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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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The Witty, Wild Musical Comedy Photo The Witty, Wild Musical Comedy
by - January 12, 2022

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York Theatre Company To Present Developmental Reading Of COME FIND ME: A CHRISTMAS MU Photo York Theatre Company To Present Developmental Reading Of COME FIND ME: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2019

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, in association with Executive Producer Jonathan De...


Australian Actor Peter Saide Passes Away at 36 Photo Australian Actor Peter Saide Passes Away at 36
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2020

Peter Saide, Australian actor who recently appeared on stage in LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at George Street Playhouse,  Desperate Measures Off-Broadway and more has died at the age of 36....


Lee Roy Reams, Lauren Molina, and More Lead THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ENTIRE WORLD Photo Lee Roy Reams, Lauren Molina, and More Lead THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ENTIRE WORLD AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF COLE PORTER
by Julie Musbach - October 02, 2019

Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter, The York Theatre Company continues their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer....


Mystic Vision Players Present KICKING AND SWEARING One Act Festival Photo Mystic Vision Players Present KICKING AND SWEARING One Act Festival
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2020

Union County's Mystic Vision Players will be presenting two programs of an eclectic variety of one act plays in their 6th season of the KICKING AND SWEARING FESTIVAL a?" coming to the handsomely appointed Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center a?" 360 Hamilton Ave., Rahway, NJ....


Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lauren Molina, Mary Testa, and Andrew Barth Feldman Set For The Photo Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lauren Molina, Mary Testa, and Andrew Barth Feldman Set For The Reading Series' RABBIT HOLE
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2021

The Reading Series, a new virtual benefit series, has announced the next production in their lineup with David Lindsay-Abaire's Rabbit Hole. ...


Betsy Wolfe Joins Abingdon's Celebration of Andrew Lippa Photo Betsy Wolfe Joins Abingdon's Celebration of Andrew Lippa
by Julie Musbach - October 07, 2019

Abingdon Theatre Company today announced that Betsy Wolfe (Waitress, Falsettos) will a?oejoin the partya?? at its upcoming Benefit Gala where they will honor Tony Award-nominated composer & lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, Big Fish) in celebration of the company's 27th anniversary season....


York Theatre Company To Present Developmental Reading Of COME FIND ME: A CHRISTMAS MU Photo York Theatre Company To Present Developmental Reading Of COME FIND ME: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2019

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, in association with Executive Producer Jonathan De...


World Premiere Musical PENELOPE Begins Performances Tomorrow Photo World Premiere Musical PENELOPE Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My L...


The York Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of PENELOPE Photo The York Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner, directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby....


Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lauren Molina, Mary Testa, and Andrew Barth Feldman Set For The Photo Celia Keenan-Bolger, Lauren Molina, Mary Testa, and Andrew Barth Feldman Set For The Reading Series' RABBIT HOLE
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2021

The Reading Series, a new virtual benefit series, has announced the next production in their lineup with David Lindsay-Abaire's Rabbit Hole. ...


North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents DESPERATE MEASURES Photo North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents DESPERATE MEASURES
by Nicole Rosky - January 02, 2022

North Coast Repertory Theatre gallops into the New Year with a witty, wild musical comedy that takes Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and shakes it up. Set in the Wild West, this is a rollicking romantic musical that manages to address law and order, justice and hypocrisy. Loaded with laughs and to...


Midtown Water Main Break Causes Flooding at York Theatre Company Photo Midtown Water Main Break Causes Flooding at York Theatre Company
by Nicole Rosky - January 06, 2021

Saint Peter’s Church, home of the York Theatre Company, has suffered extensive flooding damage after a midtown water main break yesterday, January 5....


New British Musical SAVING GRACE Aiming for 2023 West End Bow Photo New British Musical SAVING GRACE Aiming for 2023 West End Bow
by A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2022

The new musical has been adapted by April DeAngelis, from a screenplay by Craig Ferguson and Mark Crowdy, with a score from pop-rock star KT Tunstall. ...


