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Kartemquin is proud to announce a collaboration with Al Jazeera America on Hard Earned, a six-part documentary series scheduled to air in early 2015. Production has already begun on the series, which will explore the lives of five American families striving to keep food on the table and their dignity intact despite the reality of high living expenses and low wages.

Five stories, located in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, and two in the Chicago area, will be intertwined into six one-hour episodes. The series will shed more light on an ever-growing sector of the American workforce. Directing the individual strands are Katy Chevigny (E-Team, Election Day), Maria Finitzo (Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita), Ruth Leitman (Tony and Janina

Bestselling Author Carole Brody Fleet Wins Major Award for HAPPILY EVEN AFTER
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2013

In late breaking news, Publishers Weekly released the winners of the Books for a Better Life Award. Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society presented the winners of the 17th Annual Books for a Better Life Awards March 11 during a ceremony at The Times Center in Manhattan...


The Rock 'n Soul Medicine Show Comes to QPAC, 28 February
by Kelsey Denette - December 11, 2012

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) presents The Rock 'n Soul Medicine Show, which brings together iconic Australian artists Tim Rogers (You Am I) and nine-piece soul/funk outfit The Bamboos for one night only on Thursday 28 February, 2013 in the Concert Hall....


Phylicia Rashad-Helmed FENCES, THE LAST FIVE YEARS and More Set for Long Wharf Theatre's 49th Season
by Kristin Salaky - August 14, 2013

Single tickets for Long Wharf Theatre's 2012-13 season are on sale starting Monday, August 5....


BWW Announces Major Expansion of Reviews via New Theatre, Opera, Dance & Classical Music Critics; Plus Launches BWWHub.com Portal
by Robert Diamond - July 11, 2013

In the midst of its highest ever year-to-year gain in visitor traffic, BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the net is pleased to announce a major expansion of its unmatched team of live entertainment critics....


BWW Announces Major Expansion of Reviews via New Theatre, Opera, Dance & Classical Music Critics; Plus Launches BWWHub.com Portal
by Robert Diamond - July 11, 2013

In the midst of its highest ever year-to-year gain in visitor traffic, BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the net is pleased to announce a major expansion of its unmatched team of live entertainment critics....


William Michals and Christianne Tisdale to Star in WBT's KISS ME, KATE, 9/12-11/3
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2013

Westchester Broadway Theatre presents Kiss Me Kate with Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter and Book by Samuel and Bella Spewack. Directed and Choreographed by James Brennan with Musical Direction by Leo P Carusone, the show will run September 12 - November 3, 2013....


Jade Novah Releases Debut Single 'Show Out'
by Tyler Peterson - August 13, 2013

The multi-talented music sensation and independent artist Jade Novah released her first single 'Show Out' from her highly anticipated debut album, 'In Search Of Me' on August 12 on iTunes. 'Show Out' was written by Novah and produced by Devin Johnson. Novah and Johnson co-wrote the entire album....


Platt and Truant Reunite to Launch UNICORN WESTERN 2
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2013

Unicorn Western 2 is also the second book to be co-authored by the independently published duo. As a sequel to the original Unicorn Western, it continues the story of gunslinger Clint Guilliver and his talking unicorn Edward as they pursue the dark rider Dharma Kold....


Megabus.com Reaches 30 Million Passengers
by Robert Diamond - September 19, 2013

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Megabus.com, the popular city-to-city, express bus company with fares from $1, has served 30 million passengers across North America as of today....


Christopher Hale Releases Album SYLVAN CODA, Aug 3; Melbourne Launch Party Set for Aug 15
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2012

Christopher Hale's new album SYLVAN CODA, a powerful and poignant love letter to a lost friend and musical collaborator is set for its Melbourne launch on 15 August at Northcote Social Club, with supports Hannah Cameron and special guests....


A Chick & A Dude Productions Opens 10th Anniversary Season with A STEADY RAIN, Now thru 3/9
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2013

A Chick & A Dude Productions presents the Austin premiere of Keith Huff's A STEADY RAIN. The critically acclaimed script will be performed at Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St. The show runs Todays through Saturdays, tonight, February 21 - March 9 at 8 pm....


Simon Cowell Reportedly Wants Rihanna for THE X FACTOR
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2012

Following this week's announcement that L.A. Reid would not return for a third season of THE X FACTOR, creator Simon Cowell is on the hunt for a superstar to fill his judge's chair. According the U.K.'s The Sun (which is a tabloid, so, nothing's definite), Cowell wants pop-diva Rihanna for the posit...


Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson & More Set for THE VOICE Finale, 12/18
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2012

NBC announced a star-powered marquee of guest stars for the live, two-hour THE VOICE finale for its third cycle on Tuesday, December 18 (8-10 p.m. ET) with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars and The Killers set to perform. The finale that night will conclude when a new champion is crowned....


BWW Reviews: LIVE WRONG AND PROSPER Provides the Laughs
by Kelly Cameron - April 16, 2012

Live Wrong and Prosper is the latest offering from the world-famous Second City, on now in Toronto. Spoofing everything from world politics to social media to Rob Ford, the show combines scripted skits with the improvisation the company has become so well known for. You'll laugh, you'll cry - you m...


Emmylou Harris to Launch Her Red Dirt Boys Australian Tour, Beg. Nov. 6
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2012

Already celebrated as a discoverer and interpreter of other artists' songs, 12-time Grammy Award winner Emmylou Harris has, in the last decade, gained admiration as much for her eloquently straightforward songwriting as for her incomparably expressive singing. On Hard Bargain, her third Nonesuch dis...


NewFilmmakers NY to Kick Off Spring 2013 Screening Series This Weekend, 4/7
by Movies News Desk - April 06, 2013

On Sunday, April 7th and Wednesday, April 10th, The NewFilmmakers NY spring series kicks off at Anthology Film Archives on the Lower East Side at 32 Second Avenue & 2nd Street. Tickets for Spring Screening Series 2013 are only $6 and are good for the whole night's screenings and receptions. They are...


Kellie Pickler Donates DWTS Trophy to Country Music Hall of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - July 03, 2013

USA Today reports that Kellie Pickler will donate her hard-earned 'Mirrorball Trophy' to Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The singer, along with her ballroom dance partner Derek Hough. picked up the trophy on the 16th season of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Living Christmas Company' on ABC's SHARK TANK
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2012

Below, check out a pitch for 'The Living Christmas Company' on the upcoming episode of ABC's SHARK TANK!...


Alderbrook Resort & Spa Honors Roots in Arts and Culture
by Christina Mancuso - September 05, 2013

Since its founding, Alderbrook Resort & Spa quickly became the destination of choice for those in search of relaxing and rejuvenating Washington State vacations. Although guests in decades past had to cruise by way of water to reach the Resort, this waterfront destination continues to be a favor...


Frederic Yonnet and Angie Stone Added to Yoshi's San Francisco Lineup, 1/26 & 2/28-3/2
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2012

Yoshi's San Francisco on Fillmore Street just added the following concerts at its world-renowned venue: Frédéric Yonnet with special guest (Sat, Jan 26, 8 & 10pm) and Angie Stone (Thu-Sat, Feb 28-Mar 2). For more information on these shows, go to http://yoshis.com/sanfrancisco....


ABC News Radio Sets Memorial Day Weekend Specials
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2013

ABC News Radio announced today the broadcast of three, one-hour specials set to air across Memorial Day Weekend. Check out the breakdowns for each show below!...


Simon Cowell Reportedly Wants Rihanna for THE X FACTOR
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2012

Following this week's announcement that L.A. Reid would not return for a third season of THE X FACTOR, creator Simon Cowell is on the hunt for a superstar to fill his judge's chair. According the U.K.'s The Sun (which is a tabloid, so, nothing's definite), Cowell wants pop-diva Rihanna for the posit...


Christopher Hale's Album SYLVAN CODA Melbourne Launch Party Set for Today, Aug 15
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2012

Christopher Hale's new album SYLVAN CODA, a powerful and poignant love letter to a lost friend and musical collaborator is set for its Melbourne launch today, 15 August at Northcote Social Club, with supports Hannah Cameron and special guests....


Alexander Barnes & Christopher Preiman Release New Sci-Fi Novel
by Christina Mancuso - May 07, 2013

For centuries, the people had been making the journey out to the Frontier. Out there is freedom to live life the way one chooses. Unfortunately, freedom is never free. As a necessary evil, each colony had to ship resources back home to keep the Earth going. Every year, the Earth's way of life seemed...


Rose Foundation Achieves $5.25 Million Goal for Exterior Renovation
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2012

The Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center Foundation has hit its $5.25 million goal for the exterior phase of the capital campaign which began in April 2011. The goal of the campaign is to raise $6,000,195 to weatherproof and repair the roof, domes and facades of The Rose; to restore the ceiling of th...






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