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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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Jerry Seinfeld, Portlandia Set For Paley Center NY in January
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2012

The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public....


Georgia Shakespeare Presents PAUL ROBESON, This Weekend Only
by Kelsey Denette - March 24, 2011

Avery Brooks (Captain Sisko in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; Spenser: for Hire; A Man Called Hawk) gives a tour de force performance as Paul Robeson for three days only at the Conant Performing Arts Center....


BRAVO Unveils Newest Competition Show 'Work Of Art: The Next Great Artist' 6/9
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2010

Bravo paints the creative competition landscape with 'Work of Art: The Next Great Artist' premiering Wednesday, June 9 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The exiting new series is the creative synergy between the Emmy-nominated producers Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz from the Magical Elves ('Top Chef,' 'Top Chef Mas...


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!...


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....


HAIRSPRAY Plays at South Bend Civic Theatre Thru 8/7
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2011

‘Welcome to the 60's!' SBCT presents the musical 'Hairspray' through August 7. South Bend Civic Theatre hits the dance floor in 1962 Baltimore for 'Hairspray,' the blockbuster musical...


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....


Def Leppard's Rick Allen Announces Fine Art Debut: Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change, 4/18
by Harmony Wheeler - April 03, 2012

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen announces his debut fine art collection titled, 'Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change'. The collection will release Wednesday, April 18 exclusively at RickAllenArt.com. Allen worked with L.A. creativity house SceneFour to translate rhythm into visual art. The result is a col...


Iman Signs On As Host, Joins Isaac Mizrahi For Bravo's THE FASHION SHOW
by Charlie Piane - May 11, 2010

Bravo announced today that international supermodel and fashion icon, Iman, has signed on as the host of the second season of 'The Fashion Show.' Iman will join internationally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi who, as previously announced, will be returning as host to the fashion competition series....


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...


BWW Interviews: ETHAN LE PHONG Adds a Dash of Pepper to MAMMA MIA!
by Michael L. Quintos - June 21, 2011

You wouldn't know it from his youthful looks, but actor Ethan Le Phong has been a longtime global chameleon for quite some time. His past roles have taken him from Germany to New York, from London to Los Angeles. And for almost a year now, he has been spicing things up as Pepper in the 2nd National ...


dance Immersion Presents Dance Conference and Festival 1/26-29
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 06, 2012

dance Immersion brings top dancers and dance companies of the African diaspora from around the world to Toronto in four dance showcases running as part of the prestigious 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference & Festival in Toronto. ...


HAIRSPRAY Plays at South Bend Civic Theatre Thru 8/7
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2011

‘Welcome to the 60's!' SBCT presents the musical 'Hairspray' through August 7. South Bend Civic Theatre hits the dance floor in 1962 Baltimore for 'Hairspray,' the blockbuster musical...


Queens Theatre in the Park Presents PHILADANCO 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2011

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Philadanco on Sunday, May 16 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are $44 on May 16 at 3pm. Discounted tickets are available through multi-show, senior and student discounts (ranging from $21-$42). Tickets...


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...


dance Immersion Presents Dance Conference and Festival 1/26-29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

dance Immersion brings top dancers and dance companies of the African diaspora from around the world to Toronto in four dance showcases running as part of the prestigious 24th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) Conference & Festival in Toronto. ...


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....


Queens Theatre in the Park Presents PHILADANCO 5/15, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Philadanco on Saturday, May 15 at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday, May 16 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. ...


Queens Theatre in the Park Presents PHILADANCO 5/15, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Philadanco on Saturday, May 15 at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday, May 16 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. ...


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....






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