Michael Peterson

Based on a true story, THE STAIRCASE explores the life of Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette). The series also stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Juliette Binoche, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge, Rosemarie DeWitt, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and more.

Las Vegas Philharmonic announces a new Executive Director following a nationwide executive search by the organization that began in November 2020.  Anne Berquist was selected and assumed her new role as of May 3, 2021; relocating to Las Vegas from Grand Rapids, MI. 

Adapting the true crime docuseries “The Staircase” and various books and reports on the case, THE STAIRCASE is an exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

The Composers Showcase has joined forces with WE/EC (stage technicians and backstage workers) and will present the first live showcase since March when The Smith Center was closed due to the pandemic. The Composers Showcase will kick off On With the Show! a 4-night live-streamathon on YouTube and Twitch beginning in the evening on Oct. 23 and continuing in the evenings Oct. 24-26.

Not to be confused with Jessica Swale's World War II drama, Superchill and First Look Films just released a trailer for teenage road trip comedy SUMMERLAND. The coming-of-age story follows a group of friends hoping for a positive outcome after catfishing a stranger one of the boys has a crush on. 

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is launching into Leap Year with 23 dazzling shows, concerts and special events for every entertainment preference, from classical music to Broadway razzle dazzle, including the return of Michael Feinstein and the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra, the 13th annual Palm Beach Wine Auction Dinner & Live Auction, and the local premiere of HAMILTON, the biggest blockbuster of the past decade.

It is a taste of Las Vegas' top Las Vegas restaurants, wine tastings, and beer garden along with some of the best entertainment at JDRF's annual Cork & Soul Dine Around at Tivoli Village on Oct. 11.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is offering more, more, more for entertainment fans next month: more shows, more stars, more music, more laughs, more fun for everybody.

TEG Dainty and Nice Events are excited to announce that attorneys Laura Nirider, Steven Drizin and David Rudolf from the Netflix series' Making a Murderer and The Staircase will bring their popular speaking tour to Australia & New Zealand in 2019.

Since 2007, HOME BY DARK has captivated audiences with one of the most memorable and powerful concert events in America. Inviting the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage, HOME BY DARK is a Nashville meets New York meets LA meets Atlanta, storytelling, romantic, pierce your heart, laugh 'til it hurts, reminds me of momma, dance in the aisle, that's my favorite song, evening you'll never forget. This popular songwriter concert series settles in on stage at the City Green as the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center presents HOME BY DARK with special guests Marcia Ramirez, Michael Logen, and Michael Peterson on Sunday, September 23, 2018. While this show is free and open to the public, a limited number of VIP table seats will go on sale Friday, August 24, 2018, at noon.

The Staircase follows the compelling story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home, and the 16 year judicial battle that followed. Netflix will debut three brand new episodes alongside the original 2004 series; all 13 episodes will launch globally on Netflix on June 8. Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade was granted unusual access to the case immediately following Kathleen's death in 2001 in Durham, North Carolina. Her husband, Michael, a local public figure and successful novelist, quickly becomes the prime suspect. De Lestrade's cameras were on hand to capture every moment of this extraordinary story from arrest to verdict, following in intimate detail Peterson's home, the family and his defense team as it considered its strategic options. The Staircase is a gripping real-life courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside-look at a high-profile murder trial and is an engrossing examination of contemporary American justice.

Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, is amplifying local voices to bring new, diverse and never-before-seen stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to the world in 2018.

On the heels of Netflix's pop-culture phenomenon Wild Wild Country comes two true crime original documentary series, Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist and brand new episodes of the critically-acclaimed series The Staircase, which will launch alongside the original ten episodes. The next chapter of The Staircase will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Netflix announces brand new episodes of The Staircase, the compelling story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home, and the 16 year judicial battle that followed. The new episodes of this true crime phenomenon will launch alongside the original series. Produced by Matthieu Belghiti and produced and directed by Academy Award winner Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The next chapter of The Staircase will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Investigation Discovery Explores Salacious Secrets and Suspicious Death of Kathleen Peterson in All-New Limited Series

Michael Peterson appears to have it all – a doting wife, a loving family and a successful literary career – but, that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Michael's wife, Kathleen, is found dead in a pool of blood at the bottom of a staircase in their home in Durham, North Carolina. Michael claims it was a tragic accident. Investigators, however, fear something far more sinister is at play and direct their attention to him. Did Michael Peterson murder his wife? Investigation Discovery (ID) delves into one of the most fascinating cases in criminal history in AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY: THE STAIRCASE. Premiering Sunday, April 8 at 10/9c, the three-part special event provides a unique and comprehensive look at the death of Kathleen Peterson, exploring the shocking theories, critical evidence and surprising secrets that thrust this case into the national spotlight.

Renowned country artist Michael Peterson(www.michaelpetersononline.com) is celebrating a remarkable 20 years since the release of his self-titled, gold-selling major label debut that spawned five Top 20 hit country singles. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, and multi-talented performer is releasing “Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie” worldwide on March 31, 2018 and features dynamic re-recordings of four of his greatest hits and re-imagines seven genre classics.

Billy Yates' Hit Songwriters in the Round will debut April 6, 2018 at the Americana Theatre on the famed 76 Country Music Boulevard strip in Branson. The first three shows will feature two of Nashville's most gifted songwriters, those being Kerry Kurt Phillips, whose songwriting credits include: 'Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)' (Joe Diffie), 'Down On The Farm' (Tim McGraw), and 'She Let Herself Go' (George Strait), along with Wynn Varble, star of the hit TV series, Joey and Rory, whose songwriting credits include: 'Have You Forgotten' (Darryl Worley), 'Waitin' On A Woman' (Brad Paisley), and 'A Little More Country Than That' (Easton Corbin).

Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will honor the 75th birthday of one of the country's most treasured legends with Respect: The Music of Aretha Franklin to begin their star-studded third season.

Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA — Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra — have announced their all-star 2017-2018 season. The diverse line-up will include a tribute to legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin, a special evening combining yoga with the APO's favorite standards, a new family show based on the classic tale Around the World in 80 Days, and a program celebrating the wit of iconic songwriter Cole Porter. Unless otherwise noted, all shows are at the Orchestra's new home, Arena Stage at The Mead Center for American Theater (1101 Sixth Street SW). Tickets to all shows are now on sale at www.AmericanPops.org.