Broadway Rising

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Broadway Rising

Released Dec 5, 2022

1h 33m

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Directed by Emmy-nominated director Amy Rice (HBO's By the People: The Election of Barack Obama, The Newsroom), the feature-length documentary chronicles the Broadway community's harrowing and inspiring journey back to the stage following the COVID-19 shutdown on March 12, 2020. Over 96,000 people lost their jobs when The Great White Way went dark decimating an entire ecosystem of businesses supporting the industry. From actors to artisans, directors to doormen, producers to prop masters, not one aspect of the business was left untouched. But the show must go on! The film turns the spotlight on the community and highlights their stories of anxiety, doubt, perseverance and ultimately triumph on the long-awaited opening night, September 14, 2021.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

The further we move away from the darkest months of the pandemic, the more documentaries like these will be valuable, as a reminder of what it was like to swab up and mask up just to do the most natural human thing: spending time with other people.

Dec 31, 2022

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Nicolas Rapold

New York Times

It can’t fail to trigger shudders of recognition as well as feelings of release, but the filmmaking lacks a certain drama.

Dec 27, 2022

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Elizabeth Weitzman

TheWrap

Director Amy Rice wisely expands the story beyond the stage stars, making the impactful case that behind the bright lights lies an entire ecosystem essential to the city.

Jun 14, 2022

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Michael Cook

Geek Vibes Nation

The film itself perfectly blends a sense of joyful hope with the more emotional reality of the pandemic’s lasting effects.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 17, 2025

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

A time capsule of an important moment in time as well as an heartfelt reminder to rise in the face of adversity and let our voices be heard.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 20, 2023

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André Hereford

Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

'Broadway Rising' offers a comprehensive chronicle of a community knocked down by COVID and then rising resiliently to its feet.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 17, 2023

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BETH G

I had great hopes for a glimpse into the struggles of Broadway during the pandemic. It started out well, but quickly turned into another political rant by a few of the interviewees. Ruined it for me. Some people can't just address the subject at hand without their politics...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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Audience Member

Truly inspiring, and funny

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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Directed by Emmy-nominated director Amy Rice (HBO's By the People: The Election of Barack Obama, The Newsroom), the feature-length documentary chronicles the Broadway community's harrowing and inspiring journey back to the stage following the COVID-19 shutdown on March 12, 2020. Over 96,000 people lost their jobs when The Great White Way went dark decimating an entire ecosystem of businesses supporting the industry. From actors to artisans, directors to doormen, producers to prop masters, not one aspect of the business was left untouched. But the show must go on! The film turns the spotlight on the community and highlights their stories of anxiety, doubt, perseverance and ultimately triumph on the long-awaited opening night, September 14, 2021.

Director: Amy Rice
Producer: Sam Bisbee, Justin Mikita, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Christopher G. Cowen, Amy Rice
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Cape and Helmet Productions, Park Pictures, World of HA Productions, XTR, Station 10 Media
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 5, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 27, 2022
Runtime: 1h 33m

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