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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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ABC News' NIGHTLINE Grows From the Previous Quarter in Adults 18-49 Photo ABC News' NIGHTLINE Grows From the Previous Quarter in Adults 18-49
by Tori Hartshorn - July 03, 2019

ABC News' “Nightline” drew 1.207 million Total Viewers, 425,000 Adults 25-54 and 324,000 Adults 18-49 during the 2nd Quarter 2019, based on Most Current Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” led CBS' “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (383,000 and 267,000, respectively) during the quarte...


ABC News' NIGHTLINE Outdelivers CBS'THE LATE LATE SHOW in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18- Photo ABC News' NIGHTLINE Outdelivers CBS'THE LATE LATE SHOW in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
by Tori Hartshorn - January 29, 2019

ABC News' “Nightline” averaged 1.233 million Total Viewers, 427,000 Adults 25-54 and 314,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of Jan. 21, 2019, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” led NBC's “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.216 million) by 17,000 Total Viewers. In addit...


3 Plays Come to The Carrie Hamilton Theatre Of Pasadena Playhouse This Fall! Photo 3 Plays Come to The Carrie Hamilton Theatre Of Pasadena Playhouse This Fall!
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2018

Tickets on sale today for three plays in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre of the Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, this fall. The Los Angeles premiere of Bess Wohl's darkly comic American Hero, a Pasadena Playhouse Guest Production from IAMA Theatre Company, directed by James Eckhouse ...


Twinkle Releases 'Love' in English and Spanish Photo Twinkle Releases 'Love' in English and Spanish
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021

With a message that's perfect for Valentine's Day, Twinkle's performance of this catchy pop anthem is a tip-of-the-hat to her roots as a member of the popular '00s girl band, Nobody's Angel. ...


Queen's Public Library Announces March LITERARY THURSDAYS Photo Queen's Public Library Announces March LITERARY THURSDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - February 22, 2021

Queens Public Library returns in March with more Literary Thursdays! Get full details here! ...


'Lena: A Moment With The Lady' Will Air Today on PBS WNET Photo 'Lena: A Moment With The Lady' Will Air Today on PBS WNET
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2020

Lena: A Moment with the Lady uses powerful vocals and a rich storyline to share the most pivotal moments in Lena Horne's life with Broadway veteran and creator, Syndee portraying the iconic Ms. Horne in her fight for the right to be seen and understood as simply human. ...


Old Sea Brigade Releases Debut Album, 'Ode To A Friend' Photo Old Sea Brigade Releases Debut Album, 'Ode To A Friend'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 04, 2019

Nashville-based, Atlanta-born, multi-instrumentalist Ben Cramer, aka Old Sea Brigade, released his debut full-length album, Ode To A Friend, today via Nettwerk Records.   Having toured throughout the U.S. this fall, Old Sea Brigade will spend the winter touring around the UK, Scandinavia and Switzer...


Joe's Pub At The Public Theater Announces 2019 Class Of JOE'S PUB WORKING GROUP Photo Joe's Pub At The Public Theater Announces 2019 Class Of JOE'S PUB WORKING GROUP
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2019

Joe's Pub, a program and venue of The Public Theater, announces the new class of Joe's Pub Working Group (JPWG), the venue's artist development program dedicated to enhancing the career sustainability and growth of performing artists. Entering its fifth year, JPWG welcomes five artists performer and...


Taylor Swift Breaks AMAs Record - See the Full List of Winners Here Photo Taylor Swift Breaks AMAs Record - See the Full List of Winners Here
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2018

The "2018 American Music Awards," the world's largest fan-voted awards show, was hosted by ABC's "black-ish" star, Tracee Ellis Ross, for the second year in a row! Ross wowed fans with her comedic timing, wit and numerous costume changes throughout the night, where music fans watched their favorite ...


Viola Davis to be Honored at Girl Be Heard's 2020 Gala, Lin Manuel Miranda and More t Photo Viola Davis to be Honored at Girl Be Heard's 2020 Gala, Lin Manuel Miranda and More to Appear
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2020

In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Girl Be Heard is transforming its annual in-person gala into an online gala: Together We Rise. Hosted by Abbi Crutchfield, attendees of the Together We Rise gala will hear from this year's honoree - Academy, Emmy and two-time Tony award-winn...


Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Presents Girl Power Film + Media Sum Photo Imagine This Women's International Film Festival Presents Girl Power Film + Media Summit
by Julie Musbach - February 28, 2019

This year's Girl Power Film + Media Summit, curated by Imagine This Women's International Film Festival (ITWIFF), will be an informative, inspirational, full-day summit with discussions, panels, film screenings, and mixers showcasing the power of women in the film industry. Held on March 23 Made in ...


Viola Davis to be Honored at Girl Be Heard's 2020 Gala, Lin Manuel Miranda and More t Photo Viola Davis to be Honored at Girl Be Heard's 2020 Gala, Lin Manuel Miranda and More to Appear
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2020

In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Girl Be Heard is transforming its annual in-person gala into an online gala: Together We Rise. Hosted by Abbi Crutchfield, attendees of the Together We Rise gala will hear from this year's honoree - Academy, Emmy and two-time Tony award-winn...


