President Obama Appears on Zach Galifianakis' 'Between Two Ferns'
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 11, 2014
The newest episode of Zach Galifianakis' parody talk show on Funny or Die, Between Two Ferns, featured surprise guest President Barack Obama. The President appeared on the show to promote his website, healthcare.gov, to younger viewers to encourage them to sign up before the March 31st deadline. While on the show, The President and Galifianakis shared 'awkward' moments, such as when Obama said running for President a 3rd time would be a bad idea saying, 'You know, if I ran a third time, it'd sort of be like doing a third 'Hangover' movie.'
NBC's THE VOICE Tops 'Bachelor' Finale in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 11, 2014
'The Voice' (3.7 rating, 11 share in adults 18-49, 13.6 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET,) ranks #1 for the time period among the Big 4 networks, topping ABC's “Bachelor” finale in adults 18-49
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Begins Previews at St. James Theatre Tonight; Meet the Cast!
by Meet the Cast
- Mar 11, 2014
The world premiere production of the brand new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will begin preview performances tomorrow, March 11 and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2014 at The St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). The new musical will be directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. Scroll down to learn more about the Bullets Over Broadway company, and watch interviews with the cast!
SXSW Presents Comedian Pete Holmes, Tonight
by Christina Mancuso
- Mar 10, 2014
Comedian Pete Holmes, host of the hit podcast You Made It Weird, has recently found new success as a talk show host on TBS. The Pete Holmes Show, produced by Conan O'Brien, blends stand-up, sketch, interviews, and offbeat humor, translating host Holmes' comic style and injecting fresh life into late night. In this exclusive panel, Holmes and producers Oren Brimer and Nick Bernstein share behind-the-scenes stories.
Comedy Central's Stand-Up Month 2014 Kicks Off 3/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 10, 2014
Comedy Central's Stand-Up Month is back, and this year it's way too big for just one month. Beginning March 29, Comedy Central will feature some of the most exciting names in stand-up as the network debuts six new one-hour specials from Hannibal Buress, Patton Oswalt, Dave Attell, Tracy Morgan, Jim Gaffigan and David Spade, an all-new, uncensored stand-up series from Attell and the network television premiere of “The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall.” All Stand-Up Month specials will be distributed via CC: Stand-Up Direct, which delivers unlimited streams and downloads of uncut, uncensored stand-up specials, providing fans with unprecedented ease of access to a wide range of stand-up content at an affordable price.
Rupert Holmes to Headline New York Theatre Barn's Master Class Benefit, 4/13
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 9, 2014
Tony Award-winning Rupert Holmes will headline the second annual master class benefit event for the New York-based non-profit theatre company New York Theatre Barn called A Conversation with Rupert Holmes: From Platinum Piña Coladas to Tony-winning Playwright on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 2pm at the SVA Theatre in New York City. All proceeds will support New York Theatre Barn's convention-defying process for new musical development and its ongoing operations. This event follows on the heels of 2013's sold-out benefit event starring living legend Barry Manilow, and will be hosted by The New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel.
NBC's GRIMM Is No. 1 Scripted Show on Friday; DATELINE Matches Season High
by TV News Desk
- Mar 8, 2014
'Dateline NBC' (1.5/5 in 18-49, 7.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) won its time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and other key demos, jumping 25% week to week in adults 18-49 (to a 1.5 rating from a 1.2), 24% adults 25-54 (2.1 vs. 1.7) and 20% in total viewers (7.457 million vs. 6.232 million). From its first half-hour to its second, 'Dateline' grew in every key measure, including gains of 23% in adults 18-49 (to a 1.6 from a 1.3), 21% in adults 25-54 (2.3 vs. 1.9) and 21% or more than 1.4 million persons in total viewers (8.2 million vs. 6.7 million).
Demi Lovato Performs on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Tonight
by TV News Desk
- Mar 10, 2014
Multi-talented recording artist, actress and author, Demi Lovato is set perform her hit single 'Neon Lights,' alongside Grammy-award winning band The Roots on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight, March 10 at 11:35pm ET/PT | 10:35pm CT (Check your local listings).
NBC's PARENTHOOD Sees 9% Growth Week-to-Week
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 7, 2014
“Parenthood” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew week to week by 9% in 18-49 rating (to a 1.2 from a 1.1) and 6% in total viewers
« prev … 476 … next »
|
|