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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.

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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....


TV: RISE Premieres in New York City
by Robert Diamond - February 18, 2011

We were at the premiere of RISE, an inspirational story about the power of the human spirit - RISE will take audiences on a journey that honors a group of individuals who through their loss inspired the hopes, dreams and successes of some of the most iconic names in Olympic sports history. ...


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." ...


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...


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...


RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Coming to Blu-ray/DVD, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2011

A single act of both compassion and arrogance leads to a battle unlike any other when RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES makes its worldwide debut on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on December 13th in North America and starting December 7th Internationally....


Soundgarden Among Recording Artists on THE AVENGERS Soundtrack, Released Today, 5/1
by Movies News Desk - May 01, 2012

Marvel Music/Hollywood Records previously announced 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 A...


Renee Flemming Records 'Still Dream' for RISE OF THE GUARDIANS Soundtrack
by Nicole Rosky - October 15, 2012

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming has performed the original song 'Still Dream' on the soundtrack for the upcoming Rise of the Guardians, which also features a score by Four-Time Academy Award nominated and Grammy Award winning composer Alexandre Des...


Rise Against & It Gets Better Project Announce Collaboration & Tackle Bullying
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 21, 2011

Rise Against and The It Gets Better Project are proud to announce a collaboration in conjunction with the release of Rise Against's new single, 'Make It Stop (September's Children)' from their album Endgame, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart....


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: 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...


Rise Against & It Gets Better Project Announce Collaboration & Tackle Bullying
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 21, 2011

Rise Against and The It Gets Better Project are proud to announce a collaboration in conjunction with the release of Rise Against's new single, 'Make It Stop (September's Children)' from their album Endgame, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart....


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...


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,...


Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal Set for 'Still I Rise' Movie
by Kelsey Denette - May 10, 2011

Theatre and film veterans Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal are set to appear in 'Still I Rise,' (working title)....


Mark Foster of Foster the People Reveals He Co-Wrote SPIDER-MAN's 'Rise Above' with Bono, Edge
by Jessica Lewis - June 30, 2011

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark opened on June 14, 2011 at the Foxwoods Theatre as the first show of the 2011-2012 season. Despite opening to poor reviews, the box office has been performng impressively, due in large to the draw of U2's debut musical score....


'E! Entertainment Special: Tim Tebow's Wild Rise' Premieres 7/2
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2012

E! examines a fascinating athlete who has transcended sports to become a full-fledged pop icon in the upcoming E! Entertainment Special: Tim Tebow's Wild Rise. His extraordinary success on the football field, coupled with his religious devotion and infectious charm, have made Tebow a beloved and con...


Soundgarden Among Recording Artists on THE AVENGERS Soundtrack, Released Today, 5/1
by Movies News Desk - May 01, 2012

Marvel Music/Hollywood Records previously announced 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 A...


The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Plays Rose Theatre Kingston, Begins Sept 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 17, 2011

Hull Truck's production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice will feature the up and coming actress, Lauren Hood from Malton, in the starring role as Little Voice at Rose Theatre Kingston from Tuesday 13 Sept. Lauren made her professional debut playing the role of Carrie Pipperidge in the West End P...


Seun Kuti Announces US Summer Tour, Releases Rise Video
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2011

Seun Anikulapo Kuti is excited to announce a North American tour in support of his new album, From Africa With Fury: Rise....


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...


'The Rise of Dorothy Hale' Welcomes New Cast Nov.12
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2007

The Rise of Dorothy Hale, the new mystery/thriller by Myra Bairstow, directed by Pamela Hall, welcomes Purva Bedi, Dina Ann Comolli, and Matthew Cowles to the cast, joining remaining cast members Patrick Boll, Laura Koffman, and Mark LaMura, beginning Monday November 12. ...


Bio Channel Presents Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer July 6
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 23, 2011

BIO debuts the broadcast premiere of 'Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer,' written and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, on July 6 at 9PM ET/8PM CT/10PM PT....


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....


STONEFACE's French Stewart & Vanessa Claire Stewart Appear on Arts in Review Today, 6/22
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012

Actor French Stewart and playwright Vanessa Claire Stewart will discuss the premiere of "Stoneface: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Buster Keaton" at Sacred Fools Theatre in Hollywood today, June 22. Hosted by arts journalist Julio Martinez, the interview will be broadcast on Arts in Review from 2 to ...






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