In the vein of past Syfy mini-series such as Taken, Alice, Tin Man and Battlestar Galactica, Ascension is a six-hour event set to debut on November 24.
In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship
In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship
Lorelei Ensemble Announces THIS TYRANT, LOVE Tour
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2022
From March 18-27, 2022, the groundbreaking Lorelei Ensemble, led by Artistic Director Beth Willer, embarks on a tour of This Tyrant, Love, marking the ensemble's triumphant return to live performance. ...
Lorelei Ensemble Announces Tour of THIS TYRANT, LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 07, 2022
From March 18-27, 2022, the groundbreaking Lorelei Ensemble, led by Artistic Director Beth Willer, embarks on a tour of This Tyrant, Love, marking the ensemble's triumphant return to live performance....
The Arts at Ascension to Celebrate A Week of Love for Valentines Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 24, 2022
The Arts at Ascension has announced a pair of concerts to celebrate “A Week of Love Music” for Valentine’s Day, featuring performances by the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona (WOA) and the Arizona Masterworks Chorale (AMC) at Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 N. Mockingbird Lane in Paradise Val...
CAP UCLA Presents THE EQUALITY OF NIGHT AND DAY: FIRST GLIMPSE AND UPSIDE DOWN
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2022
UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance presents award-winning choreographer Ronald K. Brown and his company EVIDENCE performing The Equality of Night and Day: First Glimpse and Upside Down (1998) on Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. at Royce Hall. ...
Arizona Masterworks Chorale Performs LOVE FROM SEA TO SEA
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2022
Arizona Masterworks Chorale brings a concert of love and devotion with LOVE FROM SEA TO SEA, on Valentine's Day Weekend Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 PM at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Ave, Phoenix and Sunday, February 13 at 3:00 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 North Mockingb...
Voices Of Ascension Postpones January 27 Concert
by A.A. Cristi - January 06, 2022
In compliance with New York State and CDC protocols and regulations, Voices of Ascension has decided to postpone the January 27, 2022 concert featuring the Young People's Chorus of New York City to the 2022-23 season due to the current outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in New York City....
Voices of Ascension to Present Paola Prestini's THE GLASS BOX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 28, 2021
Voices of Ascension, under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Dennis Keene, will present Paola Prestini’s The Glass Box with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, led by Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez, on January 27, 2022 at the Church of the Ascension....
Paramount+ to Premiere MTV Documentary Films' Award-Winning Slate
by Michael Major - November 15, 2021
Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced it will exclusively premiere MTV Documentary Films’ award-winning slate including two feature-length documentaries, titled 'Ascension' and 'Sabaya'. four documentary shorts and one animated short. The films are Executive Produced by...
Arizona Masterworks Chorale Celebrates A NEW ENGLAND CHRISTMAS, December 18 & 19
by A.A. Cristi - October 25, 2021
Arizona Masterworks Chorale creates this iconic New England setting with inspirational music to help you celebrate the holidays. Join us for this delightful Christmas program which includes such pieces as Sleep Holy Child by Thomas Pavlechko, Still, Still, Still by Norman Luboff, and the medley Sil...
Arizona Masterworks Chorale Presents FROM THE HEARTLAND
by A.A. Cristi - October 08, 2021
Arizona Masterworks Chorale, led by Music Director Scott Youngs, opens its new season with FROM THE HEARTLAND, Saturday, November 6....
BWW Interview: The Echo-ing ASCENSION of Ahmed Best
by Gil Kaan - October 02, 2021
The Echo Theater Company world premieres D.G. Watson’s ASCENSION October 5, 2021 at the Atwater Village Theatre. Echo’s associate artistic director Ahmed Best directs this immersive, interactive, sci-fi mystery thriller featuring Karen Sours Albisua, Leandro Cano, Samantha Cavestani, Elis...
Arizona Masterworks Chorale Announces 2021-22 Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2021
Arizona Masterworks Chorale, led by its new Music Director, Scott Youngs, announces its 2021-22 Season, American Beauty....
