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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! BROADWAY AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FROM 'ANGELS IN AMERICA' TO 'HAMILTON' Out Tod Photo RISE UP! BROADWAY AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FROM 'ANGELS IN AMERICA' TO 'HAMILTON' Out Today!
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2018

One of America's favorite theatre critics takes us on a powerful journey through 25 years of Broadway history....


Joy Williams' FRONT PORCH Out Today Photo Joy Williams' FRONT PORCH Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2019

Joy Williams' highly anticipated new album Front Porch is out today on Sensibility/Thirty Tigers. Purchase/stream the record-produced by Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids and engineered by Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price)-HERE....


The Kilcher Family Continues Their Quest for Survival in All-New Season of ALASKA THE Photo The Kilcher Family Continues Their Quest for Survival in All-New Season of ALASKA THE LAST FRONTIER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2019

For over 80 years, generations of Kilchers have survived on the Alaskan homestead, passing down valuable lessons, techniques and skills while continuously learning new homestead practices necessary for the preservation of their unique Alaskan lifestyle. Now, the next generation must rise up like nev...


Derby Dinner Playhouse Presents RISE UP, O MEN Photo Derby Dinner Playhouse Presents RISE UP, O MEN
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the brand new musical comedy RISE UP, O MEN, opening August 22 and running through September 30, 2018. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com...


MATILDA THE MUSICAL Opens Next Friday At The Herberger Theater Photo MATILDA THE MUSICAL Opens Next Friday At The Herberger Theater
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2019

Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens its 31st season with Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, August 9, on Center Stage at The Herberger Theater Center, marking the first time this smash Broadway musical has been produced by an Arizona-based theatre company. Twelve public performances and four daytime sch...


GLOBAL CITIZEN EP 1 is Out Now Photo GLOBAL CITIZEN EP 1 is Out Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018

Today, international advocacy organization Global Citizen, through Parlophone/Atlantic Records, released Global Citizen EP 1....


BWW Review: RISE UP, OH MEN at Derby Dinner Playhouse Photo BWW Review: RISE UP, OH MEN at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Keith Waits - September 04, 2018

Let's return to the farmlands of Minnesota and visit some of the funniest Lutheran ladies that have ever graced a stage: the Church Basement Ladies. 'Rise Up, O Men' is the fifth musical addition to the continuing stories inspired from a book by Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, entitled Growin...


The Factory Theater Launches New Artistic Associate Program Photo The Factory Theater Launches New Artistic Associate Program
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2019

Co-Artistic Directors Manny Tamayo and Stacie Barra of The Factory Theater launch a new Artistic Associate Program to coincide with the opening of their next mainstage production May the Road Rise Up, February 15 - March 30 at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Chicago. The Artistic Associate ...


The Factory Theater World Premiere of MAY THE ROAD RISE UP Photo The Factory Theater World Premiere of MAY THE ROAD RISE UP
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019

The Factory Theater continues its 26th season with May the Road Rise Up, February 15 - March 30, 2019, at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Chicago. The play is written by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Shannon O'Neill and directed by Factory Theater Ensemble Member and Jeff Award-winning di...


The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Arti Photo The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Artists
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2019

The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has had much to celebrate in 2019 with a successful ten year event, launching their own radio show “Cali Roots Radio” on SiriusXM's “The Joint,” and through a new strategic partnership with Reggae Rise Up. Cali Roots is thrilled to announce its first roun...


Guelph Chamber Choir's HAVEN To Be Guest Conducted By Patrick Murray Photo Guelph Chamber Choir's HAVEN To Be Guest Conducted By Patrick Murray
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2018

The Guelph Chamber Choir seeks a new permanent Conductor and Artistic Director. Founding Conductor, Gerald Neufeld helms several concerts in this transition year and two guest conductors, selected through an extensive search process, will each rehearse and present a full concert of music they have s...


VIDEO: Get A First Look At UNRINETOWN at the 5th Avenue Theatre Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At UNRINETOWN at the 5th Avenue Theatre
by Rachel Katz - April 11, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look Urinetown, this season's co-production between The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre!...


BWW Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE Kicks Off 2018 Fall Season Photo BWW Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE Kicks Off 2018 Fall Season
by Christina Pandolfi - October 21, 2018

On the evening of October 17th, American Ballet Theatre kicked of its much-anticipated fall season at the David H. Koch Theater. Dedicated to celebrating the power and innovation of female choreography, the night welcomed a bevy of audience goers, from everyday ballet enthusiasts to arts advocates t...


