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From executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer comes a high-octane thriller about a family taken hostage in their own home. Toni Collette stars as a surgeon caught in the middle of a grand political conspiracy, who is ordered to assassinate the President of the United States in order to save her family. Dylan McDermott stars as the lead hostage taker compelled to do the wrong thing for the right reasons in this taut drama filled with unexpected twists and turns.

Photo Coverage: Ben Affleck, Victor Garber and More at ARGO Premiere at TIFF
by Walter McBride - September 11, 2012

Argo is a political drama film based on Tony Mendez's account of the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. The film just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and you can check out photos from the big event below!...


HotCity Theatre to Present Premiere of THE SINKER May 6 - 22 at The Kranzberg Arts Center
by Chris Gibson - April 16, 2010

HotCity Theatre, a professional theatre company with a focus on contemporary programming and new play development announces the Mainstage world premiere presentation of THE SINKER, written by Jami Brandli, with dramaturgical help from Erica Nagel. THE SINKER was the chosen script from the 2009 Annua...


BWW Reviews: Union Avenue Opera's Production of PIRATES OF THE PENZANCE
by Chris Gibson - July 21, 2010

The Union Avenue Opera kick off their 2010 season with a spirited romp through Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera PIRATES OF THE PENZANCE, and even if you've never seen it before, there's a good chance you've heard some of these tuneful melodies somewhere along the line. Countless variations on "The...


Irondale & Scenes Present The American Premier of 'An Arab in My Mirror,' 2/1
by Kelsey Denette - January 05, 2012

February 1 - 11 (performances run Wednesday through Saturday, 8pm) Irondale and Scenes presents the American premier of An Arab in My mirror written by Riad Cahmi and Philippe Vincent, directed by Philippe Vincent. An Arab in My Mirror has been featured at the Rawabet Space in Cairo, Egypt and at T...


White House Chiefs of Staff to Be Featured in Discovery's THE GATEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2012

There's the power of the presidency and then there's the power of the men behind the president. Discovery lifts the curtain for the extraordinary behind the scenes history of the White House Chiefs of Staff in THE GATEKEEPERS, a world premiere television special event coming in 2013....


Winthrop University Announces 2010-2011 Performance Schedule
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2011

Political hostages, twisted takes on a classic fairy tale, warfare, AIDS - Winthrop University's Department of Theatre and Dance's 2010-2011 schedule promises to take on topics timely and universal, serious and entertaining. ...


North/South Chamber Orchestra Plays Christ & St Stephen’s Church 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 02, 2011

The North/South Chamber Orchestra Tuesday, June 7 at 8 PM at Christ & St Stephen's Church 120 West 69th St (bet Bway & Columbus), NYC...


Winthrop University Announces 2010-2011 Performance Schedule
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2010

Political hostages, twisted takes on a classic fairy tale, warfare, AIDS - Winthrop University's Department of Theatre and Dance's 2010-2011 schedule promises to take on topics timely and universal, serious and entertaining. ...


'Transmission' Series filmed in Jacksonville to Premiere on Youtube 8/20
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2011

'Transmission', a Zombie series which was filmed last winter in a claustrophobic warehouse near Everbank Field, will have its premeire on Youtube August 30, with a new installment every Tuesday after that for eight or nine weeks....


Winthrop University Announces 2010-2011 Performance Schedule
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2010

Political hostages, twisted takes on a classic fairy tale, warfare, AIDS - Winthrop University's Department of Theatre and Dance's 2010-2011 schedule promises to take on topics timely and universal, serious and entertaining. ...


North/South Consonance Continues Free Concerts Tonight, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2012

North/South Consonance, Inc. continues its 32nd consecutive season of free-admission concerts this evening, June 5, 2012 when the acclaimed North/South Chamber Orchestra performs four works by three generations of composers originally from Latin America but who reached their artistic maturity while ...


Winthrop University Announces 2010-2011 Performance Schedule
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2011

Political hostages, twisted takes on a classic fairy tale, warfare, AIDS - Winthrop University's Department of Theatre and Dance's 2010-2011 schedule promises to take on topics timely and universal, serious and entertaining. ...


