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When society is broken and demands for social justice go unmet, some folks don't give up, they rise up.

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RISE UP! BROADWAY AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FROM 'ANGELS IN AMERICA' TO 'HAMILTON' Out Tod Photo RISE UP! BROADWAY AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FROM 'ANGELS IN AMERICA' TO 'HAMILTON' Out Today!
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2018

One of America's favorite theatre critics takes us on a powerful journey through 25 years of Broadway history....


Derby Dinner Playhouse Presents RISE UP, O MEN Photo 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...


History Announces Documentary From LeBron James & Stanley Nelson, RISE UP: THE MOVEME Photo History Announces Documentary From LeBron James & Stanley Nelson, RISE UP: THE MOVEMENT THAT CHANGED AMERICA
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018

History Announces Documentary From LeBron James & Stanley Nelson, RISE UP: THE MOVEMENT THAT CHANGED AMERICA...


THIS ISN'T HELPING Returns To Port Jefferson On Today Photo THIS ISN'T HELPING Returns To Port Jefferson On Today
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2018

Storyteller, writer, performer, and creative arts therapist Jude Treder-Wolff's critically acclaimed solo-show, This Isn't Helping, returns to the The Performing Arts Studio in Port Jefferson, Long Island today, May 12 at 7 pm. This Isn't Helping is written and performed by Treder-Wolff and features...


Artists Rise Up Los Angeles Presents Benefit Performance Of MIXTAPE Photo Artists Rise Up Los Angeles Presents Benefit Performance Of MIXTAPE
by Julie Musbach - June 25, 2018

ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES presents an evening of powerful songs, MIXTAPE, benefiting School on Wheels....


GLOBAL CITIZEN EP 1 is Out Now Photo GLOBAL CITIZEN EP 1 is Out Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018

Today, international advocacy organization Global Citizen, through Parlophone/Atlantic Records, released Global Citizen EP 1....


Photo Flash: Speak Up, Rise Up Starts On Monday At The Tank Photo Photo Flash: Speak Up, Rise Up Starts On Monday At The Tank
by Stephi Wild - August 04, 2018

Speak Up, Rise Up, now in its second year, is back with an all new storytelling festival. During the course of a week, over 40 productions and more than 100 artists will share the stage. The festival runs August 6 - 12 at The Tank....


Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and CounterPulse Theater Presents TOMORROW WE INHERIT THE EARTH: Photo Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and CounterPulse Theater Presents TOMORROW WE INHERIT THE EARTH: THE QUEER INTIFADA
by Sarah Hookey - May 08, 2019

Co-produced with CounterPulse Theater, Tomorrow We Inherit the Earth: The Queer Intifada, a multimedia performance piece that dives into the junction of horror, speculative fiction and storytelling. Inspired by historical events in the Muslim world and Islamophobia in modern day America and Europe, ...


The Factory Theater Launches New Artistic Associate Program Photo The Factory Theater Launches New Artistic Associate Program
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2019

Co-Artistic Directors Manny Tamayo and Stacie Barra of The Factory Theater launch a new Artistic Associate Program to coincide with the opening of their next mainstage production May the Road Rise Up, February 15 - March 30 at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Chicago. The Artistic Associate ...


SPEAK UP, RISE UP Festival Announces August Lineup At The Tank Photo SPEAK UP, RISE UP Festival Announces August Lineup At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2018

Speak Up, Rise Up, is pleased to announce their festival lineup which features a diverse group of over 100 artists featuring a wide range of ethnicities and races with the majority of the performers being women....


Theatre Critic Chris Jones Talks Broadway and His New Book at the Bloomsbury Institut Photo Theatre Critic Chris Jones Talks Broadway and His New Book at the Bloomsbury Institute
by Louis Train - November 28, 2018

Chris's new book, Rise Up!, looks at Broadway and American society from Angels in America to Hamilton. In an interview with fellow critic Matt Wolf, at the Bloomsbury Institute yesterday, Chris talked about what makes a show successful, how the theatre has changed in American and Britain, and what w...


Lee Daniels in Talks to Direct Billie Holiday Biopic Photo Lee Daniels in Talks to Direct Billie Holiday Biopic
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018

According to Variety, Lee Daniels is in talks to direct the Billie Holiday biopic “Billie.” Sources also add that R&B singer Andra Day is the top choice for the title role and Lakeith Stanfield for the male role, though nothing is yet finalized....


MASHUP-Stories Into Song Comes To The Duplex Photo MASHUP-Stories Into Song Comes To The Duplex
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2018

Storyteller/producer Jude Treder-Wolff and composer Wells Hanley present MASHUP-Stories Into Song, Sunday, December 2 at 4:00 pm at The Duplex. MASHUP-Stories Into Song features some of New York City's hottest storytellers and original songs written by Treder-Wolff and Hanley....


