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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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THE MERMAID HOUR: A Rolling World Premiere, Opens 3/23 Photo THE MERMAID HOUR: A Rolling World Premiere, Opens 3/23
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2018

What do you do when you encounter a challenge that you have no experience dealing with?  What do you do when that challenge involves someone you love?  How as a parent do you rise up and support them? David Valdes Greenwood's play The Mermaid Hour reimagines these timeless issues through the story o...


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 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...


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...


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...


Gesher Music Festival Returns For 8th Season Photo Gesher Music Festival Returns For 8th Season
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2018

Now in its 8th season, the Gesher Music Festival returns for two weeks in August, bringing chamber music with a multi-cultural twist to their performances. The Festival runs from August 9 - 19 with three formal concerts as well as several more informal opportunities to hear some of the music and mee...


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!...


Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More! Photo Brief 4/27: Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Chita Rivera Award nominations are announced, and more!...


Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network 'Rise Up' Campaign Wins Webby People's Voice A Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network 'Rise Up' Campaign Wins Webby People's Voice Award
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2018

Charity Network announced today that its digital fundraising campaign Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network Rise Up for Good has won The Webby People's Voice Award in Social - Public Service & Activism in the 22nd Annual Webby Awards....


Broadway And Recording Artists Perform Tribute Show For Ed Sheeran Photo Broadway And Recording Artists Perform Tribute Show For Ed Sheeran
by Julie Musbach - June 08, 2018

Producer Peter Dunn (So You Think You Can Belt, TRL: Total Request Live, Rise Up, GAYS: The Series) is teaming up with Samantha Rhea Parrish to produce a tribute show for music superstar, Ed Sheeran on Saturday June 9th at 10PM at The West End Lounge. The night is entitled Sheer Ed 2.0 and will be p...


Fwd: Bassist Oytun Ersan & His Band of Jazz Fusion All-Stars Shine on Dynamic New Rel Photo Fwd: Bassist Oytun Ersan & His Band of Jazz Fusion All-Stars Shine on Dynamic New Release FUSIOLICIOUS
by Macon Prickett - June 29, 2018

On his brand-new sophomore release, Fusiolicious, Turkish Cypriot bassist Oytun Ersan has an all-star band on hand to present seven cooking original tunes. The music is expertly executed on an intriguing blend of electric and acoustic instruments, featuring giants of jazz fusion, including drummer D...


(MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS To Play The Tank 4/22 Photo (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS To Play The Tank 4/22
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2018

The hit show, (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS, returns to The Tank on Sunday, April 22 at 7:00 pm. (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS is hosted by the show's creator, Jude Treder-Wolff, and features storytellers Liz Gannon Graydon, Robin Gelfenbien, Brian Grossi, Rhonda Hansome, and David Lawson....


NO, WE WON'T SHUT UP! Returns To The Speak Up, Rise Up Festival Photo NO, WE WON'T SHUT UP! Returns To The Speak Up, Rise Up Festival
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2018

For a second year, 'No We Won't Shut Up' appears at The Tank's 'Speak Up, Rise Up Festival on Sunday, August 12 at 4pm. With riveting-and timely stories on issues from #metoo to a personal journey toward activism to realizing what it means to be American only after you go abroad-and more, from some ...


Come Fly With Me! Let's Fly Away! To Be Presented as Part of the Speak Up, Rise Up Fe Photo Come Fly With Me! Let's Fly Away! To Be Presented as Part of the Speak Up, Rise Up Festival
by Stephi Wild - August 04, 2018

Come Fly With Me! Let's Fly Away! 8/8 9pm A part of the Speak Up, Rise Up festival Curated and Hosted by Tarik Daniels featuring Lauren Maul, Gabe Morales, Tate Ngwaru and Alexander Kacala....


Broadway & TV Stars Join Producer Peter William Dunn For Birthday Celebration Show Photo Broadway & TV Stars Join Producer Peter William Dunn For Birthday Celebration Show
by Julie Musbach - February 07, 2018

Producer Peter William Dunn (So You Think You Can Belt, TRL: Total Request Live, Rise Up, GAYS: The Series) is coming out from behind the scenes and hitting the stage for a one-night-only performance of 'Words Fail (Whiskey Doesn't!) - a late night with Peter William Dunn' at The West End Lounge, on...


