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Breaking Barriers demonstrates what it takes to build and drive a vehicle faster than anyone on the planet. Follow American automobile entrepreneur John Hennessey's pursuit of the production vehicle land speed record and trace the roots of land speed racing from the early days of hot rodding to today. We discover that since the advent of the automobile, the pursuit of speed and the fight for the title of ?fastest car? are intrinsically connected.



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Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts Photo Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'....


Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Performs Concert Featuring Composers From The New York Wome Photo Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Performs Concert Featuring Composers From The New York Women Composers
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023

Renowned clarinetist Thomas Piercy will be showcasing the remarkable compositions of women artists in a special program of music by members of the New York Women Composers (NYWC) organization....


Peter Stathas Dance Presents THERE'S MORE TO DO Photo Peter Stathas Dance Presents THERE'S MORE TO DO
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2023

Peter Stathas Dance presents There's More To Do, their first live presentations in New York City since February 2020. The performances will be held at the Mark Morris Dance Center, Duffy Studios, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217, on January 27 and 28, 2023 at 7:30pm. ...


TheatreSquared and Woman-Run Launch BARRIER BREAKERS This Month Photo TheatreSquared and Woman-Run Launch BARRIER BREAKERS This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2022

On February 17, TheatreSquared is partnering with Woman-Run, an initiative of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, for a workshop designed to sharpen the skills of women seeking funding for their business ideas. Participants will gain confidence, develop their pitches, and learn how to navigate the unique bu...


JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week Photo JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - July 22, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their...


Kerry Washington to Release First Memoir Photo Kerry Washington to Release First Memoir
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023

Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, announced the planned publication of THICKER THAN WATER by Kerry Washington, celebrated actor, director, producer, and activist. Washington will give readers a look into her public and private worlds—as an artist, an advocate, an entrepre...


Wake Up With BWW 2/8: FUNNY GIRL and PLAZA SUITE Casting, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 2/8: FUNNY GIRL and PLAZA SUITE Casting, and More!
by - February 08, 2022

Today's top stories: Complete casting announced for Funny Girl and Plaza Suite, Amber Gray will depart Hadestown this month, and more!...


WOW Festival Will Feature Exclusive Screening of Suzie Miller's PRIMA FACIE Photo WOW Festival Will Feature Exclusive Screening of Suzie Miller's PRIMA FACIE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023

WOW Festival London will present an exclusive one-off screening of Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, on International Womens Day (8 March) at the BFI Southbank....


Big Freedia Releases New Single 'Central City Freestyle' Photo Big Freedia Releases New Single 'Central City Freestyle'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023

The New Orleans Queen of Bounce kicked off the year serving sickening looks as the face of Rick Owens x Converse collaboration campaign, got her entrepreneur on with the announcement of her new TV show Big Freedia Means Business coming Summer 2023 via Fuse TV, and unveiling plans to open her own hot...


PARIS IN LOVE to Return For Season Two on Peacock Photo PARIS IN LOVE to Return For Season Two on Peacock
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

In the upcoming season, Paris Hilton is taking the next step to grow her family. After tying the knot a year ago with successful venture capitalist, Carter Reum, Paris is enjoying motherhood while continuing to find her own voice and balance the demands of the industry she pioneered....


Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Up Photo Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...


Lachi Releases 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea Photo Lachi Releases 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

Lachi and acclaimed songwriter James Ian have released a new single and video, “Lift Me Up” featuring Broadway musician Gaelynn Lea, to honor the renowned disability rights activist Judy Heumann who passed away earlier this year. Tony-winner Ali Stroker starts the video with an audio description for...


Wake Up With BWW 2/21: Ariana Grande Visits WICKED on Broadway, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 2/21: Ariana Grande Visits WICKED on Broadway, and More!
by - February 21, 2022

Ariana Grande visited Wicked on Broadway yesterday, and shared praise for the show's leads, Lindsay Heather Pearce and Brittney Johnson, on her Instagram story. Plus, watch Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker discuss Plaza Suite on CBS Sunday Morning, and check out the premiere of new web ser...


Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Up Photo Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...


Vanessa Williams' Penthouse Magazine Scandal to Be Adapted Into Series With Neil Mero Photo Vanessa Williams' Penthouse Magazine Scandal to Be Adapted Into Series With Neil Meron Producing
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022

A new limited series following Vanessa Williams’ personal view about the scandal that forced her to resign her Miss America crown in 1984 is in the works. Sony Pictures have optioned the rights to her story with Neil Meron producing....


Badia Farha and Plasma La Rose To Perform At The Iconoclast Theatre Collective Annual Photo Badia Farha and Plasma La Rose To Perform At The Iconoclast Theatre Collective Annual Theatre Celebration
by Blair Ingenthron - April 15, 2023

Iconoclast Theatre Collective (The World to Come; GRINDR The Opera) will be celebrating theatre, community, and new musical development with a party to be held at the Dickens (783 8th Ave) on Tuesday, April 18th, beginning at 7:00pm....


St. Ann's Warehouse to Kick Off Summer Concerts Tonight with Eli Fola Photo St. Ann's Warehouse to Kick Off Summer Concerts Tonight with Eli Fola
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 20, 2022

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting Get Back! Summer Concerts 2022, a series of free performances presented on four consecutive Wednesday evenings on the panoramic Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn, adjacent to Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park....


TCG Announces New Officers For Board Of Directors Photo TCG Announces New Officers For Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2023

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced new trustees and an updated list of officers for its board of directors. ...


Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Up Photo Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...


Photos: Dylan Mulvaney, Tom Daley, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Walk the PFLAG 50th Ann Photo Photos: Dylan Mulvaney, Tom Daley, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Walk the PFLAG 50th Anniversary Gala Red Carpet
by Red Carpet - March 04, 2023

On Friday, March 3rd, PFLAG celebrated 50 years of leading with love at a spectacular gala event in the city where it all started. The iconic organization—best known for supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families and allies—was founded in March 1973. Fifty years later...


Shake-a-Leg Miami Celebrates Career Day With Miami's Fire-Rescue And Police-Unit Pers Photo Shake-a-Leg Miami Celebrates Career Day With Miami's Fire-Rescue And Police-Unit Personnel
by A.A. Cristi - August 03, 2022

Shake-A-Leg Miami (SALM), South Florida's award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities find independence, celebrates career day Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, from 9 to 11 am.  ...


FIIZ Releases Intoxicating New Single 'Lungs' Photo FIIZ Releases Intoxicating New Single 'Lungs'
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023

Hailing from a historically vibrant Brooklyn scene, electropop outfit FIIZ has released their effervescent new single “Lungs.” Together, Fiona and Isabelle – the duo behind FIIZ – weave a mesmerizing tapestry of sound to guide listeners through a sonic adventure and whirlwind romance....


Review: AN EVENING WITH L MORGAN LEE Charms Charming Audience at Newman Mills Theater Photo Review: AN EVENING WITH L MORGAN LEE Charms Charming Audience at Newman Mills Theater
by Stephen Mosher - June 05, 2023

L Morgan Lee is one of those people who, by virtue of her benevolence and her inability to be false, makes you want to be friends with her....


The New Jewish Theatre Opens Up Conversation with GLORIA: A LIFE Production Photo The New Jewish Theatre Opens Up Conversation with GLORIA: A LIFE Production
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023

The New Jewish Theatre welcomes special guests for Gloria: A Life at the Wool Studio Theatre June 1 through June 18, 2023. Written by acclaimed playwright Emily Mann, with guidance and participation from Gloria Steinem herself, Gloria: A Life explores the iconic feminist's legacy....


Ontario Pops Orchestra To Celebrate Release Of Debut Album With Concert In Toronto BR Photo Ontario Pops Orchestra To Celebrate Release Of Debut Album With Concert In Toronto BREAKING BARRIERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2023

On March 31, 2023 at 8 pm the Ontario Pops Orchestra will celebrate the release of its debut CD, Breaking Barriers, with a concert at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts....






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