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Shot on location in cities across the U.S., Jail renamed Jail: Big Texas follows prison inmates from their initial booking through their first moments behind bars. Each episode captures the harsh and sometimes humorous reality of what happens to criminals after they're caught.

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Avalon Productions To Present TWISTED TALES OF POE October 25–26 PhotoAvalon Productions To Present TWISTED TALES OF POE October 25–26
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2025

Avalon Productions will present Twisted Tales of Poe by Philip Grecian, adapted from the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2 p.m....


THE CRUCIBLE to be Presented at Ocala Civic Theatre This Fall PhotoTHE CRUCIBLE to be Presented at Ocala Civic Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2025

'We are only what we always were...' Arthur Miller's The Crucible is live on stage at Ocala Civic Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!...


EDINBURGH 2025: Review: INSIDERS, St John's Church PhotoEDINBURGH 2025: Review: INSIDERS, St John's Church
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025

With prisons rarely out of the news, Insiders gives insight into the challenges of life in jail. Danny struggles with anger and isolation. Craig thanks his newfound faith for his recovery. Middle-class Richard is a fish out of water. When tragic news upsets the rhythm of their lives, each must confr...


Review: DALIBOR is Smashing Smetana at Bard’s SummerScape under Botstein PhotoReview: DALIBOR is Smashing Smetana at Bard’s SummerScape under Botstein
by Richard Sasanow - August 02, 2025

Though Bedrich Smetana’s DALIBOR—seen this week at Bard SummmerStage in a wonderful production by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with an ingenious set design by Bruno de Lavenere, a fine cast and the American Symphony Orchestra in impeccable form under Leon Botstein—was reputedly the composer’s favo...


Casting Announced For Week Three Of The Blank Theatre’s 33rd Annual Young Playwrigh PhotoCasting Announced For Week Three Of The Blank Theatre’s 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2025

The Blank Theatre has announced casting for week three of its 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The next set of three winning plays—selected from submissions by playwrights aged 16–19—will be presented live onstage at the Skylight Theatre from July 24 through July 27....


GRANDMA’S MILLION-DOLLAR SCHEME Comes to The Marsh PhotoGRANDMA’S MILLION-DOLLAR SCHEME Comes to The Marsh
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The Marsh San Francisco will present a new work from Koorosh Ostowari, Grandma’s Million-Dollar Scheme. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!...


MAMA JUNE: FAMILY CRISIS Returning to We TV Next Month PhotoMAMA JUNE: FAMILY CRISIS Returning to We TV Next Month
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2025

The highly anticipated new season of Mama June: Family Crisis will return Friday, May 30, at 8pm ET/PT, airing exclusively on We TV and streaming on ALLBLK and AMC+. Watch a first-look for the new season here....


Review: FAT HAM at Riffe Center Studio One PhotoReview: FAT HAM at Riffe Center Studio One
by Paul Batterson - March 11, 2025

Ijames reinvented the Shakespearean tragedy into something far more accessible for modern-day audiences. Instead of a dark tale of murder and revenge set in a dreary Denmark castle, Ijames brilliantly updates it into a backyard barbeque, replete with a karaoke machine, a gas grill, and a game of cha...


Review: CHICAGO at Des Moines Performing Arts PhotoReview: CHICAGO at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - December 09, 2024

This season with Des Moines Performing Arts is full of 'Razzle Dazzle.' One of the things I'm excited about this season with Willis Broadway Series is that they are presenting not one but two shows that came out of the City Center Encore Series in NYC. The first is 'Chicago: The Musical,' which is c...


Hip-Hop Artist 42 Dugg Comes to the Curran Theatre PhotoHip-Hop Artist 42 Dugg Comes to the Curran Theatre
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2024

Detroit rapper 42 Dugg will perform at BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre for one night only on Thursday, September 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, August 16 at 10 a.m. PT....


Harvey Weinstein Files $500K Lawsuit Over Unpaid FINDING NEVERLAND Fees PhotoHarvey Weinstein Files $500K Lawsuit Over Unpaid FINDING NEVERLAND Fees
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2024

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has filed a lawsuit seeking unpaid fees for the national tour of the musical “Finding Neverland”. ...


Video: Watch Sneak Peek From Upcoming Episode of WE tv's LOVE AFTER LOCKUP PhotoVideo: Watch Sneak Peek From Upcoming Episode of WE tv's LOVE AFTER LOCKUP
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

On this week’s episode of Love During Lockup, Ayonna races against the clock as she turns herself in to jail. Michael’s mom questions his recovery. Rob’s release day brings new family fears. Candice drops a shocking bombshell on Andrew and her motives come to light. Rick has post wedding jit...


