News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

DESPERATE MEASURES - PAGE 14

Desperate Measures small logo


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.



Latest Articles About Desperate Measures on Investigation Discovery

SLOW FALLING BIRD to Play Georgetown's Davis Performing Arts Center, 3/26-4/11
by Tyler Peterson - March 13, 2015

Slow Falling Bird, written by acclaimed Georgetown University Theater & Performance Studies Program faculty member Christine Evans, who "writes from the gut with a darkly gritty world-view" in this "multi-layered, superlatively textured script' (San Francisco Bay Times), makes its area premiere at G...


STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Sister Company's Kris Lundberg Talks Crowdfunding on WNYE 91.5 FM Radio
by Tyler Peterson - September 08, 2013

Shakespeare's Sister Company artistic director, Kris Lundberg, spoke with Anthoula Katsimatides on Anthoula's radio program 'Color Your Life' on Thursday, September 5th on WNYE 91.5 FM about SSC's five year anniversary production of 'Romeo & Juliet', which speaks to today's economic climate and furt...


First Trailer For Ethan Hawke In CYMBELINE
by Pat Cerasaro - February 27, 2015

A modern take on a Shakespeare classic!...


CBS' HAWAII FIVE-0 Reveals Nods to Original Show
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2014

Through the past five years, HAWAII FIVE-0 has often honored the original 'Hawaii Five-O' series with references to its predecessor hidden within the episodes. In celebration of the 100th episode that airs Friday, Nov. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), following is a list of those nods to the legendary or...


Gregor Fisher & More Join Cast of YER GRANNY Scotland Tour
by Tyler Peterson - January 19, 2015

Well known Scottish TV actor Gregor Fisher will be playing Yer Granny, in the National Theatre of Scotland's new gallus comedy of the same name which tours Scotland in 2015. Also announced as joining the cast are Brian Pettifer, (recently seen in BBC TV's The Musketeers), Barbara Rafferty, (Rab C Ne...


SST Productions Present World Premiere of ELVIS'S TOENAIL, 11/15-12/8
by Courtnie Mele - November 05, 2013

The year is 1961. In Ireland, things are bleak. The Catholic Church rules the lives of ordinary people. There is no compassion for sins involving sex. Unmarried girls who 'fall' are driven to desperate measures. Everyone knows someone who 'got into trouble' and the consequences. In the sewing factor...


Desperate Measures Opens in Manchester this October
by Craig Hepworth - September 08, 2013

For their debut production the Manchester Shakespeare Company present a full length adaptation of 'Measure For Measure'. Formed by the Company behind the successful 3MT Venue, TMSC is dedicated to producing modern, relevant adaptations of Shakespeare's works set in the cultural landscape of the Nort...


ELVIS'S TOENAIL to Open 11/8 at Sidewalk Studio Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - October 11, 2013

The year is 1961. In Ireland, things are bleak. The Catholic Church rules the lives of ordinary people. There is no compassion for sins involving sex. Unmarried girls who 'fall' are driven to desperate measures. Everyone knows someone who 'got into trouble' and the consequences. In the sewing factor...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lorde Gets Animated in Upcoming Episode of SOUTH PARK
by Caryn Robbins - October 08, 2014

In an upcoming episode of Comedy Central's SOUTH PARK, Cartman's efforts to improve his popularity lead to an attempt to organize a party featuring entertainment by 'Royals' singer Lorde....


Cynthia Nixon to Star in Lifetime's STOCKHOLM, PENNSYLVANIA, Premiering 5/2
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2015

Lifetime is set to premiere the film Stockholm, Pennsylvania (#StockholmPennsylvania) on Saturday, May 2, at 8pm ET/PT. Starring Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Saoirse Ronan (Atonement), Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon...


Tyler Shields Visits Lindsay Lohan Backstage At SPEED-THE-PLOW
by Pat Cerasaro - October 01, 2014

Lindsay Lohan entertains famous friends backstage while performing in London's West End!...


SST Productions Presents World Premiere of ELVIS'S TOENAIL, Now thru 12/8
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2013

The year is 1961. In Ireland, things are bleak. The Catholic Church rules the lives of ordinary people. There is no compassion for sins involving sex. Unmarried girls who 'fall' are driven to desperate measures. Everyone knows someone who 'got into trouble' and the consequences. In the sewing factor...


ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Begins Tonight at TheatreSquared
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014

TheatreSquared (T2) will launch its ninth season with the acclaimed comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, a new adaptation by Richard Bean of the classic farce The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni....


CYMBELINE Opens in Select Theaters & On Demand 3/13
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015

CYMBELINE, a film by Michael Almereyda, opens in theaters and on demand on March 13, 2015....


Twitter Watch: In Rehearsal for SPEED THE PLOW with Lindsay Lohan!
by BWW Staff - August 25, 2014

On Twitter Watch, Lindsay Lohan wrote ' Just finished day 1 of rehearsals for Speed The Plow with my director Lindsay Posner and my co star Richard Schiff. '...


Photo Flash: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SPEED-THE-PLOW with Lindsay Lohan
by BWW Special Coverage - October 02, 2014

Theatre Royal Bath Productions is featuring Richard Schiff, Nigel Lindsay and Lindsay Lohan in David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow at London's Playhouse Theatre for a strictly limited run. A high-octane modern classic, Speed-the-Plow is a brilliantly satirical portrayal of Hollywood filled with Mamet's tra...


Photo Flash: SPEED-THE-PLOW Star Lindsay Lohan Dons Union Jack in Time Out London Cover
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2014

SPEED-THE-PLOW star Lindsay Lohan is featured in this week's issue of Time Out London. The publication features an interview with Lohan about her life in London and her upcoming turn in the West End. Check out the cover below!...


Sally Ann Triplett Leads Singapore Premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2013

The 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, which features a Tony Award-winning score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey and a Tony-nominated book by Yorkey, will get a Singapore premiere at Pangdemonium's Drama Centre Theatre, tonight, September 5, 2013....


'THE CURIOUS INCIDENT,' BARNUM & More Set for Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson - March 17, 2015

Highlights of the Canterbury venues' main auditorium programme include the National Theatre's The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Matthew Bourne's The Car Man, Barnum (starring Brian Conley), Dirty Dancing, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, Handbagged, Blood Brothers, Les Ballet Trocad...


Mary-Arrchie Theatre Reopens UNCLE BOB at Angel Island, Now thru 9/1
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2013

Mary-Arrchie Theater Co. has decided to re-open it's production of Austin Pendleton's Uncle Bob tonight, August 15, 2013 at 8 p.m....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Coach Beiste Transitions on Next Week's GLEE
by TV News Desk - February 07, 2015

On next week's episode of GLEE, Will takes desperate measures to teach the bullies of Vocal Adrenaline about tolerance. Meanwhile, New Directions rallies to help Rachel transition into her new life when she finds out her childhood home has been sold in the all-new 'Transitioning' episode of GLEE air...


Told By An Idiot to Bring NEVER TRY THIS AT HOME to Studio Theatre, 18-22 March
by Tyler Peterson - February 17, 2014

Sheffield Theatres welcome critically acclaimed theatre company Told By An Idiot to the Studio Theatre next month with their hilarious new comedy Never Try This At Home. An irreverent homage to Saturday morning TV shows such as Tiswas and Going Live, this show promises to take audiences back to a lo...


CYMBELINE Opens in Select Theaters & On Demand 3/13
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015

CYMBELINE, a film by Michael Almereyda, opens in theaters and on demand on March 13, 2015....


Tamar Caspi Releases HOW TO WOO A JEW
by Christina Mancuso - February 04, 2014

As Valentine's Day approaches, Jewish singles are becoming more concerned about their relationship status-are they going to have a date on Valentine's Day, or will they be spending the most romantic night of the year alone, dwelling on the fact that they're spending the most romantic night of the ye...


Sally Ann Triplett to Lead Singapore Premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL, Sept 5
by Christina Mancuso - August 08, 2013

The 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, which features a Tony Award-winning score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey and a Tony-nominated book by Yorkey, will get a Singapore premiere at Pangdemonium's Drama Centre Theatre, September 5, 2013....






Videos

Recommended For You