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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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Scott Ahearn, Donna English, and More Lead Cast of CHRISTMAS IN HELL Photo Scott Ahearn, Donna English, and More Lead Cast of CHRISTMAS IN HELL
by Julie Musbach - November 07, 2018

The York Theatre Company presents the world premiere of the new musical comedy Christmas in Hell with book, music, and lyrics by Gary Apple ("The Simpsons"), with direction and choreography by Bill Castellino (Desperate Measures, York/New World Stages) and music direction, music supervision, and arr...


Original FANTASTICKS Star Rita Gardner Joins Cast of Tim Realbuto's LOST IN YONKERS R Photo Original FANTASTICKS Star Rita Gardner Joins Cast of Tim Realbuto's LOST IN YONKERS Revival
by Julie Musbach - November 26, 2018

Rita Gardner, the legendary New York actress who originated the role of Louisa in 1960 opposite Jerry Orbach in Off-Broadway's THE FANTASTICKS (the world's longest running musical) has joined the cast of the December 9th benefit performance of Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize winning play LOST IN YONKERS...


David Engel Joins TWIST OF FATE A Musical In Concert At 54 Below Photo David Engel Joins TWIST OF FATE A Musical In Concert At 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - March 11, 2019

David Engel (La Cage Aux Folles, Seussical, Forever Plaid) joins the cast when FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Ron Abel and Lissa Levin's Twist of Fate, a musical comedy in concert, on Wednesday, March 20th, at 9:30 pm. With Abel's electrifying flamenco/pop score and Levin's K...


Tim Realbuto Finds His Two Young Leads For LOST IN YONKERS Revival Photo Tim Realbuto Finds His Two Young Leads For LOST IN YONKERS Revival
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2018

Tim Realbuto, the New York stage actor who recently wrapped principal photography playing the lead role of Patrick Nolan in YES, his first major motion picture, will conceive, co-direct and produce a revival of Neil Simon's Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winning play LOST IN YONKERS on Sunday, Decemb...


Nicolas Dromard, Jesse Manocherian, and More Lead Cast of THE DAY BEFORE SPRING Photo Nicolas Dromard, Jesse Manocherian, and More Lead Cast of THE DAY BEFORE SPRING
by Julie Musbach - January 31, 2019

Celebrating the centennial of Alan Jay Lerner. The York Theatre Company continues the 25th Anniversary of its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the work of the legendary librettist and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, whose hundredth birthday was August 31, 2018....


LOVEVILLE HIGH, A MUSICAL PODCAST Launches Episode 4 Photo LOVEVILLE HIGH, A MUSICAL PODCAST Launches Episode 4
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2019

On Monday, January 28th LOVEVILLE HIGH: A PROM IN NINE MUSICAL PODCASTS premieres Episode 4 starring two sensational artists who will be on Broadway this spring, Be More Chill's Troy Iwata and Oklahoma's Ali Stroker, downloadable on iTunes, Stitcher, and all music sharing sites. The first three epis...


VIDEO: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Explores Leiber and Stoller's History with the Gibson Guitar Photo VIDEO: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Explores Leiber and Stoller's History with the Gibson Guitar
by A.A. Cristi - August 29, 2018

The new production of Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller, officially opened on, Sunday, July 22. The vibrant nine-member ensemble led by director choreographer Joshua Bergasse brings new life to more than 30 classic songs including 'Stand by Me,' 'I'm a Woman,' 'Hound Dog,' 'Fools Fall...


Original LOST IN YONKERS Star Graham Alexander Sack Joins Tim Realbuto's Benefit Read Photo Original LOST IN YONKERS Star Graham Alexander Sack Joins Tim Realbuto's Benefit Reading
by Stephi Wild - November 13, 2018

Graham Alexander Sack, who starred as Arty Kurnitz in the original Broadway production of Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKERS, has joined the cast of Tim Realbuto's revival, taking place on Sunday, December 9th at The Engleman Concert Hall in NYC....


TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions is Head Over Heels for Peppermint, Alexandra Socha, J Photo TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions is Head Over Heels for Peppermint, Alexandra Socha, Jeremy Kushnier & More!
by Ben Cameron - September 18, 2018

The cast of Head Over Heels sang Broadway Sessions into it's 11th year recently for the long running shows season premiere. RuPauls' Drag Race standout Peppermint (Pythio in Head Over Heels) co-hosted the night, which featured musical selections celebrating queer love, life and inclusion. Enjoy thes...


THE JOURNEY, Based On True-Life Refugee Experiences Features Actors Who Themselves Ha Photo THE JOURNEY, Based On True-Life Refugee Experiences Features Actors Who Themselves Have An Uncertain Future In The UK
by Julie Musbach - October 30, 2018

Badac Theatre's The Journey is a compelling, fearless, intense and immersive slice of drama that is true to the experiences of refugees from across the globe fleeing conflict and, sometimes, certain death. It comes to Edinburgh's Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 10 and 11 November as part of a national...


VIDEO: First Look at KALEVALA, The Upcoming Musical Inspired By The Finnish National Photo VIDEO: First Look at KALEVALA, The Upcoming Musical Inspired By The Finnish National Epic
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2019

The creative team of Kalevala the Musical has launched a mesmerizing promotional video highlighting their cast, production, and concept inspired by the national epic poem of Finland. Kalevala The Musical is a story of ancient legends, told by the spirits of the haunted forest of Kalevala. Passed dow...


Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates 100 Performances Photo Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates 100 Performances
by Jennifer Broski - September 14, 2018

Desperate Measures celebrated its 100th performance off-Broadway last night, September 13. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out the photos below!...


TV: Travel Back to the 60's with a Sneak Peek of MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION at Pape Photo TV: Travel Back to the 60's with a Sneak Peek of MY VERY OWN BRITISH INVASION at Paper Mill Playhouse!
by Nicole Rosky - January 21, 2019

Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the world premiere of My Very Own British Invasion with book by Tony award-winner Rick Elice (Peter and the Starcatcher). My Very Own British Invasion is produced in association with Hal Luftig, Craig Haffner and Rodney Rigby....


Kendra Kassebaum And Peter Saide Star in Village Theatre's Production Of I DO! I DO! Photo Kendra Kassebaum And Peter Saide Star in Village Theatre's Production Of I DO! I DO!
by Julie Musbach - December 27, 2018

An intimate and nostalgic musical chronicling 50 years of life and love, Village Theatre brings I Do! I Do!, a two-person Broadway classic created by the writing team behind The Fantasticks, to the stage beginning in January 2019. The story, which garnered seven Tony Award nominations in 1967, begin...


Alexandra Silber & More Will Lead York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading of MON Photo Alexandra Silber & More Will Lead York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading of MONET
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2019

The York Theatre Company, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, will present a staged reading of the new musical Monet, with music and lyrics by Carmel Owen (Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln), and book by Joan Ross Sorkin (In the Theatre). Monet will play two performances on...


VIDEO: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Mario Lopez, and More Broadway Stars Urge People to Vote Wi Photo VIDEO: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Mario Lopez, and More Broadway Stars Urge People to Vote With 'Enough Already' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2018

A music video has been released, featuring many Broadway favorites, urging people to get out and vote. Mario Lopez and Daphne Rubin-Vega lead the performers lending their voices to the song, called Enough Already....


York Theatre Company Announces October Developmental Readings Photo York Theatre Company Announces October Developmental Readings
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2018

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and the rediscovery of musical gems from the past, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, will present staged readings of two new musica...


Liz Callaway, Lesli Margherita, & More to Honor Donna Murphy at Abingdon Gala Photo Liz Callaway, Lesli Margherita, & More to Honor Donna Murphy at Abingdon Gala
by Julie Musbach - September 20, 2018

Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) has announced casting for their special one-night-only gala event on Monday, October 22 at The Edison Ballroom....


Rachel Prather & Laurissa Romain Added To Perform In 4th Annual BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS Photo Rachel Prather & Laurissa Romain Added To Perform In 4th Annual BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2018

BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS The fourth annual spectacular evening of wonderful entertainment by Broadway's brightest will sing the wonderful standards and hits sung by the late, great Nancy LaMott on the 23rd anniversary of her death, to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation....


TV: Watch Bonnie Milligan, Justin Matthew Sargent, Conor Ryan & More Rehearse for Abi Photo TV: Watch Bonnie Milligan, Justin Matthew Sargent, Conor Ryan & More Rehearse for Abingdon's CLOSER THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2018

Abingdon Theatre Company will soon present their special one-night-only gala event on Monday, October 22 at The Edison Ballroom....


Rachel Prather & Laurissa Romain Added To Perform In 4th Annual BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS Photo Rachel Prather & Laurissa Romain Added To Perform In 4th Annual BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2018

BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS The fourth annual spectacular evening of wonderful entertainment by Broadway's brightest will sing the wonderful standards and hits sung by the late, great Nancy LaMott on the 23rd anniversary of her death, to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation....


TV Exclusive: Great Times Call for DESPERATE MEASURES at Broadway Sessions! Photo TV Exclusive: Great Times Call for DESPERATE MEASURES at Broadway Sessions!
by Ben Cameron - October 02, 2018

Broadway Sessions went wild with the cast of Desperate Measures! Cast members Lauren Molina (Bella), Gary Maracheck (Father Morse), Sarah Parnicky (Sister Mary Jo), Nick Wyman (Governor), William Thomas Evans, Bryant Martin, and CJ Eldred joined us for a hootenanny of a night and hilarity ensued. We...


Wake Up With BWW October 3: MEAN GIRLS Day, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW October 3: MEAN GIRLS Day, and More!
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Today is Mean Girls day, and more!...


DESPERATE MEASURES Cast Heads To Broadway Sessions This Week Photo DESPERATE MEASURES Cast Heads To Broadway Sessions This Week
by Julie Musbach - September 18, 2018

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes o...


Stars Honor Nancy LaMott at 4th Annual BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS Photo Stars Honor Nancy LaMott at 4th Annual BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS
by A.A. Cristi - October 02, 2018

BROADWAY'S GOT GUTS The fourth annual spectacular evening of wonderful entertainment by Broadway's brightest will sing the wonderful standards and hits sung by the late, great Nancy LaMott on the 23rd anniversary of her death, to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation....






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