Nolan Williams, Jr's award-winning civic anthem and film short, "RISE UP & FIGHT," features illustrations by Willie Cordy, Jr.; animation by Gabrielle Genesis; music production by Nolan Williams, Jr., Warren Jones, and Phil Lassiter; and vocal performances by Rayshun LaMarr, Benjamin H. Moore, John Riddle, Teriauna Duran, Nova Payton, and the NEWorks Voices of America. Click below to learn more about the work's 50 international film + music honors and more.
Don't miss this annual MLK birthday celebration feat. Christopher Jackson, esperanza spalding, Chelsey Green, and Lew Sid, along with the NEWorks Voices of America & House Band. Hosted by Taye Diggs.
NEWorks will again be teaming up with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, FL, to present 6th & Jazz!
2025 dates to be announced soon!
50 years of home rule is something to celebrate! That's reason enough to check out our exhibit currently on display at the DC History Center. Click below to learn more and plan your visit.
Pictured: "Freedman" by Kamryn Olds
Curious about the history of the found of nation's capital? Our documentary chronicles the long and complicated journey towards Washington, District of Columbia becoming our 51st state, Washington, Douglass Commonwealth. Winner of ten media prizes!
Our collaboration with dancers from Dallas Black and Alvin Ailey has won a 2023 Telly Award Silver Prize for Best Social Video (Dance & Performance) and the WETA/PBS feature story on our musical GRACE has been nominated for a regional Emmy Award. Click below to access both videos.
The votes are in and GRACE is clearly the people's choice!
Special thanks to the many fans and industry insiders who have honored us with 12 nominations and 11 wins, including Best Musical and Best New Musical!
Become a Friend of GRACE today to track our journey forward.
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