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In a quiet suburb of Pennsylvania, David Rapoport is a happily married man. But behind closed doors, he's engaging in a torrid affair with his mistress, Jennifer Snyder. Everything is perfect for David, until Jennifer reveals a secret that could ruin him.



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Tim Realbuto Finds His Two Young Leads For LOST IN YONKERS Revival Photo Tim Realbuto Finds His Two Young Leads For LOST IN YONKERS Revival
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2018

Tim Realbuto, the New York stage actor who recently wrapped principal photography playing the lead role of Patrick Nolan in YES, his first major motion picture, will conceive, co-direct and produce a revival of Neil Simon's Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winning play LOST IN YONKERS on Sunday, Decemb...


LOVEVILLE HIGH, A MUSICAL PODCAST Launches Episode 4 Photo LOVEVILLE HIGH, A MUSICAL PODCAST Launches Episode 4
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2019

On Monday, January 28th LOVEVILLE HIGH: A PROM IN NINE MUSICAL PODCASTS premieres Episode 4 starring two sensational artists who will be on Broadway this spring, Be More Chill's Troy Iwata and Oklahoma's Ali Stroker, downloadable on iTunes, Stitcher, and all music sharing sites. The first three epis...


Kendra Kassebaum And Peter Saide Star in Village Theatre's Production Of I DO! I DO! Photo Kendra Kassebaum And Peter Saide Star in Village Theatre's Production Of I DO! I DO!
by Julie Musbach - December 27, 2018

An intimate and nostalgic musical chronicling 50 years of life and love, Village Theatre brings I Do! I Do!, a two-person Broadway classic created by the writing team behind The Fantasticks, to the stage beginning in January 2019. The story, which garnered seven Tony Award nominations in 1967, begin...


VIDEO: First Look at KALEVALA, The Upcoming Musical Inspired By The Finnish National Photo VIDEO: First Look at KALEVALA, The Upcoming Musical Inspired By The Finnish National Epic
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2019

The creative team of Kalevala the Musical has launched a mesmerizing promotional video highlighting their cast, production, and concept inspired by the national epic poem of Finland. Kalevala The Musical is a story of ancient legends, told by the spirits of the haunted forest of Kalevala. Passed dow...


Alexandra Silber & More Will Lead York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading of MON Photo Alexandra Silber & More Will Lead York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading of MONET
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2019

The York Theatre Company, as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, will present a staged reading of the new musical Monet, with music and lyrics by Carmel Owen (Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln), and book by Joan Ross Sorkin (In the Theatre). Monet will play two performances on...


VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Bucks County Playhouse Photo VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Bucks County Playhouse
by Alan Henry - July 09, 2019

Bucks County Playhouse continues its 80th Anniversary Season with an all-new production of the high-energy, international musical sensation, 'Mamma Mia!' Check out production video!...


Photo Flash: DESPERATE MEASURES Premieres At Winter Park Playhouse Photo Photo Flash: DESPERATE MEASURES Premieres At Winter Park Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - September 24, 2019

Direct from New York City after its closing last Fall, The Winter Park Playhouse opens the country's first professional production of the Off-Broadway hit - Desperate Measures - September 20 through October 13....


Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of I SPY A SPY At The Theatre At St. Clement's Photo Photo Flash: Meet The Cast of I SPY A SPY At The Theatre At St. Clement's
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2019

Meet the cast of the Off Broadway premiere of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and book & music by SoHee Youn, directed and choreographed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Desperate Measures) with musical direction by Dan Pardo(Amazing Grace)....


Photo Flash: TomorrowLand Productions & Pop Up Theater Present DOPE QUEENS Photo Photo Flash: TomorrowLand Productions & Pop Up Theater Present DOPE QUEENS
by A.A. Cristi - August 15, 2019

TomorrowLand Productions & Pop Up Theater are thrilled to present a world premiere play, DOPE QUEENS, written and directed by Grafton Doyle. ...


THE SONGS OF JACOB RYAN SMITH Feature at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo THE SONGS OF JACOB RYAN SMITH Feature at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - June 18, 2019

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Stories of Me and You: The Songs of Jacob Ryan Smith on July 9th, 2019. Stories of Me and You is an anthology concert featuring current and up-and-coming Broadway talent exploring the work of musical theater writer Jacob Ryan Smith. Stories of M...


Photo Flash: Stars Of BE MORE CHILL, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED Perform At Loveville Pr Photo Photo Flash: Stars Of BE MORE CHILL, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, WICKED Perform At Loveville Prom In Concert
by Julie Musbach - June 18, 2019

Last night LOVEVILLE HIGH: A PROM IN NINE MUSICAL PODCASTS celebrated the release of the entire season with a 'Loveville Prom - In Concert' at the York Theatre Company....


Christy Altomare, Kate Baldwin and More to Honor Andrew Lippa at Abingdon Theatre Gal Photo Christy Altomare, Kate Baldwin and More to Honor Andrew Lippa at Abingdon Theatre Gala
by Julie Musbach - August 05, 2019

Abingdon Theatre Company today announced initial casting for its upcoming Benefit Gala where they will honor Tony Award-nominated composer & lyricist Andrew Lippa...


