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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 BAND'S VISIT, SPONGEBOB, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and More to Perform at Broadway in Photo THE BAND'S VISIT, SPONGEBOB, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and More to Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2018

Broadway in Bryant Park will return this summer! The 2018 program will bring the best of Broadway together for free performances for six consecutive weeks from Thursday, July 12 to Thursday, August 16. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple are invited to come at 11 a.m. every Thursday with perfo...


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...


Photo Flash: The Cast and Crew of DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates First Day of Rehearsa Photo Photo Flash: The Cast and Crew of DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates First Day of Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 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...


Brief 6/13: DESPERATE MEASURES Opens Off-Broadway, and More! Photo Brief 6/13: DESPERATE MEASURES Opens Off-Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2018

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Desperate Measures opens off-Broadway tonight, and more!...


Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Takes Opening Night Bows Off-Broadway! Photo Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Takes Opening Night Bows Off-Broadway!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - June 14, 2018

Desperate Measures is a hilarious new musical that tells the tale of Johnny Blood, a handsome young man whose life is in danger over a saloon brawl. Set in the early 1890's, Johnny must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters including a wily sheriff, an eccentric priest, a auth...


BWW Review: Problem Solved! Wild West Shakespeare Musical DESPERATE MEASURES is Hila Photo BWW Review: Problem Solved! Wild West Shakespeare Musical DESPERATE MEASURES is Hilarious and Tuneful
by Michael Dale - June 22, 2018

David Friedman and Peter Kellogg may be billed, respectively, as composer and bookwriter/lyricists of the rollickingly fun new musical comedy DESPERATE MEASURES, which has just moved from the intimate York Theatre to more spacious digs at New World Stages, but they can also add 'problem-solver' to t...


DESPERATE MEASURES Opens Tomorrow at New World Stages Photo DESPERATE MEASURES Opens Tomorrow at New World Stages
by Julie Musbach - June 12, 2018

Desperate Measures, now playing at New World Stages, opens tomorrow, Wednesday, June 13....


TV: Meet the Company of DESPERATE MEASURES- Plus Get a Sneak Peek! Photo TV: Meet the Company of DESPERATE MEASURES- Plus Get a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - June 04, 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...


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...


Photo Flash: Jamie Brewer Stops by Off-Broadway's DESPERATE MEASURES Photo Photo Flash: Jamie Brewer Stops by Off-Broadway's DESPERATE MEASURES
by A.A. Cristi - 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. TV and current star of Amy and the Or...


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.'...


BWW Review: Problem Solved! Wild West Shakespeare Musical DESPERATE MEASURES is Hila Photo BWW Review: Problem Solved! Wild West Shakespeare Musical DESPERATE MEASURES is Hilarious and Tuneful
by Michael Dale - June 22, 2018

David Friedman and Peter Kellogg may be billed, respectively, as composer and bookwriter/lyricists of the rollickingly fun new musical comedy DESPERATE MEASURES, which has just moved from the intimate York Theatre to more spacious digs at New World Stages, but they can also add 'problem-solver' to 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...


Outer Critics Circle Award Nominees Announced; SPONGEBOB, HARRY POTTER, and MY FAIR L Photo Outer Critics Circle Award Nominees Announced; SPONGEBOB, HARRY POTTER, and MY FAIR LADY Lead Nominations!
by Alan Henry - April 24, 2018

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced today (April 24, 2018) its nominees for the 2017-18 season. Broadway's "Come From Away" starJenn Colella along wit...


Who Won Big at the Drama Desk Awards? Full List! Photo Who Won Big at the Drama Desk Awards? Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - June 03, 2018

The time has come for the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards, hosted by Michael Urie, June 3 (8:00 PM) at The Town Hall in Manhattan....


THE MUSIC OF JULE STYNE to Play One Night Only Featuring Barbara Walsh and More Photo THE MUSIC OF JULE STYNE to Play One Night Only Featuring Barbara Walsh and More
by Julie Musbach - February 06, 2018

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 a one-night only special event, an evening of song ce...


TV: Watch Highlights of Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina & More in DESPERATE MEASURES Photo TV: Watch Highlights of Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina & More in DESPERATE MEASURES
by Nicole Rosky - June 19, 2018

Desperate Measures is currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), and features: Gary Marachek (Eleanor) as Father Morse, Lauren Molina(Rock of Ages) as Bella Rose, Sarah Parnicky (Show Boat at Houston Grand Opera) as Susanna/Sister Mary Jo, Conor Ryan ('...


CURSED CHILD & SPONGEBOB Leads Outer Critics Circle Award Winners - Full List of Winn Photo CURSED CHILD & SPONGEBOB Leads Outer Critics Circle Award Winners - Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2018

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2017-18 season in 27 categories....


TV: Watch Highlights of Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina & More in DESPERATE MEASURES Photo TV: Watch Highlights of Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina & More in DESPERATE MEASURES
by Nicole Rosky - June 19, 2018

Desperate Measures is currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues), and features: Gary Marachek (Eleanor) as Father Morse, Lauren Molina(Rock of Ages) as Bella Rose, Sarah Parnicky (Show Boat at Houston Grand Opera) as Susanna/Sister Mary Jo, Conor Ryan ('...


Meet The Cast Of HALLELUJAH, BABY At York Theatre Company Photo Meet The Cast Of HALLELUJAH, BABY At York Theatre Company
by Rebecca Russo - January 23, 2018

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, presents the 1968 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Hallelujah, Baby!, with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and book by Arthur Laurents, the fir...


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! ...


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...


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....


Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates its 100th Performance Photo Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates its 100th Performance
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 29, 2017

The clever, funny and hilarious new musical Desperate Measures, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina) and music by David Friedman (Scandalous), presented by The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), in association with Pat ...


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...






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