Eugene Jarecki's Reagan Debuts On HBO 2/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 28, 2011

A glamorous leading man with the common touch, a dedicated 'Cold Warrior' who helped negotiate the most sweeping accords in history with the Soviet Union and a staunch proponent of smaller government, Ronald Reagan remains an enigma even to many of his closest advisors....


Signal Ensemble's HOSTAGE SONG Begins Saturday
by Kelsey Denette - April 30, 2012

Signal Ensemble Theatre announces the final production in their 2011-2012 season, the Chicago premiere of Hostage Song, May 5 - June 9, at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 West Berenice Ave. Clay McLeod Chapman writes the production with music and lyrics by Kyle Jarrow, directed by Signal's Co-Artistic...


FX Orders A Second Season Of JUSTIFIED
by Charlie Piane - May 03, 2010

Justice has been served, as FX has ordered another season of its newest critically acclaimed hit drama series Justified, picking up a 13-episode second season, today announced John Landgraf, President and General Manager of FX Networks. Six all new episodes remain in season one, airing Tuesdays at 1...


Dylan McDermott Joins Cast of CBS Pilot HOSTAGES
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2013

TVGuide reports that Dylan McDermott has signed on to the CBS political thriller HOSTAGES. The actor joins previously announced cast member Tony Collette in the project....


BRIDESBURG Comes To The Gene Frankel Theater 1/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2011

BRIDESBURG, a new play Victor Kaufold, about the growing American problem of economic decline and its effect on a young couple, will open Monday, January 9th at The Gene Frankel Theater (24 Bond Street)....


BWW Interviews: The Cast And Crew Of SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME At The Southwark Playhouse
by Carrie Dunn - April 17, 2012

It doesn't seem like a particularly fun evening, watching the experiences of three hostages in Lebanon. But everybody involved in this production of Frank McGuinness's Someone Who'll Watch Over Me is at pains to point out that though the topic may seem dark, there are some elements of extraordinary ...


American Globe Theatre Presents TITUS ANDRONICUS 2/25-3/21
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2010

American Globe Theatre celebrates its' 21 season as Times Square's longest running classical theatre with TITUS ANDRONICUS, the revenge tragedy by William Shakespeare....


Review - Candy Tastes Nice
by Michael Dale - March 07, 2013

The woman who went by the pseudonym Natalie Dylan, a self-described feminist with a B.A. in women's studies, hasn't been the only one to attempt to put her virginity up for auction, but being attractive, American and willing to appear on national television to explain how she wished to use the money...


Southwark Playhouse Opens SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME, April 19
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2012

Someone Who'll Watch Over Me is described as 'a startling testament to the power of the human spirit. Following an Englishman, American, and Irishman through their experience as hostages in Lebanon, McGuinness' multi-award winning play is both funny and heart-wrenching. As the three men wrestle with...


Signal Ensemble Theatre Opens HOSTAGE SONG 5/5
by Kelsey Denette - April 12, 2012

Signal Ensemble Theatre announces the final production in their 2011-2012 season, the Chicago premiere of Hostage Song, May 5 - June 9, at Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 West Berenice Ave. Clay McLeod Chapman writes the production with music and lyrics by Kyle Jarrow, directed by Signal's Co-Artistic...


Winthrop University Announces 2010-2011 Performance Schedule
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2010

Political hostages, twisted takes on a classic fairy tale, warfare, AIDS - Winthrop University's Department of Theatre and Dance's 2010-2011 schedule promises to take on topics timely and universal, serious and entertaining. ...


The North/South Chamber Orchestra Performs 3 Generations Of Composers' Work 5/18
by Charlie Piane - May 09, 2010

On Tuesday evening May 18 at 8 PM, North/South Consonance, Inc. will continue its 30th consecutive season of free admission concerts with a special program featuring recent works by three generations of composers. The concert will be held at the auditorium of Christ & St. Stephen's Church (120 West ...


Review Roundup: Diverse City Theater Company’s TWO ROOMS
by Oliver Oliveros - August 22, 2012

Diverse City Theater Company's limited run of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nominated playwright Lee Blessing's 24-year-old, politically motivated play TWO ROOMS plays its last week at the Lion Theatre at Theater Row on 42nd Street until Friday, August 24....






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