Up Against It 1989

Opened: November 14, 1989
Closing: December 17, 1989

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FUNNY GIRL, SHUCKED & More Set for 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024


Broadway In Boston has revealed its 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Stage June Fourth To Present MAY 35TH, Beginning In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


Stage June Fourth will present May 35th, a celebration of resistance to authoritarianism and commemoration of those who died in the pro-democracy protest at Tiananmen Square based on real life stories. Written by Candace Chong Mui Ngam and directed by Kim Pearce, running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 29 May – 1 June.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Broward Center Reveals 2024/2025 Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Season Lineup
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024


Broadway in Fort Lauderdale has announced its 2024/2025 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the touring productions coming to Fort Lauderdale here!

Lakewood Theatre Company to Present A FEW GOOD MEN Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024


Lakewood Theatre Company's production of A FEW GOOD MEN is set to open on March 1st in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Learn more about the production here!

Matthew Bourne's ROMEO AND JULIET to Have North American Premiere at The Ahmanson Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Matthew Bourne's 'Romeo and Juliet' opens at the Ahmanson Theatre on January 31.

Review: LES MISERABLES at ASU Gammage
by Herbert Paine - Dec 9, 2023


BWW Contributor Timothy Shawver's take on the North American Tour production of LES MISERABLES: A solid rendition of the epic musical and a talent showcase for performers and designers. Runs through December 10th at ASU Gammage in Tempe, AZ.

Queer|Art Unveils Winner Of 2023 Illuminations Grant For Black Trans Women Visual Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023


Queer|Art has revealed the winner of the 2023 Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists. Find out who received this prestigious award.

MURDER IN BOSTON: ROOTS, RAMPAGE, AND RECKONING Coming to Max In December
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2023


The HBO Original three-part documentary series MURDER IN BOSTON: ROOTS, RAMPAGE, AND RECKONING, produced and directed by Jason Hehir (“The Last Dance,” HBO’s “Andre The Giant” ), and produced in association with The Boston Globe. The documentary series will debut on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Masc Film Series Comes to BAM This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023


From November 17 through 22, BAM presents the Masc film series. Spotlighting the rich stories and courageous lives of trans men, butch lesbians, and gender-nonconforming heroes, this collection—curated by writer-archivist-filmmaker Jenni Olson and critic Caden Mark Gardner—journeys through nearly four decades of cinema history in search of authentic, complex representations of masculine identity as it exists outside the realm of cisgender men.

Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan Complete the Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable,  with direction by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Debbie Gibson, KT Tunstall & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Rockers on Broadway: 30th Anniversary adds new special guests, including Debbie Gibson. Don't miss the star-studded lineup at this highly anticipated event celebrating its milestone anniversary.

Circa: Queer Histories Festival to Present Michael Kearns' Solo Show in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023


Michael Kearns’ sixteenth solo show, It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir, has been chosen as part of the line-up of the inaugural Circa: Queer Histories Festival with a one-night only performance on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8:00pm.

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

Zachary Noah Piser Departs TIANANMEN Musical at Phoenix Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023


Zachary Noah Piser has revealed that he has withdrawn from the previously announced Tiananmen musical, set to play at the Phoenix Theatre Company in October.

REVIEW: Cameron Mackintosh's Revival of MISS SAIGON Arrives In Sydney With A Stronger Focus On The Fallout Of American Arrogance
by Jade Kops - Aug 26, 2023


Presented by Opera Australia, Cameron Mackintosh’s Revival of MISS SAIGON reunites the creatives from the 2004 Touring Production, which reached Australia in 2007, to reincorporate elements of the 1989 West End original while shifting the focus to make a more powerful message than the central love story. 

TheSpaceUK to Welcome WHAT IF THEY ATE THE BABY?, LES MILLENIABLES, and More This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 13, 2023


From pop-rock musicals to queer cabaret icons, cult classics to murder mysteries, and even Ghanian acrobatics alongside a cappella anthems. With over 50 new shows gracing the stages this week, seize the opportunity to take a chance and discover something that will entice, excite, and thoroughly entertain you at theSpaceUK.

The Connells Release Live Acoustic Version of 'Running Mary' From 30th Anniversary Reissue of Breakthrough Album 'Ring'
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2023


Craft Recordings is celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Connells’ breakthrough album, Ring, with its first vinyl reissue and a bonus-filled CD. The group has also shared a previously unheard live acoustic version of “Running Mary” which is featured along with other recently discovered versions of tracks from Ring on this bonus-filled release.

Video: EXTREME Team With earMUSIC To Share New Video
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023


Multi-platinum hard rock icons EXTREME is Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums). Following the response to “Rise,” the first single and video from their current album SIX via earMUSIC, EXTREME have released an alternate version of the single’s music video, “RISE: GENERATIONS ON A MISSION.'

The Connells Release Never Before Heard Demo Version of 'Carry My Picture' From 30th Anniversary Reissue of Breakthrough Album 'Ring'
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2023


Both formats of the album have been newly remastered by Brent Lambert at Carrboro, NC’s The Kitchen, and include 21 bonus tracks, including rare B-sides and 12 previously unreleased demos. Rounding out the packages are new liner notes by the Raleigh-based journalist and author David Menconi, featuring new interviews with the band.

The Connells to Release 30th Anniversary Edition of Breakthrough Album 'Ring'
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2023


Both formats of the album have been newly remastered by Brent Lambert at Carrboro, NC’s The Kitchen, and include 21 bonus tracks, including rare B-sides and 12 previously unreleased demos. Rounding out the packages are new liner notes by the Raleigh-based journalist and author David Menconi, featuring new interviews with the band.

Performance Space New York to Present I WANNA BE WITH YOU EVERYWHERE, Envisioned by and for Disability Communities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023


Organized by desire and need, and nurtured by Arika, Amalle Dublon, Jerron Herman, Carolyn Lazard, Park McArthur, Alice Sheppard and Constantina Zavitsanos—IWBWYE, I wanna be with you everywhere is returning this summer.

Billy Porter to be Honored at Lambda Legal 50th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023


Lambda Legal has announced the celebration of its 50-year anniversary with the 2023 Liberty Awards National Dinner, which will take place at The Glasshouse in New York on Thursday, June 8, where artist Billy Porter and the late activist Urvashi Vaid will be honored.

PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Janine LaManna to Make New York Solo Concert Debut With BLACK & GOLD at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York solo concert debut of beloved Broadway veteran Janine LaManna in “Black & Gold” for two shows on Saturday, June 10 and Monday, June 26, both at 7:00 PM.

Up Against It FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Up Against It have there been?
Up Against It has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1989.

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