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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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NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theater Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. Photo NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theater Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018

Inspired by the network's upcoming Jason Katims drama RISE, which premieres Tuesday, March 13 and follows the effects a high school theatre department has on its surrounding community, NBC is launching R.I.S.E. America, a program that grants a half-million dollars to high school theatre programs acr...


Book on Ruined Footballer Was Top Seller at Amazon.com, Says the Portuguese Publisher Fronteira do Caos
by Robert Diamond - June 24, 2017

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LISTEN: Cast of RISE Sings 'The Dark I Know Well' From SPRING AWAKENING On New Episod Photo LISTEN: Cast of RISE Sings 'The Dark I Know Well' From SPRING AWAKENING On New Episode Next Week
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled a brand new cast recording of a song that will be featured in next week's episode of “Rise,” NBC's new drama series from the producers of “Hamilton,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.” An exclusive rendition of “The Dark I Know Well” by the “Rise” cast featu...


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...


RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM Featuring SPRING AWAKENING & More Out Now Photo RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM Featuring SPRING AWAKENING & More Out Now
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018

Atlantic Records has officially unveiled "RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM," available now at all DSPs and streaming services HERE....


VIDEO: Just-Released Promo for NBC's Theater-Themed Drama, RISE Photo VIDEO: Just-Released Promo for NBC's Theater-Themed Drama, RISE
by Caryn Robbins - November 23, 2017

ed midseason drama series, RISE. The new series will launch Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. with a preview episode immediately following the season finale of THIS IS US....


VIDEO: Watch Highlights From the First Episode of NBC's RISE Photo VIDEO: Watch Highlights From the First Episode of NBC's RISE
by Macon Prickett - March 14, 2018

Watch highlights from the first episode of RISE, which aired last night on NBC. From Jason Katims, executive producer and showrunner of “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood,” and “Hamilton” producer Jeffrey Seller comes a heartening new drama about finding inspiration in unexpected places. When ded...


AUDIO: Catch a First Listen of New SPRING AWAKENING Song from Season Finale of RISE Photo AUDIO: Catch a First Listen of New SPRING AWAKENING Song from Season Finale of RISE
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2018

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the season finale of 'Rise' will feature a new 'Spring Awakening' song titled 'All You Desire.' The song was written specifically for the NBC series by the Broadway musical's Tony Award winners Steven Sater (Lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (Music). The season finale of...


Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Have 'Special Part' in NBC High School Musical Drama RISE
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017

RISE star Auli'i Cravalho, who voiced the animated title character in the Disney film, revealed at yesterday's NBC Upfront event that HAMILTON creator and MOANA composer Lin-Manuel Miranda will be involved in the new drama series....


Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on NBC's RISE Photo Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on NBC's RISE
by Nicole Rosky - March 12, 2018

Tomorrow night NBC will premiere its newest drama, Rise, airing Tuesday, March 13th at 10pm ET/PT following the season finale of 'This Is Us,' and debuts in its regular time period on Tuesday, March 20th at 9pm ET/PT on NBC....


NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theater Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. Photo NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theater Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018

Inspired by the network's upcoming Jason Katims drama RISE, which premieres Tuesday, March 13 and follows the effects a high school theatre department has on its surrounding community, NBC is launching R.I.S.E. America, a program that grants a half-million dollars to high school theatre programs acr...


Photo Flash: Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton Attend PBS's MAYA ANGELOU: AND I STILL RISE Preview in NYC
by - February 17, 2017

Last night, February 16, 2017, at a special preview event for the new documentary 'American Masters -- Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise' at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (New York, NY), Dr. Maya Angelou's grandson Colin Johnson, Co-Founder and Principal of Caged Bird Legacy, LLC, ...


LGBTQ and Faith Communities Come Together for I RISE from Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2017

As part of its spectacular 38th Season, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), one of the nation's largest and most esteemed LGBTQ arts organizations in the country since 1979, will join together in song with more than 25 communities of faith, during a powerful, first-of-its-kind choral concer...


RISE Season One Finale to Premiere New SPRING AWAKENING Song May 15 on NBC Photo RISE Season One Finale to Premiere New SPRING AWAKENING Song May 15 on NBC
by Macon Prickett - May 09, 2018

The season finale of 'Rise' will feature a new 'Spring Awakening' song titled 'All You Desire.' The song was written specifically for the NBC series by the Broadway musical's Tony Award winners Steven Sater (Lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (Music)....


