebrate a good cause, “TOUR de RESTORE” One face, one breast and one body at a Time, hosted by Former “NBA Star John Salley along with Surprise Guest Hostess.” On Saturday March 19, Some of the most beautiful faces in... - March 09, 2016 - Juka's Organic
DancEnlight Presents "Empty Space"
DancEnlight, a professional not for profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2016 world premiere of "Empty Space" in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Artistic Director Lorelei Chang and her dancers explore the potential of emptiness. Two performances will be held at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium in the Bruyette Athenaeum, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m. - March 09, 2016 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Black Women In Jazz Open Golf tournament to Benefit A Change Generation Foundation
The Black Women in Jazz Open Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the North Fulton Golf Course in Atlanta, GA. A portion of the roceeds from this tournament will benefit the A Change Generation. A Change Generation Non-Profit which supports Foster Care Program Young Adults who leave the Foster Care Program and transitions to independent Adults. - March 04, 2016 - Black Women In Jazz & The Arts
Radio Theater Production of the Action Adventure "River Driver" at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “River Driver” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, March 5, and see why sometimes, murder can be a blessing in disguise. - March 03, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Wilho F. Saari as a Lifetime VIP Member
Wilho F. Saari, of Naselle, Washington, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Performing Arts. - March 01, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
"Worth a Woman" by Cash Creek Impacting Radio Nationwide 2/29/2016
From: Heartland Records Nashville; Song: "Worth A Woman"; Artist: Cash Creek Impacting radio nationwide 2/29/2016. - February 28, 2016 - Heartland Records Nashville
YouTube Video Leads Philly Trumpeter to Solo Performance at Carnegie Hall
When Philadelphia area trumpeter Bob Wagner posted a video on YouTube in the Fall of 2012, little did he realize that it would propel his musical career to a national tour and ultimately lead to an upcoming solo performance on the iconic stage of the world famous Carnegie Hall. - February 24, 2016 - Jump City Music Inc
The New Generation of Chocolate Heads to The Oscars
Baron Chocolatier, a Chicago-based chocolate company, will be representing their brand at several Pre-Oscars events this weekend. - February 22, 2016 - Baron Chocolatier
Trike Communications to Collaborate with The Walt Disney Co. to Celebrate Disneyland 60th Anniversary
Los Angeles-based Trike Communications, announced its creative involvement with multinational media and entertainment conglomerate, The Walt Disney Company. The collaboration coincides with Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Special, “The Wonderful World of Disney, Disneyland 60,” a... - February 22, 2016 - Trike Communications
Radio Show Host John Nuckel Announces Where to Find the Famous "Black Jack" Ryan on Sun. Feb. 21, 2016
Black Jack Ryan is a New York Basketball icon with numerous awards. He is so famous that everyone wants to know where he is and what he is doing at every moment of his life. He is a famous Hoop Wizard and known as Black Jack # 21 for his basketball games' halftime entertainment show and will be on Don’t Give Up Your Day Dream Radio Show on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time. - February 21, 2016 - Storytellers Campfire
Ndau Afro-Jazz Fusion I: Trailblazing Musical Project
The 2-Syds, Sydaira Rose and Sydney Ten'ani, feel privileged and honored to present a jazz rendition of their Ndau African cultural classic and Sukuta family "home-grown" heritage tunes. Some of the tunes were passed down at least four generations and their meanings and contexts are... - February 17, 2016 - Sukuta Technologies, LLC
"Safety for Sarah" Invites Film and TV Production Sets to Join in a Moment of Silence
The Sarah Jones Film Foundation continues its efforts to raise awareness for film and television production safety to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of Sarah's tragic passing on the set of the film "Midnight Rider." - February 16, 2016 - Sarah Jones Film Foundation
Musical Directors of Major Artists Trust His Advice; Top Rated Online Music Production Company's Video Series Offers That Advice for Everyone
A surprise will arrive this February. SongCat's most recent video series has now launched. In the meantime, results of its latest client satisfaction survey revealed interesting results. The company's growth rate will approach 50 percent throughout 2016. - February 10, 2016 - SongCat LLC
Valentine’s Day Special Theatre Performance of Western Romance “Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!”
