The Hostage

Photo Coverage: Ben Affleck, Victor Garber and More at ARGO Premiere at TIFF

Argo is a political drama film based on Tony Mendez's account of the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. The film just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and you can check out photos from the big event below! (more...)

Michael Beckley, Emily Dobbs to Star in Southwark Playhouse's THE SEAGULL

A successful actress visits her brother's isolated estate far from the city, throwing the frustrated residents unfulfilled ambitions into sharp relief. As her son attempts to impress with a self-penned play, putting much more than his pride at stake, others dream of fame, love and the ability to change their past. (more...)

Irish Rep's WHO'S YOUR DADDY? Extends Through May 26

Irish Repertory Theatre announces a two-week extension of WHO'S YOUR DADDY? – a new Off-Broadway play about a single man's struggle to adopt a son from a Ugandan orphanage – by actor and playwright Johnny O'Callaghan, seen in NYC in Conor McPherson's RUM & VODKA and on TV's 'Stargate Atlantis,' with performances now through May 26 in Irish Repertory Theatre Company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Tom Ormeny directs. (more...)

Irish Players' IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? to Open St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day 2013, RCP's Irish Players present: Is Life Worth Living?, a comical exaggeration by Lennox Robinson; directed by Jean Gordon Ryon. The production will run March 15-30, 2013 at MuCCC Theater, 142 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester NY. (more...)

WHO'S YOUR DADDY? to Open Off-Broadway 4/23

Irish Repertory Theatre, in association with Georganne Aldrich Heller and Jami Heidegger, presents the Off-Broadway premiere of WHO'S YOUR DADDY - a new play about a single man's struggle to adopt a son from a Ugandan orphanage - by actor and playwright Johnny O'Callaghan, seen in NYC in Conor McPherson's RUM & VODKA and on TV's 'Stargate Atlantis,' with previews set to begin April 17, prior to an official press opening Tuesday, April 23 in Irish Repertory Theatre Company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Tom Ormeny directs. (more...)

Irish Players' IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? to Open St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day 2013, RCP's Irish Players present: Is Life Worth Living?, a comical exaggeration by Lennox Robinson; directed by Jean Gordon Ryon. The production will run March 15-30, 2013 at MuCCC Theater, 142 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester NY. (more...)

WHO'S YOUR DADDY? Opens 4/22 Off-Broadway

Irish Repertory Theatre, in association with Georganne Aldrich Heller and Jami Heidegger, presents the Off-Broadway premiere of WHO'S YOUR DADDY - a new play about a single man's struggle to adopt a son from a Ugandan orphanage - by actor and playwright Johnny O'Callaghan, seen in NYC in Conor McPherson's RUM & VODKA and on TV's 'Stargate Atlantis,' with previews set to begin April 17, prior to an official press opening April 22 in Irish Repertory Theatre Company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Tom Ormeny directs. (more...)

SOAPnet Celebrate's GENERAL HOSPITAL's 50th Anniversary, Beg. 3/29

In celebration of GENERAL HOSPITAL's 50th anniversary, SOAPnet is airing an unprecedented 50-hour marathon of classic episodes from the beloved series, starting Friday, March 29th at 10pm ET/PT and running through Monday, April 1 at 12:00am ET/PT (Sunday night/Monday morning). (more...)

UPDATE: ARGO Now Not Only U.S. Film Iranian Authorities Want to Sue

Yesterday, BWW reported that Iranian authorities are considering suing Hollywood over the way their country was depicted in the Academy Award-winning film ARGO. Today, Deadline is reporting that French lawyer Isabelle Coutant-Peyre is mounting a case against a series of U.S. films that Iran believes 'have portrayed it in a distorted and unrealistic manner.' (more...)

SOAPnet to Celebrate GENERAL HOSPITAL's 50th Year with Weekend Marathon, 3/29-4/1

In celebration of "General Hospital's" 50th anniversary, SOAPnet is airing an unprecedented 50-hour marathon of classic episodes from the beloved series, starting Friday, March 29th at 10pm ET/PT and running through Monday, April 1 at 12:00am ET/PT (Sunday night/Monday morning). The marathon kicks off with the very first episode from 1963, and will include shows from every decade. The stunt leads up to the very special 50th anniversary episode of "General Hospital," airing on Monday, April 1 on ABC (2:00-3:00 p.m. ET//1:00 p.m. PT/CT) and SOAPnet (9:00PM ET/PT, encore at 12:00AM ET/PT). (more...)

Iranian Authorities Plan to Sue Hollywood Over ARGO Misrepresentation

According to a report in the Associated Press, Iranian authorities are considering suing Hollywood over the way their country was depicted in the Academy Award-winning film ARGO. The film is based on the 1979 escape of six hostages from Tehran who found asylum at the Canadian Embassy during The Hostage crisis. (more...)

Chicago Dramatists Announce Andrew Hinderaker's I AM GOING TO CHANGE THE WORLD for 5/24-7/1

Chicago Dramatists will present the final production of their 2011 - 2012 Season, I Am Going to Change the World by Resident Playwright Andrew Hinderaker and directed by Jonathan Berry from May 24 - July 1 at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 West Chicago Ave. Opening nights are Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 at 8 p.m. Previews are May 24 - 26 and May 31 at 8 p.m. Regular performance times (June 3 - July 1) are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (more...)

Kevin Kline in Talks to Join LAS VEGAS Film, Starring Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas

According to Deadline, Kevin Kline is in talks to join Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas in the comedy Las Vegas. Jon Turteltaub directs; Dan Fogelman writes. (more...)

VIDEO: CBS EVENING NEWS Reports on Alabama Bunker Incident

CBS News Senior Correspondent John Miller reports that the FBI found explosives inside the bunker where a five-year-old was held hostage in Alabama. The report was broadcast tonight, Feb. 5 on the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH SCOTT PELLEY (6:30-7:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network. Check out the report below. (more...)

Review Roundup: Diverse City Theater Company's TWO ROOMS

Diverse City Theater Company's limited run of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nominated playwright Lee Blessing's 24-year-old, politically motivated play TWO ROOMS plays its last week at the Lion Theatre at Theater Row on 42nd Street until Friday, August 24. (more...)

Geva Completes Casting for YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU

Geva Theatre Center's 40th Anniversary Season gets off to a stellar start with You Can't Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, directed by Mark Cuddy. (more...)

SOAPnet Airs Encore Presentation of GENERAL HOSPITAL Marathon, Beg. Today

In honor of GENERAL HOSPTIAL 50th anniversary week, SOAPnet will encore its 50-hour marathon of classic episodes starting today, April 5th at 10pm ET/PT and running through Monday, April 8 at 12:00am ET/PT (Sunday night/Monday morning). (more...)

Ben Affleck to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Brown University

Brown University will confer six honorary doctorates during its 245th Commencement Sunday, May 26, 2013. According to the school's web site, actor and director Ben Affleck will be among the honorees. (more...)

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Happy Birthday to Patti LuPone!

Happy Birthday to Patti LuPone! Click below to watch highlights from her prolific career! (more...)

SOAPnet to Air Encore Presentation of GENERAL HOSPITAL Marathon, Beg. 4/5

In honor of GENERAL HOSPTIAL 50th anniversary week, SOAPnet will encore its 50-hour marathon of classic episodes starting Friday, April 5th at 10pm ET/PT and running through Monday, April 8 at 12:00am ET/PT (Sunday night/Monday morning). (more...)

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