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MURDER IN THE BAYOU

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Between 2005 and 2007, the bodies of four young women are discovered in and around the town of Jennings, Louisiana, deep in the heart of Cajun country. All four women were poor drug users and engaged in the local sex trade.

Coolidge Corner Theatre Launches New Season of Big Screen Classics Photo Coolidge Corner Theatre Launches New Season of Big Screen Classics
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2022

The Coolidge Corner Theatre ('the Coolidge') has announced the early lineup for its Winter / Early Spring 2023 Big Screen Classics series. ...
West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2023/24 Season Photo West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced the seven productions that will make up the 2023/2024 season in its Gil Cates and Audrey Skirball Kenis Theaters. The season will feature the West Coast premiere of Fat Ham, which is now playing on Broadway. Learn more about the full season lineup here!...
Cyndy A. Marion's BROKEN STORY to Receive West Coast Premiere at The Sherry Theater i Photo Cyndy A. Marion's BROKEN STORY to Receive West Coast Premiere at The Sherry Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 25, 2022

White Horse Theater Company will present the West Coast Premiere of Broken Story by playwright Cyndy A. Marion (You are Perfect at The Actors Company), directed by Tamara Ruppart (USC New Works Festival; Playwrights’ Arena New Pages Lab), at The Sherry Theater, November 4-27. Tickets will go on sale...
HARRIET Celebrates Black History Month With Free Screenings Photo HARRIET Celebrates Black History Month With Free Screenings
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of HARRIET in 50 theatres around the United States on Tuesday, February 4, and Tuesday, February 11.  The film depicts the life of one of history's most courageous African American heroes, Harriet...
Spike Lee to Executive Produce Civil Rights Drama, SON OF THE SOUTH Photo Spike Lee to Executive Produce Civil Rights Drama, SON OF THE SOUTH
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2019

Spike Lee is set to executive produce the civil rights drama “Son of the South,” according to Variety. Lee's longtime editor Barry Alexander Brown will direct the drama from his own screenplay....
WEST SIDE STORY, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH & More Will Play Milwaukee Repertory Theat Photo WEST SIDE STORY, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH & More Will Play Milwaukee Repertory Theater in 2019-20
by Nicole Rosky - February 04, 2019

Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman have just announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2019/20 Season, which celebrates the 10th Anniversary Season of Artistic Director Mark Clements with 15 productions across four venues in the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex....
TRUTH ABOUT MURDER WITH SUNNY HOSTIN to Premiere in October on Investigation Discover Photo TRUTH ABOUT MURDER WITH SUNNY HOSTIN to Premiere in October on Investigation Discovery
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 26, 2019

The View cohost and Emmy-winning Senior Legal Correspondent for ABC News, Sunny Hostin, is joining America's #1 true crime network, Investigation Discovery, with the premiere of a new series this fall, TRUTH ABOUT MURDER WITH SUNNY HOSTIN. Throughout her career, Hostin has dedicated herself to shari...
HARRIET Will be Released on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD This January Photo HARRIET Will be Released on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD This January
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019

Follow the inspirational journey of one of the bravest people and heroes in history, Harriet Tubman, as she risks her life to save others from the horrors of slavery in HARRIET, arriving on Digital January 14, 2020 and Blu-rayi??, DVD and On Demand on January 28, 2020 from Universal Pictures Home En...
Whiskey Bayou Records Releases 'Pain By Numbers' By Acclaimed Guitarist, Eric McFadde Photo Whiskey Bayou Records Releases 'Pain By Numbers' By Acclaimed Guitarist, Eric McFadden
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2018

Whiskey Bayou Records proudly releases Pain By Numbers, the new album by acclaimed guitarist-vocalist, Eric McFadden....
HARRIET Celebrates Black History Month With Free Screenings Photo HARRIET Celebrates Black History Month With Free Screenings
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of HARRIET in 50 theatres around the United States on Tuesday, February 4, and Tuesday, February 11.  The film depicts the life of one of history's most courageous African American heroes, Harriet...
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGH Photo Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - November 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
Mark Blum, Debra Monk and More Join Jamie Brewer in Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS; Photo Mark Blum, Debra Monk and More Join Jamie Brewer in Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast of the world-premiere production Amy and the Orphans, by Roundabout Underground alumna Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone), with direction by eight-time Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis (She Loves Me, On the Twentieth Century)....
BLACK 90S: A TURNING POINT IN AMERICAN CINEMA Announced At BAM Photo BLACK 90S: A TURNING POINT IN AMERICAN CINEMA Announced At BAM
by A.A. Cristi - March 29, 2019

