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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.

HBO Acquires Barry Levinson's THE SURVIVOR Starring Ben Foster Photo HBO Acquires Barry Levinson's THE SURVIVOR Starring Ben Foster
by Michael Major - October 04, 2021

Based on the book “Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano” by Alan Haft, the film was directed by Academy Award®-winner Barry Levinson (HBO’s “Paterno,” “You Don’t Know Jack” and “The Wizard of Lies”), whose previous HBO films have amassed a combined 26 Emmys®, with a script...


American Blues Theater Names Yussef El Guindi 2021 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Winner Photo American Blues Theater Names Yussef El Guindi 2021 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Winner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2021

American Blues Theater has announced the winner of the 2021 Blue Ink Playwriting Award is Refugee Rhapsody by Yussef El Guindi. A staged reading of his play will be presented as part of the virtual 2021 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival....


Showtime Debuts Trailer for YOUR HONOR, Starring Bryan Cranston Photo Showtime Debuts Trailer for YOUR HONOR, Starring Bryan Cranston
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2020

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for the upcoming limited series YOUR HONOR, starring Oscar nominee and Emmy, Golden Globe®, Screen Actors Guild® and Tony® Award winner Bryan Cranston....


Indie Rights Acquires Sean Michael Beyer's New Comedy POOR PAUL Photo Indie Rights Acquires Sean Michael Beyer's New Comedy POOR PAUL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2023

Indie Rights Distribution has acquired Sean Michael Beyer's Poor Paul, a self-aware romantic comedy adventure that follows an eccentric socially-awkward college student, who lives vicariously through his hero fantasies....


VIDEO: Ali Ewoldt And Garth Kravits Sing 'Soon It's Gonna Rain' From THE FANTASTICKS Photo VIDEO: Ali Ewoldt And Garth Kravits Sing 'Soon It's Gonna Rain' From THE FANTASTICKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2020

Garth Kravits and Ali Ewoldt have collaborated virtually, singing 'Soon It's Gonna Rain' from The Fantasticks! ...


Review: Ari Axelrod Finds the Light in A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADW Photo Review: Ari Axelrod Finds the Light in A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Ricky Pope - October 26, 2023

When Ari Axelrod was putting together his show, A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY, he couldn’t foresee that it would open at a time of mourning for Jews around the world. The horrendous attacks in Israel have made any sort of celebration hard to bear. But as Axelrod points out that is...


Epix Greenlights FIASCO to Series Photo Epix Greenlights FIASCO to Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020

In Fiasco, Leon Neyfakh will transport listeners into the day-to-day reality of our country’s most pivotal historical events....


VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free Photo VIDEO: Showtime Releases Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ATTICA For Free
by Michael Major - January 14, 2022

SHOWTIME delves inside the bloodiest prison rebellion in U.S. history with Attica, a feature-length documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders, The Murder of Emmett Till) and co-director Traci A. Curry. the documentary features original interviews with former inmates, fam...


Photo Flash: THE ANNEX Selected for Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Photo Photo Flash: THE ANNEX Selected for Palm Springs International Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2020

'The Annex,' a new sketch comedy series, created by actor, writer, director Garth Kravits and Evan Daves, is an official selection of the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival and is screening online through September 18. For online ticket information, visit the PSICF 2020 Virtual Festival webs...


Special Prices: All Tickets £18 for YIPPEE KI YAY at Wilton's Music Hall Photo Special Prices: All Tickets £18 for YIPPEE KI YAY at Wilton's Music Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 21, 2023

Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). This joyfully funny show heads out on tour following rave reviews for its premiere at...


'Jimmy Carter' AMERICAN EXPERIENCE to Air on PBS Tonight Photo 'Jimmy Carter' AMERICAN EXPERIENCE to Air on PBS Tonight
by Josh Sharpe - December 30, 2024

In remembrance of the life of the 39th President, the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary Jimmy Carter will have an encore broadcast on Monday, December 30, 2024, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App. ...


WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG Set For Virtual World Premiere At The New York Shorts Intern Photo WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG Set For Virtual World Premiere At The New York Shorts International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2020

Garth Kravits' short film WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG Starring Lia Chang, Jason Ma and Virginia Wing is an official selection of The 9th New York Shorts International Film Festival and the 2020 Legacy Film Festival on Aging. The World Premiere of WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG will be available to screen onl...


William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS Photo William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS
by Blair Ingenthron - November 02, 2024

Film Mode Entertainment (FME) and producers Craig Berenson and J. Todd Harris have announced the new crime comedy Too Many Crooks written by Eddie Richey (Phoenix) and starring William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless). FME is launching the film at AFM where it will have its world market premiere and be in...


