News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

RISE - PAGE 13

Rise small logo


Rise is a heartening new drama about finding inspiration in unexpected places. When dedicated teacher and family man Lou Mazzuchelli sheds his own self-doubt and takes over the school's lackluster theater department, he galvanizes not only the faculty and students, but the entire working-class town. Inspired by a true story.

- Source TVMaze

Georgine Scarpino Releases Book on Faith-Based Hospitals
by Christina Mancuso - May 13, 2013

Georgine Scarpino, sister and author, became inspired after Mercy Hospital, the last faith-based hospital in Allegheny County, Pa. was sold. Mercy Hospital was the first hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the world and the first permanent hospital founded in Pittsburgh in 1847. Wanting to g...


Henry Goodman To Star in Minerva Theatre's RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2012

Henry Goodman plays one of the richest and most demanding roles in the contemporary dramatic canon in a new production of Bertolt Brecht's epic, savagely funny parable of the rise of Hitler....


DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Begins Principal Photography
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2013

Twentieth Century Fox announced that principal photography is underway on DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES....


ArtsWest Presents Jim Cartwright’s THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE, 3/7-31
by Harmony Wheeler - February 29, 2012

Opening Wednesday, March 7, 2012, and playing through March 31, ArtsWest presents THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE. Winner of the Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for "Best New Comedy," when it first appeared in London in 1992, THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE is written by British pl...


CNBC to Air Fiscal Cliff Special, MISSION CRITICAL: RISE ABOVE DC on 12/11
by Tyler Peterson - December 07, 2012

With no deal in place and the deadline quickly approaching, CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, will dedicate a day of coverage to the fiscal cliff, "Mission Critical: Rise Above DC." ...


Bailwick Chicago & The New Colony Present RISE OF THE NUMBERLESS, Opening 4/24
by Kelsey Denette - March 12, 2012

Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony have teamed up to present the world premiere of Rise of the Numberless, written by The New Colony's Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood, Patriac Coakley and Evan Linder with original music by Chris Gingrich and Julie B. Nichols and lyrics by Chris Gingrich and Andre...


WHEN I RISE…LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! OperaArts Presents Weekend of Events Honoring Barbara Smith Conrad, 2/9 & 10
by David Green - January 04, 2013

OperaArts will honor the life of Barbara Smith Conrad with "When I Rise…Let Your Voice Be Heard" - a weekend featuring two special events, February 9 and 10, in Palm Springs. In 1957, MS. Conrad was a gifted black opera student at the University of Texas who was thrust into a civil rights storm that...


VIDEO: International Trailer for 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE
by Tyler Peterson - August 14, 2013

Warner Bros has released the first international trailer for 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE. 'Man of Steel's Zack Snyder returns to produce the comic book sequel based on Frank Miller's graphic novel Xerses. Check it out below!...


'Rise Up Project' Aims to Raise Awarness for School Music
by Conor Sheeran - May 22, 2013

A new initiative focused on raising awareness for school music funding titled 'Rise Up Project' (www.riseupproject.org) has united the Chandler, Arizona school Bright Beginnings with the Los Angeles-based Cavalier Artist Group to produce a performance DVD and CD....


Collaboraction Partners with Chicago Park District to Tour CRIME SCENE to Four Parks This Summer
by Kelsey Denette - May 08, 2013

Collaboraction Theatre Company is adapting their hit original play Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology into an evolved sequel entitled Crime Scene Chicago: Let Hope Rise and touring it to four public parks this summer with free admission in partnership with the Chicago Park District....


VIDEO: Watch the Hit Documentary Film EVERYTHING IS INCREDIBLE
by Movies News Desk - October 03, 2012

The Rise Institute's short film, Everything Is Incredible, went viral last month on Vimeo and is inspiring people all over the world with a Honduran man's story of his impossible dream. Agustin, a poor, disabled shoemaker has spent over 50 years making a helicopter out of rebar, 2x4's, bicycle parts...


Documentary Film EVERYTHING IS INCREDIBLE Goes Viral
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012

'The problem is, everything is incredible and people don't accept it.' The Rise Institute's short film,EVERYTHING IS INCREDIBLE, went viral last month on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/35545694) and is inspiring people all over the world with a Honduran man's story of his impossible dream. Agustin, a poor,...