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Newest #Hamildrop 'Rise Up, Wise Up, Eyes Up' with Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Newest #Hamildrop 'Rise Up, Wise Up, Eyes Up' with Ibeyi
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 31, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda continues on his exciting week of Hamilton related content with the introduction of "Rise Up, Wise Up, Eyes Up" starring the musical duo, Ibeyi who appears courtesy of XL Recordings Ltd. The track was also produced by Trooko who previously remixed Ibeyi's "Me Voy" earlier this yea...


Additional Performers Added To The SPEAK UP, RISE UP Lineup At The Tank Photo Additional Performers Added To The SPEAK UP, RISE UP Lineup At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2018

Speak Up, Rise Up, now in its second year, is back with an all new storytelling festival. During the course of a week, over 40 productions and more than 100 artists will share the stage....


1837: THE FARMERS' REVOLT Opens Next Month at Blyth Festival Photo 1837: THE FARMERS' REVOLT Opens Next Month at Blyth Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 23, 2018

The stories surrounding the rebellion that helped build the very Canada we know today culminate in 1837: The Farmers' Revolt, a great Canadian mythology wrapped in comedy, music, magic, and action that opens at the Blyth Festival on Aug. 1....


Valley Maker Announces New Album RHODODENDRON out October 12 on Frenchkiss Records Photo Valley Maker Announces New Album RHODODENDRON out October 12 on Frenchkiss Records
by Macon Prickett - July 26, 2018

Valley Maker, the folk project of South Carolina-bred, Seattle-based songwriter Austin Crane, announced his new album Rhododendron today. Set for release on October 12, the album is Valley Maker's debut with new label home Frenchkiss Records. The ten songs of Rhododendron reflect Crane's headspace a...


HAMILTON in Chicago's Jose Maxi Ramos Will Make Hometown Concert Premiere At Schuba's Photo HAMILTON in Chicago's Jose Maxi Ramos Will Make Hometown Concert Premiere At Schuba's
by Stephi Wild - August 02, 2018

Hamilton Chicago's Jose Maxi Ramos announces his debut at Schubas Tavern on Monday, August 20, for his first live concert, Welcome to the Maxi House. The all-ages show stars the singer/songwriter/actor before he departs Hamilton to launch his solo music career. Ramos will perform his own 'original p...


Industry Interview: How Charity Network and the Miranda Family Are Making the World a Photo Industry Interview: How Charity Network and the Miranda Family Are Making the World a Better Place
by Robert Diamond - April 11, 2018

As BroadwayWorld recently reported, 'Lin-Manuel Miranda and Charity Network Rise Up for Good' has been nominated for best campaign in the Social - Public Service & Activism category in the 22nd Annual Webby Awards....


Second Annual SPEAK UP, RISE UP Storytelling Festival To Play The Tank Photo Second Annual SPEAK UP, RISE UP Storytelling Festival To Play The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018

Speak Up, Rise Up, will present their annual storytelling festival, August 6 - 12 at The Tank in mid-town Manhattan. Now in its second year, Speak Up, Rise Up, aims to amplify the voices of communities and people we don't often hear from....


Factory Theater Adds Performance And Presents Additional Programming Photo Factory Theater Adds Performance And Presents Additional Programming
by Julie Musbach - March 13, 2019

Due to high demand, The Factory Theater is adding an additional performance Thursday, March 21 at 8 p.m. of the Jeff Recommended and critically acclaimed production of May the Road Rise Up....


Storytelling Line-up Announced For (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS March 17 Show Photo Storytelling Line-up Announced For (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS March 17 Show
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2018

The hit show, (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS, returns to the Performing Arts Studio on Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. The Long Island based storytelling show is hosted by the show's creator, Jude Treder-Wolff and features stories by a rotating cast of professional storytellers combined with storytellers going...


Broadway And Recording Artists Perform Tribute Show For Ed Sheeran Photo Broadway And Recording Artists Perform Tribute Show For Ed Sheeran
by Julie Musbach - June 08, 2018

Producer Peter Dunn (So You Think You Can Belt, TRL: Total Request Live, Rise Up, GAYS: The Series) is teaming up with Samantha Rhea Parrish to produce a tribute show for music superstar, Ed Sheeran on Saturday June 9th at 10PM at The West End Lounge. The night is entitled Sheer Ed 2.0 and will be p...






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