The Factory Theater World Premiere of MAY THE ROAD RISE UP Photo The Factory Theater World Premiere of MAY THE ROAD RISE UP
by Julie Musbach - December 18, 2018

The Factory Theater continues its 26th season with May the Road Rise Up, February 15 - March 30, 2019, at the Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Chicago. The play is written by Factory Theater Ensemble Member Shannon O'Neill and directed by Factory Theater Ensemble Member and Jeff Award-winning di...


RISE UP! BROADWAY AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FROM 'ANGELS IN AMERICA' TO 'HAMILTON' Out Tod Photo RISE UP! BROADWAY AND AMERICAN SOCIETY FROM 'ANGELS IN AMERICA' TO 'HAMILTON' Out Today!
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2018

One of America's favorite theatre critics takes us on a powerful journey through 25 years of Broadway history....


Theatre Educators To Attend National Theatre & Education Conference In Minneapolis Th Photo Theatre Educators To Attend National Theatre & Education Conference In Minneapolis This August
by Julie Musbach - June 11, 2018

The American Alliance for Theatre & Education's 31st annual National Conference: Rise Up! will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 1-5, 2018, exploring what it means to use art and activism to make positive change in our communities....


Wolfbane Productions Presents THE WOLFSWOOD FAIRE Photo Wolfbane Productions Presents THE WOLFSWOOD FAIRE
by Julie Musbach - August 21, 2018

Lords and Ladies, you are hereby invited to the 2018 Wolfswood Faire! Wolfbane Productions, in association with Appomattox Vintage and Artisan Market, Bank of the James, and Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, is proud to host this Renaissance Faire inspired event outside at the Wolfbane Perform...


Performances Extended Through June 2 For 5th Avenue Theatre And ACT's URINETOWN Photo Performances Extended Through June 2 For 5th Avenue Theatre And ACT's URINETOWN
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre announced today that their co-production of Urinetown has been extended by popular demand, adding five performances through June 2. Urinetown, which is now in performances, is the Tony-nominated, unforgettable piece of theatrical satire that im...


COME FROM AWAY Partners With The Happy Hour Guys On Beer Collab, Islander Pale Ale Photo COME FROM AWAY Partners With The Happy Hour Guys On Beer Collab, Islander Pale Ale
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2019

The Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY is partnering with The Happy Hour Guys to create Islander Pale Ale, the fifth beer in the Broadway Brews collection with a special collaboration between Brooklyn-based brewery Five Boroughs Brewing Co. and Newfoundland-based brewery YellowBelly Brewery....


Bid Now to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda as He Returns as Alexander Hamilton with 4 VIP Hou Photo Bid Now to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda as He Returns as Alexander Hamilton with 4 VIP House Seats to HAMILTON in Puerto Rico
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2018

Rise up, Hamilton fans - Charitybuzz has an exciting, exclusive offer for the whole family!...


The Church Basement Ladies Return To Overture March 23 Photo The Church Basement Ladies Return To Overture March 23
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2019

From the minds and hearts of authors/humorists Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, authors of the best-selling book Growing Up Lutheran, comes the latest chapter to the Church Basement Ladies series, Rise Up, O Men, a brand new musical comedy introducing the men of the church right alongside your...


Artists Rise Up L.A. Presents AMERICAN SPRING Benefit Performance Photo Artists Rise Up L.A. Presents AMERICAN SPRING Benefit Performance
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2018

ARTISTS RISE UP LOS ANGELES presents an afternoon of powerful Spoken Word and Storytelling, AMERICAN SPRING, benefiting the East Los Angeles Women's Shelter. It is presented in association with WE THE PEOPLE (Sacred Fools Theater Company). ...


Arts And Education Council Awards $40,000 In 2018-2019 PNC Program Grants Photo Arts And Education Council Awards $40,000 In 2018-2019 PNC Program Grants
by Julie Musbach - July 09, 2018

The Arts and Education Council (A&E) has awarded $40,000 in 2018-2019 PNC Program Grants to 11 organizations in the bi-state region for arts and arts education programs to address the community's needs. The grants, which range from $2,500 to $5,000 per organization, are generously underwritten by th...


Gesher Music Festival Announces 8th Season Photo Gesher Music Festival Announces 8th Season
by Julie Musbach - April 26, 2018

Now in its 8th season, the Gesher Music Festival returns for two weeks in August, bringing chamber music with a multi-cultural twist to their performances. The Festival runs from August 9 - 19 with three formal concerts as well as several more informal opportunities to hear some of the music and mee...


Liz Lokre Unveils Music Video For 'Stop Runnin' Photo Liz Lokre Unveils Music Video For 'Stop Runnin'
by Stephi Wild - October 01, 2018

Canadian singer-songwriter LIZ LOKRE unveils the visuals for her brand new single Stop Runnin', a song she wrote for the movie 'Little Italy' (starring Emma Roberts, Hayden Christensen and Alyssa Milano)....






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