Becky Spell Releases RISE UP, RECOUNT LOVE
by Christina Mancuso - January 16, 2014

Becky Spell realizes the great importance of sharing life lessons with others. She wrote 'Rise Up, Recount Love' (published by iUniverse) to inspire and encourage people to embrace love and good character. Through this book, Spell expresses that improving one's life and relationships and embracing t...


LabRats Theater Presents RISE AND FALL OF A TEENAGE CYBERQUEEN, Opening Today
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013

In the Rise and Fall of a Teenage Cyberqueen, everyone in a small town is searching for something online. Love. Sex. Popularity....


RISE 'N SHINE WITH BETTE & JULIETTE Continues 8/19
by Tyler Peterson - July 29, 2014

"Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette" are back with their 3rd episode! The show is never the same and always fresh!...


Rise At Night to Release LADY KILLA EP Via Firepower Records, 6/11
by Tyler Peterson - June 06, 2013

FIREPOWER continues the bass onslaught with the release of the LADY KILLA EP from electronic duo Rise At Night, out June 11. Rise At Night—Fiorella, a.k.a. drum 'n' bass producer/vocalist Messinian, and Lliam Taylor, a.k.a. producer Kezwik—makes music for when the stars are out, the speakers are on ...


Henry Goodman To Star in Minerva Theatre's RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Laura Meltzer - June 08, 2012

Henry Goodman plays one of the richest and most demanding roles in the contemporary dramatic canon in a new production of Bertolt Brecht's epic, savagely funny parable of the rise of Hitler....


Nat'l Geographic to Premiere Three-Part Special JESUS: RISE TO POWER, 3/28
by Tyler Peterson - February 27, 2013

The crucifixion is the iconic image of Christianity - the key event from which all else will flow. But this defining moment for Christians barely registers as a blip in Roman history. So how did one man and a few of his followers galvanize a spiritual movement that would become the official religio...


Friday Fun Photo Flash: Elaine Stritch Makes Appearance in DARK KNIGHT RISES Ad?
by Nicole Rosky - July 06, 2012

The 'Rise' posters all around New York City are getting movie fans excited for the upcoming film THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, but put three in a row, and all some theatre fans can think of is the iconic Elaine Stritch singing the Sondheim classic 'Ladies Who Lunch'....


Photo Flash: Bailiwick Chicago & The New Colony Premiere RISE OF THE NUMBERLESS
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2012

Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony have teamed up to present the world premiere of Rise of the Numberless, written by The New Colony's Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood, Patriac Coakley and Evan Linder with original music by Chris Gingrich and Julie B. Nichols and lyrics by Chris Gingrich and Andre...


Konrad Ventana Releases RISE, RISE
by Christina Mancuso - November 15, 2013

A novel steeped in the mystery and intrigue that is DNA forensics, 'Rise, Rise, Dark Horses of American Noir: A Postmodern Mystery' (published by iUniverse) has been selected for inclusion in the iUniverse Rising Star program, which recognizes excellence in writing and overall potential. Author Konr...


Few Super Powers Have Divided Comity of Nations into Groups to Serve Their Narrow Ends and Human Values are Being Freely Flouted
by Robert Diamond - May 04, 2014

The Rise of Peace", by Dr. Hafiz Shahid Amin, is a novel dedicated to all victims of terrorist attacks. From the time this universe came into being to this time, the world encounters perils of different hues everywhere in every time. Few super powers have dual policies for humanism. The develop...


Soundgarden Among Recording Artists on THE AVENGERS Soundtrack
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2012

Marvel Music/Hollywood Records announce the return of Soundgarden with the release of the band's first song in 15 years, 'Live to Rise.' The song will be featured in the end credits to this year's highly anticipated movie, 'Marvel's The Avengers.' 'Live to Rise' is included on Avengers Assemble, a 1...


Faro and Audrey Zarrabi Encourage Positive Thinking in RISE OF THE PRINCE
by Christina Mancuso - May 24, 2013

To help his son, who was born with spina bifida, cope with the reality of living life in a wheelchair, Faro Zarrabi told him stories about a life he could have lived in the past. Eventually, Zarrabi's son began to believe those stories were true tales of his past life. Now, co-authors Faro and Audre...


Review Roundup: 300: Rise of an Empire
by Matt Tamanini - March 07, 2014

The sequel to the 2006 action film '300' hits 3D, 2D, and Imax theaters today. The film stars Sullivan Stapelton, Eva Green, Lena Headey, Hans Matheson and Jack O'Connell....






Videos

Recommended For You