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From executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer comes a high-octane thriller about a family taken hostage in their own home. Toni Collette stars as a surgeon caught in the middle of a grand political conspiracy, who is ordered to assassinate the President of the United States in order to save her family. Dylan McDermott stars as the lead hostage taker compelled to do the wrong thing for the right reasons in this taut drama filled with unexpected twists and turns.

BWW Review: CAFE SOCIETY - An Almost Satisfying Coffee Break
by Gil Kaan - August 24, 2015

The world premiere of Emmy-winning writer Peter Lefcourt 's CAFE SOCIETY deserves credit for attempting a hostage situation as a satisfying sitcom dramedy. A frequent collaborator, Terri Hanauer directs her game cast of seven. Kudos to Yee Eun Nam for her novel, innovative projection design utilizin...


Photo Flash: Titan Theatre Company's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015

Titan Theatre Company has started rehearsals for the first production of its 2015-16 season, the comedic masterpiece THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde. Performances will begin tonight, October 23rd at the Queens Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!...


Episodes of The CW's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Now Available on CWTV.com & Hulu
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2016

All eight of the previously aired episodes of The CW's critically acclaimed comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND are now available for streaming (binging) on cwtv.com, The CW App and Hulu....


Photo Flash: First Look at BEL CANTO, Opening Tonight at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2015

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the eagerly awaited world premiere of BEL CANTO tonight, December 7. This is Lyric's seventh full-length operatic world premiere. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!...


Montego Glover, Capathia Jenkins & Sy Smith to Join The New York Pops for 'Sophisticated Ladies' Concert
by Tyler Peterson - October 13, 2015

On November 13, 2015 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, will continue its 33rd season at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage with Sophisticated Ladies, featuring Montego Glover, Capathia Jenkins, and Sy Smith. The concert commemorates the centennial year ...


Howard Phillips Hart Pens New Memoir
by Christina Mancuso - June 24, 2015

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Tonya Pinkins to Exit 'MOTHER COURAGE' Off-Broadway; Classic Stage Hunts for New Lead
by Jessica Khan - December 29, 2015

'MOTHER COURAGE' will soon be missing its off-Broadway matriarch. Classic Stage Company's production of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children began performances on December 9, starring Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins. But now BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Pinkins will be leaving the sh...


Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 5/26; TAMING OF THE SHREW in DC, HOSTAGES in Phoenix and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - May 27, 2016

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Washington, DC, Phoenix, Singapore and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include a 'bold, new' THE TAMING OF THE SHREW in DC, HOSTAGES in Phoenix, and an interview with Simon Gleeson on the Singa...


Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present BEL CANTO, 12/7
by Matt Smith - October 17, 2015

CHICAGO – Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the eagerly awaited world premiere of Bel Canto, which opens on Monday, December 7 for seven performances. This is Lyric's seventh full-length operatic world premiere. Composer Jimmy López (music) and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz(libretto) ...


HBO Acquires Rights to Documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, Debuting 2/6
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2016

HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. TV rights to Brian Oakes' powerful documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, about the life, death and legacy of journalist James Foley, who was murdered by ISIS in 2014, it was announced today....


Original Cast, Creatives to Reunite for 10th Anniversary of NYTW's SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED This Month at SubCulture
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015

Original ensemble members, Michael Winther, Kimberly Grigsby, Shane Shanahan are joined by cellist, Peter Sachon as they reunite with Pulitzer prize-winning lyricist, Mark Campbell and many of the composers for a special one-night-only concert event, celebrating the ten year anniversary of Songs fro...


WGN America Orders Second Season of Hit Drama Series OUTSIDERS
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2016

WGN America's addicting and compelling original drama, OUTSIDERS has been renewed for a second season...


TU Presents A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 13, 2015

Theatre Unleashed presents the West Coast premiere of the parody, A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS....


