Composed & directed by NEWorks CEO Nolan Williams, Jr., the 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 70 international film, music & media honors this work has earned to date!
featuring Christopher Jackson, Esperanza Spalding, Chelsey Green, Taye Diggs, Lew Sid, Nikkole Salter, Quincy Vicks, Ryan Green, Sheldon Silvers, Christina Alemayehu, the NEWorks Voices of America and NEWorks House Band, under the direction of Daryl 'LA' Hunt!
This February, the creative team of ‘GRACE, the Musical’ will convene in Chicago for another developmental work session. Stay tuned for exciting updates about the show.
NEWorks will again be teaming up with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, FL, to present 6th & Jazz! The program will reach over 16,000 sixth graders in Orange and Osceola Counties between Monday, February 24 and Friday, February 28, 2025.
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 10 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!
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