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ANTIGONE X Breathes New Life Into A Greek Classic At Cal Rep Photo ANTIGONE X Breathes New Life Into A Greek Classic At Cal Rep
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2018

California Repertory Company, the producing arm of the CSULB Theatre Arts Department, continues its spring season with Antigone X by LA-based writer Paula Cizmar. The show, directed by Artistic Director Jeff Janisheski, opens on March 23rd in the Studio Theatre....


CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Photo CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017

Following the devastating hurricanes, horrific California wildfires and tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, CMT today announced plans to transform this year's CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR special from a year-end celebration honoring the top artists of the year, into a night of hope and healing...


CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Photo CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017

Following the devastating hurricanes, horrific California wildfires and tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, CMT today announced plans to transform this year's CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR special from a year-end celebration honoring the top artists of the year, into a night of hope and healing...


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....


BWW Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Indiana Repertory Theatre Photo BWW Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Indiana Repertory Theatre
by Melissa Hall - January 16, 2018

A Raisin in the Sun, the seminal work of playwright Lorraine Hansberry, tells the story of Walter Lee Younger and his family. Their dreams and plans have been thwarted and yet a ray of hope remains in the form of a life insurance check which could provide a new future for all of them. The Indiana Re...


BWW Review: 3WOMEN, Trafalgar Studios Photo BWW Review: 3WOMEN, Trafalgar Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - May 19, 2018

Katy Brand makes her playwriting debut at Trafalgar Studios with 3Women, a supposedly progressive play which unfortunately falls into the pit of problematic feminism. Written with the right spirit and presenting a very tongue-in-cheek script with plenty of funny one-liners and biting characters, the...


First Annual Storytelling Festival Plays the Lower East Side, SPEAK UP, RISE UP
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2017

The first annual Speak Up, Rise Up Festival will run August 14 - 20, at the historic Connelly Theater on the Lower East Side. Under the Artistic Direction of Asher Novek, the festival will showcase storytelling and solo-shows, over the course of the week, by celebrating traditional and non-tradition...


Paul Beaubrun Releases New Song RISE UP Photo Paul Beaubrun Releases New Song RISE UP
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2018

Today, Haitian-American roots/blues musician Paul Beaubrun released 'Rise Up,' the second single from his new album Ayibobo (out May 11th via Ropeadope). Culture Collide premiered the song alongside Paul's travel guide of Port-au-Prince, check out the feature HERE....


Rancid Announce New Album 'Trouble Maker' on Hellcat/Epitaph
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2017

Rancid have announced their brand new album Trouble Maker, to be released on June 9th via Hellcat/Epitaph Records....


Pop Singer Ian Erix Releasing Benefit Song with Parkland, FL School Shooting Survivor Photo Pop Singer Ian Erix Releasing Benefit Song with Parkland, FL School Shooting Survivors
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018

Misfit Mindz Entertainment, an imprint of Nordican Music Group/The Orchard/Sony Music Entertainment is set to release a benefit record from Ian Erix -- featuring survivors of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting -- with 100% of all profits going to victim's families and survivors of gun violenc...


VDAY 2018: A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT & A PRAYER Comes to Alexander Upstairs Photo VDAY 2018: A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT & A PRAYER Comes to Alexander Upstairs
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2018

Welcome to VDAY season! Sugardaddy theatre Co is back with a new VDAY play: 'A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer'! Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls....


THIS ISN'T HELPING Returns To Port Jefferson On 5/12 Photo THIS ISN'T HELPING Returns To Port Jefferson On 5/12
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 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 on Saturday, May 12 at 7 pm. This Isn't Helping is written and performed by Treder-Wolff and fe...


Posthumous Release From Mark Otis Selby Launches Moraine Music's Naked Sessions Photo Posthumous Release From Mark Otis Selby Launches Moraine Music's Naked Sessions
by Macon Prickett - March 01, 2018

Before the full-blown production, the multi-track recording for the big stage sound and lights, an artist sits in a room with nothing but a new song, an instrument and a deep desire to express something true – laying down the song as it comes out, no worries about perfection; honest, raw…naked. This...


Trae Crowder and More Set for Artists Rise Up Los Angeles's TRANSPARENCY, TAXES & TWEETS Benefit
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2017

On Tax Day, ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES presents an evening of comedy, TRANSPARENCY, TAXES & TWEETS, with Trae Crowder ('The Liberal Redneck') as headliner, benefiting the Southern Poverty Law Center....


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....


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...


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...


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...


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....


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...


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...


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....


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...


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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