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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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Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill to Play Irish Arts Center This October
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016

Fiddler Martin Hayes and guitarist Dennis Cahill, one of the world's great musical duos, return to Irish Arts Center for a two-week residency with a wide range of special guests, October 20-29....


Stephen Sondheim, Meryl Streep and More Honored With 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom Today
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014

?President Barack Obama previously named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United...


Stephen Sondheim Unable to Attend Today's Medal of Freedom Ceremony; Will Receive Award Next Year
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014

President Barack Obama awarded eighteen recipients with the 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom today, November 24, at the White House in Washington, D.C. Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who was set to be the nineteenth honoree, could not attend the event and will receive the award next...


New FOX Series PITCH Teams with LA Dodgers to Host 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' Day
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2016

On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....


President Obama Praises Icons Meryl Streep, Alvin Ailey and More at Medal of Freedom Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2014

Scroll down for the highlights from the President's remarks on entertainment icons Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder, Alvin Ailey and Marlo Thomas!...


Stephen Sondheim, Meryl Streep, Alvin Ailey and More Honored With 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom; Ceremony Set for the White House This Month!
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014

Today, President Barack Obama named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United Stat...


President Obama Selected Alvin Ailey to Posthumously Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2014

The White House announced that President Obama selected Mr. Alvin Ailey to be a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. This honor is being given posthumously to acknowledge Mr. Ailey's contributions and commitment to Civil Rights and dance in America....


Amazon to Honor MLK Day with Free Streaming of AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY: MELODY 1963
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2017

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Amazon Original Special AN AMERICAN GIRL STORY: MELODY 1963: Love Has to Win will be free to stream on Prime Video in the US beginning today...


Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill to Play Irish Arts Center This October
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016

Fiddler Martin Hayes and guitarist Dennis Cahill, one of the world's great musical duos, return to Irish Arts Center for a two-week residency with a wide range of special guests, October 20-29....


Superpop Kid's Artist Twinkle Wants Young & Old Alike to 'Just Dance'
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2017

WIth mounting expectations, the summer countdown begins to build, marking every day until the September 15 release of Just Dance, an over-the-top-awesome collection of impetuous dance hits for kids and families from the award-winning Peruvian-American kindie music phenomenon known as Twinkle....


Opera AMERICA Announces THE OPERA FUND: AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Recipients
by Christina Mancuso - March 02, 2017

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce it has awarded grants to 10 opera companies through The Opera Fund: Audience Development grant program, which promotes deep learning experiences about new or infreq...


The Royal Court Theatre's Youth Board Takes Over The Theatre
by Edward Baker - July 22, 2016

Following Open Court in 2013, when the writers had the keys, this time the Royal Court has handed the keys of the building to the theatre's Youth Board and 10 young writers aged 15 - 24. Over the next three weeks they are in charge and they will be tackling the issues that matter to them through the...


Ojai Playwrights Conference's BREAKING BARRIERS to Run 8/2-10
by Tyler Peterson - June 26, 2014

The Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), one of the most acclaimed new play developmental programs in the country, announces its 17th season with an illustrious program of playwrights, new play workshops and special performance events. For the first time, the OPC Summer New Works Festival will take pl...


BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL Stirs Emotions
by Marietta Lunceford - February 19, 2016

NEXT TO NORMAL is an exploration of grief and how it can pull you down to the depths of depression. Although not what you usually expect from Red Mountain Theatre Company, it is a timely and real look at mental illness. It is hard to know where to start in giving accolades to this talented cast and ...


Well Arts Institute to Stage BREAKING RANK at Milagro Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016

Well Arts Institute is partnering with Returning Veterans Project and Wise Counsel and Comfort to present BREAKING RANK, written by female service veterans. The play will explore the experiences of women in the U.S. Armed Forces: some have survived tours of duty in combat zones, some cope with milit...


Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill to Play Irish Arts Center This October
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016

Fiddler Martin Hayes and guitarist Dennis Cahill, one of the world's great musical duos, return to Irish Arts Center for a two-week residency with a wide range of special guests, October 20-29....


New FOX Series PITCH Teams with LA Dodgers to Host 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' Day
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2016

On Sunday, Sept. 4, PITCH, the new FOX series about a young pitcher who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host moms, dads and daughters alike at 'Take Your Daughter to a Game' day at Dodger Stadium....


CHECK YO PONYTAIL TOUR Releases Bittorrent Bundle; Announces Tour
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2014

Check Yo Ponytail has established itself as a leading influencer in the world of live music. From the Los Angeles company's inception in 2006, CYP has been responsible for introducing numerous groundbreaking artists to the City of Angels including Justice, Diplo and Boys Noize to name a few....


MAD Presents Annual Visionaries! Awards at MAD Ball Celebrating its 60th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2016

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Pier 60, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will hold its annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields. For 20 years, the MAD Ball has recognized visionaries in the worlds of business, arts, philanthropy, and creativity, reflecting M...


Stephen Sondheim, Meryl Streep, Alvin Ailey and More Honored With 2014 Presidential Medal of Freedom; Ceremony Set for the White House This Month!
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014

Today, President Barack Obama named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United Stat...


Freeform & espnW to Celebrate Girl Power with 'Boss Girls' Programming Event This July
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2016

Freeform honors glorious girls and their kick-butt boldness with a three-day “Boss Girls” programming event, starting FRIDAY, JULY 22...


Cohesion and Iron Crow Theatres Stage TWELFTH NIGHT as Part of TRANS* Voices Workshop Series
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016

Cohesion Theatre, a new company dedicated to collaboration and immersive experiences, and Iron Crow Theatre, Baltimore's only professional queer theatre, are proud to bring you The Trans* Voices Workshop Series. This series is a season-long endeavor to increase trans* visibility and open discussion ...


KURIOS from Cirque du Soleil to Present Fireworks Spectacular on 4th of July at Dodger Stadium
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2015

The Los Angeles Dodgers will open a 10-game homestand with a bang on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 against the New York Mets....


KURIOS from Cirque du Soleil Presents Fireworks Spectacular Tonight at Dodger Stadium
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2015

The Los Angeles Dodgers will open a 10-game homestand with a bang tonight, July 4, against the New York Mets....


Hasty Pudding Theatricals Name Kerry Washington 2016 Woman of the Year
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Golden Globe and Emmy Awards nominated actress, KERRY WASHINGTON as the recipient of its 2016 Woman of the Year Award....






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