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It's Hector's 40th birthday, and his wife is throwing him a big party with lots of friends, family and food for what will undoubtedly be a happy, celebratory day. Or so they think. As Hector tries to navigate family politics, awkward friendships and the younger woman he's secretly seeing on the side, the built-up tension explodes when Hector's hotheaded cousin slaps another couple's misbehaving child. Everyone is understandably stunned, and the party abruptly ends - with the child's parents vowing legal action as they leave. But what the hosts and guests don't know is that this moment will ignite a chain of events that will uncover long-buried secrets within this group of friends and family... and vigorously challenge the core values of everyone involved. From Writer Jon Robin Baitz ("Brothers & Sisters"), Executive Producers Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald ("Gladiator," "Men in Black" franchise) and Director Lisa Cholodenko ("The Kids Are All Right"), comes this unflinching look at how one little slap... can have a huge impact.

ABC's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Improves Its Hour by Double Digits in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2015

At 9:00 p.m. against the second hour of “The Voice,” ABC's “Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” was the No. 1 scripted show in its slot with key Men (M18-34/M18-49)....


Bravo Premieres REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE Tonight
by TV News Desk - August 03, 2014

Bravo Media travels 10,000 miles to the land 'Down Under' with the acquisition of 'The Real Housewives of Melbourne,' which will air every Sunday at 12 PM ET/PT beginning tonight, August 3 with two back-to-back episodes....


NBC Orders Miniseries from 'Other Desert Cities' Playwright Jon Robin Baitz
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2014

NBC has ordered eight episodes of the miniseries 'The Slap,' adapted by Other Desert Cities playwright Jon Robin Baitz. The project is based on the critically-acclaimed Australian project of the same name that aired in 2011....


Photo Flash: NBC Executives Pose With Network's New Stars at 2014 TCA Winter Tour
by TV News Desk - January 16, 2015

Robert Greenblatt (Chairman, NBC Entertainment) and Jennifer Salke (President, NBC Entertainment) took a moment to pose with the network's stars during NBC's 2015 TCA Winter Press Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena, CA. Scroll down for photos with the casts of ALLEGIANCE, ODYSSEY, ...


BBC America to Premiere A POET IN NEW YORK , 10/29
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2014

A Poet in New York, written by acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Davies (Little Dorrit, Bridget Jones Diary, House of Cards), explores the adored poet's final days in New York City. A Poet in New York premieres Wednesday, October 29, at 8:00pm ET as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville....


Stephen Spinella, Penelope Allen & More Join Peter Sarsgaard in CSC's HAMLET; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2015

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick, Managing Director Jeff Griffin and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced complete casting today for their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring acclaimed actor Peter Sarsgaard as Hamlet, and di...


DATELINE: THE REAL BLACKLIST Leads Into NBC's Hit Drama THE BLACKLIST Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 12, 2015

Designed as a themed two-hour programming block that joins the forces of both the news and entertainment divisions, NBC will air “Dateline: The Real Blacklist” at 8 p.m. Thursdays beginning tonight, March 12, leading into “The Blacklist” at 9 p.m....


BWW Review: NOISES OFF Wows Audiences at The Barn Players
by Steve Wilson - July 19, 2014

Noises Off, the hilarious farce on theater by Michael Frayn, opened Friday night July 18 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. Frayn wrote the 1982 play after watching from the wings of a play he had written for Lynn Redgrave. He said, "It was funnier from behind than in front, and I thought that o...


Uma Thurman Replaces Mary-Louise Parker in NBC's THE SLAP Miniseries
by TV News Desk - October 31, 2014

According to TVLine, Uma Thurman is stepping in for Mary-Louise Parker in NBC's upcoming miniseries THE SLAP from playwright Jon Robin Baitz. Parker is currently recovering from pneumonia....


MUSIC CITY CONFIDENTIAL: Offstage, Onstage, Backstage and Beyond With Tennessee's Theaterati
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 13, 2012

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the theater once again, we welcome you to the debut installment of Music City Confidential, all the news that's fit to print (or not-depending on your perspective) from Nashville's ever-growing, ever-fascinating (okay, so we obviously don't have enough to o...


