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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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Interview: BINI on Their Journey Breaking into the P-Pop Spotlight Photo Interview: BINI on Their Journey Breaking into the P-Pop Spotlight
by Alyson Eng - October 03, 2024

In just a few short years, 8-member Filipino girl group, BINI, has done the unthinkable. Starting from humble beginnings, BINI has risen to the top of the music scene in the Philippines dominating the charts and earning the title of the “Nation’s Girl Group.”...


BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024

The Phoenix Theatre Company will showcase the musical genius and pioneering spirit of Carole King with the production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.' T...


Harold Steward Named Chair Of Theatre Communications Group Board Photo Harold Steward Named Chair Of Theatre Communications Group Board
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2023

Theatre Communications Group has announced Harold Steward (they/he), the executive director of the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), as chair of the TCG board....


Liesl Tommy to be Honored at NYTW 2024 Gala; Shoshanna Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & M Photo Liesl Tommy to be Honored at NYTW 2024 Gala; Shoshanna Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More to Appear
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala will honor theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. Learn more about the gala and about Tommy!...


Lachi Releases 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea Photo Lachi Releases 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

Lachi and acclaimed songwriter James Ian have released a new single and video, “Lift Me Up” featuring Broadway musician Gaelynn Lea, to honor the renowned disability rights activist Judy Heumann who passed away earlier this year. Tony-winner Ali Stroker starts the video with an audio description for...


Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Up Photo Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...


THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Transforms Into New Video Game Photo THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Transforms Into New Video Game
by Josh Sharpe - September 30, 2024

Let's do the Time Warp again...in 8-bit. The Rocky Horror Show, the legendary stage musical that went on to become a Halloween cult classic film, is now materializing in another medium: a video game. ...


Ballet Hispánico to Launch Fall 2024 Tour With Performances in Vermont, New Jersey & Photo Ballet Hispánico to Launch Fall 2024 Tour With Performances in Vermont, New Jersey & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 27, 2024

Internationally-acclaimed Ballet Hispánico has revealed the company's Fall 2024 Touring Season. The tour will bring widely acclaimed repertory pieces to cities across America. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...


See MARILYN MAYE: BY REQUEST & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo See MARILYN MAYE: BY REQUEST & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month Photo Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - September 30, 2023

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!...


IN THE LADY GARDEN is Coming to The Edinburgh Fringe Photo IN THE LADY GARDEN is Coming to The Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2024

The Lady Gardeners, a theatre company of women over sixty, debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with a play about Alice Parminter's reflections on life, performed by Julia Faulkner in a one-woman show. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


HERE LIES LOVE SINGS THE SONGS OF J. OCONER, Linda Eder And More Next Week At 54 Belo Photo HERE LIES LOVE SINGS THE SONGS OF J. OCONER, Linda Eder And More Next Week At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2023

Next week at 54 Below, the cast of 'Here Lies Love' will be performing the songs of J. Oconer Navar. Don't miss this incredible musical experience!...


23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival Reveals 2024 Slate Photo 23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival Reveals 2024 Slate
by Josh Sharpe - September 18, 2024

The 23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival is ‘Celebrating the Power of Film’ with curated screenings that inform, inspire and entertain. The Opening Night film premiere and party will be held at The Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park on Wednesday, October 16th....


Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington, & More Honored for 2024 WIF Photo Kate Winslet, Kerry Washington, & More Honored for 2024 WIF
by Josh Sharpe - September 23, 2024

WIF (formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles) has announced that Annette Bening, Michelle Buteau, Joey King, Ellen Kuras, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kerry Washington, and Kate Winslet will be honored at the 2024 WIF Honors, taking place on Thursday, October 24, at The Beverly Hilton....


Robin Roberts to Host Emmys Primetime Special on Friday Photo Robin Roberts to Host Emmys Primetime Special on Friday
by Josh Sharpe - September 09, 2024

ABC News anchor Robin Roberts hosts “The 76th Emmys®: A Night of Firsts,” airing FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), sharing a captivating look at this year’s Emmy® Award nominees who are breaking barriers and shattering ceilings just hours before television’s biggest stars hit the red carpet in ...


23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival Reveals 2024 Slate Photo 23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival Reveals 2024 Slate
by Josh Sharpe - September 18, 2024

The 23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival is ‘Celebrating the Power of Film’ with curated screenings that inform, inspire and entertain. The Opening Night film premiere and party will be held at The Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park on Wednesday, October 16th....


The Curiosity Cabinet to Present CHASING LIGHT This December Photo The Curiosity Cabinet to Present CHASING LIGHT This December
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2023

CHASING LIGHT is a performance art installation and exhibition of movement, light, and live music. The work traverses 16 unique environments in a non-linear, non-narrative, immersive space. ...


Arab American Comedy Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary with National Tour Photo Arab American Comedy Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary with National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2023

The New York Arab American Comedy Festival (NYAACF) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a year-long tour to 5 of the most prestigious performance venues in the US. For two decades, the festival has upheld its commitment to combating negative media portrayals of Arab Americans and Muslims, while...


LETTERS TO KAMALA/DANDELION PEACE Comes to Washington, DC Photo LETTERS TO KAMALA/DANDELION PEACE Comes to Washington, DC
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024

 Voices Festival Productions presents a world premiere double-bill that looks at how women of color rise to power, its precarity, and what must be sacrificed in the name of change....


Peyton Shay Releases Sparkling Indie-Pop Single 'Twisted Saint' Photo Peyton Shay Releases Sparkling Indie-Pop Single 'Twisted Saint'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2024

Peyton Shay has released 'Twisted Saint,' the first single from her forthcoming 5-song EP. Produced by Adam Castilla, best known for his work in The Colourist, and mastered by Joe Laporta, “Twisted Saint” is the first look at her 5-track EP, which will include 'Savior Complex,' 'Chapstick,' 'Daydrea...


Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup Photo Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!...


Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Up Photo Kerry Washington to Embark on Eight-City International Book Tour in Support of Her Upcoming Memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023

Readers will spend an evening with one of Hollywood's most influential stars for an intimate conversation spotlighting her experiences both on and off-screen. Kerry Washington will take audiences behind the scenes of her extraordinary life - as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a da...


Celebrate NYC Pride Weekend With Alex Newell At Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre Photo Celebrate NYC Pride Weekend With Alex Newell At Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 05, 2024

Audible will present Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva for three performances only live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Detroit Mercy Theatre Company to Present PHOTOGRAPH 51 About Scientific Hero Rosalind Photo Detroit Mercy Theatre Company to Present PHOTOGRAPH 51 About Scientific Hero Rosalind Franklin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 18, 2024

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents the Michigan premiere of 'Photograph 51' by Anna Ziegler, a captivating play that explores the story of unsung scientific hero Rosalind Franklin. Set in the 1950s, the play delves into the intense competition among scientists as they race to unravel the secrets...


Lagoona Bloo Releases 'Tunnel Vision' Single From 'Underwater Bubble Pop' Album Photo Lagoona Bloo Releases 'Tunnel Vision' Single From 'Underwater Bubble Pop' Album
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Discover Lagoona Bloo's new single, 'Tunnel Vision', and upcoming album, UNDERWATER BUBBLE POP. Listen to “Tunnel Vision,” a driving, eighties-infused banger about only having eyes for yourself inspired by Lagoona's own, unshakable drive for self-acceptance. The track was released alongside a brand-...






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