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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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BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre's BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Presents Another Stellar Openin'
by Christina Mancuso - June 22, 2017

"Every day is a new beginning," wrote Artistic Director Amy Miller, who opened the production with passionate, inspiring words as Transcendence Theatre presented 'Another Openin' Another Show' at Jack London State Historic Park.  The incredibly talented and diverse cast comprised of Broadway and Hol...


Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP Photo Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP
by Julie Musbach - August 19, 2017

Speak Up, Rise Up, runs until Sunday, August 20 at the historic Connelly Theater in the East Village. The inaugural festival has featured 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows, and 7 community workshop performances over the past week....


History Announces Documentary From LeBron James & Stanley Nelson, RISE UP: THE MOVEME Photo History Announces Documentary From LeBron James & Stanley Nelson, RISE UP: THE MOVEMENT THAT CHANGED AMERICA
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018

History Announces Documentary From LeBron James & Stanley Nelson, RISE UP: THE MOVEMENT THAT CHANGED AMERICA...


THIS ISN'T HELPING Returns To Port Jefferson On Today Photo THIS ISN'T HELPING Returns To Port Jefferson On Today
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2018

Storyteller, writer, performer, and creative arts therapist Jude Treder-Wolff's critically acclaimed solo-show, This Isn't Helping, returns to the The Performing Arts Studio in Port Jefferson, Long Island today, May 12 at 7 pm. This Isn't Helping is written and performed by Treder-Wolff and features...


Showcase Performance Schedule Announced for First Annual SPEAK UP, RISE UP Storytelling Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2017

Speak Up, Rise Up Festival is proud to announce their community partnership line-up for the first annual Speak Up, Rise Up Storytelling Festival. Community partners include; Lady Parts Justice, NYC Veteran's Alliance, Theater of the Oppressed, The Future Project, The Muslim Community Network, and Ra...


Artists Rise Up Los Angeles Presents Benefit Performance Of MIXTAPE Photo Artists Rise Up Los Angeles Presents Benefit Performance Of MIXTAPE
by Julie Musbach - June 25, 2018

ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES presents an evening of powerful songs, MIXTAPE, benefiting School on Wheels....


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...


Milagro Announces Season 34 'Rise UP' Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017

MILAGRO has announced the theme and productions of Season 34. Rise UP will be a passionate, narrative journey, rich in expression and consequence, exploring the power of the human spirit to overcome threats to life, identity, status, hope, and justice....


John Steinbeck's IN DUBIOUS BATTLE to Screen at River Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017

John Steinbeck's novel, IN DUBIOUS BATTLE has been translated into a new film which opens this Today, June 29 at the River Street Theatre in Jaffrey. It will play at 7pm each day through Saturday, July 1st....


Rose McGowan Speaks At HT Leadership Summit 2017 In India Photo Rose McGowan Speaks At HT Leadership Summit 2017 In India
by Stephi Wild - December 07, 2017

Rose McGowan recently traveled to New Delhi, India on behalf of Liberatum, the global cultural diplomacy organization. This major leadership summit also featured President Obama, Prime Minister of India and many other world renowned figures. Liberatum is working with world leaders and cultural fig...


Daphne du Maurier's JAMAICA INN to Premiere at The Tabard Theatre Photo Daphne du Maurier's JAMAICA INN to Premiere at The Tabard Theatre
by Julie Musbach - October 17, 2017

NOBODY GOES TO JAMAICA INN lonely and dark on the bleak Cornish moors. A place full of secrets, violence, and rum that fuels nightmares of ghosts that howl with the wind. Young and innocent, Mary comes to stay, only to get entangled in its mysteries....


Transcendence Theatre Company presents BROADWAY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Photo Transcendence Theatre Company presents BROADWAY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017

Transcendence popular summer shows at Jack London State Historic Park are wrapped up for holidays at Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa, California...


John Steinbeck's IN DUBIOUS BATTLE to Screen at River Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2017

John Steinbeck's novel, IN DUBIOUS BATTLE has been translated into a new film which opens this Thursday, June 29 at the River Street Theatre in Jaffrey. It will play at 7pm each day through Saturday, July 1st....


Phyllis I. Rosenthal Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
by Robert Diamond - May 19, 2017

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Supported Artists at The Point Take to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 Photo Supported Artists at The Point Take to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2017

Today Boiling Point announces it is set to take Hide, an original production, to The Space on the Mile at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


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...


BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre's BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Presents Another Stellar Openin'
by Christina Mancuso - June 22, 2017

"Every day is a new beginning," wrote Artistic Director Amy Miller, who opened the production with passionate, inspiring words as Transcendence Theatre presented 'Another Openin' Another Show' at Jack London State Historic Park.  The incredibly talented and diverse cast comprised of Broadway and Hol...


SPEAK UP, RISE UP Festival Announces August Lineup At The Tank Photo SPEAK UP, RISE UP Festival Announces August Lineup At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2018

Speak Up, Rise Up, is pleased to announce their festival lineup which features a diverse group of over 100 artists featuring a wide range of ethnicities and races with the majority of the performers being women....


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!...


IN IT TOGETHER to be presented as Part of the Speak Up, Rise Up Festival Photo IN IT TOGETHER to be presented as Part of the Speak Up, Rise Up Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2017

In It Together is a live true storytelling show hosted by Kevin Allison, who is best known for his work on the sketch comedy series The State on MTV and the RISK! podcast. The show will feature five performers sharing stories that highlight how they value their unique identity and, through it, find ...


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....


Lee Daniels in Talks to Direct Billie Holiday Biopic Photo Lee Daniels in Talks to Direct Billie Holiday Biopic
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

According to Variety, Lee Daniels is in talks to direct the Billie Holiday biopic “Billie.” Sources also add that R&B singer Andra Day is the top choice for the title role and Lakeith Stanfield for the male role, though nothing is yet finalized....


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...


Kristeen Young's MOONAGE DAYDREAM Debuts on Stern's Bowie Special + Dates w/ THE DAMN Photo Kristeen Young's MOONAGE DAYDREAM Debuts on Stern's Bowie Special + Dates w/ THE DAMNED
by Macon Prickett - February 08, 2018

Art-rocker and genre-defying heroine Kristeen Young will be paying tribute to the late David Bowie with her rendition of “Moonage Daydream” along with 24 other artists on Friday, February 9 for The Howard Stern Tribute to David Bowie special. Co-produced herself, Young wanted to pay tribute to her c...


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...






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