News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

THE AMERICANS - PAGE 14

The Americans small logo


The Americans, created by Joe Weisberg and starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys and Noah Emmerich, is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington DC shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President. The arranged marriage of Philip (Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Russell), who have two children who know nothing about their parents true identity, grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but is constantly tested by the escalation of the Cold War and the intimate, dangerous and darkly funny relationships they must maintain with a network of spies and informants under their control. Complicating their relationship further is Philip's growing sense of affinity for America's values and way of life. Tensions also heighten upon the arrival of a new neighbor, Stan (Emmerich), an FBI agent working in counter intelligence. "We're proud to welcome The Americans, a taut series that crackles with incredible performances rooted in character perspectives never explored on a U.S. television series, to FX's line up of quality dramas," said Landgraf. "We're equally excited to welcome Graham Yost's talented young Padawan Joe Weisberg as Creator/Showrunner. He joins a long line of gifted writer/producers who have taken their first shot at greatness on FX." Weisberg is Executive Producer/Showrunner, alongside Executive Producer Graham Yost. Gavin O'Connor directed the Pilot episode of The Americans. Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey of DreamWorks Television are Executive Producers of The Americans. Falvey and Frank initially approached Weisberg about writing a piece set in the final years of the Cold War, spurred by the FBI's arrests of multiple KBG sleeper agents living in the northeastern U.S. in the summer of 2010. The series is co-produced by Fox Television Studios and FX Productions. "For the last two years, I've worked with the incredible people at FX, FTVS, DreamWorks, and my personal television guru Graham Yost on this project," said Weisberg. "More recently, Gavin O'Connor joined our team, and turned the script we'd been working on for so long into a beautiful pilot. Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich, and Max Hernandez were sensational in it, and a joy to be around. To have all of this come to fruition has been indescribably exciting. Really, I'm a writer, and I can't describe it. It's a great privilege and opportunity to get to make this television show. I can't wait to get to work on it." The Americans marks Keri Russell's first leading role in series television since her successful run in Felicity, for which she won a Golden Globe



Latest Articles About The Americans on FX

DCA Incubator Presents The Americans Workshop at Chicago Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, and DCA Theater in association with Halcyon Theatre presents a workshop performance of 'The Americans,' an original ensemble-driven piece that explores the question, 'What do...


THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP SHOW Held At The Beacon Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2011

The Ultimate Doo Wop Show returns to the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, June 18 at 8PM presented MSG Entertainment, Canterbury Productions & Star Productions....


Planotones/Satins Perform at Bergen PAC, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2010

Valentine Love Songs & Memories comes to the Bergen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 13th. ...


Planotones/Duprees Coming to St George Theatre, 2/12
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2010

Six well known doo wop groups featuring Kenny Vance & The Planotones, The Duprees, Vito Picone & The Elegants, The Emotions and Barbara Harris & The Toys will perform in a Valentine Love Songs & Memories Performance at the St. George Theatre on Friday, February 12....


Jay Black & Lesley Gore Bring The 60s To Keswick 3/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 18, 2009

Bringing the best of the 60s to the Keswick Theatre, Jay Black, former lead singer of Jay and The Americans, and teen sensation Lesley Gore will perform their greatest hits on Saturday, March 28th. With Jay Black as lead singer, Jay and The Americans charted a string of hits including This Magic M...


Photo Flash: Jay Black And Lou Christie Team Up At Bergen PAC 5/8
by Reynard Loki - April 27, 2009

Teaming up to sing their chart topping hits, Jay Black, former lead singer of Jay and The Americans, and 60s teen idol Lou Christie come to The Bergen Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 8th....


VALENTINE LOVE SONGS Sweep Bergen PAC
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2010

Make some Valentine memories as Valentine Love Songs & Memories comes to the Bergen Performing Arts Center on February 13th....


VALENTINE LOVE SONGS Sweep Bergen PAC
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 22, 2009

Make some Valentine memories as Valentine Love Songs & Memories comes to the Bergen Performing Arts Center on February 13th....


Dylan Ratigan to Appear on Get Rich Cheating in DC 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2011

On Wednesday October 12, 8:30pm, at DC's Riot Act Comedy Theater, Dylan Ratigan (MSNBC), joins Jeff Kreisler's wildly successful wealth-building seminar, Get Rich Cheating....