From Friday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 22, BAM presents Black 90s: A Turning Point in American Cinema, a nearly three week-long program of films, both low-budget art films and classic blockbusters, from an era of explosive creativity and newfound studio support for black filmmakers....
CRT Announces 2019 Winter/Spring Season At CRT Downtown Photo CRT Announces 2019 Winter/Spring Season At CRT Downtown
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2018

Cortland Repertory Theatre is announcing a full line-up of shows and events for the winter and spring at their downtown performing arts facility, located at 24 Port Watson Street in historic downtown Cortland. Admission prices vary per event.  Starting in January, a series of monthly THIRD THURSDAY ...
The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membe Photo The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2021

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees....
Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Premieres Virtual Writer's Retreat Photo Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Premieres Virtual Writer's Retreat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2021

The 35th annual Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March 2021: a virtual Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online. The Writer’s Retreat, March 19-21, will include online writing worksho...
BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Me Photo BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Merely Players, Durango CO & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
TV5MONDE USA Premiering LE GRAND REMIX As Part March Mois de la Francophonie Celebrat Photo TV5MONDE USA Premiering LE GRAND REMIX As Part March Mois de la Francophonie Celebration
by Macon Prickett - March 13, 2018

TV5MONDE USA, America's only 24/7 French language entertainment channel, has scheduled the world television premiere of the inaugural recipient of the 2017 French Culture Film Grant – Le Grand Remix – at 8:30pm/ET-5:30pm/PT on March 21st as part of its annual month-long Mois de la Francophonie celeb...
Sundance Institute Announces 2019 Creative Producing Labs & Summit Photo Sundance Institute Announces 2019 Creative Producing Labs & Summit
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 19, 2019

Sundance Institute today announced Fellows and Advisors for the five-day 2019 Creative Producing Labs, as well as the three-day Creative Producing Summit which immediately follows; both take place at Utah's Sundance Mountain Resort. The Labs begins July 29, and the Summit August 2. These are the fla...
Showtime Documentary Films to Premiere MURDER IN THE BAYOU This September Photo Showtime Documentary Films to Premiere MURDER IN THE BAYOU This September
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 06, 2019

Showtime Documentary Films announced it will premiere the network's first true crime docu-series,MURDER IN THE BAYOU, on Friday, September 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, from director Matthew Galkin (Kevorkian) and author Ethan Brown, whose New York Times Best Selling book Murder In The Bayou is the inspiratio...
Laurissa 'Lala' Romain Joins The All-Star Cast Of Spike Lee's Civil Rights Drama, SON Photo Laurissa 'Lala' Romain Joins The All-Star Cast Of Spike Lee's Civil Rights Drama, SON OF THE SOUTH
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2019

Laurissa “Lala” Romain, who has appeared in Chris Rock's Top Five, TBS' Are We There Yet and on Broadway in Roger's & Hammerstein's South Pacific, will make a cameo singing in Barry Alexander Brown's civil rights-era drama Son of the South, which has Spike Lee attached as an executive producer along...
Showtime Documentary Films Announces MURDER IN BIG HORN Photo Showtime Documentary Films Announces MURDER IN BIG HORN
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023

Directors Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin craft a powerful portrait of tribal members and their communities within Big Horn County, Montana battling an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) that has been prevalent since colonization. Watch the video trailer for the three-part d...
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; HEDWIG AND THE A Photo Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards; HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Denver Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...
HARRIET Will be Released on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD This January Photo HARRIET Will be Released on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD This January
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019

Follow the inspirational journey of one of the bravest people and heroes in history, Harriet Tubman, as she risks her life to save others from the horrors of slavery in HARRIET, arriving on Digital January 14, 2020 and Blu-rayi??, DVD and On Demand on January 28, 2020 from Universal Pictures Home En...
Mark Blum, Debra Monk and More Join Jamie Brewer in Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS; Photo Mark Blum, Debra Monk and More Join Jamie Brewer in Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2017

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast of the world-premiere production Amy and the Orphans, by Roundabout Underground alumna Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone), with direction by eight-time Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis (She Loves Me, On the Twentieth Century)....





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