Deaf Rock Band Beethoven's Nightmare Performs At Studio Loft Photo Deaf Rock Band Beethoven's Nightmare Performs At Studio Loft
by Julie Musbach - December 28, 2018

Following the successful programming of the Breaking Barriers Festival during Deaf Heritage Month in September, Denver Arts & Venues, The Denver Office of Sign Language Services and ImaginASL are pleased to presentBeethovens Nightmare at Studio Loft in Ellie Caulkins Opera House Friday, Jan. 4, 7:30...


McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67 Photo McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018

It's the summer of 1967, and the songs of Motown are breaking records and breaking barriers. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours juke joint out of their basement-risky business-especially during a brutal police crackdown that sets off riots throughout the city. When L...


Lesley Visser Will Be the First Woman To Receive Lifetime Sports Emmy Photo Lesley Visser Will Be the First Woman To Receive Lifetime Sports Emmy
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2020

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today that Lesley Visser, the pioneering sports reporter and one of the most highly acclaimed female sportscasters of all time, will become the first woman to receive the Sports Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st Annual Sports Emmy® Aw...


VIDEO: Carol Burnett Receives the Inaugural Carol Burnett Award at the GOLDEN GLOBES Photo VIDEO: Carol Burnett Receives the Inaugural Carol Burnett Award at the GOLDEN GLOBES
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 06, 2019

On Sunday night's broadcast of the 76th Golden Globe Awards, five-time Golden Globe winner and the most decorated of all time in the television category, Carol Burnett received the new Golden Globe top honor for achievement in television, the Carol Burnett Award....


Denver Arts & Venues Announces 2019 IMAGINE 2020 Fund Grantees Photo Denver Arts & Venues Announces 2019 IMAGINE 2020 Fund Grantees
by Julie Musbach - September 19, 2019

Denver Arts & Venues and the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs reveal the 2019 IMAGINE 2020 Fund recipients....


Deaf Rock Band Beethoven's Nightmare Performs At Studio Loft Photo Deaf Rock Band Beethoven's Nightmare Performs At Studio Loft
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2019

Following the successful programming of the Breaking Barriers Festival during Deaf Heritage Month in September, Denver Arts & Venues, The Denver Office of Sign Language Services and ImaginASL are pleased to presentBeethovens Nightmare at Studio Loft in Ellie Caulkins Opera House Today, Jan. 4, 7:30 ...


HFPA to Host WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS: AN INDUSTRY SHIFT? Panel Discussion At 2021 Sun Photo HFPA to Host WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS: AN INDUSTRY SHIFT? Panel Discussion At 2021 Sundance Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2021

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will host “WOMEN BREAKING BARRIERS: An Industry Shift?” panel discussion at the 2021 Virtual Sundance Film Festival....


Julie Kramer Unveils Photography Exhibition THE BASEMENT ARCHIVES: VOL I: THE GHOSTS Photo Julie Kramer Unveils Photography Exhibition THE BASEMENT ARCHIVES: VOL I: THE GHOSTS OF WFNX
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2018

Photographer and revered long-time on-air radio personality Julie Kramer will unveil her rock & roll photography exhibition The Basement Archives: Volume One: The Ghosts of WFNX, featuring portraits and behind-the-scenes images of celebrity musicians. The exhibition takes place at The Factory, locat...


Aetna And TheaterWorks Announce New Fellowship Opportunity. Photo Aetna And TheaterWorks Announce New Fellowship Opportunity.
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2018

Aetna and TheaterWorks announced today their artistic partnership, BREAKING BARRIERS, a pilot fellowship program providing opportunity for female directors of color in theater. The only one of its kind, the fellowship addresses the lack of parity in artistic leadership positions in the theater, part...


CNBC Announces 'Upstart 100' Photo CNBC Announces 'Upstart 100'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2018

NBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the Upstart 100, a list that showcases a diverse group of up-and-coming companies that are breaking barriers on the path to becoming tomorrow's household names....


HBO Selects Finalists For Fourth Annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Photo HBO Selects Finalists For Fourth Annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries Short Film Competition
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020

HBO today announced the three finalists of the fourth annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries, a short film competition which showcases cinematic storytellers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent....


Reelz Adds New Stories Celebrating Beloved Stars of Comedy, Music and Movies to Septe Photo Reelz Adds New Stories Celebrating Beloved Stars of Comedy, Music and Movies to September 2020 Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 25, 2020

REELZ today announced its September 2020 lineup with six new original specials and a returning original series highlighted by new stories celebrating the remarkable lives and enduring legacies of Bernie Mac and Lucille Ball....


Cast And Creatives For ACTUALLY Announced At TheaterWorks Photo Cast And Creatives For ACTUALLY Announced At TheaterWorks
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2019

TheaterWorks Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero announced today the cast and creative team for the Connecticut Premiere of ACTUALLY. The cast features Ronald Emile as Tom and Arielle Siegel as Amber. TheaterWorks Producing Associate and Aetna Breaking Barriers Fellow Taneisha Duggan will direc...






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