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VIDEO: Harry Connick Jr. Talks Return to WIILL & GRACE, New Season of Talk Show & More
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 19, 2017


As he kicks off the second season of his syndicated talk show, Grammy and Emmy winner Harry Connick Jr. stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about reprising his role as Leo in the reboot of Will & Grace,

Lin-Manuel Miranda & More to Participate in Live Telecast to Benefit American High Schools
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 7, 2017


The live special will also include musical performances by Kelly Clarkson, Jordan Fisher and Hunter Hayes. Dance star and social media influencer Dytto, and actor Jorge Diaz will host a pre-show that will stream live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube starting at 3:30 PM PT/6:30 PM ET.

NBC News & MSNBC to Air Special Coverage of Historic Solar Eclipse, 8/21
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2017


NBC News will broadcast special coverage of the total solar eclipse, kicking off on TODAY with Al Roker reporting live from the deck of the USS Yorktown in Charleston, S.C., the last U.S. city in the eclipse's path of totality on Monday, August 21.

TEGNA and TV One Premiere New Daytime Live Talk Show SISTER CIRCLE, 9/11
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2017


TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and TV One, the network which represents the best in Black culture and entertainment, announced today that SISTER CIRCLE, a live, daily talk show hosted by a panel of four female hosts, will premiere on Monday, September 11.

VIDEO: Julie Andrews On MARY POPPINS RETURNS' Emily Blunt: 'I'm a Huge Fan'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 29, 2017


On this morning's TODAY, Julie Andrews revealed she's 'a huge fan' of Emily Blunt, who will play Mary Poppins in the upcoming sequel to Andrews' iconic film. 'She's real and fun and very talented,' gushed the legendary star.

DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sutton Foster Visit TODAY on NBC
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017


Today, June 28th, HAMILTON creator and star of Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Lin-Manuel Miranda will stop by NBC's TODAY during the 7-9 am hours, while multiple Tony Award winner Sutton Foster drops in during the 10-11 am segment to discuss the new season of YOUNGER.

DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sutton Foster & More to Visit TODAY on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 16, 2017


A host of Broadway favorites and a musical performance are on tap for NBC's TODAY in the next two weeks.

VIDEO: Revival? NORTHERN EXPOSURE Cast Teases 'Something Is In the Works'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 14, 2017


TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager catches up with stars Rob Morrow, Janine Turner and Cynthia Geary as well as creator Joshua Brand, who says, “we knew we had something, and it was special.”

VIDEO: Neve Campbell Talks Up 'House of Cards' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2017


On TODAY, Neve Campbell came to fame in “Party of Five” and the “Scream” films, and now she stars on Netflix's i“House of Cards”.

VIDEO: Josh Gad Chats MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS & FROZEN 2 on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2017


On TODAY, Al Roker catches up with actor Josh Gad in Austria, who's in the new film adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic whodunit “Murder on the Orient Express.”

'SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING' Unveiled as Official Title of Worldwide Adventure
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2017


Pack your passport and grab a chainsaw, because SHARKNADO is going global! Taking the world – and unsuspecting celebrities – by storm, the movie event of the century blows into town this summer, and today, SYFY and The Asylum revealed its chilling title: SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING.

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Talks About 'Roseanne' Reboot And 'A Doll's House 2' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2017


Actress Laurie Metcalf is best known as Jackie on “Roseanne,” a role she'll reprise when the series reboots soon, but she's also earning rave reviews on Broadway for “A Doll's House, Part 2,” an irreverent but acclaimed sequel to a classic play by Henrik Ibsen. Regarding the return of “Roseanne,” she tells NBC's TODAY, “it was just meant to be.” The new show may even be filmed on the original set, she reveals.

VIDEO: 'Brady Bunch' Stars Have A Very Brady Reunion, Honor Florence Henderson on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2017


Nearly 50 years since “The Brady Bunch” debuted, stars Barry Williams (Greg), Christopher Knight (Peter), Mike Lookinland (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (Cindy) reunite on NBC's TODAY to look back at the iconic family sitcom. They also paid tribute to the late Florence Henderson.

3rd Annual RED NOST DAY Raises Over $35 Million for Children In Need
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2017


The third annual RED NOST DAY took place today concluding a six-week campaign of activity across the country. The campaign raised at least $35 million to help children in need, and has now raised more than $95 million in its first three years in the U.S.

TV & Film's Biggest Stars Gather to Celebrate NBC's RED NOSE DAY Special Today
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017


More stars are joining NBC's star-studded television event THE RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL today, May 25 (10-11 p.m. ET) to have fun, raise money and change the lives of children in need in the U.S. and in some of the poorest communities around the world.

TV & Film's Biggest Stars Gather to Celebrate NBC's RED NOSE DAY Special 5/25
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2017


More stars are joining NBC's star-studded television event THE RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL on Thursday, May 25 (10-11 p.m. ET) to have fun, raise money and change the lives of children in need in the U.S. and in some of the poorest communities around the world.

VIDEO: The Cast of THE LOVE BOAT Reunite & Get Big Surprise on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2017


Gavin MacLeod, Jill Whelan, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Fred Grandy and Ted McGinley, the stars of the classic series THE LOVE BOAT, gathered live on NBC's TODAY for the beloved show's 40th anniversary.

National Directors Fellowship Selections Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2017


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, National New Play Network, The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, and Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation jointly announce the selection of five directors from a nationwide pool of applicants for the 2017 National Directors Fellowship: Sherri Eden Barber

BWW Opera News: Today Show's Al Roker Causes Storm by Snoozing at Met's ROSENKAVALIER and Posting It
by Richard Sasanow - May 5, 2017


Erstwhile weatherman and Today Show personality Al Roker caused a hurricane of his own after he touted his snoozing during DER ROSENKAVALIER at the Met, saying on Instagram, “So I napped a little last night during intermission at @metopera performance of #derrosenkavalier and 1st act...ok and in the 2nd act. Alright, 3rd act, too. C'mon! It was #fridaynight.”

VIDEO: GODFATHER'S Al Pacino, James Caan & More Reunite on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2017


TODAY's Matt Lauer sat down with reunited stars Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Talia Shire, as well as Robert De Niro, star of Part II, who brought the cast back together for the Tribeca Film Festival.

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