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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Luck Reunion Reveals 2019 Festival Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2019
Luck Reunion, the flagship festival of Luck Productions, is pleased to announce the 2019 lineup for the annual event taking place at Willie Nelson's Luck, TX on Thursday, March 14th. Along with presenting sponsor Southwest, the boutique collective unveiled the diverse artist roster as part of the Lu...
Showtime Presents Documentary TEDDY PENDERGRASS: IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME 2/8
by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2019
In celebration of Black History Month, SHOWTIME will premiere TEDDY PENDERGRASS: IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME, exploring the rise of legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, the first male African American artist to record five consecutive platinum albums. Set against the backdrop of 1960s America, and his...
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble Presents LOVE ON THE RISE
by Stephi Wild - January 25, 2019
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble, one of the Ocean State's premier community theater companies, is thrilled to announce our fourth semi-annual cabaret fundraiser, LOVE ON THE RISE....
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble Presents LOVE ON THE RISE
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2019
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble, one of the Ocean State's premier community theater companies, is thrilled to announce its fourth semi-annual cabaret fundraiser, LOVE ON THE RISE....
Toni Colette to Star Opposite Anna Kendrick in STOWAWAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019
XYZ Films and CAA Media Finance announce Academy Award® nominee Toni Collette has joined Anna Kendrick in the cast of the sci-fi thriller STOWAWAY, which marks the second feature film from Joe Penna and Ryan Morrison, the duo behind the Cannes Official Selection Arctic. The film now boasts two Ac...
RISE OF THE GOATMAN Comes to Theater For The New City
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2018
Following a successful workshopped staged reading at Black Box Performing Arts Center in Teaneck, NJ Beltsville/Rockville, Part 1: Rise of the Goatman moves to NYC, to be produced by the Theater for the New City. This new play is written and directed by Matt Okin, Artistic Director of the Black Box ...
PBS to Premiere Eugene Jarecki's THE KING, About Elvis and America
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2018
Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, two-time Sundance Grand Jury winner Eugene Jarecki takes the King's 1963 Rolls-Royce on a musical road trip across America. From Tupelo to Memphis to New York, Las Vegas, and countless points between, the journey explores the rise and fall of Elvis as a ...
Tippet Rise Art Center Announces 2019 Concert Season Details; Will Break Ground On Francis Kere-Designed Pavilion
by A.A. Cristi - December 13, 2018
Tippet Rise Art Center today announced that it will soon break ground on the latest of the lovingly crafted, sculptural buildings that dot its landscape: a new pavilion designed by the world-renowned architect Francis Kere. The 1,900-square-foot gathering place is scheduled to open in summer 2019....
Sasha Morfaw, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Sufe Bradshaw, Sydelle Noel To Star In RISE
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018
Sasha Morfaw (Black Panther), Jimmy Jean-Louis (Claws, Heroes), Sufe Bradshaw (Veep), Sydelle Noel (GLOW), and Peter Mensah (300) are set to star in the film 'Rise,' according to Deadline....
Review Roundup: Can the Critics Resist Classic Stage's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI?
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2018
Classic Stage's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Raul Esparza, officially opened last night. Let's see what the critics are saying......
CSC Offers Election Night Ticket Discount For THE RESISTABLE RISE OF ARTURO UI Starring Raul Esparza
by Julie Musbach - October 25, 2018
Classic Stage Company will offer discounted tickets to the Election Night (November 6) performance of Bertolt Brecht's unsettlingly timeless The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui....
Daydream Theatre Company and The Rise Playhouse Present DITKO
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2018
Daydream Theatre Company and The Rise Playhouse present the original play "Ditko", written and directed by Lenny Schwartz....
Rise Against Hunger Breaks a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title on World...
by Robert Diamond - October 17, 2018
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Leading Canadian Kombucha Company Expands into the U.S.
by Marina Kennedy - September 14, 2018
After pioneering in Canada, RISE Kombucha shelves in New York City...
A Masterclass In Political Intrigue – RICHARD III Starts September 12 at Seattle Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
A wheeler-dealer charlatan has taken control of the country… and everybody underestimated him. Seattle Shakespeare Company launches its 2018-2019 season with a masterclass in political intrigue, Shakespeare's Richard III. The production is a collaboration with upstart crow collective, and features...
A Masterclass In Political Intrigue – RICHARD III Starts Today at Seattle Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
A wheeler-dealer charlatan has taken control of the country… and everybody underestimated him. Seattle Shakespeare Company launches its 2018-2019 season with a masterclass in political intrigue, Shakespeare's Richard III. The production is a collaboration with upstart crow collective, and features...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for NARCOS: MEXICO Starring Diego Luna and Michael Peña
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2018
Witness the rise of a new empire when “Narcos: Mexico” premieres globally November 16, only on Netflix. View the first teaser for Narcos: Mexico, starring Diego Luna & Michael Peña below!...
Netflix to Stream New Mandarin Series THE RISE OF PHOENIXES
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018
Netflix Inc., the world's leading internet entertainment service, announced today that it will stream new Mandarin series The Rise of Phoenixes in over a dozen languages to members around the world starting 14 September 2018....
Rise Festival 2018 Release First Acts With Annie Mac, David Rodigan, Richy Ahmed And More
by Stephi Wild - August 24, 2018
Rise Winter Festival - Snow, Music & Adventure is the complete alpine experience and a perfect Christmas warm up for lovers of quality electronic music. The festival returns to Les Deux Alpes, France from 15th - 22nd December 2018 when it will be celebrating its 5th Birthday with BBC Radio 1 royalty...
ALL RISE Comes to Caveat, Today
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018
All Rise is an entertaining mock RE-trial of landmark U.S. Supreme court cases and legal doctrine, featuring stand-up, music, a hilarious guest judge, and know-it-all experts. And get ready for the rare instance where you'll WANT to be chosen for Jury Duty…...
Derby Dinner Playhouse Presents RISE UP, O MEN
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the brand new musical comedy RISE UP, O MEN, opening August 22 and running through September 30, 2018. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com...
A Masterclass In Political Intrigue – RICHARD III Starts September 12 at Seattle Shakespeare
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2018
A wheeler-dealer charlatan has taken control of the country… and everybody underestimated him. Seattle Shakespeare Company launches its 2018-2019 season with a masterclass in political intrigue, Shakespeare's Richard III. The production is a collaboration with upstart crow collective, and features...
NBC Wins Monday in Total Viewers; Ties for #1 in 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2018
NBC was #1 in total viewers (4.9 million) against the Big 4 networks and tied for #1 in 18-49 (1.0/4). This was NBC's first Monday win in 18-49, or being tied for #1 (excluding sports programming) since May 14....
Renee Elise Goldsberry, and More Join the Public's WE RISE: A CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE
by Julie Musbach - August 07, 2018
The Public Theater in collaboration with the Resistance Revival Chorus announced additional casting today for the free Public Forum, WE RISE: A CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE, on Monday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This one-night-only event puts both the music and the...
ALL RISE Comes to Caveat, 8/23
by A.A. Cristi - August 06, 2018
All Rise is an entertaining mock RE-trial of landmark U.S. Supreme court cases and legal doctrine, featuring stand-up, music, a hilarious guest judge, and know-it-all experts. And get ready for the rare instance where you'll WANT to be chosen for Jury Duty…...
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