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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



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'Betrayed' Reschedules Opening Night to Feb.6
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2008

The World Premiere of George Packer's new play Betrayed, which was scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, will now take place on Wednesday, February 6 at 7PM....


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...


Spend A Special Valentine Evening At The Paramount 2/6/2010
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010

Spend A Special Valentine Evening with six of the best doo wop groups at The Paramount Center For The Arts on February 6th....


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....


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by Gabrielle Sierra - December 28, 2009

The estimated local economic impact of the world premiere of Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts is more than $8.1 million. The source is the Americans for the Arts & Economic Prosperity III Calculator*....


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....


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....


Doo Wop Performances at The Paramount, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010

Spend A Special Valentine Evening with six of the best doo wop groups at The Paramount Center For The Arts on Saturday, February 6th....


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....


Altar Boyz, Olympic Skaters in Grand Opening of The Pond
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2007

The Grand Opening Celebration of the third season of Manhattan's only free admission ice-skating rink, The Pond at Bryant Park (Bryant Park, 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americans), takes place on Monday, October 29 at 12:30PM with The Altar Boyz and Olympic skaters....


Conejo Players Theatre Announce Auditions for STALAG 17, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2010

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


'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....


St. George Theater Presents VALENTINE LOVE SONGS
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 22, 2009

Bring your sweetheart and make some Valentine Love Songs & Memories at the St. George Theatre on February 12th....


'Betrayed' Extends Off-Bway thru April 13
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2008

Due to demand for tickets, Culture Project has extended the World Premiere engagement of George Packer's captivating new play Betrayed, directed by Pippin Parker. Marking Packer's playwriting debut, Betrayed opened February 6, 2008, at Culture Project's SoHo theater (55 Mercer Street). The run will...


'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....


Jay Black Brings The 60s To Keswick Theater 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 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...


Conejo Players Theatre Announce Auditions for STALAG 17, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2010

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


Full Cast Announced for Culture Project's 'Betrayed,' Opens Feb.5
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2007

Culture Project has announced complete casting for its World Premiere of George Packer's new play Betrayed, directed by Pippin Parker. Performances begin on Friday, January 25 at Culture Project's SoHo theater (55 Mercer Street). Opening Night is set for February 5, 2008....


Doo Wop Performances at The Paramount, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2010

Spend A Special Valentine Evening with six of the best doo wop groups at The Paramount Center For The Arts on Saturday, February 6th....


Spend A Special Valentine Evening At The Paramount 2/6/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 22, 2009

Spend A Special Valentine Evening with six of the best doo wop groups at The Paramount Center For The Arts on February 6th....


Jay Black Brings The 60s To Keswick Theater 3/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 02, 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...


Full Cast Announced for Culture Project's 'Betrayed,' Opens Feb.5
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2007

Culture Project has announced complete casting for its World Premiere of George Packer's new play Betrayed, directed by Pippin Parker. Performances begin on Friday, January 25 at Culture Project's SoHo theater (55 Mercer Street). Opening Night is set for February 5, 2008....







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