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In 2001, Michael Peterson made a 911 call that would launch one of the most stunning and complex trials of our times. Devastated that his wife had fallen to her death in their North Carolina mansion, he was utterly shocked when the District Attorney arrested him for murder. According to friends and family, the marriage of Michael and Kathleen Peterson had been a loving, wonderful relationship. But as investigators found her body lying in a sea of blood, they suspected all was not right. What emerged was a series of outrageous revelations they never could have expected. From illicit sexual activities to political intrigue to possible links to another death, the Peterson case became front-page news across the nation.

This unrestricted docu-series follows the entire case from the first few days after Kathleen



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Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Fe Photo Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 06, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!...


Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY at The New Group Photo Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY at The New Group
by Bruce Glikas - February 27, 2023

Check out photos from the red carpet of The New Group's world premiere production of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY!...


Review: ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS at Ottawa Little Theatre Photo Review: ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS at Ottawa Little Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - December 07, 2024

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REBEL VERSES 2023 to Showcase The Door, Girl Be Heard, and More Photo REBEL VERSES 2023 to Showcase The Door, Girl Be Heard, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2023

Discover the thrilling lineup for REBEL VERSES 2023, featuring captivating performances of The Door, Girl Be Heard, and more. Get the dates and all the details for this must-see event in our latest article....


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 08, 2023

Casting Society has announced its presenters for its 38th Artios Awards on Thursday, March 9, 2023, including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Katrina Lenk, and more. See the full list of nominees!...


Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Perform 'Send in the Clowns' From A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Photo Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Perform 'Send in the Clowns' From A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

Watch Merle Dandridge perform 'Send in the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, now playing at Pasadena Playhouse....


Review: SHONENTACHI 2023: THROUGH THE DARKNESS at Shinbashi Enbujo Photo Review: SHONENTACHI 2023: THROUGH THE DARKNESS at Shinbashi Enbujo
by Ayaka Ozaki - October 12, 2023

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Photo: Exclusive First Look at Beth Leavel in Short Film MICROFOCUSING Photo Photo: Exclusive First Look at Beth Leavel in Short Film MICROFOCUSING
by Josh Sharpe - September 06, 2024

Tony Winner Beth Leavel is among the cast of the recently wrapped family drama Microfocusing from Vivre La Vie Productions. Leavel plays “Trish,” a sharp-witted waitress who has a unique perspective on the unfolding lives of her patrons. Take a look at an exclusive photo of Leavel here!...


Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS Photo Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2024

Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!...


Video: Kara Young Accepts Tony Award For PURLIE VICTORIOUS Photo Video: Kara Young Accepts Tony Award For PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Stephi Wild - June 16, 2024

Tonight, Kara Young won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!...


Wolverhampton Grand Launches 130th Anniversary With Original Pantomime Poster From 18 Photo Wolverhampton Grand Launches 130th Anniversary With Original Pantomime Poster From 1894
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2024

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has launched its 130th anniversary celebrations today, 130 years after the foundation stone was laid on 28 June 1894, with the display of the original pantomime poster and programme from its inaugural pantomime, Sinbad the Sailor....


Tickets on Sale Now for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season Featuring A WRINKL Photo Tickets on Sale Now for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season Featuring A WRINKLE IN TIME & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 01, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for New York Stage and Film'S 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College....


Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY at The New Group Photo Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY at The New Group
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by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

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Tiffany Mann is magnificent in The Muny's DREAMGIRLS as Effie White. She is a powerhouse performer with riveting stage presence and gigantic voice. Her heartbroken, resentful, and bitter portrayal painted a determined Effie who would not be pushed aside....


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2023

New York Stage and Film returns to Marist College July 14-August 6 for their 2023 Summer Season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickes!...


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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, directed by Lila Neugebauer, opens on Broadway tonight in a production from Second Stage Theater. The show's star-studded cast includes Emmy-winner Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Elle Fanning and more! Read the reviews!...


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by Vikki Jane Vile - December 04, 2024

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by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2024

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by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2023

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