Richard Kind, Lesli Margherita, Brad Oscar And More to Celebrate Mel Brooks At Feinst Photo Richard Kind, Lesli Margherita, Brad Oscar And More to Celebrate Mel Brooks At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - October 15, 2019

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Celebrates Mel Brooks on January 13th, 2019, at 7:00 and 9:30pm....


UCPAC Presents KICKING AND SWEARING One-Act Festival Photo UCPAC Presents KICKING AND SWEARING One-Act Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2020

Join us for the 6th Annual Kicking & Swearing One-Act Festival from Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1 at the Hamilton Stage! The festival will feature insightful writings that include original comedy, tragedy, satire, and sci-fi short plays....


Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of PENELOPE Photo Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner, directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby....


BWW Interview: Elijah Rock talks about playing a singing sheriff in the musical DESPE Photo BWW Interview: Elijah Rock talks about playing a singing sheriff in the musical DESPERATE MEASURES at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - January 13, 2022

North Coast Rep brings together Shakespeare and the wild, witty west in their production of DESPERATE MEASURES. No wild west story is complete without someone to bring law and order and Elijah Rock is happy to bring that role to life.  A classically trained singer, Rock talks about helping bring thi...


Major Attaway & More to Star in Reading of PANTS! THE JIMMY PANTS MUSICAL Photo Major Attaway & More to Star in Reading of PANTS! THE JIMMY PANTS MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2022

The York Theatre Company, in association with Jim Kierstead, Executive Producer, will present a presentation of the new musical Pants! The Jimmy Pants Musical with music and lyrics by Joseph Church (York’s Rothschild and Sons, The Lion King, The Who's Tommy) and book and lyrics by Jeff Bienstock (Le...


Good Theater Presents the Return of BROADWAY AT GOOD THEATER Photo Good Theater Presents the Return of BROADWAY AT GOOD THEATER
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2019

Good Theater has announced the line up of this year's Broadway at Good Theater. The annual musical event runs December 4th through December 8th at Good Theater's home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets and information, please call the Box Office at (207) 835-08...


Country Jukebox HONKY TONK ANGELS Trilogy Is Now Licensed Through Stage Rights Photo Country Jukebox HONKY TONK ANGELS Trilogy Is Now Licensed Through Stage Rights
by A.A. Cristi - June 15, 2021

Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the trio of hit country jukebox musicals (Honky Tonk Angels, Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular, Honky Tonk Angels and the Mystery of Bubba's Revenge...


Cady Huffman, Tonya Pinkins, Ann Harada, and More Join TRUSpeak Virtual Fundraiser Photo Cady Huffman, Tonya Pinkins, Ann Harada, and More Join TRUSpeak Virtual Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - February 10, 2021

TRUSpeak is a curated selection of short plays and musicals by TRU writers, produced by TRU producers and directed by TRU directors, all touching upon current social issues....


Falling Through April Drop New Single 'Paralyzed' Photo Falling Through April Drop New Single 'Paralyzed'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 09, 2021

An introduction to their upcoming album, which was written and recorded via video calls throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, 'Paralyzed' is the perfect taste of straight-forward, soaring rock....


Good Theater to Return to the Stage for 2021-2022 Season Photo Good Theater to Return to the Stage for 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 25, 2021

Good Theater will return to the St. Lawrence stage with a season of new works, recent Broadway hits, and the long-awaited Maine premiere of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway musical DESPERATE MEASURES, a production which has been on-hold since 2020, when its run was postponed due to the COVID-19...


VIDEO: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lauren Molina, Jelani Remy & More Featured in 'Enough Alrea Photo VIDEO: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lauren Molina, Jelani Remy & More Featured in 'Enough Already' Get Out the Vote Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2020

Mario Lopez and Daphne Rubin-Vega lead a stalwart Broadway group of performers lending their voices to a non-partisan a?oeGet Out the Votea?? music video a?" hashtag: #enoughalreadyvote a?" which has been re-released in anticipation of the November 3rd election....






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