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Accused: Guilty or Innocent? offers an intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.

12 ANGRY JURORS Comes to Possum Point Players This Month Photo 12 ANGRY JURORS Comes to Possum Point Players This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2022

Possum Point Players open the 2022 season with the intense classic drama '12 Angry Jurors.' After rescheduling for Covid and weather, it will be performed February 24, 25, 26 and 27. There are 7:30 pm shows Thursday, Feb. 24, Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26. There are 2:00 pm matinees on both...
BWW Review: Street Theater Company Comes Roaring Back With LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Dar Photo BWW Review: Street Theater Company Comes Roaring Back With LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL at Darkhorse Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - October 24, 2021

Lizzie Borden, who maintained her innocence of the axe murders of her father and stepmother until the day she died in 1927, was very possibly the progenitor of every piece of tabloid journalism that continues to titillate readers to this very day. Who better than she then to become the protagonist i...
Production Begins on Netflix's MAKING A MURDERER Follow Up Series CONVICTING A MURDER Photo Production Begins on Netflix's MAKING A MURDERER Follow Up Series CONVICTING A MURDERER
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

Production began today on 'Convicting A Murderer', a follow-up to Netflix's sensational 2015 documentary series 'Making A Murderer'. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Shawn Rech (A MURDER IN THE PARK) will direct the 8-episode series. 'Convicting' is being produced by Rech and his partner, Chicago Att...
Faust Theatre Presents LIZZIE Photo Faust Theatre Presents LIZZIE
by Stephi Wild - February 17, 2019

Faust Theatre continues their 2018-2019 season with LIZZIE a Rock Opera, by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, & Alan Stevens Hewitt in their first-even co-production with The Arts Asylum, their longtime venue partner!...
A&E Announces ACCUSED: GUILTY OR INNOCENT? Season Three Return Photo A&E Announces ACCUSED: GUILTY OR INNOCENT? Season Three Return
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022

Each immersive episode follows the accused person’s journey through the planning of their legal defense, their appearances in court, and, ultimately, awaiting justice. As evidence mounts and the trial approaches, these riveting and emotional stories provide an unprecedented look at what happens when...
Portland Opera Presents The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE Photo Portland Opera Presents The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2022

Portland Opera continues the 2021/22 season with The Central Park Five, composed by Anthony Davis with a libretto by Richard Wesley. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2020, The Central Park Five is set in New York City in the late 80s—when five Black and Latino teenagers were falsely accused...
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020) Photo BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 30, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals. ...
American Classic THE CRUCIBLE Gets Imaginative New Staging at Longstreet Theatre Photo American Classic THE CRUCIBLE Gets Imaginative New Staging at Longstreet Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 2018

The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Crucible, Arthur Miller's timeless parable of intolerance and injustice, February 2-10 at Longstreet Theatre....
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for PENETRATION at The Cockpit Photo Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for PENETRATION at The Cockpit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2021

No one lies about rape. You either consent or you don't, that's absolutely clear. But what about when memories aren't as clear? The world premiere of Penetration by Carolyn Lloyd-Davies, a sensitive piece inspired by seven true stories of accusations and acquittals from 2014 to 2019, comes to The Co...
BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE Opens the New Season of Love, Loss, and Laughter at Sacramen Photo BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE Opens the New Season of Love, Loss, and Laughter at Sacramento Theatre Company
by Courtney Symes - October 02, 2018

The world in 1692 and the world today are, unfortunately, not entirely different. Some things have improved, certainly (modern plumbing, anyone?), but as Arthur Miller illustrated in his timeless piece, The Crucible, a witch hunt can happen anytime and anywhere. Miller cleverly used the Salem Witch ...
Netflix Partners with Indian Storytellers on 10 New Original Films Photo Netflix Partners with Indian Storytellers on 10 New Original Films
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2019

Netflix continued its investment in Indian content with its announcement of 10 new original films, further paving the way to become a home for the finest Indian films....
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Pantages Theatre Photo Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Pantages Theatre
by Evan Henerson - November 02, 2022

Nearly from the second he takes the stage in Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Richard Thomas establishes himself as being comfortably at home both in the clothing and in the moral garb of Atticus Finch. What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Pantages Theatre?...
PENETRATION Comes to The Cockpit This Month Photo PENETRATION Comes to The Cockpit This Month
by Stephi Wild - September 01, 2021

No one lies about rape. You either consent or you don't, that's absolutely clear. But what about when memories aren't as clear? The world premiere of Penetration by Carolyn Lloyd-Davies, a sensitive piece inspired by seven true stories of accusations and acquittals from 2014 to 2019, comes to The Co...
PRIMA FACIE Will Be Performed by Griffin Theatre Company at Seymour Centre in June Photo PRIMA FACIE Will Be Performed by Griffin Theatre Company at Seymour Centre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2021