Review: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse PhotoReview: FAT HAM at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - April 12, 2024

Huzzah James Ijames’ FAT HAM. Bless its softness, its savory juiciness, its wit and its ostentation. And its Juicy! Hooray for the clothes, the music, the unabashed delight that this whacked-out literary homage enjoys in wrestling with Shakespeare’s existential conundrums and deciding, screw it!...


Review: OR, BY LIZ DUFFY ADAMS at Santa Fe Playhouse PhotoReview: OR, BY LIZ DUFFY ADAMS at Santa Fe Playhouse
by Jackie Camborde - March 11, 2024

It’s amazing that the current production of Or, a play directed by Zoe Burke at Santa Fe Playhouse, was a second choice to the playwright’s Born With Teeth, playing in repertory right now (review to follow in a few weeks). I have yet to see Born With Teeth, but was thrilled to see Or, this week....


African-American Shakespeare Company Presents PIPELINE By Dominque Morisseau PhotoAfrican-American Shakespeare Company Presents PIPELINE By Dominque Morisseau
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2024

Experience the powerful drama PIPELINE by Dominique Morisseau, presented by the African-American Shakespeare Company from March 16-31. ...


Spotlight: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Tobin Center PhotoSpotlight: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Tobin Center
by BWW Special Offer - February 29, 2024

Crimes of the Heart at The Tobin Center!...


Spotlight: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Tobin Center PhotoSpotlight: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Tobin Center
by BWW Special Offer - February 16, 2024

Crimes of the Heart at The Tobin Center!...


RAE BOURBON'S FINAL COMEBACK TOUR Will Receive an Industry Presentation Starring Drew PhotoRAE BOURBON'S FINAL COMEBACK TOUR Will Receive an Industry Presentation Starring Drew Droege
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2024

Two-time Emmy Award winner Kim Powers' brand-new play with music, Rae Bourbon's Final Comeback Tour, will have an industry presentation on Monday, March 11th at 4pm at The Producers Club....


VIDEO: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED is a wonderful artistic journey PhotoVIDEO: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED is a wonderful artistic journey
by Joshua Wright - January 17, 2024

Actor Steven Anthony Jones and director Tim Bond discuss embodying the essence of August Wilson's spirit in HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED....


Soulpepper Launches 2024 Season With CASEY AND DIANA and DE PROFUNDIS: OSCAR WILDE IN PhotoSoulpepper Launches 2024 Season With CASEY AND DIANA and DE PROFUNDIS: OSCAR WILDE IN JAIL
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2024

Soulpepper Theatre will launch its 2024 season with two highly anticipated productions: the Toronto premiere of Casey and Diana, by Nick Green and directed by Andrew Kushnir, after an acclaimed sold-out run at Stratford Festival in 2023; and the World Premiere of De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail...


Texas Drag Ban Bill Put on Pause PhotoTexas Drag Ban Bill Put on Pause
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 01, 2023

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the Texas drag ban bill. Find out more about the impact of this bill....


EDINBURGH 2023: Review: MAD RON: CRIME SCHOOL, Assembly George Square, The Box PhotoEDINBURGH 2023: Review: MAD RON: CRIME SCHOOL, Assembly George Square, The Box
by Kat Mokrynski - August 25, 2023

Mad Ron: Crime School had me laughing from start to finish and, even though it was mostly built on one-liners, flew by. I may not have learned a lot about how to commit crimes, but I certainly did have a fantastic night out!...


Teatro Paraguas Presents BLACK RANGE TRILOGY PhotoTeatro Paraguas Presents BLACK RANGE TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - April 28, 2023

Teatro Paraguas will present the premiere production of Santa Fe poet John Macker's Black Range Trilogy, a  searing portrait of a struggling New Mexico family on the wrong side of the law, directed by Noah G. Simpson and Argos MacCallum....


Exclusive: Watch Jane Krakowski Channel Billy Flynn From CHICAGO in New SCHMIGADOON!  PhotoExclusive: Watch Jane Krakowski Channel Billy Flynn From CHICAGO in New SCHMIGADOON! Season Two Clip
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023

The video clip, from the second episode “Doorway To Where,” features Jane Krakowski, Keegan-Michael Key, and Aaron Tveit. In the clip, Krakowski plays Bobbie Flanagan, referencing the character of Billy Flynn from Chicago and the recently gender-bent character of Bobbie from the 2021 revival of ...


Denver Arts & Venues Requests Qualifications For A New Public Art Project At Denver C PhotoDenver Arts & Venues Requests Qualifications For A New Public Art Project At Denver County Jail Visitors' Room
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2023

Denver Arts & Venues is now accepting qualifications for a new Public Art Project for the Denver County Jail visitors' room....





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