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The Shocking Truth digs deep into notorious real-life murders and crimes and explores how Hollywood turned them into its most memorable thrillers. The behind-the-scenes stories of how these gruesome events became unforgettable movies is as fascinating as the true crimes themselves. Through cinematic re-enactments and exclusive interviews with the writers, directors and cast members, as well as the detectives, attorneys, and criminologists who investigated the actual crimes, we lay out a compelling story line

East West Players to Launch 56th Anniversary Season, 'Here. Us. Now!' Photo East West Players to Launch 56th Anniversary Season, 'Here. Us. Now!'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2021

Shows presented throughout 2022 feature the long awaited EWP premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s darkly comic Tony-Award winning musical Assassins, Interstate, Melissa Li and Kit Yan’s Asian-American pop-rock poetry musical, the world premiere of Inda Craig-Galván’s The Great Jheri Curl Debate, and Princ...


LET THE RIGHT ONE IN to Take a Bite Out of The Alley Theatre in 2017; Dates Added!
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2016

The Alley Theatre announced additional dates for internationally acclaimed production Let the Right One In, presented by the National Theatre of Scotland. Let the Right One In begins preview performances February 17, opens February 22 and continues through March 19, 2017 in the Hubbard Theatre....


First Look Trailers: NBC's LAW & ORDER: THE MENENDES MURDERS and THE BRAVE
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2017

: 'Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Murders'; 'The Brave'...


MY FAIR LADY, STAND BY ME, and More Return to the Big Screen at The Ridgefield Playho Photo MY FAIR LADY, STAND BY ME, and More Return to the Big Screen at The Ridgefield Playhouse in May and June
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021

Bring the family to see these classics the way they were meant to be seen – on the big screen!  In addition, these classics will each be accompanied by exclusive commentary from TCM hosts who will provide insight, background and more, making these events that movie lovers won't want to miss....


CBS Announces 'Sunday Night At The Movies' Photo CBS Announces 'Sunday Night At The Movies'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020

CBS today announced plans to launch a Sunday movie night in May, featuring five iconic and acclaimed feature films from the Paramount Pictures library....


Reelz Announces New Programming for July 2019 Photo Reelz Announces New Programming for July 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2019

REELZ today announced new original programming for July 2019 including six returning series, five new specials and the U.S. premiere of Air Crash Confidential about harrowing real life disasters that were made into movies. Air Crash Confidential leads the July premieres followed by returning series ...


Rich Little Offers Vegas NIXON Preview Before Runs in New York & D.C. Photo Rich Little Offers Vegas NIXON Preview Before Runs in New York & D.C.
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2020

'Trial on the Potomac- The Impeachment of Richard Nixon' with Rich Little as President Nixon will present a staged reading to be held in Las Vegas....


Tickets On Sale Now for BORROWED CASH: THE BUSTED TOUR at A.R.T. Photo Tickets On Sale Now for BORROWED CASH: THE BUSTED TOUR at A.R.T.
by Julie Musbach - August 23, 2018

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), announcesthat tickets are now on sale to the first production of the 2018/19 A.R.T. Breakout series: Borrowed Cash: the Busted Tour. Performances are Thursday, September 13 - Saturday, September 23, 2018 at OBERON, the A.R.T.'s club theater space at 2 Arrow Stree...


Annalise Basso to Star in New Thriller COLD; Watch Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2016

Today, New Form announced the cast of the upcoming young-adult thriller titled COLD, a combination of intrigue, mystery and heart-pounding thrills you don't want to miss....


Controversial New Play FERGUSON to Make World Premiere in NYC This Fall Photo Controversial New Play FERGUSON to Make World Premiere in NYC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2017

Theatre Verite Collective will present the world premiere of one of the most controversial plays in recent years, the World Premiere of Phelim McAleer's FERGUSON, directed by Jerry Dixon at the 30th Street Theatre (259 W 30 Street)....


Halloween Horror Show: 10 of the Theatre's Most Spine-Tingling Plays Photo Halloween Horror Show: 10 of the Theatre's Most Spine-Tingling Plays
by A.A. Cristi - October 31, 2017

Halloween is here! This afternoon, we gave you a fabulously freaky playlist to jam along to for the haunted holiday, but why should musicals have all the fun?...


VIDEO: NBC Releases Trailers for LAW & ORDER: TRUE CRIME - THE MENENDEZ MURDERS and THE BRAVE
by TV News Desk - May 14, 2017

NBC has just released the trailers for two brand new series coming to the network this fall. Check out the trailers below!...