Review: REQUIEM at Cleveland Public Theatre Photo Review: REQUIEM at Cleveland Public Theatre
by Roy Berko - March 19, 2024

What did our critic think of REQUIEM at Cleveland Public Theatre?...


VIDEO: Tony-Winner André De Shields and Garth Kravits Perform 'A Change Is Gonna Come Photo VIDEO: Tony-Winner André De Shields and Garth Kravits Perform 'A Change Is Gonna Come'
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2020

Hadestown Tony-winner André De Shields and Garth Kravits are singing for the soul of America, putting their own spin on the Sam Cooke civil-rights anthem, 'A Change is Gonna Come,' accompanied by Steven Cuevas on piano. ...


Dana Brooke, Biko Eisen-Martin, Darius Rose & Robbie Simpson to Star in SPINNING THE Photo Dana Brooke, Biko Eisen-Martin, Darius Rose & Robbie Simpson to Star in SPINNING THE BOTTLE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 11, 2022

Spinning the Bottle, a new play by James Hindman will receive a private industry reading in New York City on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5 PM. Presented by Michael Borges and Scott Rehl, in association with CinèTheatrix, and directed by Alan Souza, the reading will feature Dana Brooke, Biko Eisen-M...


Theatre Unleashed to Present the Return of A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS in December Photo Theatre Unleashed to Present the Return of A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS in December
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2022

Award-winning stage stalwart Theatre Unleashed has announces the return of one of its most popular and critically acclaimed shows, running from Dec. 8-18 at studio/stage. And this time, the show features a new cast with some other changes that are sure to blow audiences away....


Greg Brostrom Will Take Over For Javier Muñoz in A SIGN OF THE TIMES For Five Perform Photo Greg Brostrom Will Take Over For Javier Muñoz in A SIGN OF THE TIMES For Five Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2020

Greg Brostrom will star in the lead role of Stephen Lloyd Helper's A Sign of the Times for five performances (March 2, 3, 5, 6, and 9). Brostrom will be taking over the role from Javier Muñoz, who will be on location shooting a film....


Meet The Magic Behind MR. CONFIDENTIAL at Sugarcreek Winery In Carmel Photo Meet The Magic Behind MR. CONFIDENTIAL at Sugarcreek Winery In Carmel
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2023

​​​​​​​Meet the magic behind the WORLD PREMIERE of Mr. Confidential, presented this month by Actors Theatre of Indiana! Samuel Garza Bernstein, David Snyder and Willem Devries will share their vision and journey with you....


Ed Rawlings Releases Debut Solo Album A FOOLISH INCONSISTENCY Photo Ed Rawlings Releases Debut Solo Album A FOOLISH INCONSISTENCY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 01, 2024

Instrumental rock musician Ed Rawlings released his debut solo album, A FOOLISH INCONSISTENCY, featuring an eclectic mix of pop, blues, surf, and Americana, showcasing decades of his musical journey....


An Grianán Theatre Presents THE ENEMY WITHIN By Brian Friel Photo An Grianán Theatre Presents THE ENEMY WITHIN By Brian Friel
by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2021

Letterkenny's An Grianán Theatre embarks on its most ambitious production to date with a full professional production of Brian Friel's The Enemy Within. Starring Donegal native Seán McGinley in the lead role of Columba/Colmcille, the production will be one the key events in the Colmcille 1500, which...


HBO Announces THE SURVIVOR Original Film Premiere Photo HBO Announces THE SURVIVOR Original Film Premiere
by Michael Major - February 15, 2022

Based on the incredible true story of Harry Haft, the film reunites Barry Levinson with Ben Foster. The film also stars Vicky Krieps, Billy Magnussen, Peter Sarsgaard, Saro Emirze, Dar Zuzovsky, Danny DeVito, and John Leguizamo. The film is based on the book “Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Chall...


West Coast Premiere Of MEET ME AT DAWN Comes to the Radial Theater Project Next Month Photo West Coast Premiere Of MEET ME AT DAWN Comes to the Radial Theater Project Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2023

Radial Theater Project has announced that tickets are now on sale for the twice-postponed West Coast Premiere of Meet Me at Dawn by Zinnie Harris, running March 24 - April 8, 2023 at 18th & Union in Seattle's Central District....


Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More Photo Broadway In Chicago Announces Single Tickets On Sale For MEAN GIRLS And More
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2024

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! Broadway In Chicago has announced that four shows are celebrating Christmas in July!...


Showtime Debuts Trailer for YOUR HONOR, Starring Bryan Cranston Photo Showtime Debuts Trailer for YOUR HONOR, Starring Bryan Cranston
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 17, 2020

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for the upcoming limited series YOUR HONOR, starring Oscar nominee and Emmy, Golden Globe®, Screen Actors Guild® and Tony® Award winner Bryan Cranston....






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