Interactive, Sci-fi, Futuristic Cyber Play ASCENSION Announced At Echo Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2021
The Echo Theater Company presents the world premiere of Ascension, an immersive, interactive, sci-fi mystery thriller written by D.G. Watson and directed by Echo associate artistic director Ahmed Best. Performances take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Oct. 6 through Nov. 18 at Atwater ...
Remi Wolf Releases 'Liquor Store' Live Performance With Vevo
by TV News Desk - August 12, 2021
Vevo is the world's leading music video network, connecting an ever-growing global audience to high quality music video content for more than a decade....
Chris Chibnall & Jodie Whittaker to Leave DOCTOR WHO
by TV News Desk - July 29, 2021
With a six-part season announced for the fall, and two specials already planned for 2022, BBC One has now asked for an additional final feature length adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, to form a trio of specials for 2022, before the Doctor regenerates once more. ...
Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present the New York Premiere of Will Power's SEIZE THE KING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 02, 2021
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is forging ahead with ambitious plans to bring back its signature production for audiences this summer. CTH’s “Uptown Shakespeare in the Park'' series will reopen this July with the New York premiere of SEIZE THE KING, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Richard ...
Arizona Masterworks Chorale Appoints New Music Director
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2021
One of the city's most respected conductors, Scott Youngs, has been appointed Music Director for the Arizona Masterworks Chorale, the 42-year old choral organization that performs throughout the Valley....
Echo Theater Company Announces 25th Anniversary Onstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2021
A virtual 25th Birthday Celebration, featuring 25 monologues by 25 playwrights including Boni B. Alvarez, Bekah Brunstetter, Jessica Goldberg, Hilly Hicks Jr., David Ives, David Lindsay-Abaire and Sarah Ruhl, performed by actors such as Enrico Colantoni, Marin Hinkle, Brent Jennings, Megan Ketch, Ha...
Jorja Smith Releases Exclusive Live Performance of 'Be Right Back'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021
These eight special performances were all shot in Vevo’s London studio over one day. Built by Croga Studios, the expansive space allows for Vevo’s intricate, bespoke sets to be carefully assembled to match each artist's creative vision....
Full Cast Announced For Classical Theatre Of Harlem's SEIZE THE KING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2021
The cast is set for the outdoor premiere of Seize The King, which will begin previews uptown at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater on July 6th ahead of a July 9th official opening. Broadway's Carson Elrod and AUDELCO nominee RJ Foster will join Ro Boddie, Andrea Patterson, & Alisha Espinosa in the com...
JODY AND THE JERMS Release 'Sensation' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021
Brimful of the band's trademark multi-layered melodies infused with a roller-coaster of synths, organs and vocal harmonies; a notably pronounced Tom Verlaine-esque guitar sound also comes courtesy of new member Peter James Millson....
Cory Stewart Lures Listeners Into a 'Perfect World' with New Double Release Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 10, 2021
‘Perfect World’ was conceptualized by Stewart and Slow Dance in mid 2020, after Stewart expressed his desire to “auto-tune the world” to his co-collaborators....
Sufjan Stevens Debuts 'Celebration VIII' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 26, 2021
Stevens wrote and recorded Convocations in the fall of 2020 in homage to the life of his father and in response to his death in September, two days after the release of The Ascension. Each volume replicates and reflects a stage of mourning—five sonic cycles exploring loss, isolation and a...
Sufjan Stevens Debuts 'Revelation II' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 19, 2021
Convocations, a two-and-a-half-hour, 49 track reflection on present times, is out May 6 via Asthmatic Kitty. Revelations follows the first two volumes, Meditations and Lamentations. Further volumes are to be released weekly....
BWW Feature: Uplift Mind, Body, and Spirit during ASCENSION 5.0
by Debbie Hall - April 09, 2021
After the past year, Ascension 5.0 is coming to Las Vegas to restore mind, body, and soul with music, connection, meditation, and an opportunity to learn strategies, daily routines, affirmations, lifestyle techniques, and mindset techniques for the coming year. Alicia Eunice is a celebrated author (...
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