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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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Sirius XM Charting Artist Pop Wolves Release FREAKY Photo Sirius XM Charting Artist Pop Wolves Release FREAKY
by Tori Hartshorn - June 13, 2018

Sirius XM Charting Artist Pop Wolves Release FREAKY...


Aetna And TheaterWorks Announce New Fellowship Opportunity. Photo Aetna And TheaterWorks Announce New Fellowship Opportunity.
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2018

Aetna and TheaterWorks announced today their artistic partnership, BREAKING BARRIERS, a pilot fellowship program providing opportunity for female directors of color in theater. The only one of its kind, the fellowship addresses the lack of parity in artistic leadership positions in the theater, part...


CNBC Announces 'Upstart 100' Photo CNBC Announces 'Upstart 100'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2018

NBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the Upstart 100, a list that showcases a diverse group of up-and-coming companies that are breaking barriers on the path to becoming tomorrow's household names....


CMA Presents Industry Honors During Board Reception in Nashville
by Tori Hartshorn - November 30, 2017

The Country Music Association presented industry honors to four highly-deserving individuals Wednesday evening, Nov. 29 during an intimate CMA Board reception at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum....


Producer Ken Davenport Acquires Rights to Joy Mangano's Life Story Photo Producer Ken Davenport Acquires Rights to Joy Mangano's Life Story
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2018

Producer Ken Davenport announced today that he has acquired the musical rights to the life of Joy Mangano, best-selling author and one of the most-successful and celebrated product inventors of her time. A creative team will be announced in the future....


Twinkle Hosts Kids Club Concert Series w/special guests Andrew & Polly at Santa Monic Photo Twinkle Hosts Kids Club Concert Series w/special guests Andrew & Polly at Santa Monica Place
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2018

L.A. family fave, the award-winning, Peruvian-American kindie music phenomenon known as Twinkle, is the host of Kids Club, a new, free concert series for kids of all ages on the first Wednesday of every month....


Migguel Anggelo and Broadway's Grace McLean to Tour Russia as State Department Attach Photo Migguel Anggelo and Broadway's Grace McLean to Tour Russia as State Department Attachés
by Julie Musbach - February 09, 2018

After a successful ten-city tour of Russia in 2016, Migguel Anggelo returns this February as a cultural attache under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, singing opposite lauded multi-hyphenate actress-singer-writer-teacher on the rise, Grace McLean....


George Takei And CRAZY RICH ASIANS Director Jon M. Chu To Be Honored By Asia Society Photo George Takei And CRAZY RICH ASIANS Director Jon M. Chu To Be Honored By Asia Society
by Julie Musbach - March 05, 2018

Star Trek actor George Takei and Jon M. Chu, director of the upcoming comedy Crazy Rich Asians, from Warner Bros. Pictures and SK Global Entertainment, will be honored by Asia Society Southern California on April 22 for breaking barriers in Hollywood....


Tiffany Haddish to Headline Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special in 2019 Photo Tiffany Haddish to Headline Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Special in 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2018

Tiffany Haddish will bring her breakout comedic talent to Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service, in an original hour-long stand-up comedy special. Haddish will tape the special in early 2019 and it will premiere globally later in the year....


Johnny Clegg Bids Farewell to North America on 'The Final Journey' Tour Photo Johnny Clegg Bids Farewell to North America on 'The Final Journey' Tour
by Caryn Robbins - August 21, 2017

Nearly 40 years after he began one of music's most remarkable careers, iconic South African musician JOHNNY CLEGG is returning for one last round of concerts throughout North America this fall to thank his fans on “Johnny Clegg: The Final Journey,” as he copes with the realities of his cancer....


Cast And Creatives For ACTUALLY Announced At TheaterWorks Photo Cast And Creatives For ACTUALLY Announced At TheaterWorks
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2019

TheaterWorks Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero announced today the cast and creative team for the Connecticut Premiere of ACTUALLY. The cast features Ronald Emile as Tom and Arielle Siegel as Amber. TheaterWorks Producing Associate and Aetna Breaking Barriers Fellow Taneisha Duggan will direc...


WaterTower Theatre Announces Cast & Creative For GUADALUPE IN THE GUEST ROOM Photo WaterTower Theatre Announces Cast & Creative For GUADALUPE IN THE GUEST ROOM
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2019

WaterTower Theatre Associate Artistic Director, Kelsey Leigh Ervi, today announced details for the Regional Premiere of Guadalupe in the Guest Room written by Tony Meneses, and directed by Christie Vela....


