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Photos: Ariana DeBose, Lauren Reid, and More Honored at the WP Women of Achievement Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 9, 2023

WP Theater’s 2023 Gala, Celebrating Extraordinary Achievement By Women+ Artists and Industry Leaders, was held last night, May 8. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

SANCOCHO Announces Second Extension of Off-Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2023

The Off-Broadway Premiere of Sancocho is extending its limited engagement again, through Sunday, April 23, 2023.  The new play by Christin Eve Cato (The Good Cop, DUAF 2022) and directed by Rebecca Martinez (Miss You Like Hell; Theatre for One: Here We Are), is now playing at WP Theater (2162 Broadway) and was originally scheduled to conclude its run on April 9th.  

SANCOCHO Extends Off-Broadway at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

The Off-Broadway Premiere of Sancocho is extending its limited engagement, through Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Photos: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of SANCOCHO at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Get a first look at photos of the Off-Broadway premiere of Sancocho, which is now in previews at WP Theater.

Zuleyma Guevara & Shirley Rumierk to Star in SANCOCHO Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

Producers Latinx Playwrights Circle, WP Theater, and The Sol Project have announced an all-Latinx cast and design team for the Off-Broadway Premiere of Sancocho. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

VIDEO: Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale Introduce Bradley Dean, Jon-Michael Reese & Heath Saunders Singing 'Rockstar'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2020

The 52nd Street Project is nearing the conclusion of its first-ever virtual gala featuring performances by stars of stage and screen Annaleigh Ashford & Joe Tapper; Marinda Anderson & Adrienne C. Moore; Bradley Dean, Jon-Michael Reese & Heath Saunders; Edie Falco & more.

Broadway Catch Up: May 8 - Alex Brightman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Cast of HADESTOWN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including Alex Brightman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the cast of Hadestown, and more!

VIDEO: Robin de Jesus and Shirley Rumierk Perform 'I Like Havana' for 52nd Street Project's Virtual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2020

The 52nd Street Project is hosting its first-ever virtual gala featuring performances by stars of stage and screen Annaleigh Ashford & Joe Tapper and more!

VIDEO: Edie Falco & Stephen Wallem Perform 'I Got A Friend In Me' for 52nd Street Project's Virtual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

The 52nd Street Project is hosting its first-ever virtual gala featuring performances by stars of stage and screen Annaleigh Ashford & Joe Tapper and more!

Photo Coverage: Second Stage Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Spring Gala!
by Jennifer Broski - May 7, 2019

Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebrated its 40th Birthday Gala with a special concert performance last night, May 6 at Hammerstein Ballroom, headlined by Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth.

Barefoot Theatre Company Presents Third Annual Vassallo Awards
by Julie Musbach - Oct 22, 2018

On Saturday, November 17th, Barefoot Theatre Company celebrates the third annual Vassallo Awards with a Fall Gala beginning at 8pm at the SVA THEATRE in NYC on 333 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. 

RISE: la serie musical che meritava di più
by Sara Crescente - Aug 14, 2018

Dal 7 settembre sara possibile vedere, per la prima volta in italiano, su Premium Stories la non tanto fortunata serie televisiva RISE. Debutto il 13 marzo sul canale della NBC, la nota azienda televisiva che l'ha prodotta, ma venne tristemente cancellata dopo la prima stagione l'11 maggio. Un vero peccato perche la serie, seppur con pochi ascolti, aveva conquistato il cuore del pubblico con la sua trama drammatica e attuale.

High School Musical Drama RISE Canceled After One Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2018

It was reported today that NBC's high school musical drama Rise has been canceled after only one season.

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.

RISE Season One Finale to Premiere New SPRING AWAKENING Song May 15 on NBC
by Macon Prickett - May 9, 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).

LISTEN: Cast of RISE Sings 'The Dark I Know Well' From SPRING AWAKENING On New Episode Next Week
by Tori Hartshorn - May 4, 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 featuring Amy Forsyth and Erin Kommor is now available at all DSPs and streaming services. 

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule for 4/30-5/27
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 30, 2018

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule for 4/30-5/27

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of NBC'S RISE Perform SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL on THE VOICE
by Macon Prickett - Apr 25, 2018

Last night, the "Rise" cast feat. Auli'I Cravalho performed a breathtaking cover of Alessia Cara's "Scars To Your Beautiful" on NBC's The Voice - watch the performance in full below. The brand new "Rise" cast recording of "Scars To Your Beautiful" is available now at all DSPs and streaming services via Atlantic Records. "Scars To Your Beautiful" will be featured on "RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM," due Friday, May 11.

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule for 4/23-5/20
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 24, 2018

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule for 4/23-5/20

Photo Flash: Bucks County Playhouse Honors RISE Inspiration Lou Volpe
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018

Lou Volpe, the retired theatre education pioneer was recently inducted into the prestigious Bucks County Playhouse Hall of Fame, following such honorees as Angela Lansbury, Oscar Hammerstein and Shirley Jones. A formal ceremony was held on April 14 at the historic playhouse. Volpe, whose career is the inspiration behind "Rise," the new TV series on NBC, was heralded for his life's work as a high school drama teacher at Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, PA. During his tenure there, he transformed this Bucks County community with the magic of theater.