Kenny Vance and The Planotones Play the Parker Playhouse 8/27
by Lauren Wolman - August 08, 2011

Kenny Vance and the Planotones will perform at the Parker Playhouse on Saturday, August 27 at 8 PM. Tickets cost between $30.50 and $50.50....


Conejo Players Theatre Announce Auditions for 'Stalag 17'; Auditions 1/31-2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2010

Conejo Players Theatre Announce Auditions for 'Stalag 17' by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski. Auditions will be held 1/31-2/2....


Jay Black and Lou Christie Come to St. George Theatre on May 9
by Robert Diamond - February 10, 2009

Sharing the stage to sing their chart topping hits, Jay Black, former lead singer of Jay and The Americans, and 60s teen idol Lou Christie come to the St. George Theatre on Saturday, May 9th....


Robert Mann Gallery to Exhibit at Art Miami 2011, 11/30-12/4
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2011

Robert Mann Gallery will be exhibiting at Art Miami 2011, at booth B13....


Ronnie Spector And Others Perform In PBS Broadcast ROCK, POP & DOO WOP, 3/5
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2011

Rock and pop legends Ronnie Spector (of The Ronettes) and Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman (of Sha Na Na) team up to host a celebration of the best-loved songs from the late 1950s and early 1960s in an all-new MY MUSIC concert event. Recorded in May 2010, this special offers emotion-packed performances from icon...


Geva Theatre Center Announces Three New Play Readings, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
by Meghan Schuler - February 14, 2011

In its 17th year, Plays in Progress is part of Geva Theatre Center's ongoing commitment to developing and producing new work for the American theatre. Geva Theatre Center is proud to present the spring program of its Plays in Progress series of new play readings....


Conejo Players Theatre Announce Auditions for 'Stalag 17'; Auditions 1/31-2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2010

Conejo Players Theatre Announce Auditions for 'Stalag 17' by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski. Auditions will be held 1/31-2/2....


B.B. King's Blues Club Announces Their Upcoming Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 16, 2010

Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consis...


'Betrayed' Premieres at Culture Project 1/25, Based on 'New Yorker' Article
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2007

Culture Project will next produce the World Premiere of George Packer's new play Betrayed, directed by Pippin Parker in 2008.Marking Packer's playwriting debut, Betrayed will begin performances on Friday, January 25 at Culture Project's SoHo theatre. Opening Night is set for February 5, 2008....


Geva Theatre Center Announces Three New Play Readings, 3/14, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2011

In its 17th year, Plays in Progress is part of Geva Theatre Center's ongoing commitment to developing and producing new work for the American theatre. Geva Theatre Center is proud to present the spring program of its Plays in Progress series of new play readings....


The Oregon Trail: Quest For the West Set For FRGID 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 11, 2011

The Oregon Trail: Quest for the West! is an interactive musical comedy about five brave pioneers as they journey westward to fulfill their manifest destiny. ...


DIVA Plays United Solo Festival, 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2011

The protagonist is an opera singer of ‘a certain age', Nora Sedler, deported, in the autumn of 1941, to the Litzmannstadt Ghetto, now ?odz in Poland. She arrives on a transportation together with a large group of Jewish artists from Western Europe....


THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP SHOW Held At The Beacon Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2011

The Ultimate Doo Wop Show returns to the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, June 18 at 8PM presented MSG Entertainment, Canterbury Productions & Star Productions....


Met Museum Announces Winter Lectures
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2010

The Metropolitan Museum has announced participants for its lecture series for January and February of 2011. For tickets, call the Concerts & Lectures Department at 212-570-3949 or visit www.metmuseum.org/tickets, where updated schedules and programs (including additional lectures that are free with ...


'Betrayed' Premieres at Culture Project 1/25, Based on 'New Yorker' Article
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2007

Culture Project will next produce the World Premiere of George Packer's new play Betrayed, directed by Pippin Parker in 2008.Marking Packer's playwriting debut, Betrayed will begin performances on Friday, January 25 at Culture Project's SoHo theatre. Opening Night is set for February 5, 2008....


Frigid New York's The Oregon Trail: Quest For the West Opens 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2011

The Oregon Trail: Quest for the West! is an interactive musical comedy about five brave pioneers as they journey westward to fulfill their manifest destiny. ...






Videos

Recommended For You