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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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BWW Blog: Dayana Sanchez - Diversity Series: POC
by Guest Blogger: Dayana Sanchez - August 04, 2016

THROUGHOUT OUR COLLEGE CAREER AS THEATRE MAJORS WE ARE ASKED TO READ AND DISCUSS PLAYWRIGHTS THAT HAVE CHANGED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THEATRE. We read about THE GREATS Shakespeare, Ibsen, Shaw, Moliere, Brecht, Beckett and many other playwrights that have pushed traditional theatre creating and producin...


Charlie Parker Pens STAIRWAY TO INJUSTICE
by Christina Mancuso - September 16, 2015

Charlie Parker, a psychology, sociology, and nursing graduate from a small Baptist college, has completed her new book 'Stairway to Injustice': an intriguing story of a groundbreaking same-sex parental rights case....


PlayMakers Repertory Company Announces Lineup for the 2016/2017 Season
by Marissa Sblendorio - February 17, 2016

PlayMakers Repertory Company proudly announces its 2016/17 Season.  Dynamic plays from three important women playwrights, plus a landmark drama by Arthur Miller, a romantic Shakespearean romp and a beloved musical masterpiece will highlight the new Mainstage Season from PlayMakers Repertory Company....


BREAKING BARRIERS Workshop with Soli Philander at the Masque Theatre
by David Fick - October 03, 2016

The Masque Theatre is thrilled to announce that Soli Philander will be hosting a holiday workshop entitled BREAKING BARRIERS on 5 October in our auditorium. This one-day-only workshop will take place at 12:00 and places are limited....


7th Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit to Welcome Key Industry Influencers & Athletes
by Caryn Robbins - September 16, 2016

espnW will again bring together sports industry leaders and top female athletes for the seventh annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit presented by Toyota from October 13-15...


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...


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!...


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!...


Kimmel Center Announces 2013-14 Winter Holiday Highlights
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2013

The holidays are upon us with plenty to celebrate at the Kimmel Center's campus of events and performances....


TWITTER: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Selected As One Of People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive
by Michael Dale - November 18, 2015

Brains are sexy, they say, so it only makes sense that recent MacArthur 'Genius' Grant recipient made the cut....


THE WALKING DEAD En Espanol to Return to NBC Universo Today
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016

NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, announced today the network will premiere Season three of the worldwide hit drama, THE WALKING DEAD en Español Today, August 31 at 10pmET/9C....


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...


Little Kids Rock to Honor Joan Jett at Annual Star-Studded Benefit
by Caryn Robbins - September 16, 2014

To ensure the continuation and revitalization of music education in economically challenged public schools across the country, non-profit organization Little Kids Rock will host its sixth annual Little Kids Rock Benefit, honoring Joan Jett and her music....


FOX Sports Premieres New Documentary Series RISE AS ONE Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 25, 2014

Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, today unveiled an all new partnership with FOX Sports for a groundbreaking documentary series showcasing six of the most unique football stories from around the globe....


Ojai Playwrights Conference's BREAKING BARRIERS Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 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...


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....


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....


STANDING OVATION PRESENTATIONS by Robyn Hatcher is Now Available
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014

When Robyn Hatcher talks, people listen. And that comes as no surprise given her groundbreaking approach to breaking barriers for people who struggle with speaking in small and large groups. Hatcher has formulated a no-fail equation for mastering public speaking in her book, Standing Ovation Presen...


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...


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!...


Gwyneth Paltrow to Co-Produce Broadway Musical Based on Music of the GoGo's
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2013

They've got the beat, and soon they'll be bringing it to Broadway! According to Showbiz411 reports, Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow will be co-producing a Broadway musical based on the music of 80's rock band The GoGo's....


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....


Philly Orchestra, ONCE, Elvis Costello and More Set for Kimmel Center, Fall 2013
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2013

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone....


FOX Sports to Premiere New Documentary Series RISE AS ONE, 3/25
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2014

Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, today unveiled an all new partnership with FOX Sports for a groundbreaking documentary series showcasing six of the most unique football stories from around the globe....


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...






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