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AUDIO: Catch a First Listen of New SPRING AWAKENING Song from Season Finale of RISE
by BWW News Desk - 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 'Rise,' titled 'Opening Night,' airs Tuesday, May 15 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC.

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).

TV: Check Out the Trailer for NBC's RISE! Next Episode Tuesday, 3/27
by Nicole Rosky - March 26, 2018

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 dedicated teacher Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor) sheds his own self-doubt, and takes over the lackluster theater department and its ambitious plans for a school production of 'Spring Awakening,' he galvanizes not only the faculty and students but also the entire working-class town.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on NBC's RISE
by BWW News Desk - 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.

VIDEO: Watch the First Music Video From RISE; Cast Recordings to Be Released Weekly
by BWW News Desk - March 9, 2018

Atlantic Records has announced plans for a prolific slate of musical releases tied to "Rise," NBC's much anticipated new drama series from the producers of "Hamilton," "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood."

BWW Interview: Josh Radnor & Rosie Perez Head Back to High School for NBC's RISE
by Richard Ridge - March 10, 2018

In just days, NBC will premiere its newest drama, Rise, which airs 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.

VIDEO: First Look at Auli'i Cravalho and More in New Promo for RISE on NBC
by A.A. Cristi - February 2, 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!

Jeffrey Seller's New NBC Show RISE Could Do HAMILTON... But You Might Have To Wait
by Nicole Ciravolo - January 10, 2018

Jeffrey Seller's upcoming NBC Show 'Rise' is redefining the high school theatre TV-show template. The Hamilton producer's new show puts its focus on a small town in Pennsylvania where a dedicated teacher revolutionizes his school's theatre department. Each season will bring a new musical to the screen, following the ups and downs of high school drama on and off the stage. Of course, the question must then become: will viewers ever get the chance to see a rendition of Tony-award winning Hamilton?

Photo Flash: First Look - Series Premiere of Theater-Themed NBC Drama RISE
by BWW News Desk - January 9, 2018

Below, check out first look photos from the Series Premiere episode of NBC's new theater-themed drama RISE. The show premieres on Tuesday, March 13 at 10-11 p.m. ET on NBC

NBC Commits $500,000 to Support High School Theater Programs with Launch of R.I.S.E. AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - January 9, 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 across the country.

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.

NBC Sets Premiere Dates for New Dramas RISE and GOOD GIRLS
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2017

With its fall lineup on track to dominate the fourth quarter for a sixth consecutive year in the 18-49 demo, NBC is set to launch two of its highly anticipated midseason dramas, GOOD GIRLS and RISE with their debuts scheduled behind a pair of formidable lead-ins.

Stephanie J. Block and Mark Tallman to Appear on NBC Drama Series: RISE
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2017

According to deadline.com, Stephanie J. Block and Mark Tallman are set to appear on the NBC drama series, RISE - in recurring roles.

BWW Exclusive: Josh Radnor, Auli'i Cravalho & Damon J. Gillespie Get Ready to RISE on NBC!
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2017

BroadwayWorld recently got to chat with cast members from the new NBC series Rise. Hear what Auli'i Cravalho, Josh Radnor, and Damon J. Gillespie have to say about their characters, inspiring young people, and the importance of a good teacher.

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.

NBC Picks Up RISE Series from HAMILTON's Jeffrey Seller
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2017

NBC has just announced that it has picked up the new series RISE- previously titled DRAMA HIGH.




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