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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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Amanda Abbington Confirmed for This Year's STRICTLY COME DANCING Photo Amanda Abbington Confirmed for This Year's STRICTLY COME DANCING
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 07, 2023

Amanda Abbington has been confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this autumn, once again bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across...


League of Professional Theatre Women Invite the Public to Oral History Interview of Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer Pat Addiss
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2022

Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer Pat Addiss will be interviewed by TV Journalist and Theatre Critic Roma Torre at 6 p.m. on October 17th at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza on Amsterdam Avenue, New York.   ...


The Witty, Wild Musical Comedy Photo The Witty, Wild Musical Comedy
by - January 12, 2022

Special Offer - The Witty, Wild Musical Comedy...


Lineup Announced For Broadway Direct #17 at the Vergennes Opera House Photo Lineup Announced For Broadway Direct #17 at the Vergennes Opera House
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2022

Broadway Direct returns to the Vergennes Opera House for the 17th year with a spectacular lineup of performers on Friday, December 9, at 7:30pm....


New Musical RUBIES by Dennis Hanrahan and Laura I Kramer Announces Industry Reading Photo New Musical RUBIES by Dennis Hanrahan and Laura I Kramer Announces Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2022

The new musical RUBIES  with book and lyrics by Dennis Hanrahan and music by Laura I. Kramer (A Letter To Harvey Milk) will get an invite-only industry presentation on Friday, June 10....


VIDEO: First Look at Lauren Molina, Blair Baker & More in GOLDIE, MAX & MILK at VOLT Photo VIDEO: First Look at Lauren Molina, Blair Baker & More in GOLDIE, MAX & MILK at VOLT Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

59E59 Theaters is presenting Goldie, Max & Milk by Karen Hartman, part of the inaugural VOLT Festival at 59E59. Presented by Mary J. Davis & MBL Productions, and directed by Jackson Gay (Transfers), Goldie, Max & Milk began previews May 1, 2022, in Theater C and opened May 8 for a run through June 4...


Review: DESPERATE MEASURES at The Winter Park Playhouse Photo Review: DESPERATE MEASURES at The Winter Park Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - June 04, 2023

Sometimes a production comes along that finds the perfect synergy between content, cast and creative vision ultimately delivering an elevated theatrical experience. And when that show is lesser known, but wildly entertaining that makes this perfect alignment seem even more rare. I am thrilled to say...


Winter Park Playhouse Presents DESPERATE MEASURES Next Month Photo Winter Park Playhouse Presents DESPERATE MEASURES Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2023

Closing the highly successful Winter Park Playhouse 20th Anniversary Series, the Off-Broadway hit - Desperate Measures - makes its way to the theatre's Mainstage May 12 - June 11, 2023. ...


The York Theatre Company Postpones Performances of PENELOPE Photo The York Theatre Company Postpones Performances of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2022

The York Theatre Company, out of an abundance of caution and safety due to a recent COVID outbreak, has POSTPONED performances of the world premiere presentation of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written....


Annual Favorite BROADWAY AT GOOD THEATER Returns With Valerie Perri, Smith Daniels, D Photo Annual Favorite BROADWAY AT GOOD THEATER Returns With Valerie Perri, Smith Daniels, Damon Mctoy, and More
by Gigi Gervais - November 14, 2021

Good Theater has announced the line up of this year’s Broadway at Good Theater. The annual musical event runs November 17th through the 21st at Good Theater’s home, the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland.  For tickets and information, please call the Box Office at (207) 835-0895 ...


World Premiere Musical PENELOPE Begins Performances Tomorrow Photo World Premiere Musical PENELOPE Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My L...


Winter Park Playhouse Returns To The Hip 60's And Swinging 70's In THE MARVELOUS WOND Photo Winter Park Playhouse Returns To The Hip 60's And Swinging 70's In THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2022

Chart-toppers, laughs and nostalgia await musical theatre patrons as The Winter Park Playhouse continues its 3-show Spring Series with a throwback to hit music of the late 60's and 70's eras in The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On - playing on the theatre's mainstage March 18 - April 16, 2022.  ...


New York Theatre Barn Welcomes New Board Members for 16th Season Photo New York Theatre Barn Welcomes New Board Members for 16th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2023

New York Theatre Barn is welcoming new board members. See who is has been named a board member, and learn about New York Theatre Barn....


CHEEK TO CHEEK: IRVING BERLIN IN HOLLYWOOD Announces Limited Return Engagement This F Photo CHEEK TO CHEEK: IRVING BERLIN IN HOLLYWOOD Announces Limited Return Engagement This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2022

The York Theatre Company, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, has announced a limited return engagement of the hit Off-Broadway musical Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a song and dance celebration featuring the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin that premiered last fall....


Photos: Opening Night of PENELOPE at the York Theatre Company Photo Photos: Opening Night of PENELOPE at the York Theatre Company
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - April 08, 2022

The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy. Find out more about the production, cast and creative team plus how to get tickets....


VIDEO: Watch Damon J. Gillespie Takeover Our Instagram! Photo VIDEO: Watch Damon J. Gillespie Takeover Our Instagram!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - March 29, 2021

Damon J. Gillespie took over our Instagram on March 28, in anticipation of Bringing You Broadway's upcoming benefit concert for World Autism Day!...


Photos: The Cast of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION Meets the Press Photo Photos: The Cast of HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION Meets the Press
by Stephi Wild - August 24, 2023

Rehearsal began yesterday for the York Theatre Company’s first “Musicals in Mufti” presentation of “HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION” which begins performances on Saturday, August 26. Check out photos from the press meet and greet here!...


Broadway Licensing Acquires LA Publisher, Stage Rights Photo Broadway Licensing Acquires LA Publisher, Stage Rights
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2022

Stage Rights will join the Broadway Licensing family of imprints alongside Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts. Founded in 2000, Stage Rights is one of the foremost independent theatrical publishers in the United States, providing stage performance rights for a wide range of plays and musicals t...


First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; Thin Air Theatre's YOUNG FR Photo First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; Thin Air Theatre's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; at Thin Air Theatre Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; at Thin Air Theatre Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Photos: First Look at PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN Photo Photos: First Look at PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2022

Production photos for The York Theatre Company world premiere presentation of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy, with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York...


BWW Review: DESPERATE MEASURES is a 'Madcap Musical Melodrama' at North Coast Reperto Photo BWW Review: DESPERATE MEASURES is a 'Madcap Musical Melodrama' at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - January 18, 2022

DESPERATE MEASURES turns one of Shakespeare's “problem play’s” MEASURE OF MEASURE, into a madcap musical melodrama that will leave you laughing.  Gunslingers to Governors, Sheriff’s to Saloon Girls, and Priests to Postulants, this musical has a variety of characters up to zany hijinks for you to enj...


Don't Miss POTUS at SpeakEasy Stage This September Photo Don't Miss POTUS at SpeakEasy Stage This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 09, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience as POTUS takes the stage at SpeakEasy this September. Find out all the important details about the show, including dates and venue information. Don't miss your chance to witness the power of POTUS in this must-see performance....


Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; at Hawaii Performing Photo Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; at Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....


Sounds Of Cyprus Comes to the Hellenic Cultural Center Photo Sounds Of Cyprus Comes to the Hellenic Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2022

Sounds of Cyprus is a Cypriot orchestra co-founded by Elena Chris and Peter Douskalis in New York City. The group performs the traditional music of Cyprus in varying orchestrations and styles that both consciously honor the time period of composition and period instruments as well as perform with a ...






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