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FOOD: FACT OR FICTION?

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Do carrots really improve our eyesight? Did the Italians really invent pizza? Did salt win the Civil War? On Food: Fact or Fiction? host Michael McKean explores age-old adages and uncover fascinating food mysteries that are baked inside everything we eat. From pancakes to burgers to apple pie, we will reveal the accidental discoveries, clever marketing ploys, and war propaganda campaigns that have flavored our favorite dishes with a spoonful of fact and a dash of fiction.

Sven Ratzke Debuts HOMME FATALE Tonight at Joe's Pub Photo Sven Ratzke Debuts HOMME FATALE Tonight at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017

Sven Ratzke, the transgressive European Entertainer Extraordinaire, returns to Joe's Pub at the Public with a brand new show, Homme Fatale, tonight, Wednesday, October 25 at 9:30 PM. It will also be performed on Friday, October 27 at 7:00 PM....
Cooking Channel Kicks off the New Year with CRAZY CAKES and More Photo Cooking Channel Kicks off the New Year with CRAZY CAKES and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018

Cooking Channel is kicking off the new year with new seasons and episodes of your favorites shows. On Monday, January 21st at 9pmET/6pmPT, Alton Brown reloads his pressure cooker favorites on the season finale of Good Eats: Reloaded. On Friday, January 25th at 10pmET/7pmPT, Cooking Channel goes behi...
COOKING CHANNEL January 2018 Highlights Photo COOKING CHANNEL January 2018 Highlights
by Tori Hartshorn - December 06, 2017

Cooking Channel heads into the new year with new series and new episodes of your favorite shows....
Sven Ratzke to Debut HOMME FATALE at Joe's Pub Photo Sven Ratzke to Debut HOMME FATALE at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017

Sven Ratzke, the transgressive European Entertainer Extraordinaire, will return to Joe's Pub at the Public with a brand new show, Homme Fatale, for two performances only on October 25 at 9:30 PM and October 27 at 7:00 PM....
Raise Your Fins for Shark Week's 30th Anniversary Filled with Jawsome Shark Programmi Photo Raise Your Fins for Shark Week's 30th Anniversary Filled with Jawsome Shark Programming Airing 7/22 to 7/29 on Discovery
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2018

Raise Your Fins for Shark Week's 30th Anniversary Filled with Jawsome Shark Programming Airing 7/22 to 7/29 on Discovery...
I'M NOT A COMEDIAN...I'M LENNY BRUCE Will Close June 8 Prior to National Tour Photo I'M NOT A COMEDIAN...I'M LENNY BRUCE Will Close June 8 Prior to National Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

RONNIE MARMO's tour-de-force embodiment of the most controversial comedian of all time, the hit solo show I'M NOT A COMEDIAN…I'M LENNY BRUCE will play its final performance on Saturday, June 8 at 8:00 PM, prior to a national tour. Written by and starring RONNIE MARMO and directed by Tony Award winn...
Theatre Passe Muraille to Present World Premiere of WOKING PHOENIX Photo Theatre Passe Muraille to Present World Premiere of WOKING PHOENIX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

Theatre Passe Muraille will present the World Premiere of their co-production with Silk Bath Collective, WOKING PHOENIX. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time Photo BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - March 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!...
The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival Announces Bi-Coastal Event Photo The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival Announces Bi-Coastal Event
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019

The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival, the annual festival that honors legendary novelist Philip K. Dick through the dynamic power of science fiction film, is returning for its seventh outing with a full schedule of events. For the first time since its inception, the festival will hold a ...
Stars From Home And Away And Coronation Street Join KILL CLIMATE DENIERS At Pleasance Photo Stars From Home And Away And Coronation Street Join KILL CLIMATE DENIERS At Pleasance
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2019

Joining the cast of the European premiere of Kill Climate Deniers are Home and Away's Kelly Paterniti as Bekken, the critically acclaimed stand-up Bec Hill as Catch and Coronation Street's Hannah Ellis Ryan. Exploring in parallel a hostage situation as it teeters on the brink of calamity and what h...
BWW Interview: Roger Guenveur Smith of OTTO FRANK at Campo Santo & Magic Theatre Expl Photo BWW Interview: Roger Guenveur Smith of OTTO FRANK at Campo Santo & Magic Theatre Explores the Enduring Relevance of the Holocaust Survivor
by Jim Munson - March 10, 2022

BroadwayWorld talks to Obie, Peabody and Bessie Award winning actor and writer Roger Guenveur Smith about 'Otto Frank' his new solo piece running as a Campo Santo production at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco. Guenveur Smith finds enduring relevance in the story of the Holocaust survivor....
Sven Ratzke Debuts HOMME FATALE Tonight at Joe's Pub Photo Sven Ratzke Debuts HOMME FATALE Tonight at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017

Sven Ratzke, the transgressive European Entertainer Extraordinaire, returns to Joe's Pub at the Public with a brand new show, Homme Fatale, tonight, Wednesday, October 25 at 9:30 PM. It will also be performed today, October 27 at 7:00 PM....
Cooking Channel's December Highlights Include the New Season of BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE Photo Cooking Channel's December Highlights Include the New Season of BURGERS, BREW & 'QUE and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2018

Burgers, Brew & 'Que returns with an all-new season this month as Michael Symon continues his country-wide tour for the best BBQ out there Tuesdays at 9pmET/6pmPT. Alton Brown continues to remix and reload classic episodes on Good Eats: Reloaded Mondays at 9pmET/6pmPT. On Fridays at 10pmET/7pmPT Bre...
Discovery, Inc. Introduces New Company to the Marketplace Photo Discovery, Inc. Introduces New Company to the Marketplace
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2018

