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The Orchard Project, a nationally renowned performance laboratory, today announced the six original, independent pilots selected to participate in its first annual Episodic Lab. More than 430 artists applied to the inaugural year of the Episodic Lab, which will help writers develop television and episodic content, working with accomplished showrunners and producers as mentors. The pioneer artists include playwrights, cartoonist, and screenwriters — and they are working on a diverse set of pilots, focusing on everything from the world of rap to the world of celebrity cruises. Selected artists and projects include: BRIGHTSTAR! By Michael Cyril Creighton; CRACK'D by Nako Adodoadji; THE PARK by Amy Jephta; THE SHAMROCKS by Chris Sharp and Kate Barry; THE STRIP by Tom Toro; and TINO & HEDDY by Patricia Scanlon and Louis Mustillo.

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Flody Suarez and Jeffrey Seller are pleased to announce a digital lottery, powered by Broadway Direct, for the Pre-Broadway Premiere The Cher Show, which will begin previews on June 12, 2018 at Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) and will play a strictly limited engagement in Chicago through July 15, 2018.

Tickets for the Broadway production of the new musical The Cher Show are on sale exclusively for American Express Card Members. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, June 6 at 10am EST through Wednesday, June 13 at 9:59am EST by visiting www.Ticketmaster.com or calling 877-250-2929.

It was reported today that NBC's high school musical drama Rise has been canceled after only one season.

Atlantic Records has officially unveiled "RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM," available now at all DSPs and streaming services HERE.

The season finale of 'Rise' will feature a new 'Spring Awakening' song titled 'All You Desire.' The song was written specifically for the NBC series by the Broadway musical's Tony Award winners Steven Sater (Lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (Music).

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled a brand new cast recording of a song that will be featured in next week's episode of “Rise,” NBC's new drama series from the producers of “Hamilton,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.” An exclusive rendition of “The Dark I Know Well” by the “Rise” cast featuring Amy Forsyth and Erin Kommor is now available at all DSPs and streaming services. 

Last night, the "Rise" cast feat. Auli'I Cravalho performed a breathtaking cover of Alessia Cara's "Scars To Your Beautiful" on NBC's The Voice - watch the performance in full below. The brand new "Rise" cast recording of "Scars To Your Beautiful" is available now at all DSPs and streaming services via Atlantic Records. "Scars To Your Beautiful" will be featured on "RISE SEASON 1: THE ALBUM," due Friday, May 11.

Lou Volpe, the retired theatre education pioneer was recently inducted into the prestigious Bucks County Playhouse Hall of Fame, following such honorees as Angela Lansbury, Oscar Hammerstein and Shirley Jones. A formal ceremony was held on April 14 at the historic playhouse. Volpe, whose career is the inspiration behind "Rise," the new TV series on NBC, was heralded for his life's work as a high school drama teacher at Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, PA. During his tenure there, he transformed this Bucks County community with the magic of theater.

From Jason Katims, executive producer and showrunner of 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Parenthood,' and 'Hamilton producer' Jeffrey Seller comes a heartening new drama about finding inspiration in unexpected places. When dedicated teacher Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor) sheds his own self-doubt, and takes over the lackluster theater department and its ambitious plans for a school production of 'Spring Awakening,' he galvanizes not only the faculty and students but also the entire working-class town.

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Seafarer, starring Matthew Broderick, opens tonight, and Head Over Heels opens its pre-Broadway run in San Francisco tonight!

Alongside Tony Award nominee Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos, The Mystery of Edwin Drood), The Cher Show will star Teal Wicks (Wicked, Finding Neverland), and Micaela Diamond (Broadway debut) in the role of the iconic singer and actress at various times in her life and career. Get to know the three leading ladies with some of their past performances below!

Broadway In Chicago and Producers Flody Suarez and Jeffrey Seller announced today complete casting for the Pre-Broadway Premiere of the new musical The Cher Show at Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre.

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled another brand new cast recording of one of the songs that will be featured in next week's episode of 'Rise,' NBC's new drama series from the producers of 'Hamilton,' 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Parenthood.' An exclusive rendition of 'My Junk' by the 'Rise' cast is now available at all DSPs and streaming services.

WATCH: Upcoming Promo For Next Week's All New RISE On NBC

Auli'i Cravalho and Damon J. Gillespie are on hand to award R.I.S.E. America Project grants to high schools across the country, ensuring some dreams really do come true.

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled another brand new cast recording of one of the songs that will be featured in next week's episode of 'Rise,' NBC's new drama series from the producers of 'Hamilton,' 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Parenthood.' An exclusive rendition of 'Left Behind' by the 'Rise' cast, featuring Ted Sutherland - originally featured in the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Spring Awakening' - is now available at all DSPs and streaming services.

From Jason Katims, executive producer and showrunner of 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Parenthood,' and 'Hamilton producer' Jeffrey Seller comes a heartening new drama about finding inspiration in unexpected places. When dedicated teacher Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor) sheds his own self-doubt, and takes over the lackluster theater department and its ambitious plans for a school production of 'Spring Awakening,' he galvanizes not only the faculty and students but also the entire working-class town.

Individual tickets for The Cher Show, the new musical based on the life and six-decade career of the iconic singer and actress, will go on-sale this Friday, March 23. The Cher Show will have its Pre-Broadway Premiere at Broadway In Chicago's Oriental Theatre for a limited-engagement June 12 through July 15, 2018.

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled two brand new cast recordings of songs that will be featured in next week's episode of “Rise,” NBC's new drama series from the producers of “Hamilton,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.” “Word Of Your Body” by the “Rise” cast, featuring Auli'i Cravalho, the voice of Moana, and Damon J. Gillespie and “The Song Of Purple Summer” by the “Rise” cast, featuring the voice of Amy Forsyth – both exclusive renditions of songs originally featured in the Tony Award-winning musical, “Spring Awakening” - are available now at all DSPs and streaming services.