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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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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...


York Theatre Company Announces Cast for HALLELUJAH, BABY! Photo York Theatre Company Announces Cast for HALLELUJAH, BABY!
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2018

It's a Jule Styne Celebration! 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 Stephanie Umoh (Junk, York's Jerry's Girls,) and two-t...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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!...


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!)...


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...


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...


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....


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...


Kyle Taylor Parker, Alysha Umphress, and More Lead Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Photo Kyle Taylor Parker, Alysha Umphress, and More Lead Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by Julie Musbach - April 16, 2018

The New York-bound production of Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller today announced the vibrant young cast who are set to reinvent the record breaking show at Stage 42 (422 West 42nd Street) this summer....


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....


The York Theatre Co to Award Susan Stroman the 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifet Photo The York Theatre Co to Award Susan Stroman the 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2018

The York Theatre Company will honor Five-time Tony Award-winning musical theatre director/choreographer Susan Stroman (Crazy for You) with the 2018 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 27th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala to be held on Monday evening, November 12, ...


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...


DESPERATE MEASURES To Play New World Stages Beginning 5/30 Photo DESPERATE MEASURES To Play New World Stages Beginning 5/30
by Alan Henry - March 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...


York Theatre Company's BAR MITZVAH BOY Begins Performances Tomorrow Photo York Theatre Company's BAR MITZVAH BOY Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2018

Mazel Tov! The Jule Styne Celebration Continues! 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, presents the rarely-seen musical Bar Mitzvah Boy, ...


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....


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...


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...


Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals for DESPERATE MEASURES! Photo Photo Coverage: Go Inside Rehearsals for DESPERATE MEASURES!
by Jennifer Broski - May 30, 2018

Beginning performances at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), for an open-ended engagement beginning May 30 with opening night set for June 13, Desperate Measures features: Gary Marachek (Eleanor) as Father Morse, Lauren Molina (Rock of Ages) as Bella Rose, Sarah Par...


Photo Flash: The Cast Of Creative Team Of DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrate Award Nominati Photo Photo Flash: The Cast Of Creative Team Of DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrate Award Nominations
by Julie Musbach - May 04, 2018

Desperate Measures will make its highly anticipated return to New World Stages beginning May30 with opening night set for June 13. ...


Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Closing Film Is HIGH & OUTSIDE: A BASEBALL Photo Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Closing Film Is HIGH & OUTSIDE: A BASEBALL NOIR
by Julie Musbach - April 24, 2018

High and Outside, LLC announces 'High & Outside : a baseball noir' film is the Closing film at the Julien International Film Festival in Dubuque, Iowa where 'Field Of Dreams' was filmed. Moviemaker magazine named it 'One of the 25 coolest film festivals in the World.'...






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