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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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Sonder Productions Presents BONNIE AND CLYDE
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2017

Sonder Productions is proud to present their inaugural production of Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical. The short-lived Broadway show by Frank Wildhorn is given new life in this stripped down, honest look at the infamous criminals. In a day and age when desperate times call for desperate measures, Bonnie ...


Photo Flash: First Look - Shakespeare Gets a Country Twist in DESPERATE MEASURES at Y Photo Photo Flash: First Look - Shakespeare Gets a Country Twist in DESPERATE MEASURES at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017

The York Theatre Company production of Desperate Measures, the knee-slappin' new musical with a nod to Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina) and music by David Friedman (Scandalous), presented in association with Cecilia Lin and Hu Guo, is now in pe...


STAGE TUBE: SUBMISSIONS ONLY Cast Reunites for Hillary!
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2016

Desperate times call for desperate measures!  This heated election cycle has been a call to arms for many, and now the creators and cast of the popular web series 'Submissions Only' are heeding that call as well. ...


Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for ABIGAIL at The Bunker
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2016

The world premiere of Abigail, playing at The Bunker from 10th January - 4th February 2017, has just unveiled a peek inside rehearsals - check out the photos below!...


Photo Flash: First Look - Shakespeare Gets a Country Twist in DESPERATE MEASURES at Y Photo Photo Flash: First Look - Shakespeare Gets a Country Twist in DESPERATE MEASURES at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2017

The York Theatre Company production of Desperate Measures, the knee-slappin' new musical with a nod to Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina) and music by David Friedman (Scandalous), presented in association with Cecilia Lin and Hu Guo, is now in pe...


The Farmington Players to Stage THE FULL MONTY, 4/29-5/21
by Tyler Peterson - April 11, 2016

The Farmington Players invite you to enjoy the irresistible musical comedy The Full Monty, the heartwarming tale of underdogs who triumph over adversity by baring more than just their souls.  Director Tim Timmer of Wayne says, 'this gritty and edgy musical comedy is a fantastic and beautiful story t...


DESPERATE MEASURES Extends for a Knee-Slappin' Third Time at York Theatre Company Photo DESPERATE MEASURES Extends for a Knee-Slappin' Third Time at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017

New York is getting more and more desperate! Due to popular demand, The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, in association with Pat Flicker Addiss, has put a new block of tickets on sale for the clever, funny and hilarious new...


CAN'T STAND UP FOR FALLING DOWN, Starring Ellie Nunn, to Play Theatre N16
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2016

Richard Cameron's CAN'T STAND UP FOR FALLING DOWN plays at Theatre N16, March 6-17, in a transfer from Cambridge from producer Lily Staff starring Abi Taylor Jones, Ellie Nunn and Venice van Someren....


Freeform to Take Viewers Inside the World of Competitive Cheerleading in New Original Series
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2016

Freeform presents this all-access pass both on and off the mat with their new original series CHEER SQUAD airing every weeknight (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT, Monday – Friday) from MONDAY, AUGUST 22 through FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, on Freeform, the new name for ABC Family....


VIDEO: Miller Theatre Launches Fake Reality Series DESPERATE MEASURES
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts announces a new music reality television series, DESPERATE MEASURES. Composers battle it out for the chance to be the next big name in new music, beginning Tuesdays this fall at 9pm, immediately following THE VOICE. Watch the trailer for the s...


BWW Morning Brief August 22nd, 2017: DESPERATE MEASURES Cast Set, WAITRESS Kicks Off Photo BWW Morning Brief August 22nd, 2017: DESPERATE MEASURES Cast Set, WAITRESS Kicks Off In-Person Rush, and More!
by Danielle Ashley - August 22, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news:WAITRESS Kicks Off In-Person Rush, WICKED Tour Welcomes New Stars and More!...


Best Picture Award-Winning Film CHASING TITLES: VOLUME 1 to Premiere In LA Photo Best Picture Award-Winning Film CHASING TITLES: VOLUME 1 to Premiere In LA
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2017

The most buzzed about short film of the year, Ryan Egypt's multiple award-winning 'Chasing Titles: Volume 1', will have anexclusive premiere screeningat The Laemmle Royal, located at 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West Los Angeles, on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7pm....


