John Murray News

Hoping to educate the public, provide transparency and bring honor to those who served in harm's way at government posts, three collaborating authors release the first book in a trilogy, 'Code Name: Papa-My Extraordinary Life While Hiding in Plain Sight' (published by Archway Publishing). This biography and political thriller is the true story of John Murray ('Papa') as told to Sharon Murray with Abby Jones. Due to John's secretive work, all are using pseudonyms.

The 16th edition of Malibu International Film Festival presented by Yelp proudly unveils the full lineup of films and special events that kicks off December 3 at Regal Cinemas Malibu with Chip Croft's powerful documentary Lost Compassion followed by the Opening Night Party at Cafe Habana.

tlantic Records has announced Round2Crew as the latest member of its developing roster.

En Avant! An Evening with Tennessee Williams, William Shuman's acclaimed solo play about the life and career of the famed playwright, will be presented in a special one-night-only New York City engagement at The Clarion Theater on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7pm.

Ciara Renee (Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pippin, Big Fish) stars in the final episode of Lanky Scoliosis, the new web series created by Tim Murray (50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL).

Arouet is currently presenting two very dark and bleak one act plays with "Nine" and "The Long Road". Now don't get me wrong. Bleak and dark can work as long as they engage and don't preach. Unfortunately only one of these plays somewhat manages that. But we'll get to that in a minute.

Katie McClellan (Peccadillo Theatre Company's ROCKET TO THE MOON) stars in a recurring role in the fifth episode of Lanky Scoliosis, the new web series created by Tim Murray (50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL). Watch below!

Ariana Shore ('The Performers', 'Sex Tips for a Straight Woman from a Gay Man') and Katie McClellan (NBC's 'Believe', Off Broadway's 'Rocket to the Moon') star in the fourth episode of 'Lanky Scoliosis', a new web series created by Tim Murray (50 Shades the Musical).

Ben Fankhauser (Spring Awakening, Newsies) and Alanna Saunders (Tiger Lily in NBC's 'Peter Pan Live!') star in the third episode of 'Lanky Scoliosis', a new web series created by Tim Murray (50 Shades the Musical). This episode also features Mike Millan of Off-Broadway's 'Piece of My Heart' and Max Chernin of 'Brooklynite'. Lanky is an awkward young dreamer whose grand ambition is to work at Guiness Book of World Records and talk to girls without being weird. A new neighbor has moved down the hall from him and with the help of his very handsome roommate he tries to find ways to woo the girl next door. He uses every tactic he can think of to distract her from the awkward person he is as his roommate trains him to be suave.

The nominations for the 2015 GOLDEN REEL AWARDS have been announced. The awards, which are presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors, recognize the industry's best work in sound editing.

Jenna Leigh Green (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Wicked, Bare) stars in the second episode of 'Lanky Scoliosis', a new web series created by Tim Murray (50 Shades the Musical). Lanky is an awkward young dreamer whose grand ambition is to work at Guiness Book of World Records and talk to girls without being weird. A new neighbor has moved down the hall from him and with the help of his very handsome roommate he tries to find ways to woo the girl next door. He uses every tactic he can think of to distract her from the awkward person he is as his roommate trains him to be suave.

Mad Cow Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming run of James Joyce's The Dead, music by Shaun Davey, book & lyrics by Richard Nelson, set to open December 5, 2014 in The Harriett as part of Season 18.

The New York Screenplay Contest, New York's top screenwriting competition, is proud to announce the winners and official finalists of the 2014 New York Screenplay Contest.

Sound Theatre Company's Seattle professional premiere of Blood Relations by Sharon Pollock continues its limited run at Center Theatre at the Cornish Playhouse Studio, 305 Harrison St. through September 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Many have attempted to fictionalize the tale of Lizzie Borden. Hell, there's even a rock musical version of the story (that is awesome, by the way). Why? Because we all love a scandal. If this had happened today it'd be all over the news-tainment channels and internet for days (until the next scandal comes along). So authors and producers keep coming back to it especially since she got away with it, assuming she really did it at all. No one really knows for sure. And while the tale still lends some fascination, the current retelling in Sound Theatre Company's production of "Blood Relations" manages to get unnecessarily complicated while not really conveying much that's interesting or enlightening about the story.

Sound Theatre Company completes its eighth season with the Seattle professional premiere of Blood Relations by Sharon Pollock, in partnership with GianT Projects. Blood Relations is a tense thriller based on the historical facts and speculation surrounding Lizzie Borden, who was charged with the 1892 murders of her father and stepmother. Ten years after her acquittal, Lizzie is pressed by her lover to reveal what happened. Lizzie has her re-enact the events in her place, facing the same choices with startling results.

Sound Theatre Company completes its eighth season with the Seattle professional premiere of Blood Relations by Sharon Pollock, in partnership with GianT Projects. Blood Relations is a tense thriller based on the historical facts and speculation surrounding Lizzie Borden, who was charged with the 1892 murders of her father and stepmother. Ten years after her acquittal, Lizzie is pressed by her lover to reveal what happened. Lizzie has her re-enact the events in her place, facing the same choices with startling results.

Ron Cordes, a Unitarian Universalist in Bedford, MA, has created a six-DVD series tracing UU history from early Christianity through the present day. Newcomers and lifelong UUs will learn something from this wonderful resource, described in UU World as one of the most important video resources for teaching and learning UU history.

The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.