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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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Rise Up! HAMILTON Original Cast Recording Now Platinum Certified!
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2016

The musical took to Twitter to announce that the recording has now been officially platinum certified, meaning it has sold one million units!...


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....


National Geographic Channel Presents Epic Story in RISE UP: THE LEGACY OF NAT TURNER, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 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 today, Oct. 7, at 10/9c on National Geographic Channel...


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....


Australian Photographer, Daniel King Launches New Book, UKRAINE YOUTH
by Christina Mancuso - January 26, 2015

Australian photographer Daniel King landed in Kiev, Ukraine, in the summer of 2013, just as the 'Rise up, Ukraine!' demonstrations, which had started in May, were beginning to shake the capital and the region. Instead of photographing the protests, King turned his camera on a group of Ukrainian teen...


Eileen Cunningham Pens STOLEN INNOCENCE
by Christina Mancuso - August 11, 2015

How will tragedy and disaster change the life of a privileged but unwanted daughter? This is the question that will be answered within the pages of 'Stolen Innocence,' (published by Xlibris UK) an emotionally moving romantic story written by Eileen Cunningham....


Singalong Concerts to Celebrate RISE AGAIN: A GROUP SINGING SONGBOOK
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2015

After more than a quarter of a century, the long wait is over! From the creators of the beloved songbook Rise Up Singing, comes its much-anticipated companion Rise Again: A Group Singing Songbook....


Trailer for A24 & DirecTV's REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014

A24 and DirecTV have teamed up on REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS, directed by Andrew Lau & Andrew Loo, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese....


Keith Rasmusen Pens THE BARD OF PENDRAGON
by Christina Mancuso - September 21, 2016

'The Bard of Pendragon': a compelling account of the second war that occurred between Israel and the Romans. 'The Bard of Pendragon' is the creation of published author, Keith Rasmusen, who based his story on thirty years of research, showing how the war against Rome accurately fulfilled Jesus' prop...


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...


PBS Premieres AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents Klansville U.S.A. Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 13, 2015

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents Klansville U.S.A. will premiere tonight, January 13, 2015 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS....


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....


VIDEO: Playwright Eve Ensler Talks '1 Billion Rising' to Stop Violence Against Women on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2015

'The Vagina Monogues' playwright Eve Ensler stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about her important project, 1 Billion Rising, to stop violence against women....


David Reedman Launches First Book, A MAN'S GREATEST CHALLENGE... BEING A FATHER
by Christina Mancuso - December 04, 2015

With the good intention of making a positive change in the society for the benefit of the generations to come, David Reedman creates a book based on his personal experience-and on what he believes-titled 'A Man's Greatest Challenge... ...Being a Father' (published by Xlibris AU). All that Reedman ha...


New Memoir HOPE STREET, is Launched
by Christina Mancuso - June 01, 2015

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Christine Reda Pens New Memoir TRY BEING IN OUR SHOES
by Christina Mancuso - July 08, 2015

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Carol Coles Launches ROSES FROM THE DIVINE
by Christina Mancuso - June 17, 2015

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Local Schools Set for Houston Chamber Choir's 'Hear the Future'
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2016

Houston Chamber Choir presents Hear the Future: Annual Invitational School Choral Festival with four Houston-area schools on Sunday, January 31st at 4:00pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Ln Houston, TX 77042. The program is a selection of sacred and secular choral works blended together wi...


ABC's Marvel's AGENTS OF SHIELD Spin Off Still a 'Possibility'
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015

Despite reports to the contrary, ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee revealed that a spin-off of the network's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF SHIELD is still a 'possibility.'...


City Lights Publishers Presents TO PROTECT AND SERVE WHO?
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015

In this limited edition 16-page pamphlet, Mumia Abu-Jamal offers the post-Ferguson generation his advice on how to address the chronic problems of police violence and impunity in the United States today....


Soho Press Releases MORT(E) by Robert Repino
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2014

The 'war with no name' has begun, with human extinction as its goal. The instigator of this war is the Colony, a race of intelligent ants who, for thousands of years, have been silently building an army that would forever eradicate the destructive, oppressive humans. Under the Colony's watchful eye,...


Brian Curtis Pens WHAT PISSES ME OFF ABOUT THE GOOD OL' USA
by Christina Mancuso - September 11, 2015

Brian Curtis, a traveler, history buff, patriot, writer and author, has completed his new book 'What Pisses Me Off About The Good Ol' USA': a passionately crafted work that details the author's perspective about the government, economy and overall well-being of the country....


Author Merawyn Harrison Releases POEMS OF A DIVORCEE
by Christina Mancuso - January 22, 2016

Merawyn Harrison fought the trauma of divorce with all her might, being particularly heart broken on account of her two young boys. Writing became the cathartic vessel which allowed her to emerge from society's unrealistic conventions and a cocooned upbringing. The result is a stunningly evocative c...


VIDEO: Playwright Eve Ensler Talks '1 Billion Rising' to Stop Violence Against Women on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2015

'The Vagina Monogues' playwright Eve Ensler stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about her important project, 1 Billion Rising, to stop violence against women....






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