Lee Roy Reams, Randy Rainbow, Randy Harrison, Well-Strung and More Join Roster for Yo Photo Lee Roy Reams, Randy Rainbow, Randy Harrison, Well-Strung and More Join Roster for York's 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Gala
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has added Samantha Bruce (The Fantasticks), Ava Della Pietra (School of Rock), Julian Fleisher (February House), Randy Harrison (Cabaret), Samantha Massell (Fiddler on the Roof), Randy R...


Emma Degerstedt, Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina and More to Lead DESPERATE MEASURES at Yor Photo Emma Degerstedt, Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina and More to Lead DESPERATE MEASURES at York Theatre Company; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2017

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, in association with Cecilia Lin and Hu Guo, has announced the cast and creative team of the New York premiere of the musical Desperate Measures, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (An...


Narrative and Documentary Competition Films For 14th Annual BendFilm Festival Photo Narrative and Documentary Competition Films For 14th Annual BendFilm Festival
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2017

BendFilm announced today the narrative and documentary feature films set to screen at the 2017 BendFilm Festival, running October 12 - 15, 2017....


Get 2-for-1 Tickets to 36 Off-Broadway Shows Starting Today Photo Get 2-for-1 Tickets to 36 Off-Broadway Shows Starting Today
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017

NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Off-Broadway Week begins today, offering visitors and locals 2-for-1 tickets to 36 Off-Broadway productions with performances now through October 8....


Knee-Slappin' DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Tonight at York Theatre Company Photo Knee-Slappin' DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Tonight at York Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017

Below, meet the cast and creative team of the knee-slappin' new musical Desperate Measures, with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina) and music byDavid Friedman (Scandalous) presented by The York Theatre Company, in association with Cecilia Lin and Hu Guo!...


VIDEO: Miller Theatre Launches Fake Reality Series DESPERATE MEASURES
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts announces a new music reality television series, DESPERATE MEASURES. Composers battle it out for the chance to be the next big name in new music, beginning Tuesdays this fall at 9pm, immediately following THE VOICE. Watch the trailer for the s...


The Skivvies Set Encore with the Cast of York Theatre Company's DESPERATE MEASURES Photo The Skivvies Set Encore with the Cast of York Theatre Company's DESPERATE MEASURES
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017

Yeehaw! By popular demand! Based on the success of a recent one-night only concert, the hot musical duo The Skivvies, Lauren Molina (Bella Rose in The York's current production of Desperate Measures) and Nick Cearley, will return to The York Theatre Company for an encore performance with the cast of...


Billionaire Enrages Roman Catholic Church in New Thriller
by Robert Diamond - June 02, 2017

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BWW Morning Brief October 27th, 2017: FALSETTOS on PBS, THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, and Photo BWW Morning Brief October 27th, 2017: FALSETTOS on PBS, THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, and More!
by Danielle Ashley - October 27, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: FALSETTOS on PBS, THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS, and more!...


Ralph Byers to Star as Benjamin Franklin in Musical Comedy MONEY TALKS Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2017

Visceral Entertainment will present the World Premiere of the new musical Money Talks with book and lyrics by Peter Kellogg, music by David Friedman and direction/choreography by Michael Chase Gosselin with musical direction by David Hancock Turner....


BWW Morning Brief October 24th, 2017: THE PORTUGUESE KID, THE LAST MATCH, and OEDIPUS Photo BWW Morning Brief October 24th, 2017: THE PORTUGUESE KID, THE LAST MATCH, and OEDIPUS EL REY Open and More!
by Danielle Ashley - October 24, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE PORTUGUESE KID, THE LAST MATCH, and OEDIPUS EL REY open and more!...


BWW Morning Brief September 19th, 2017: DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Previews, AN AMERIC Photo BWW Morning Brief September 19th, 2017: DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Previews, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Announces New Tour Cast, and More!
by Danielle Ashley - September 19, 2017

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: DESPERATE MEASURES Begins Previews, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Announces New Tour Cast, and More!...


Get 2-for-1 Tickets to 36 Off-Broadway Shows Starting Today Photo Get 2-for-1 Tickets to 36 Off-Broadway Shows Starting Today
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017

NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Off-Broadway Week begins today, offering visitors and locals 2-for-1 tickets to 36 Off-Broadway productions with performances now through October 8....






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