Rattlestick Extends IRONBOUND New York Premiere, Starring Tony Nominee Marin Ireland
by Tyler Peterson - March 21, 2016

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and Women's Project Theater have announced a two-week extension to the limited engagement of IRONBOUND at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (224 Waverly Place). Previously set to end on Sunday, April 10, the production - which opened on Wednesday, March 16 to widespread...


Photo Flash: First Look at Jeongcheol Cha, Andrew Stenson, J'nai Bridges & More in Chicago Lyric Opera's BEL CANTO
by Matt Smith - December 08, 2015

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the eagerly awaited world premiere of Bel Canto. This is Lyric's seventh full-length operatic world premiere.  Check out a first look below!...


Tate Donovan to Guest Star on Showtime's MASTERS OF SEX, 7/12
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015

Tate Donovan will guest star in two episodes of the third season of MASTERS OF SEX premiering July 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME....


Investigation Discovery to Premiere Second Installment of IN THE LINE OF FIRE, 5/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016

Presented by legal analyst Rikki Klieman, IN THE LINE OF FIRE brings viewers into the heat of the moment to experience the stunning split-second decisions that changed the course of events and tells, first-hand, emotional stories of survival from the police officers themselves....


Lyric Opera's BEL CANTO Set For PBS' Great Performances Series, 1/5
by Christina Mancuso - December 17, 2015

Lyric Opera of Chicago is excited to announce that Thirteen Productions LLC for WNET New York has selected the world-premiere production of Bel Canto – The Opera to be part of the prestigiousGreat Performances series on PBS. The WNET team will be in Chicago to film performances January 5 and 8. Bel ...


8th Annual DUCT TAPE AND A DREAM Festival to Run 5/6-10
by Tyler Peterson - April 27, 2015

For the eighth installment of the Duct Tape and A Dream festival, Roots and Wings Theatrical will showcase six dynamic projects divided between two programs running in repertory May 6-10, 2015. The festival consists of a 'Duct Tape' Program and a 'Dream' Program and encompasses engaging and imaginat...


North/South Consonance, Inc Continues Season with Julia Heinen & Richard Kravchak, 6/7
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016

North/South Consonance, Inc continues its 37th consecutive season of free-admission concerts on Tuesday evening June 7. Clarinetist Julia Heinen and oboist Richard Kravchak will join conductor Max Lifchitz and the North/South Chamber Orchestra to perform for the first time in New York recent works b...


Full Cast, Creative Team Set for Titan's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Tyler Peterson - September 08, 2015

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for TITAN Theatre Company's production of Oscar Wilde's delightful and romantic romp THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Broadway Veteran Terry Layman, whose award winning portrayal as the "Mad King" in Titan's critically acclaimed production of K...


Dylan McDermott to Lead Stage Adaptation of BABY DOLL at McCarter Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2015

According to The New York Times, television star Dylan McDermott has signed on to lead the stage adaptation of Tennessee Williams' 1956 film BABY DOLL at McCarter Theatre in New Jersey this fall. The production will run Sept. 11-October 11....


Jeremy Jordan Set for BETH AND CHARLY Premiere This Month at Beautique
by TV News Desk - April 14, 2016

The Brand new web series, BETH AND CHARLY, will premiere April 27th at 7pm at the popular event space Beautique...


Investigation Discovery Premieres Second Installment of IN THE LINE OF FIRE Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 15, 2016

Presented by legal analyst Rikki Klieman, IN THE LINE OF FIRE brings viewers into the heat of the moment to experience the stunning split-second decisions that changed the course of events and tells, first-hand, emotional stories of survival from the police officers themselves....


Photo Flash: First Look at Titan Theatre Company's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015

The award-winning Titan Theatre Company opened its 2015/16 Season with Oscar Wilde's delightful and romantic romp THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST directed by Broadway Veteran Terry Layman. The limited NYC engagement runs through November 8th, 2015, at the Queens Theater, where Titan is the official ...






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