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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...


'The Eyes of Leadership - Optimize Your Vision' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - January 03, 2017

In Keith D. Garner's new book, The Eyes of Leadership - Optimize Your Vision ($13.99, paperback, 9781498492300, $6.99, eBook, 9781498492317), he taps into the foundation and passion of leadership. This book is designed to empower the voices of the next generation of leaders to rise up and take their...


Rap Radar Podcast Chats HAMILTON with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2016

Rap Radar Podcast concluded 2016 by chatting with one man who had a pretty great 2016, Lin-Manuel Miranda....


Original Broadway Cast Member Louis Hobson to Star in Showtunes Theatre Company's LEAP OF FAITH
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2016

Showtunes Theatre Company has announced their highly anticipaeted holiday concert musical LEAP OF FAITH. The talented cast of local musical theatre professionals will 'rise up' gospel-style for two performances at Benaroya Hall on December 3 at 8pm and December 4 at 2pm. Louis Hobson, who performed ...


STAGE TUBE: Barbra Streisand Speaks at Women's March in LA
by Julie Musbach - January 22, 2017

On January 21, 2017 during the widely attended Women's March in Los Angeles, Barbra Streisand spoke about truth and democracy and the future of the country to the eager crowd. Streisand called out Trump for the examples he is setting, 'children will listen' Streisand said.  ...


Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz & More to Celebrate Release of 'Hamilton Mixtape' on Tonight's 'Jimmy Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016

BWW has just learned exclusively that Black Thought from The Roots, Busta Rhymes and Joell Ortiz will perform on tonight's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on NBC....


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...


Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz & More to Celebrate Release of 'Hamilton Mixtape' on Tonight's 'Jimmy Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016

BWW has just learned exclusively that Black Thought from The Roots, Busta Rhymes and Joell Ortiz will perform on tonight's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on NBC....


Theatre Artists from Across the U.S. Take Part in 'National Month of Outrage'
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016

Theatre artists from across the United States have come together to create a multi-city list of events slated for the month of January protesting the outcome of this year's presidential election....


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....


Artists Rise Up Los Angeles to Present E PLURIBUS UNUM: OUT OF MANY, ONE for National Month of Outrage
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017

On the last day of the National Month of Outrage: Theatre Artists Unite, ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES presents a very special benefit evening, E PLURIBUS UNUM: OUT OF MANY, ONE, a collection of short plays and scenes, music, dance, spoken word, art installations and multi-media presentations in react...


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....


Studio C Artists and Combined Artform Present LETTERS FROM YOUNG GAY MEN
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017

Letters from Young Gay Men is a project that was inspired by Rilke's Letters to a young poet. A show that brings a unique intimacy between the gay youth and elders of the community. These are very special letters performed by an amazing cast - these words crack the heart and forge the soul....


Electric Love Festival Announces First Artists for 5 Year Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - February 02, 2017

Electric Love returns to the Salzburgring! From the 6th to the 8th of July the racetrack will transform into the location for the biggest electronic music festival in Austria once again....


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...


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...


Seven Siblings Theatre to Stage Reading of Jose Rivera's MARISOL
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017

Seven Siblings Theatre will stage a reading of Jose Rivera's Marisol this March....


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....


Chicago Danztheatre to Present CONSUMED This March
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) continues its 16th Season of Disconnect | Redirect, on March 10th, with the premiere and debut of a new full-length work by Artistic Director, Sara Maslanka....


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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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 ...






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