Just one month after Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) completed its acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, President and CEO David Zaslav and other company executives will provide a first look at the new global leader in real life entertainment to investors, advertisers, buyers, a...
T Bone Burnett Gives Keynote Speech at 2019 SXSW Photo T Bone Burnett Gives Keynote Speech at 2019 SXSW
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 14, 2019

Multiple Grammy and Oscar winning artist, musician and producer T Bone Burnett gave a thought provoking keynote speech at SXSW today, warning of the current dangers of the dominance of digital monopolies like Google and Facebook, while championing the value of the independence of artists. See below ...
Ovalhouse Announces Autumn Season Photo Ovalhouse Announces Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2018

In a unique collaborative programme, Ovalhouse's autumn season brings together an outstanding collection of six new shows plus seven FiRST BiTES that, for the first time, are all co- produced in-house by Ovalhouse. This season's pertinent theme of care highlights both the theatre's enduring passion ...
World-Renowned Master Artists Visit OCSA For 2018-2019 Season Photo World-Renowned Master Artists Visit OCSA For 2018-2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 06, 2018

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) students are given the opportunity to study alongside esteemed industry leaders, guest artists and teachers as part of the school's third annual Master Artist Series. The innovative series began in celebration of OCSA's 30th anniversary two years ago and conti...
CROSS THAT RIVER, Musical Celebrating Black Cowboys of the American West, Rides to 59 Photo CROSS THAT RIVER, Musical Celebrating Black Cowboys of the American West, Rides to 59E59 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017

59E59 Theaters hosts CROSS THAT RIVER, a new musical composed by renowned jazz artist Allan Harris, with a book by Mr. Harris & Pat Harris, and directed by Regge Life. Produced by Love Productions Records, CROSS THAT RIVER begins performances tonight, November 30, for a limited engagement through Su...
Cooking Channel Hits the Road in New Episodes of Carnival Eats, Cheap Eats, and Secre Photo Cooking Channel Hits the Road in New Episodes of Carnival Eats, Cheap Eats, and Secret Eats with Adam Richman
by Macon Prickett - March 05, 2018

Cooking Channel is bringing you all-new episodes of your favorite shows this April. On Tuesdays at 10pmET/7pmPT, Adam Richman continues his travels across the country searching for the most delicious hidden food gems out there on Secret Eats with Adam Richman. Then, Wednesdays at 10pmET/7pmPT, Ali K...
BWW Interview: Jennifer Diamond of LET ME BE ME at The Green Room 42 on December 10th Photo BWW Interview: Jennifer Diamond of LET ME BE ME at The Green Room 42 on December 10th
by Stephen Mosher - December 02, 2021

As the spring of 2020 was preparing for its big debut, so were the Diamond ladies. Jennifer was preparing to premiere her show LET ME BE ME, and Leia Diamond was getting ready to debut... period. The daughter of Jennifer and her husband Rob was in Las Vegas, waiting to be born by way of a surrogate ...
BWW Interview: Daniel Mitura and More Talk New Sci-Fi Short Film LAUNCH AT PARADISE Photo BWW Interview: Daniel Mitura and More Talk New Sci-Fi Short Film LAUNCH AT PARADISE
by David Clarke - October 18, 2021

During the pandemic, Daniel Mitura wrote and took part in the filming of his latest short film, LAUNCH AT PARADISE. The new science-fiction short explores the costs of creating a unified perspective for all humankind that has the potential to end racism, violence, and insurrection. We sat down with ...
BWW Review: THE CHINESE LADY at Magic Theatre Brings to Light a Fascinating Piece of Photo BWW Review: THE CHINESE LADY at Magic Theatre Brings to Light a Fascinating Piece of Cultural History
by Jim Munson - October 18, 2019

Magic Theatre kicks off its 2019-20 season with Lloyd Suh's intriguing a?oeThe Chinese Lady.a?? Suh's point of departure is one of those fascinating a?oetruth is stranger than fictiona?? tales that are so compelling it's hard to believe they aren't more widely known. His play tells the story of Afon...
BWW Interview: Chatting with Writer J.B. Stone Photo BWW Interview: Chatting with Writer J.B. Stone
by Mark C. Lloyd - March 27, 2022

I love it when writers get out and promote their art. Why not? We are our biggest fan. So, here we have Jared Benjamin who knows how to do it.book.i...
Michael McKean Returns in a New Season of FOOD: FACT OR FICTION? on Cooking Channel Photo Michael McKean Returns in a New Season of FOOD: FACT OR FICTION? on Cooking Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018

Ever wonder how the birthday cake first came to be? Or which popular dish has its ties to a criminal cartel? Actor, writer, and Grammy® award-winning musician Michael McKean returns to explore and unmask the mythology and fascinating food mysteries surrounding everyday dishes, on Cooking Channel's F...
Travel Channel Presents New Special THE LEGEND OF... WITH CHRIS JERICHO, Today Photo Travel Channel Presents New Special THE LEGEND OF... WITH CHRIS JERICHO, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017

THE LEGEND OF... WITH CHRIS JERICHO, premiering November 17 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, follows Jericho as he brings his lifelong fascination for history's unexplained legends and the figures behind them to the small screen. Digging into the past, Jericho searches for answers that separate fact from fiction ...




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