Investigation Discovery Premieres Second Season of I AM HOMICIDE, 6/6
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2017

Learn about the return of its hit series I AM HOMICIDE for an all-new season....


Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Rights to THE PHANTOM Photo Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Rights to THE PHANTOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 06, 2021

A case in which - for the first time - it can be conclusively proven that the US courts executed a blameless man. This film uncovers the shocking truth behind a tale of murder, corruption, and lies that unfolded in the dusty, desperate streets of a Texas oil town nearly thirty years ago....


Jonathan Rhys Meyers' AWAKE Comes to Blu-ray and DVD September 24 Photo Jonathan Rhys Meyers' AWAKE Comes to Blu-ray and DVD September 24
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2019

On a quiet evening, a shabby beige sedan speeds down a country highway. Dust and gravel fly through the air when suddenly the car slides out of control into a ravine. Later a man wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. His nurse Diana (Francesca Eastwood) is...


Penumbra Presents 2018-19 Season BEYOND BELIEF Photo Penumbra Presents 2018-19 Season BEYOND BELIEF
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2018

Penumbra Theatre embarks on an exciting new season under Artistic Director Sarah Bellamy. The 2018-2019 Season, Beyond Belief, explores the rituals, practices, and creative forces that both bind and enliven us. The lineup features classic and contemporary works by emerging and established black arti...


Oil Lamp Theater Presents MURDER ON THE NILE Photo Oil Lamp Theater Presents MURDER ON THE NILE
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2019

Executive and Artistic Director, Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director, Stephen Smith of the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, the gripping thriller Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie. This tale of mystery and suspense is directed by Oil Lamp's Executive and Artis...


Former Software Executive Leaves Career to Become Fantasy Author
by Robert Diamond - April 25, 2017

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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For WARHUNT Starring Robert Knepper Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For WARHUNT Starring Robert Knepper
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021

The film stars Robert Knepper, Jackson Rathbone and Mickey Rourke. The film takes place in 1945 as a US military cargo plane loses control and violently crashes behind enemy lines in the middle of the German black forest. Watch the new trailer now!...


The Theater At The 14th St Y Announces its 2018-2019 Season Photo The Theater At The 14th St Y Announces its 2018-2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2018

The Theater at the 14th Street Y continues to honor the edgy, diverse, and rich history of innovative culture-making in the East Village with the 2018-2019 Season. The Season kicks-off on September 5, 2018 and runs through May 2019. All productions are chosen through a submission process and are co-...


Fiona Davis Launches First Novel, THE DOLLHOUSE
by Christina Mancuso - August 05, 2016

THE DOLLHOUSE tells the dual storylines of two women who, decades apart, are enthralled by the allure of the real-life Barbizon Hotel for Women, which, from 1927 to 1981, was an exclusive residence for young, single women who wanted to make it in the big city, including Liza Minelli, Grace Kelly, Jo...


NBC Reveals 2017-18 Winning Lineup Featuring New Shows & Bold Scheduling Moves
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2017

On the heels of a victorious 2016-17 season, NBC has announced a new season lineup that builds upon its remarkable stability while adding a rich variety of new series....


ABC Announces May Premiere Date for DIRTY DANCING Event Movie
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2017

The ABC Television Network has announced midseason premiere dates for the mini-series 'When We Rise' and series premiere dates for the one-hour drama 'Time After Time,' half-hour comedy 'Imaginary Mary' and the event movie 'Dirty Dancing,'...


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces Lineup For Its 42nd Season At Theatre Row Photo Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces Lineup For Its 42nd Season At Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2018

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre (Tisa Chang, Founding Artistic Producing Director), breaking new ground through a new educational initiative, launches its 42nd Season with the New York premiere of the play The Emperor's Nightingale, by Damon Chua (November 26 - December 16, 2018) and, with a prestigious...


REELZ Announces Summer 2018 Slate with New Programming As Part of Its Growing Commitm Photo REELZ Announces Summer 2018 Slate with New Programming As Part of Its Growing Commitment to Original Programming
by Macon Prickett - April 23, 2018

REELZ today announced its summer 2018 programming slate including six new documentary specials, new true crime series Sex, Lies & Murder and premiere dates for six new and returning series. The new specials include the fascinating story of a pop idol in George Michael's Lonely Life along with three ...






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