MY LAST DAYS An Uplifting Docuseries Created by JANE THE VIRGIN Star Justin Baldoni, Photo MY LAST DAYS An Uplifting Docuseries Created by JANE THE VIRGIN Star Justin Baldoni, Returns to The CW 5/25
by Tori Hartshorn - May 21, 2018

MY LAST DAYS, an uplifting documentary series about life as told by courageous people living with a terminal illness, will return for its second installment as a three-night special event, Friday, May 25 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT), Friday, June 1 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT), and Friday, June 8 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT),...


Denver Arts & Venues, Denver Office Of Sign Language Services And ImaginASL Present B Photo Denver Arts & Venues, Denver Office Of Sign Language Services And ImaginASL Present Breaking Barriers Festival
by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2018

In recognition of Deaf Heritage Month, Denver Arts & Venues, The Denver Office of Sign Language Services and ImaginASL invite Denver residents and visitors to celebrate the rich culture, language and heritage of deaf people through the Breaking Barriers Festival, Sept. 10-16....


NBC News and MSNBC to Have a Special Day of Programming to Honor International Women' Photo NBC News and MSNBC to Have a Special Day of Programming to Honor International Women's Day
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2019

NBC News and MSNBC will have a special day of programming to honor International Women's Day, Friday, March 8. TODAY kicks off the day highlighting women who are breaking barriers in their fields and paving the way for the next generation such as Jody Singer, the first woman director of Marshall Spa...


Superpop Kid's Artist Twinkle Wants Young & Old Alike to 'Just Dance'
by Caryn Robbins - July 17, 2017

WIth mounting expectations, the summer countdown begins to build, marking every day until the September 15 release of Just Dance, an over-the-top-awesome collection of impetuous dance hits for kids and families from the award-winning Peruvian-American kindie music phenomenon known as Twinkle....


WaterTower Theatre Announces the 2018-2019 Season Photo WaterTower Theatre Announces the 2018-2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2018

Joanie Schultz, Artistic Director, today announced details of the Company's 2018-2019 Season....


IDENTITY LA Concert Event to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Women Photo IDENTITY LA Concert Event to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Women
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2019

Pacific Bridge Arts Foundation is proud to partner with the City of Los Angeles - one of the most diverse cities in the world and home to millions of Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) - for a special concert event IDENTITY LA: A Night Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Women. The free...


McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67 Photo McCarter Presents Dominique Morisseau's DETROIT '67
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018

It's the summer of 1967, and the songs of Motown are breaking records and breaking barriers. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours juke joint out of their basement-risky business-especially during a brutal police crackdown that sets off riots throughout the city. When L...


E.L Discipline Releases 'Discipline's World,' (The Sequel in The Seduction of Discipl Photo E.L Discipline Releases 'Discipline's World,' (The Sequel in The Seduction of Discipline Series) Published by Andrea Johnson Books Publishing
by Robert Diamond - April 14, 2018

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Oregon Humanities And Oregon Children's Theatre present A Community Conversation Photo Oregon Humanities And Oregon Children's Theatre present A Community Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2018

Most of us believe we are good people. But if we are all good people, who are the people responsible for supporting structural oppression like racism, sexism, and heterosexism? If we hope to be good, what are our moral responsibilities in a society of privilege, power, and oppression?...


Andrea Bocelli Hosts Foundation Benefit at NYC's Columbus Citizens Foundation Photo Andrea Bocelli Hosts Foundation Benefit at NYC's Columbus Citizens Foundation
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2017

The Columbus Citizens Foundation, located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is proud to organize a fundraiser for the Andrea Bocelli Foundation next Monday to benefit the water access efforts of the ABF in the country of Haiti....


Alex Newell to Host Stars in the Alley; Taylor Louderman, Melissa Benoist, and More t Photo Alex Newell to Host Stars in the Alley; Taylor Louderman, Melissa Benoist, and More to Appear!
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2018

The Broadway League is proud to announce that Alex Newell, currently starring as Asaka in Once On This Island, will host this year's STARS IN THE ALLEY free outdoor concert....


Irish Arts Center Presents Martin Hayes: In Residence, 4/25-29 Photo Irish Arts Center Presents Martin Hayes: In Residence, 4/25-29
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2018

Irish Arts Center (IAC), the arts and cultural center dedicated to projecting a dynamic image of Ireland and Irish America for the 21st century, is proud to welcome back fiddle player Martin Hayes, "one of Ireland's great musical exports" (WNYC), for a week-long residency, April 25-29, to take place...


Scott Paul and PNB ROCK To Share The Stage At the WellMont Theatre Photo Scott Paul and PNB ROCK To Share The Stage At the WellMont Theatre
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

On March 15, 2018, Scott Paul will be performing alongside PNB Rock with music by DJ Drewski, DJ JayHood, DJ WildBoy and many more amazing artists! Performing his new hit single 'History' among other amazing songs, Scott is guaranteed to have the crowd screaming for more! You don't want to miss this...






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