Griffin Theatre Company and Seymour Centre will present Suzie Miller's sharp and poignant play, Prima Facie (winner of the 2018 Griffin Award), from 23rd June to 10th July at Seymour Centre....
TV One Premieres EVIDENCE OF INNOCENCE Series Hosted by Acclaimed Civil Rights Attorn Photo TV One Premieres EVIDENCE OF INNOCENCE Series Hosted by Acclaimed Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018

How would you survive inside the justice system if you were convicted of a crime that you did not commit? TV One's EVIDENCE OF INNOCENCE spotlights the unbelievable true stories of four people who endured this life-altering nightmare - innocent of crimes for which they were arrested and ultimately i...
Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE at The Lantern Theatre plays for one weekend only Photo Review: DOUBT: A PARABLE at The Lantern Theatre plays for one weekend only
by Theresa Bertram - August 29, 2022

What did our critic think of DOUBT: A PARABLE at The Lantern Theatre? This production is a powerful first step back into live entertainment for The Lantern....
BWW Review: Drayton Entertainment's Captivating Production of 12 ANGRY MEN Touts a St Photo BWW Review: Drayton Entertainment's Captivating Production of 12 ANGRY MEN Touts a Stellar Company and a Frighteningly Relevant Story
by Lauren Gienow - July 28, 2019

If you are looking for a master class in acting, look no further than Drayton Entertainment's production of 12 ANGRY MEN currently playing at the Huron Country Playhouse II in Grand Bend. Not only are the performances stellar, but there is also something equal parts thrilling and horrifying about ho...
ID Channel Announces REASONABLE DOUBT Season Five Premiere Photo ID Channel Announces REASONABLE DOUBT Season Five Premiere
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022

The two pore through evidence, interview key witnesses and consult previously overlooked experts to reveal the unbiased truth. Each episode culminates in an emotional reckoning with reality as Chris and Fatima either provide the families hope for an appeal, or the crushing reality that their loved o...
A&E To Premiere ACCUSED: GUILTY OR INNOCENT? April 21 Photo A&E To Premiere ACCUSED: GUILTY OR INNOCENT? April 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2020

Imagine being accused of a crime, knowing you may spend years in prison. A&E Network premieres a compelling new documentary series, 'Accused: Guilty or Innocent?,' which follows the dramatic inside stories - as they unfold - of people facing trial for serious crimes they are alleged to have committe...
BWW Review: CRY-BABY is a Rockin' Fun Look at Privilege and Classism Photo BWW Review: CRY-BABY is a Rockin' Fun Look at Privilege and Classism
by Tanya Seale - October 13, 2019

New Line Theatre, whose tagline is fittingly #MusicalTheatreAF, opens their 29th season with Cry-Baby, the 2007 musical with book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan and songs by David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger. It is based on Cry-Baby the film, written and directed by Hairspray creator, John Water...
A&E Sets Return for ACCUSED: GUILTY OR INNOCENT & KIDS BEHIND BARS: LIFE ON PAROLE Photo A&E Sets Return for ACCUSED: GUILTY OR INNOCENT & KIDS BEHIND BARS: LIFE ON PAROLE
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2021

Season two of “Accused: Guilty or Innocent?” will premiere on Thursday, August 19 at 10pm ET/PT. Season 2 of “Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole” premieres Thursday, August 26 at 9pm ET/PT. ...
BWW Interview: Michele Austin Talks THE HUNT at Almeida Theatre Photo BWW Interview: Michele Austin Talks THE HUNT at Almeida Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - June 21, 2019

Screen and stage actress Michele Austin is currently tackling The Hunt at the Almeida Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold. David Farr's play is based on the critically acclaimed Danish film thriller Jagten....
BWW Review: Opera House Players' PARADE Photo BWW Review: Opera House Players' PARADE
by Joseph Harrison - May 05, 2018

Some musicals make you laugh, some musicals make you cry, and others make you want to get up and dance in the aisles. But on a rare occasion, a musical comes around that entertains while making the audience sit up, take notice, and think. This is the case with the Opera House Players' final producti...
BWW Review: PANKRÁC '45 at Expats Theatre Photo BWW Review: PANKRÁC '45 at Expats Theatre
by David Friscic - October 30, 2021

Recriminations, reprisals and heart wrenching ruminations ensue as a group of five women face a time of purges and fear in the harrowing play Pankrác ’45.  Set in the infamous Pankrác Prison of Czechoslovakia during the end of the Nazi occupation in the year 1945, this trenchant and absorbing play b...
TWELVE ANGRY WOMEN presented By AlphaNYC Opens Tonight Photo TWELVE ANGRY WOMEN presented By AlphaNYC Opens Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - November 10, 2017

The jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young man is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open-and-shut case of murder becomes a detective story that presents a succession of clues creating doubt, and a drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions ...





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