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In 2001, Michael Peterson made a 911 call that would launch one of the most stunning and complex trials of our times. Devastated that his wife had fallen to her death in their North Carolina mansion, he was utterly shocked when the District Attorney arrested him for murder. According to friends and family, the marriage of Michael and Kathleen Peterson had been a loving, wonderful relationship. But as investigators found her body lying in a sea of blood, they suspected all was not right. What emerged was a series of outrageous revelations they never could have expected. From illicit sexual activities to political intrigue to possible links to another death, the Peterson case became front-page news across the nation.

This unrestricted docu-series follows the entire case from the first few days after Kathleen

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Review: OEDIPUS REX at Company Theatre Photo Review: OEDIPUS REX at Company Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - February 18, 2024

What did our critic think of OEDIPUS REX at Company Theatre?...
Review: SWAN LAKE, Royal Opera House Photo Review: SWAN LAKE, Royal Opera House
by Vikki Jane Vile - March 08, 2024

If you came for anything other than wall-to-wall superlatives for the Royal Ballet’s A-team and Liam Scarlett’s superior production of Swan Lake then you’ll be disappointed with this review, because yet again, for the fourth time in six years, ballet heaven is delivered with a side of perfection. It...
Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young to Host Arthur Miller Foundation Honors Photo Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young to Host Arthur Miller Foundation Honors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 28, 2023

Don't miss out on the Arthur Miller Foundation Honors event hosted by Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young on November 6. Join the stars and celebrate the achievements of this iconic foundation....
Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, Photo Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - November 17, 2023

The new production at Drury Lane Theatre is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.  It is an updated version of the 1957 and 1965 TV films starring Julie Andrews and then Lesley Ann Warren. The original book was written by Oscar Hammerstein II....
Review: Elevated sips and plates at the Lobby Bar at The New York EDITION Photo Review: Elevated sips and plates at the Lobby Bar at The New York EDITION
by Carissa Chesanek - September 01, 2023

Siting inside Flatiron’s The New York EDITION hotel, the Lobby Bar is pure elegance. Matching the overall stylish and historic feel of the building itself, which dates back to 1909 with its iconic clocktower, this upscale watering hole is one worth checking out....
National Sawdust to Present World Premiere of 18 New Works Co-Commissioned By Metropo Photo National Sawdust to Present World Premiere of 18 New Works Co-Commissioned By Metropolis Ensemble And Pianist Han Chen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 24, 2023

Join us at National Sawdust for the world premiere of 18 new works co-commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble and pianist Han Chen. Don't miss this immersive audiovisual experience featuring lighting and sound design by Dominic Chang....
New Musical FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD Will Premiere Next Spring Photo New Musical FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD Will Premiere Next Spring
by Stephi Wild - November 24, 2023

New musical Frankie Goes to Bollywood will premiere next spring! Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a spectacular all-singing-all-dancing tale of heroes and villains, with all the costumes and the spectacle of a Bollywood feature film. It tells the tale of being British in Bollywood and explores what it t...
Review: DINNER FOR ONE at Jungle Theater Photo Review: DINNER FOR ONE at Jungle Theater
by Jared Fessler - December 23, 2023

What did our critic think of DINNER FOR ONE at Jungle Theater?...
Review Roundup: Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Photo Review Roundup: Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2024

Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California, just celebrated opening night and we've got the consensus from the critics!...
Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023 Photo Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023
by Ilana Lucas - January 02, 2024

It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights....
Tony-Winning Stage and Screen Actress Frances Sternhagen Dies at 93 Photo Tony-Winning Stage and Screen Actress Frances Sternhagen Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen has died at age 93. Learn more about her life and career here....
OMD Share 'Verushka' Single From 'Bauhaus Staircase' LP Photo OMD Share 'Verushka' Single From 'Bauhaus Staircase' LP
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

OMD shares 'Verushka' single and video, announces UK headline tour and performance at Darker Waves Fest in LA. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have sold over 40 million records worldwide, establishing them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain's best-loved pop groups....
Student Blog: Doing Theatre in a Sports-Focused School Photo Student Blog: Doing Theatre in a Sports-Focused School
by Student Blogger: avery lakoff - December 03, 2023