A special Valentine’s Day theatrical performance of L. Ron Hubbard’s romantic western, "Ride ‘Em, Cowboy!" - February 10, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Forget Wine & Roses: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Breakup Redemption Single Since You’ve Been Gone" from Award-Winning Artist David Keeley
Second single from upcoming album “Pop” is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - February 09, 2016 - Young Pals Music
SF International Arts Festival 2016 Announces Detailed Program Multiple Artists from 13 Countries and the Bay Area to Feature in Over 100 Performances and Exhibitions
SF International Arts Festival is pleased to announce the program for 2016, which will take place from May to June 5 as a co-presentation with the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. More than 50 performance ensembles will participate in the Festival including some of the Bay Area’s finest as well as companies travelling from as far afield as Canada, Colombia, England, France, Japan, Lithuania, Morocco, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Serbia, South Korea, Switzerland and Taiwan. - February 08, 2016 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
Radio Theater Production of Science Fiction Tale “Ole Doc Methuselah” at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “Ole Doc Methuselah” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, February 6. Hippocrates, the 4-armed voracious book-reading alien and Ole Doc Methuselah's sidekick, was the focus of a very successful reading campaign executed in conjunction with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. - February 05, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Magician Randy Masters Presents "Broadway Comedy Magic" at Broadway Comedy Club
For one day only, Magician Randy Masters presents his all-ages comedy magic show at Broadway Comedy Club. - February 05, 2016 - Randy Masters
“Defund THIS 2: Electric Vulvaloo” Uses Sex to Sell…Women’s Right to Choose
Burlesque fundraiser returns to support access to women’s healthcare. - February 04, 2016 - Dirty Bird Burlesque
Kelsi Davies Signs with A.M.W. Talent Agency
Kelsi Davies, a non union actress and dancer, recently gained commercial and theatrical representation from A.M.W. Talent Agency. She can be seen as a featured dancer in Filter's "Take Me to Heaven" music video. Only 18 years old, Kelsi has gotten a lot of work acting and dancing in Los Angeles. This is only the beginning of her career. - February 03, 2016 - Kelsi Davies
DANCE MAKERS Joins CRAFT Agency with Hopes to "Save and Strengthen Youth" Worldwide
DANCE MAKERS to Reshape The World of Competitive Dance. - February 01, 2016 - CRAFT Agency
Talamas Chosen to be New England’s Freefly Systems Dealer
Talamas is New England's newest dealer for Freefly Systems. Now, in addition to rentals, Talamas offers the entire line of MOVI camera stabilizer for sale. Talamas is now your premier MOVI resource for sales, rentals, training, and service. The M15 was designed with the most demanding cinema... - January 30, 2016 - Talamas Boston
Battlefield Earth Audiobook Celebrity Launch Celebration in Hollywood
An event announcing the upcoming release of the Battlefield Earth unabridged multicast audiobook was held at Galaxy Press with many of the actors in attendance including Jim Meskimen, R.F. Daley, Charlie Davis, Phil Proctor and Michael Yurchak. The book was originally published by L. Ron Hubbard in 1982 and remains one of the top 100 science fiction novels of all time in a recent SciFi Lists readers poll. - January 28, 2016 - Galaxy Press
MusicInCloud Offers Great Royalty Free Music for Your Videos
New site providing great royalty free music for your video productions. Various styles are available, energetic to give power to videos, corporate presentations, for the needs of happy or just background music. This service is for all companies producing videos and in need of music. - January 27, 2016 - MusicinCloud
X-Files' Actor Makes Book of Burlesque
Actor Christopher Logan, Guest-Star of the upcoming X-Files episode "Founder's Mutation" (Jan.25th) and films 'Connie and Carla', 'Saving Silverman' and 'Tron Legacy', has produced a coffee table book of top burlesque stars. 'BURLESQUE' is the follow up to 'dr.a.g.' (for dressed as... - January 23, 2016 - Bookthefilm
Andrea Martina - A Swiss Actress on the Rise
Andrea Martina is a Swiss actress, living and working in Los Angeles. She's part of two Film Production Companies, just starred in two award winning short films and one feature film is in pre-production with her in the lead role. - January 23, 2016 - Andrea Martina
Salsa People Promotes Variety of Salsa Dance Programmes in This Year
Salsa People is a Zurich Based dancing school and club that provides a range of courses in salsa and other forms of dance disciplines across a multiple chain of students in best proportions. - January 21, 2016 - Salsa People Dance Studio & Entertainment
Dance Moms’(TM) Star Payton Ackerman Master Teaching at Westchester, NY Studio
Join Liberate Artists for a day of fierce dancing, friendly competition, and a whole lot of fun. Featuring Master Dancer Payton Ackerman from the hit television series Dance Moms. - January 20, 2016 - Liberate Artists
NC Theatre’s Pre-Broadway Engagement of NERDS Heads to Broadway
Artistic Director, Casey Hushion, Makes Broadway Directorial Debut - January 17, 2016 - NC Theatre
Radio Theater Production of the Historical Fiction Adventure "Mister Tidwell, Gunner" at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre in Hollywood
For family friendly things to do in LA, attend a live theater production of “Mister Tidwell, Gunner” by L. Ron Hubbard on Saturday, January 16. - January 12, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Sherry Glaser to Perform Acclaimed Solo Show "Taking the High Road: Comic Confessions from Behind the Cannabis Curtain" at Tucson Fringe Theater Festival (1/16-17)
Show: "Taking the High Road—Comic Confessions from Behind the Cannabis Curtain" Performance Artist/Activist: Sherry Glaser Event: Tucson Fringe Festival Sat., Jan. 16 at 1pm & 5:30pm Sun., Jan. 17 at 3pm Venue: Club Congress (Hotel Congress) 311 E. Congress Street Tucson, AZ... - January 11, 2016 - Love In It Productions
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati - February 14, 2016
Join thousands throughout the planet during the 14th Annual World Sound Healing Day, a global event founded by sound pioneer and Grammy finalist Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. The local event is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2014, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. - January 09, 2016 - Audrey Causilla
Elvis D. Presley to Sign with Charlie Wayne Felts Entertainment, Inc. of Nashville, Tn.
Elvis D. Presley who once ran for Arkansas Governor will be under the management, promotions & booking of CWF Entertainment, Inc. of Nashville, TN. He is also running as State Senator District 26 in Star City, AR. - January 08, 2016 - Charlie Wayne Felts Entertainment, Inc.