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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

Dates Announced For Angel Porrino's Return To PEEPSHOW, 1/17
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2011

PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas' hottest show and only striptease spectacular is pleased to announce Angel Porrino, Las Vegas local and co-star on the new hit TV series, 'Holly's World' on E!, has signed on to take over the role of 'Bo Peep,' a modern woman who discovers her sexuality, during Holly Madison's ha...


VAMPURE Returns at the Richmond Shepard Theatre 10/8-12/17
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2011

VAMPURE returns for its second year on Saturdays Oct 8th-Dec 17th 10:45 PM at the Richmond Shepard Theatre (26 and 2nd)...


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....


A Pair of Gems by J.M. Barrie
by Brent Englar - October 09, 2010

Rep Stage continues its 18th season with a terrific production of two seldom-produced plays by J.M. Barrie....


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....


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...


Bakersfield Mist Premieres at NJ Rep 12/1-1/22/2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 07, 2011

'Bakersfield Mist' is a new comedy by Stephen Sachs that premieres at the New Jersey Repertory Company December 1, 2011 - January 22, 2012 as part of a National New Play Network rolling premiere....


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...


Mark Cuban Returns to ABC's 'Shark Tank' for 3rd Season
by Kelsey Denette - July 15, 2011

Hi-tech billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, will once again enter ABC's 'Shark Tank' when the show returns for its third season. Cuban, who participated in several episodes last season, will become a regular on the 'Shark Tank' panel....


Bakersfield Mist Premieres at NJ Rep 12/1-1/22/2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 23, 2011

'Bakersfield Mist' is a new comedy by Stephen Sachs that premieres at the New Jersey Repertory Company December 1, 2011 - January 22, 2012 as part of a National New Play Network rolling premiere....


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!...


The Gamm Stages New Adaptation Of A Child's Christmas in Wales 12/9-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 26, 2010

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to stage a brand-new production of Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, a play with music, adapted and directed by Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella....


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....


Central Square Theater Extends MATT & BEN Thru 8/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 19, 2011

Central Square Theater will extend Mindy Kaling and Brenda Wither's MATT & BEN two weeks through August 14. ...


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...


Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson Set for HBO's SUNSET LIMITED, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2011

Academy Award(R) winner Tommy Lee Jones ('No Country for Old Men,' 'The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada') and Academy Award(R) nominee Samuel L. Jackson (the 'Iron Man' series, 'Pulp Fiction') star in HBO Films' THE SUNSET LIMITED, debuting SATURDAY, FEB. 12 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively ...


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....


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...


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...


Suzana Stankovic Presents PRODUCING YOUR OWN SHOW Talk to Benefit Dog Charity Today, May 6
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2012

Artist-entrepreneur Suzana Stankovic presents the talk Producing Your Own Show: Owning Your Voice & Manifesting Your Vision, a special talk for artists of all disciplines and backgrounds, today May 6, 2012 - 3:00-7:00pm followed by a Q&A at Vlada Lounge in New York City....


Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson & More Set for THE VOICE Finale Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 18, 2012

NBC announced a star-powered marquee of guest stars for the live, two-hour THE VOICE finale for its third cycle tonight, 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....






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