Bravo to Premiere REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE, 8/3
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2014

Bravo Media travels 10,000 miles to the land “Down Under” with the acquisition of “The Real Housewives of Melbourne,” which will air every Sunday at 12 PM ET/PT beginning on August 3...


Direct TV to Premiere New Drama Series THE SLAP, 2/15
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2012

DirecTV's Audience Network continues to provide viewers with cutting-edge, provocative programming with the addition of two new dramas, THE SLAP, premiering Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10pm ET/PT and THE SHADOW LINE, premiering on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Blythe Danner Boards NBC Miniseries THE SLAP
by Tyler Peterson - January 28, 2015

Tony and Emmy winner Blythe Danner has signed on to guest star on NBC's upcoming miniseries THE SLAP, according to Entertainment Weekly....


NBC's THE BLACKLIST Doubles Lead-In on Thursday Night
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2015

“The Blacklist” (1.7/5 in 18-49, 8.0 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) built on last night's lead-in by +113% in 18-49 and +107% in total viewers....


A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Sophie Okonedo Joins BBC TV's THE HOLLOW CROWN
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014

The Daily Mail writes that Tony nominee Sophie Okonedo, currently starring in A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Broadway, will appear opposite Benedict Cumberbatch and others in BBC TV's upcoming trilogy THE HOLLOW CROWN, which includes Shakespeare's HENRY VI trilogy and RICHARD III....


TALL POPPY BLUES Opens at the Butterfly Club 8/9
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2011

Hot on the heels of its April/May success, this new version of Chris Wallace's show opens at The Butterfly Club in South Melbourne on Tuesday, 9th August and runs through Sunday, 14th August. TALL POPPY BLUES is wall-to-wall Chris Wallace songs. The music varies from country to gospel to jazz to bal...


Premiere of ABC's AMERICAN CRIME Wins Its Timeslot
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2015

ABC Thursday Prime (8-11pm – 8.7 million and 2.5/8 in AD18-49): With Grey's, Scandal and the series debut of American Crime, ABC ranked #1 for its 6th consecutive Thursday in Adults 18-49...


BWW Reviews: Vintage Theatre's MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS - A Raucous Romp!
by Michael Mulhern - July 16, 2011

The play essentially deals with the constant power and ego struggles of who is more important in the filmmaking process - the producer, the screenwriter, or the director?...


NBC's PARKS AND REC Grows Week-to-Week in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015

NBC has averaged a 1.2 rating, 4 share in adults 18-49 and 4.8 million viewers overall for the week of Feb. 16-22, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research....


Thandie Newton & Melissa George Join Cast of NBC's Miniseries THE SLAP
by Tyler Peterson - October 03, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Thandie Newton and Melissa George are the latest stars to board NBC's upcoming miniseries THE SLAP. The pair join Peter Sarsgaard, Mary-Louise Parker, Zachary Quinto, and Brian....


BWW Reviews: Ritz Theater's DROWSY CHAPERONE Almost Dazzles
by Pati Buehler - April 23, 2013

Wake up! No time to dose or you'll miss the fun. Winner of 11 Tony's including Best Musical, score, book and more, this audience was in for a real treat, but someone forgot to set the 'time to laugh alarm'....


TALL POPPY BLUES Opens at the Butterfly Club 8/9
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2011

Hot on the heels of its April/May success, this new version of Chris Wallace's show opens at The Butterfly Club in South Melbourne on Tuesday, 9th August and runs through Sunday, 14th August. TALL POPPY BLUES is wall-to-wall Chris Wallace songs. The music varies from country to gospel to jazz to bal...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Stacy Keibler Returns to CBS's HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
by - January 10, 2014

On the next episode of CBS's HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER titled 'Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmara', in an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns....


Tony Nominee Martha Plimpton Joins Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES at The Old Vic, Posner Will Direct
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2014

The full cast is announced for the UK premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed play, Other Desert Cities, opening at The Old Vic on Monday 24 March with previews from Thursday 13 March. Directed by Lindsay Posner, the new production will star Sinead Cusack, Peter Egan, Clare Higgins, Daniel Lapaine a...


Direct TV to Premiere New Drama Series THE SLAP, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2012

DirecTV's Audience Network continues to provide viewers with cutting-edge, provocative programming with the addition of two new dramas, THE SLAP, premiering Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10pm ET/PT and THE SHADOW LINE, premiering on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....






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