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When society is broken and demands for social justice go unmet, some folks don't give up, they rise up.

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Broadway Sisters Record New Musical at Avatar Studios
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 09, 2015

Sisters Brigid Harrington (Jane Banks, Mary Poppins - Broadway) and Shannon Harrington (Susan Waverly, Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Broadway National Tour and Scout in the upcoming Queens Theatre production of To Kill a Mockingbird) along with Cheryl Ann McCullagh (Jenny, Three Penny Opera - Ku...


'The Eyes of Leadership - Optimize Your Vision' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - January 03, 2017

In Keith D. Garner's new book, The Eyes of Leadership - Optimize Your Vision ($13.99, paperback, 9781498492300, $6.99, eBook, 9781498492317), he taps into the foundation and passion of leadership. This book is designed to empower the voices of the next generation of leaders to rise up and take their...


Rap Radar Podcast Chats HAMILTON with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2016

Rap Radar Podcast concluded 2016 by chatting with one man who had a pretty great 2016, Lin-Manuel Miranda....


Original Broadway Cast Member Louis Hobson to Star in Showtunes Theatre Company's LEAP OF FAITH
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2016

Showtunes Theatre Company has announced their highly anticipaeted holiday concert musical LEAP OF FAITH. The talented cast of local musical theatre professionals will 'rise up' gospel-style for two performances at Benaroya Hall on December 3 at 8pm and December 4 at 2pm. Louis Hobson, who performed ...


STAGE TUBE: Barbra Streisand Speaks at Women's March in LA
by Julie Musbach - January 22, 2017

On January 21, 2017 during the widely attended Women's March in Los Angeles, Barbra Streisand spoke about truth and democracy and the future of the country to the eager crowd. Streisand called out Trump for the examples he is setting, 'children will listen' Streisand said.  ...


Thomas Newson & Manse Collaborate on Massive 'Back Again' Track
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016

Thomas Newson & Manse explode back onto the Revealed Recordings roster with the huge new track 'Back Again' ready to make waves across the scene in the coming months....


Alt-Pop Music Artist Jennifer Saran to Release New Album 'Walk With Me', Today
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2016

Jennifer Saran is a North American alt-pop/adult contemporary artist, songwriter and vocalist based in Hong Kong. Her new full-length album Walk With Me was recorded and produced entirely at Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California...


Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz & More to Celebrate Release of 'Hamilton Mixtape' on Tonight's 'Jimmy Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016

BWW has just learned exclusively that Black Thought from The Roots, Busta Rhymes and Joell Ortiz will perform on tonight's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on NBC....


Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz & More to Celebrate Release of 'Hamilton Mixtape' on Tonight's 'Jimmy Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016

BWW has just learned exclusively that Black Thought from The Roots, Busta Rhymes and Joell Ortiz will perform on tonight's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on NBC....


Emerging Artists Theatre to Stage ONCE 'ROUND THE CIRCLE
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2016

The Emerging Artists Theatre will be presenting ONCE 'ROUND THE CIRCLE as part of their New Work Series at the TADA! Theatre on Sunday, March 13th at 7pm....


Theatre Artists from Across the U.S. Take Part in 'National Month of Outrage'
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016

Theatre artists from across the United States have come together to create a multi-city list of events slated for the month of January protesting the outcome of this year's presidential election....


Artists Rise Up Los Angeles to Present E PLURIBUS UNUM: OUT OF MANY, ONE for National Month of Outrage
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017

On the last day of the National Month of Outrage: Theatre Artists Unite, ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES presents a very special benefit evening, E PLURIBUS UNUM: OUT OF MANY, ONE, a collection of short plays and scenes, music, dance, spoken word, art installations and multi-media presentations in react...


Queen YoNasDa Leads Global Hip-Hop Community in Fundraising Campaign 'Hip-Hop 4 Flint'
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016

On Saturday, March 19, 2016, 47 cities around the world will participate in a global fundraising initiative bringing together the hip-hop community in partnership with the non-profit Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church...


National Geographic Channel Presents Epic Story in RISE UP: THE LEGACY OF NAT TURNER, Today
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2016

In RISE UP: THE LEGACY OF NAT TURNER, viewers will get a different perspective into his notorious legacy that extends beyond this rebellion. From executive producer Nate Parker, the one-hour documentary premieres on today, Oct. 7, at 10/9c on National Geographic Channel...


Broadway Sisters Record New Musical at Avatar Studios
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 09, 2015

Sisters Brigid Harrington (Jane Banks, Mary Poppins - Broadway) and Shannon Harrington (Susan Waverly, Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Broadway National Tour and Scout in the upcoming Queens Theatre production of To Kill a Mockingbird) along with Cheryl Ann McCullagh (Jenny, Three Penny Opera - Ku...


Electric Love Festival Announces First Artists for 5 Year Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - February 02, 2017

Electric Love returns to the Salzburgring! From the 6th to the 8th of July the racetrack will transform into the location for the biggest electronic music festival in Austria once again....


Singer/Songwriter Gabe Oliver's Debut Album 'Insight' Is Available Now
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2016

Maui singer/songwriter Gabe Oliver's new album, Insight, has just been released and is now available for download via his official website at http://www.GabeOliver.com or via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, CD Baby and all major music distribution sites....


BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Goes Hip-Hop with The Grammys, HAMILTON, Kendrick Lamar
by Some Like It Pop - February 24, 2016

Hello Pop Culture Savants! In this episode of BroadwayWorld's Some Like it Pop Podcast, we delve into the worlds of Pop Music, Pop Movies, Pop TV, and Pop Comedy....


Alt-Pop Music Artist Jennifer Saran to Release New Album 'Walk With Me', 4/29
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2016

Jennifer Saran is a North American alt-pop/adult contemporary artist, songwriter and vocalist based in Hong Kong. Her new full-length album Walk With Me was recorded and produced entirely at Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California...


Seven Siblings Theatre to Stage Reading of Jose Rivera's MARISOL
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017

Seven Siblings Theatre will stage a reading of Jose Rivera's Marisol this March....


Chicago Danztheatre to Present CONSUMED This March
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) continues its 16th Season of Disconnect | Redirect, on March 10th, with the premiere and debut of a new full-length work by Artistic Director, Sara Maslanka....


VIDEO: Watch Andra Day 'Rise Up' In New Video by M. Night Shyamalan
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2016

Today, Andra Day released the M. Night Shyamalan-directed visuals for her inspirational anthem 'Rise Up.' This is the second video of Day's to be crafted by an acclaimed filmmaker following Spike Lee's direction of her debut video 'Forever Mine.'...


Kathie Lee Gifford Among Honorees at 41st Annual Gracie Awards
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2016

Last night The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 41st Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills....


FIRST LISTEN: Ashanti's 'Helpless' ft. Ja Rule from HAMILTON Mixtape
by Caryn Robbins - November 25, 2016

HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda gave us a little something more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, releasing another track from the 'Hamilton Mixtape Album. Below, check out Ashanti's cover of 'Helpless', featuring Ja Rule! ...


Theatre Artists from Across the U.S. Take Part in 'National Month of Outrage'
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016

Theatre artists from across the United States have come together to create a multi-city list of events slated for the month of January protesting the outcome of this year's presidential election....






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