Seether's 5th Annual 'Rise Above Festival' To Pay Tribute To Chester Bennington And C Photo Seether's 5th Annual 'Rise Above Festival' To Pay Tribute To Chester Bennington And Chris Cornell
by Caryn Robbins - July 21, 2017

Seether's 5th Annual Rise Above Fest, the largest suicide awareness event in the world, which will be held this Saturday, July 22nd and Sunday, July 23rd at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor, Maine will feature performers including Korn, Shinedown, Stone Sour, Skillet, Halestorm, Falling in Re...


VIDEO: First Look at Auli'i Cravalho and More in New Promo for RISE on NBC Photo VIDEO: First Look at Auli'i Cravalho and More in New Promo for RISE on NBC
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2018

NBC has released the latest promo for the upcoming drama 'Rise.' The music video style promo, featuring the show's cast performing a new Tom Kitt arrangement of Macklemore's 'Glorious', will also preview on air during NBC's broadcast of the Super Bowl on Sunday. Check out the new promo below!...


VIDEO: First Look at Auli'i Cravalho and More in New Promo for RISE on NBC Photo VIDEO: First Look at Auli'i Cravalho and More in New Promo for RISE on NBC
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2018

NBC has released the latest promo for the upcoming drama 'Rise.' The music video style promo, featuring the show's cast performing a new Tom Kitt arrangement of Macklemore's 'Glorious', will also preview on air during NBC's broadcast of the Super Bowl on Sunday. Check out the new promo below!...


Tickets On Sale Now for Rise: A Benefit For The Arthritis Foundation Photo Tickets On Sale Now for Rise: A Benefit For The Arthritis Foundation
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2018

Williams Theatricals & Joseph Macchia Events and Production present 'Rise: A Benefit For The Arthritis Foundation' on Monday, March 26th at 7:30pm at The Davenport Theatre....


RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM Featuring SPRING AWAKENING & More Out Now Photo RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM Featuring SPRING AWAKENING & More Out Now
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018

Atlantic Records has officially unveiled "RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM," available now at all DSPs and streaming services HERE....


LISTEN: Cast of RISE Sings 'The Dark I Know Well' From SPRING AWAKENING On New Episod Photo LISTEN: Cast of RISE Sings 'The Dark I Know Well' From SPRING AWAKENING On New Episode Next Week
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled a brand new cast recording of a song that will be featured in next week's episode of “Rise,” NBC's new drama series from the producers of “Hamilton,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.” An exclusive rendition of “The Dark I Know Well” by the “Rise” cast featu...


RISE Season One Finale to Premiere New SPRING AWAKENING Song May 15 on NBC Photo RISE Season One Finale to Premiere New SPRING AWAKENING Song May 15 on NBC
by Macon Prickett - May 09, 2018

The season finale of 'Rise' will feature a new 'Spring Awakening' song titled 'All You Desire.' The song was written specifically for the NBC series by the Broadway musical's Tony Award winners Steven Sater (Lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (Music)....


New SPRING AWAKENING Song Will Debut During Season Finale of RISE Photo New SPRING AWAKENING Song Will Debut During Season Finale of RISE
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2018

Spring Awakening fans, get ready! After over ten years, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik have written a brand new song for the hit musical, that will debut in the season finale of Rise....


BWW Review: Rhode Island Stage Ensemble's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Hampered by Uneven Adap Photo BWW Review: Rhode Island Stage Ensemble's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Hampered by Uneven Adaptation
by Veronica Bruscini - March 17, 2018

Staging PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for live theater is an ambitious undertaking. The cast members at Woonsocket's Rhode Island Stage Ensemble (RISE) certainly give the performance their best efforts, but the choppy adaptation now on stage at the RISE Playhouse disservices both the company and Jane Austen'...


Jude-Treder-Wolff's New Solo Show THIS ISN'T HELPING To Premiere Speak Up, Rise Up Fe Photo Jude-Treder-Wolff's New Solo Show THIS ISN'T HELPING To Premiere Speak Up, Rise Up Festival
by Julie Musbach - July 30, 2017

Jude Treder-Wolff's new solo show, This Isn't Helping, will have its World Premiere at the Speak Up, Rise Up Festival on August 15 at 9:30 pm at The Connelly Theater in NYC. Jude is the creator/producer of the storytelling show (MOSTLY) True Things which has been played to packed houses in Long Isla...


THE TEXAS TENORS: RISE Premieres August 2017 on PBS Photo THE TEXAS TENORS: RISE Premieres August 2017 on PBS
by A.A. Cristi - August 03, 2017

America's favorite tenors are back with RISE, an all-new concert filmed in stunning 4K resolution at the beautiful Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, TX.  In their second special for PBS, The Texas Tenors follow up their Emmy Award-winning PBS special 'You Should Dream' with a live orchestra and c...






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