Currently, I am the assistant stage manager for my high school's fall and spring productions, and trust me I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's my favorite thing ever and to be exaggeratingly honest I don't think I could live without it. I've made so many friends through it, and I absolutely love...
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Canadian Stage Photo Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Canadian Stage
by Ilana Lucas - November 18, 2023

In Canadian Stage’s production of Italian playwright Stephano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy, three powerhouse performances, a surprising and meaningful staging, and a sweeping story outweigh the curious neutrality of the script to create a vital, must-see show with high stock value....
Videos: Feid Joins Vevo For Official Live Performance Series Photo Videos: Feid Joins Vevo For Official Live Performance Series
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, releases Feid's Official Live Performances of “BUBALU” and “FERXXO EDITION” off his album MOR, No Le Temas a La Oscuridad. Feid returned to the Vevo set in 2021 for ctrl performances of “HECTOL” and “TENGO FE,” and released Vevo Footnotes videos in 2023...
ensembleNEWSRQ Continues Eighth Season With LIGETI'S 100TH Photo ensembleNEWSRQ Continues Eighth Season With LIGETI'S 100TH
by Stephi Wild - November 01, 2023

 ensembleNEWSRQ (enSRQ), the innovative chamber music ensemble, continues its eighth season with “Ligeti's 100th,” a program celebrating the birth centennial of the incomparable Hungarian-Austrian composer György Ligeti. ...
OMD Announce New LP & Share 'Bauhaus Staircase' Single Photo OMD Announce New LP & Share 'Bauhaus Staircase' Single
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

Their 13 long players include benchmark-raising classics Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (1980), Organisation (1980), Architecture & Morality (1981), and Dazzle Ships (1983). OMD conquered the United States, and yielded the 1986 hit, 'If You Leave' from the Pretty In Pink Soundtrack. They have als...
Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Photo Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May....
Student Blog: Doing Theatre in a Sports-Focused School Photo Student Blog: Doing Theatre in a Sports-Focused School
by Student Blogger: avery lakoff - December 03, 2023

Currently, I am the assistant stage manager for my high school's fall and spring productions, and trust me I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's my favorite thing ever and to be exaggeratingly honest I don't think I could live without it. I've made so many friends through it, and I absolutely love...
Review: Musical Theatre West's Heartwarming THE SOUND OF MUSIC Blesses Long Beach Photo Review: Musical Theatre West's Heartwarming THE SOUND OF MUSIC Blesses Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - October 25, 2023

MTW's pleasantly perky, traditionally-executed production comes across as a show that's very eager to please, armed with a keen, fine-tuned goal of making sure both fans and newbies to this beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic are left feeling uplifted and happy. The show continues through Novemb...
Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS Photo Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2024

Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!...
Review: PRIVATE VIEW - ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Odeon Theatre Photo Review: PRIVATE VIEW - ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2024 at Odeon Theatre
by Barry Lenny - March 07, 2024

Restless Dance Company left me reeling in an emotional whirlwind....
Review: Musical Theatre West's Heartwarming THE SOUND OF MUSIC Blesses Long Beach Photo Review: Musical Theatre West's Heartwarming THE SOUND OF MUSIC Blesses Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - October 25, 2023

MTW's pleasantly perky, traditionally-executed production comes across as a show that's very eager to please, armed with a keen, fine-tuned goal of making sure both fans and newbies to this beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic are left feeling uplifted and happy. The show continues through Novemb...
Review: I DON'T SPEAK SPANISH at Gamut Theatre Photo Review: I DON'T SPEAK SPANISH at Gamut Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - October 08, 2023

I Don’t Speak Spanish, an original play by local playwright, actor, and director David Ramón Zayas, is a beautiful, thoughtful exploration of the many layers that make up our lives. The actors weave together a story that the audience won’t soon forget. I Don’t Speak Spanish is an impactful, importan...
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Round House Theatre Photo Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Round House Theatre
by David Friscic - February 01, 2024

The painful slow journey for understanding as to what normalcy or perceived sanity is --when a family member is suffering from bipolar illness--- is explored with heartbreaking poignancy, almost brutal honesty and with deadpan caustic humor in the musical Next to Normal. Now playing at Bethesda’s Ro...




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