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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

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 ...


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...


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....


PEEPSHOW Offers Ticket Holders The Chance to Meet Starlet Angel Porrino
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2011

PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas' only striptease spectacular, is now offering patrons the chance to meet Las Vegas local and "Holly's World" co-star, Angel Porrino, as she takes over the role of "Bo Peep," a modern woman who discovers her sexuality, during Holly Madison's hard-earned vacation dates....


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....


STAGE TUBE: Stars of Fox's New Series THE FINDER Discuss Upcoming Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2012

Fox's new series THE FINDER, a spin-off of the network's hit show 'Bones', will premiere tonight at 9:00 pm/ET. THE FINDER is a quirky, one-hour procedural centering on a different kind of detective: a remarkable man with the extraordinary ability to help people find the unfindable....


Bakersfield Mist Premieres at NJ Rep 12/1-1/22/2012
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 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....


BWW Special Feature: 99 and Under the Radar; ITG goes I.T. and Celebrates the Last Day on Earth
by Michael Roderick - May 21, 2010

Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City. Each week, independent producer Michael Roderick will be discussing the...


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....


Angel Porrino Returns to PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino 9/19-12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 07, 2011

PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas' striptease spectacular has announced that Las Vegas local Angel Porrino, co-star on the hit TV series, 'Holly's World' on E! and featured performer in 'Absinthe,' will once again take center stage to take over the role of 'Bo Peep,' a modern woman who discovers her sexuality, du...


'Shark Tank' Returns to ABC in 2011
by Jessica Lewis - August 10, 2010

The ABC Television Network has ordered eight additional episodes of the critically-acclaimed series 'Shark Tank,' the reality series that gives budding entrepreneurs a chance to make their dreams come true and become successful -- and possibly wealthy -- business people. The aspiring entrepreneurs m...


Marshall Crenshaw Joins WFUV With The Bottomless Pit
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 06, 2011

The Bottomless Pit, a weekly hour-long radio show hosted by Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated rock singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw is coming to WFUV (90.7 FM, wfuv.org) beginning on Saturday, June 18th at 10:00 PM. ...


Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson Set for HBO's SUNSET LIMITED, 2/12
by Nicole Rosky - January 07, 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 ...


BWW Reviews: Ferocious Performances Highlight Hyde Park Theatre's TIGERS BE STILL
by Jeffrey Davis - August 04, 2012

Hyde Park Theatre's current offering, Tigers Be Still, features themes of love, loss, pain, doubt, grief, and fear but uses them to create an intriguing dramatic comedy. The piece certainly strikes a balance between touching, poignant moments and gut-busting guffaws....


PEEPSHOW Offers Ticket Holders The Chance to Meet Starlet Angel Porrino
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2011

PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas' only striptease spectacular, is now offering patrons the chance to meet Las Vegas local and "Holly's World" co-star, Angel Porrino, as she takes over the role of "Bo Peep," a modern woman who discovers her sexuality, during Holly Madison's hard-earned vacation dates....


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....


Discovery Channel Celebrates 25 Years Of Innovative Programming During Week Of 6/13
by Charlie Piane - June 02, 2010

Throughout its 25-year history, Discovery Channel has held strong to its commitment to tell its viewers the most amazing stories, introduce them to some of the most fascinating people and creatures on the planet, and transport them to most breathtaking locations in the world. During the week of June...


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....






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