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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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...
Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Performs Concert Featuring Composers from the New York Women Composers Organization, June 27
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2023
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Review: AN EVENING WITH L MORGAN LEE Charms Charming Audience at Newman Mills Theater
by Stephen Mosher - June 05, 2023
L Morgan Lee is one of those people who, by virtue of her benevolence and her inability to be false, makes you want to be friends with her....
Clarinetist Thomas Piercy Performs Concert Featuring Composers From The New York Women Composers
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023
Renowned clarinetist Thomas Piercy will be showcasing the remarkable compositions of women artists in a special program of music by members of the New York Women Composers (NYWC) organization....
The New Jewish Theatre Opens Up Conversation with GLORIA: A LIFE Production
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023
The New Jewish Theatre welcomes special guests for Gloria: A Life at the Wool Studio Theatre June 1 through June 18, 2023. Written by acclaimed playwright Emily Mann, with guidance and participation from Gloria Steinem herself, Gloria: A Life explores the iconic feminist's legacy....
Billy Crystal in Conversation with Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth and More Upcoming at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
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Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, Darius de Haas & More to be Honored With 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
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Photos: First Look at GLORIA: A LIFE at The New Jewish Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
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Arena Stage Names Hana Sharif as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2023
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has announced that its Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Hana Sharif, Augustin Family Artistic Director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, as its next Artistic Director. She will succeed Molly Smith, who is retiring at the end of June ...
Georgina Pazcoguin―the Groundbreaking Ballerina, Broadway Star, and Culture Leader―is Leaving New York City Ballet For Greater Heights
by Juan Michael Porter II - April 19, 2023
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2023
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by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2023
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by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2023
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Kerry Washington to Release First Memoir
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