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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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Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP Photo Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP
by Julie Musbach - August 19, 2017

Speak Up, Rise Up, runs until Sunday, August 20 at the historic Connelly Theater in the East Village. The inaugural festival has featured 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows, and 7 community workshop performances over the past week....


BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre's BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Presents Another Stellar Openin'
by Christina Mancuso - June 22, 2017

"Every day is a new beginning," wrote Artistic Director Amy Miller, who opened the production with passionate, inspiring words as Transcendence Theatre presented 'Another Openin' Another Show' at Jack London State Historic Park.  The incredibly talented and diverse cast comprised of Broadway and Hol...


Showcase Performance Schedule Announced for First Annual SPEAK UP, RISE UP Storytelling Festival
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2017

Speak Up, Rise Up Festival is proud to announce their community partnership line-up for the first annual Speak Up, Rise Up Storytelling Festival. Community partners include; Lady Parts Justice, NYC Veteran's Alliance, Theater of the Oppressed, The Future Project, The Muslim Community Network, and Ra...


Seven Siblings Theatre to Stage Reading of Jose Rivera's MARISOL
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017

Seven Siblings Theatre will stage a reading of Jose Rivera's Marisol this March....


Chicago Danztheatre to Present CONSUMED This March
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) continues its 16th Season of Disconnect | Redirect, on March 10th, with the premiere and debut of a new full-length work by Artistic Director, Sara Maslanka....


Milagro Announces Season 34 'Rise UP' Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017

MILAGRO has announced the theme and productions of Season 34. Rise UP will be a passionate, narrative journey, rich in expression and consequence, exploring the power of the human spirit to overcome threats to life, identity, status, hope, and justice....


Rose McGowan Speaks At HT Leadership Summit 2017 In India Photo Rose McGowan Speaks At HT Leadership Summit 2017 In India
by Stephi Wild - December 07, 2017

Rose McGowan recently traveled to New Delhi, India on behalf of Liberatum, the global cultural diplomacy organization. This major leadership summit also featured President Obama, Prime Minister of India and many other world renowned figures. Liberatum is working with world leaders and cultural fig...


BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre's BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Presents Another Stellar Openin'
by Christina Mancuso - June 22, 2017

"Every day is a new beginning," wrote Artistic Director Amy Miller, who opened the production with passionate, inspiring words as Transcendence Theatre presented 'Another Openin' Another Show' at Jack London State Historic Park.  The incredibly talented and diverse cast comprised of Broadway and Hol...


Phyllis I. Rosenthal Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
by Robert Diamond - May 19, 2017

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IN IT TOGETHER to be presented as Part of the Speak Up, Rise Up Festival Photo IN IT TOGETHER to be presented as Part of the Speak Up, Rise Up Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2017

In It Together is a live true storytelling show hosted by Kevin Allison, who is best known for his work on the sketch comedy series The State on MTV and the RISK! podcast. The show will feature five performers sharing stories that highlight how they value their unique identity and, through it, find ...


(MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS Announces November Line Up Photo (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS Announces November Line Up
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017

(MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS, the hit storytelling show, returns to The PIT Loft on Saturday, November 4 at 9:30 pm....


Original Broadway Cast Member Louis Hobson to Star in Showtunes Theatre Company's LEAP OF FAITH
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2016

Showtunes Theatre Company has announced their highly anticipaeted holiday concert musical LEAP OF FAITH. The talented cast of local musical theatre professionals will 'rise up' gospel-style for two performances at Benaroya Hall on December 3 at 8pm and December 4 at 2pm. Louis Hobson, who performed ...


AMC's THE WALKING DEAD is No. 1 Show on TV for Record-Breaking Fifth Consecutive Year
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2016

Mid-way through its seventh season, AMC's THE WALKING DEAD is firmly established as the #1 show on television by a wide margin for a record-breaking fifth consecutive season...


Powerful, Passionate and Provocative Stories Pack TIFF's Human Rights Watch Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2017

TIFF® and Human Rights Watch co-present Toronto's 14th annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival, with a poignant eight-film lineup that galvanizes an impassioned call for social change through extraordinary stories of struggle, survival and hope....


Art Of Dying Premiere New Hope-Filled Video 'Torn Down'
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2016

Vancouver Hard Rock icons Art Of Dying have released a new performance video for hope filled song ”Torn Down” with an exclusive premiere at Loudwire....


Grammy-Winner Kirk Franklin Unveils New Single & Visual for 'My World Needs You'
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2017

Today, 10-time GRAMMY® Award winning recording artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin, has released his latest single, “My World Needs You” to radio stations and debuted a visual for the song exclusively on BET.com...


Lineup Announced for First Annual Speak Up, Rise Up Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2017

Speak Up, Rise Up has announced their festival line-up which features 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows over the course of the week. Under the Artistic Direction of Asher Novek, the festival runs August 14 - 20 at the historic Connelly Theater on the Lower East Side....


(MOSTLY) True Things Announces Fall Dates for The PIT Loft  Photo (MOSTLY) True Things Announces Fall Dates for The PIT Loft 
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017

The hit storytelling show (MOSTLY) TRUE THINGS, returns to The PIT Loft on Saturday, October 7 at 8:00 pm, and Saturday, November 4 at 9:30 pm....


Morgan Heritage Announces Deluxe Edition of 'Strictly Roots'; Out Today
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2016

Morgan Heritage is proud to announce the Strictly Roots Deluxe Edition, set to be released on December 9th on their own CTBC (“Cool to be Conscious”) record label....


Black Lives Matter Art Show to Open This December at Dacia Gallery Photo Black Lives Matter Art Show to Open This December at Dacia Gallery
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2017

Carla Cubit of Occupy Art's Black Lives Matter exhibition will open with a reception on December 9th, 5-8pm, at Dacia Gallery, 53 Stanton Street, New York, NY 10002. Food and refreshments will be provided. Free!...


#Ham4Ham is Back! Watch Live Tomorrow to Celebrate HAMILTON MIXTAPE
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2016

Attention HAMILTON fans! 'The Hamilton Mixtape' drops on December 2nd from Atlantic Records, featuring a collection of remixes, covers, and tracks inspired by the multi-Tony Award winning Broadway musical. Among the artists to be featured on the recording are Sia, Usher, Chance the Rapper, Busta Rhy...


To The Elephant & Unfolds Theatre Present Coriolanus this September Photo To The Elephant & Unfolds Theatre Present Coriolanus this September
by Rebecca Russo - August 30, 2017

Where does justice lie when a people rise up in democratic protest, but that protest becomes violent?...


CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Photo CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017

Following the devastating hurricanes, horrific California wildfires and tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, CMT today announced plans to transform this year's CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR special from a year-end celebration honoring the top artists of the year, into a night of hope and healing...


CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Photo CMT Rebrands ARTIST OF THE YEAR Special in Wake of Vegas Shooting; Jason Aldean Amon Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017

Following the devastating hurricanes, horrific California wildfires and tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, CMT today announced plans to transform this year's CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR special from a year-end celebration honoring the top artists of the year, into a night of hope and healing...


'The Eyes of Leadership - Optimize Your Vision' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - January 03, 2017

In Keith D. Garner's new book, The Eyes of Leadership - Optimize Your Vision ($13.99, paperback, 9781498492300, $6.99, eBook, 9781498492317), he taps into the foundation and passion of leadership. This book is designed to empower the voices of the next generation of leaders to rise up and take their...






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