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In a quiet suburb of Pennsylvania, David Rapoport is a happily married man. But behind closed doors, he's engaging in a torrid affair with his mistress, Jennifer Snyder. Everything is perfect for David, until Jennifer reveals a secret that could ruin him.



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Video: Mike Stoller Chats About The Return Of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Photo Video: Mike Stoller Chats About The Return Of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by A.A. Cristi - June 06, 2018

Over the course of a 61-year partnership, Jerry Leiber (d. 2011) and Mike Stoller created enduring classics in a variety of genres including rhythm & blues, pop, country, jazz, cabaret, and-perhaps most notably-rock & roll. Elvis Presley and the Coasters are only two of the many acts whose careers s...


Tennessee Williams Theatre Company Presents ONE ARM By Moisés Kaufman Photo Tennessee Williams Theatre Company Presents ONE ARM By Moisés Kaufman
by Julie Musbach - March 07, 2018

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans returns to Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center for its annual offering for the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.  One Arm follows Ollie Olsen, a young veteran who is mangled in a car accident and has to resort to desperate me...


Broadway Stars Come Together In NYC For NF Hope Concert On May 20th Photo Broadway Stars Come Together In NYC For NF Hope Concert On May 20th
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018

An impressive collection of Broadway talent will come together Sunday, May 20th, 2018 for New York City's second annual NF Hope Concert at SubCulture New York....


Go Behind the Making Of A Cast Recording with DESPERATE MEASURES Photo Go Behind the Making Of A Cast Recording with DESPERATE MEASURES
by Julie Musbach - April 05, 2018

Tony Award-winning producer Margot Astrachan (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) will be joined by composer David Friedman and Grammy-nominated album producer Rob Sher on the Guild Hall stage on Wednesday, April 16 at 7pm for an insightful discussion answering the question, 'How do all those or...


Jodie Stubbs Stars In WOMAN: It's A Mother Of A Cabaret Photo Jodie Stubbs Stars In WOMAN: It's A Mother Of A Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2018

Sydney cabaret performer, Jodie Stubbs, debuts new show, WOMAN at Sydney's LeadBelly this month. Co-written with award winning director and performer, Tyran Parke, Jodie takes you on a humorous journey of what it is to be a mother, career woman, wife and cabaret chanteuse as she attempts to get thro...


Box Office is Now Open for New York Run of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Photo Box Office is Now Open for New York Run of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by Julie Musbach - June 25, 2018

The Stage 42 box office (422 West 42nd Street) is now open for the new production of Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller, which begins preview performances on Friday, July 6 and officially opens on Sunday, July 22. Box office is open Monday - Sunday from Noon - 6pm. If there is an eveni...


Photo Coverage: Go Inside York Theatre Company's Gala, THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS! Photo Photo Coverage: Go Inside York Theatre Company's Gala, THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - April 11, 2018

The York Theatre Company just presented its Spring Gala Celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Off-Broadway hit The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)....


Go Behind the Making Of A Cast Recording with DESPERATE MEASURES Photo Go Behind the Making Of A Cast Recording with DESPERATE MEASURES
by Julie Musbach - April 05, 2018

Tony Award-winning producer Margot Astrachan (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) will be joined by composer David Friedman and Grammy-nominated album producer Rob Sher on the Guild Hall stage on Wednesday, April 16 at 7pm for an insightful discussion answering the question, 'How do all those or...


Lauren Molina Joins Cast of WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEAT Photo Lauren Molina Joins Cast of WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - January 25, 2018

Lauren Molina joins the cast of WOMEN OF THE WINGS: A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITERS Volume II at Feinstein's/54 Below on March 2! ...


York Theatre Company Announces Cast For The Musicals In Mufti Presentation Of SUBWAYS Photo York Theatre Company Announces Cast For The Musicals In Mufti Presentation Of SUBWAYS ARE FOR SLEEPING
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2018

Are subways really for sleeping? The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, has announced the cast of the 1961 Broadway musical Subways Are fo...


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Film WHERE IS KYRA Starring Michelle Pfeiffer & Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Film WHERE IS KYRA Starring Michelle Pfeiffer & Kiefer Sutherland
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018

Presenting Michelle Pfeiffer in one of the most acclaimed performances of her storied career, Andrew Dosunmu's WHERE IS KYRA?  tells the story of Kyra Johnson, a middle-aged divorcee who moves into her elderly mother's Brooklyn apartment while she looks for work and tries to get back on her feet.  W...


Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jul. 1 Photo Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jul. 1
by Audition Roundup - July 01, 2018

Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, July 1, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! ...


Lauren Molina and Michele Ragusa Join Cast of THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE CONCERT!); Photo Lauren Molina and Michele Ragusa Join Cast of THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE CONCERT!); Performance Added
by Julie Musbach - April 04, 2018

Due to popular demand, The York Theatre Company announces the release of a limited number of tickets for the dress rehearsal of the special Spring Gala Celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Off-Broadway hit The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!). Joining the cast of eight is Lauren Molina who r...


UNEXPECTED JOY Opens Tonight Photo UNEXPECTED JOY Opens Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2018

Opening Night is Tonight! The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, in association with Jim Kierstead, Aria Entertainment, Gabby Hanna & Marc...


Photo Flash: First Look at DESPERATE MEASURES at New World Stages Photo Photo Flash: First Look at DESPERATE MEASURES at New World Stages
by Julie Musbach - June 05, 2018

Desperate Measures, a new musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and directed by Bill Castellino(Cagney, Marry Harry) is one of the most winning off-Broadway shows of the year....


Full Casting Announced for DESPERATE MEASURES at New World Stages Photo Full Casting Announced for DESPERATE MEASURES at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2018

Pat Flicker Addiss and Mary Cossette present Desperate Measures, a new musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina),and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry). Desperate Measures has announced full casting and...


Julie Benko, Ben Fankhauser & More Announced for the York's BAR MITZVAH BOY Photo Julie Benko, Ben Fankhauser & More Announced for the York's BAR MITZVAH BOY
by Julie Musbach - February 01, 2018

The Jule Styne Celebration Continues! The York Theatre Company has announced the cast of the rarely-seen musical Bar Mitzvah Boy, with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Tony and Oscar winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard), and book by Jack Rosenthal (Yentl), as adapted by David Thompson (The Scottsboro B...


Alli Mauzey, Stephanie Umoh, and More Lead Cast of THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE CONCE Photo Alli Mauzey, Stephanie Umoh, and More Lead Cast of THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE CONCERT!)
by Julie Musbach - March 19, 2018

The York Theatre Company has announced the cast for the special Spring Gala Celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Off-Broadway hit The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)...


Brief 5/30: DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Performances, and More! Photo Brief 5/30: DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Performances, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Desperate Measures begins performances off-Broadway and more!...


Theater Resources Unlimited Announces The TRU 2018 Tony Award Benefit Party Co-hosted Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces The TRU 2018 Tony Award Benefit Party Co-hosted By Tony Winning Producers Pat Flicker Addiss And Ken Waissman
by Julie Musbach - June 05, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the TRU 2018 Tony Award Benefit Party on Saturday, June 10, 2018 from 7pm to 11pm (or the end of the broadcast) at Jack Doyle's Pub and Restaurant, 240 W. 35th St., NYC....


Breaking: CAROUSEL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Lead the Pack with Drama Desk Awards Nomina Photo Breaking: CAROUSEL, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Lead the Pack with Drama Desk Awards Nominations; The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2018

In the past few weeks, we've watched the nominations roll in. Today the final crop of nominees have been revealed, all leading to next week's ultimate announcement- the 2018 Tony nominations....


Cast and Creative Team Announced For The New York Premiere Of UNEXPECTED JOY Photo Cast and Creative Team Announced For The New York Premiere Of UNEXPECTED JOY
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2018

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, in association with Jim Kierstead, Aria Entertainment, Gabby Hanna & Marcy Feller, Riki Kane Larimer...


DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Run at New World Stages Photo DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Run at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018

DESPERATE MEASURES, a musical comedy gone wild with music by David Friedman (Listen To My Heart), book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Marry Harry), will play New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), it was announced t...


HARRY CLARKE, DESPERATE MEASURES, KPOP & More Win 2018 Off Broadway Alliance Awards! Photo HARRY CLARKE, DESPERATE MEASURES, KPOP & More Win 2018 Off Broadway Alliance Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2018

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the winners for the 8th annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during t...


Photo Coverage: Go Inside the 8th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards! Photo Photo Coverage: Go Inside the 8th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - June 20, 2018

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, just presented the 8th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off-Broadway during the 2017-2018 se...






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