Chelsea Symphony Concert to Feature Works by Contemporary Female Composers in Honor o Photo Chelsea Symphony Concert to Feature Works by Contemporary Female Composers in Honor of International Women's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2020

In honor of International Women's Day, The Chelsea Symphony's March 6 and 7, 2020 concert series, Songs of Hope, feature compositions by contemporary American female composers whose work captures the American experience....


Park City Institute Hosts The 8th Annual Saints & Sinners Ball Photo Park City Institute Hosts The 8th Annual Saints & Sinners Ball
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2019

Walking the line between spirited and rambunctious, Park City Institute hosts the eighth annual Saints & Sinners Ball. The soiree entices cherubs, gangsters, despots, angels and devils, to gather at the St. Regis Deer Valley, Saturday March 16, 2019. Proceeds from this celebration benefit Park City ...


Theatre Critic Chris Jones Talks Broadway and His New Book at the Bloomsbury Institut Photo Theatre Critic Chris Jones Talks Broadway and His New Book at the Bloomsbury Institute
by Louis Train - November 28, 2018

Chris's new book, Rise Up!, looks at Broadway and American society from Angels in America to Hamilton. In an interview with fellow critic Matt Wolf, at the Bloomsbury Institute yesterday, Chris talked about what makes a show successful, how the theatre has changed in American and Britain, and what w...


Win A Trip To HAMILTON Puerto Rico and Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda! Photo Win A Trip To HAMILTON Puerto Rico and Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda!
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2018

Rise up, Hamilton fans - Charitybuzz has an exciting, exclusive, behind-the-scenes offer just for you!...


MASHUP-Stories Into Song Comes To The Duplex Photo MASHUP-Stories Into Song Comes To The Duplex
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2018

Storyteller/producer Jude Treder-Wolff and composer Wells Hanley present MASHUP-Stories Into Song, Sunday, December 2 at 4:00 pm at The Duplex. MASHUP-Stories Into Song features some of New York City's hottest storytellers and original songs written by Treder-Wolff and Hanley....


DanceWorks Presents Propeller's FLESH & SPOKES AND SPASTICUS  Photo DanceWorks Presents Propeller's FLESH & SPOKES AND SPASTICUS 
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2020

DANCEWORKS presents PROPELLER DANCE's double bill of FLESH & SPOKES and SPASTICUS. This production is presented by Ottawa-based disability arts/integrated dance company PROPELLER DANCE and was created and choreographed by Renata Soutter and Liz Winkelaar. These two pieces encourage us to challenge p...


FIRST LISTEN: In the Studio With THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Orchestra Photo FIRST LISTEN: In the Studio With THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2019

Get a first listen to The Prince of Egypt in an all new video, which shows the orchestral recording of the music from the brand new production!...


TV: Relive THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Journey from Screen to Stage! Photo TV: Relive THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Journey from Screen to Stage!
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2020

Performances are underway for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT- the new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film. The new musical opens at London's Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 25 Febru...


FIRST LISTEN: In the Studio With THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Orchestra Photo FIRST LISTEN: In the Studio With THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2019

Get a first listen to The Prince of Egypt in an all new video, which shows the orchestral recording of the music from the brand new production!...


RISE UP!: PORTRAITS OF RESISTANCE Announced At BAM, March 6-12 Photo RISE UP!: PORTRAITS OF RESISTANCE Announced At BAM, March 6-12
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2020

From Friday, March 6 through Thursday, March 12, BAM presents Rise Up!: Portraits of Resistance, a series charting the rich history of revolutionary cinema, with a selection of films that give voice to oppressed communities across the globe fighting to achieve self-determination. Centering the strug...


New Album From Gospel Legend Kurt Carr Debuts At #2 Photo New Album From Gospel Legend Kurt Carr Debuts At #2
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2019

Bless Somebody Else (Kurt Carr Gospel/RCA Inspiration), the newly-released album from Gospel legend Kurt Carr, makes its debut at #2 on the Gospel albums consumption charts, debuting at #2 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart and Soundscan's Current Gospel Albums chart. Accolades have continued to...


BWW Review: RISE UP at The Coterie Theatre Photo BWW Review: RISE UP at The Coterie Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 22, 2019

Opening on Friday night at The Coterie Theatre inside Crown Center is a?oeRise Up,a?? a four person, seventy five minute play written by British playwright Lisa Evans. The subject is the 1961 a?oeFreedom Ridersa?? project designed by James Farmer's CORE (Congress of Racial Equality). The premise i...






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