DESPERATE MEASURES Comes to The Winter Park Playhouse Photo DESPERATE MEASURES Comes to The Winter Park Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2019

Direct from New York City after its closing last Fall, The Winter Park Playhouse opens the country's first professional production of the Off-Broadway hit - Desperate Measures - September 20 through October 13. This uproarious musical comedy won both the 2018 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awa...


New Musical I SPY A SPY to Hold Developmental Lab Presentations March 21 & 22 Photo New Musical I SPY A SPY to Hold Developmental Lab Presentations March 21 & 22
by Julie Musbach - March 07, 2019

Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Harriet Spalding & Michael Planit, will present developmental lab presentations of I Spy A Spy, a new (declassified) musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Jamie Jackson and music & lyrics by SoHee Youn...


Photo Flash: David Cromer, BE MORE CHILL's Troy Iwata, And More Celebrate Launch Of L Photo Photo Flash: David Cromer, BE MORE CHILL's Troy Iwata, And More Celebrate Launch Of LOVEVILLE HIGH
by Julie Musbach - January 08, 2019

Last night YesBroadway, the creators, and the cast of Loveville High, A Prom in Nine Musical Podcasts gathered for a private event at the Empire Hotel (West Terrace, 44 West 63rd Street)....


LOVEVILLE HIGH, A MUSICAL PODCAST Playing Near You In January Photo LOVEVILLE HIGH, A MUSICAL PODCAST Playing Near You In January
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2018

LOVEVILLE HIGH: A PROM IN NINE MUSICAL PODCASTS will be launching on January 7, 2019 downloadable on iTunes, Spotify, and all music sharing sites. With book and lyrics by David Zellnik (Drama Desk nominated Yank!) and music by Eric Svejcar (Disney's Peter Pan Jr. with Zellnik)...


THE SONGS OF JORDAN SILVER Comes to Duplex Cabaret Theatre Photo THE SONGS OF JORDAN SILVER Comes to Duplex Cabaret Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2018

A premiere concert, THE SONGS OF JORDAN SILVER, is coming to the Duplex Cabaret Theatre on December 8th at 7pm....


Unsolicited Press Announces the Immediate Release of William R. Soldan's Short Story Photo Unsolicited Press Announces the Immediate Release of William R. Soldan's Short Story Collection 'In Just the Right Light'
by Robert Diamond - March 14, 2019

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Good Theater Announces its 2019-2020 Season - DESPERATE MEASURES, POPCORN FALLS, and Photo Good Theater Announces its 2019-2020 Season - DESPERATE MEASURES, POPCORN FALLS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2019

Good Theater will celebrate its 18th season of professional theater with a series of Maine premieres. The 2019-2020 season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the company's history....


York Theatre Co's CHRISTMAS IN HELL Begins Performances Tomorrow Photo York Theatre Co's CHRISTMAS IN HELL Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - December 03, 2018

The York Theatre Company presents the world premiere of the new musical comedy Christmas in Hell with book, music, and lyrics by Gary Apple ("The Simpsons"), with direction and choreography by Bill Castellino (Desperate Measures, York/New World Stages) and music direction, music supervision, and arr...


Farah Alvin, Max Crumm, And More Will Star In TWIST OF FATE At Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Farah Alvin, Max Crumm, And More Will Star In TWIST OF FATE At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2019

Feinstein's/54 Below will present Ron Abel and Lissa Levin's Twist of Fate, a musical comedy in concert, on Wednesday, March 20th, at 9:30 pm. With its electrifying flamenco/pop score and Kleban Award-winning book, Twist of Fate is as compelling as the unique first amendment case on which it is base...


LOVEVILLE HIGH Appears in Concert At The York Theatre Company Photo LOVEVILLE HIGH Appears in Concert At The York Theatre Company
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019

LOVEVILLE HIGH: A PROM IN NINE MUSICAL PODCASTS will be celebrating the release of the entire season with a 'Loveville Prom - In Concert' on June 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the York Theatre Company (619 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022). The podcast originally launched on January 7, 2019 and is downl...


Stage Rights Acquires Licensing Rights to DESPERATE MEASURES Photo Stage Rights Acquires Licensing Rights to DESPERATE MEASURES
by Julie Musbach - March 18, 2019

Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the licensing and theatrical performance rights to the award-winning off-Broadway musical comedy smash that sets William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure in the Wild West....


Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Presents Rodgers And Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! Photo Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Presents Rodgers And Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!
by Julie Musbach - July 01, 2019

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company presents a fresh take on the inimitable masterpiece, Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! (July 18 - August 10 | Weston Playhouse), Tues - Sat 7:30pm; Wed & Sat 2:00pm; Sun 3:00pm.  ...


Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! at Bucks County Playhouse Photo Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! at Bucks County Playhouse
by Nate Ronning - July 08, 2019

Bucks County Playhouse continues its 80th Anniversary Season with an all-new production of the high-energy, international musical sensation, 'Mamma Mia!'...






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