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VIDEO: Jon Batiste Performs 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 18, 2020


He's the heart and soul of The Late Show and tonight he treats us to a holiday classic performed in his unique style. Jon Batiste is bringing holiday cheer to everyone on Christmas Day when the film 'Soul' is released on Disney+. Jon is behind the original jazz compositions in the film from Disney and Pixar, check out the soundtrack when it drops on Friday, December 18th.

VIDEO: President-Elect Joe Biden & Dr. Jill Biden Talk Empathy on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 18, 2020


Dr. Jill Biden says her husband was elected because of his empathy, a sentiment the President-elect embodies when he tells Stephen Colbert that Americans must take time to go through the grieving process for those lost during the pandemic.

Wake Up With BWW 12/18: BroadwayWorld Launches STAGE DOOR, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2020


Today's top stories: BroadwayWorld launches Stage Door featuring classes, shoutouts, and more from your favorite stars. Plus, Leslie Odom Jr. sings O Holy Night, Ma Rainey Black Bottom reviews, and more!

Nathaniel Rateliff Premieres New Song 'Redemption'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020


Today, Nathaniel Rateliff premieres “Redemption,” a new song the acclaimed singer-songwriter wrote for the forthcoming Apple Original film, Palmer.

VIDEO: Tom Hanks Shares a Story About Meeting Jimmy Stewart on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 17, 2020


Tom Hanks recounts the time legendary actor Jimmy Stewart gave him a tour of his California home and told stories about his frequent movie co-star, a horse named Pie. Catch Tom in his new film 'News of the World.'

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Performs 'O Holy Night' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 17, 2020


Tony and GRAMMY winning superstar Leslie Odom Jr. brings the holiday cheer with this song from 'The Christmas Album,' his new project that reimagines a host of holiday favorites.

VIDEO: Taylor Louderman, Gerard Canonico and More Star in the Trailer For New Musical Web Series, THE WORST PEOPLE YOU KNOW
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2020


Composer Natalie Tenenbaum and lyricist Kevin Wanzor have created THE WORST PEOPLE YOU KNOW (or #TWPYK), a serial musical comedy web series that celebrates the most terrible and most hilarious people New York City has to offer.

VIDEO: Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen Talk New Year's Eve on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 16, 2020


Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, real life buddies who hang out in between their kids' naps, have once again been tapped to co-host New Years Eve Live on CNN again despite their reputation for on-air antics.

VIDEO: Whoopi Goldberg Shares Title Ideas for SISTER ACT 3
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 16, 2020


Whoopi Goldberg is excited to get in on the movie sequels trend with 'Sister Act 3' and she has a few ideas for the title. You can also catch her in 'The Stand,' a CBS All Access limited event series based on the novel by Stephen King.

Wake Up With BWW 12/16: Broadway-Bound HOUDINI Musical in the Works, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2020


Today's top stories: new Broadway-bound musical Houdini is in the works, ad for The Prom featuring NFL players, work begins on Her Majesty's Theatre in preparation for the West End return of The Phantom of the Opera.

RATINGS: THE TONIGHT SHOW Places Second in Late Night
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 15, 2020


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” ranked #2 in the 18-49 demo for the week of Dec. 7-11, topping “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and in line with its season average.

You Can Now Bid on Items From Jenn Colella, Debra Messing, Laura Osnes, Bernadette Peters and More in Holiday Auction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020


The Costume Industry Coalition and the FIT Foundation have launched a virtual Holiday Auction where the public has the opportunity to bid on luxury items from the stage and screen. The Holiday Auction will raise vital funds to support CIC artisans and business owners who create and supply costumes for the entertainment industry.

President-Elect Joe Biden and Jill Biden to Sit for Exclusive Interview on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 15, 2020


President-elect Joe Biden and Jill Biden will sit for an exclusive interview on A LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, Thursday, Dec. 17 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

VIDEO: Chance The Rapper Reacts To Dionne Warwick's Twitter Shout Out on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 15, 2020


Chance The Rapper was very excited to get a shout out from Dionne Warwick on Twitter and now they're working together on a new song! Check out Chance The Rapper's new album, 'Merry Christmas Lil Mama: The Gift That Keeps on Giving,' his joint project with Jeremih, released on all streaming platforms on December 11.

VIDEO: Christopher Walken Shares Thoughts on WILD MOUNTAIN THYME on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 15, 2020


Christopher Walken tells the story of how he came to own a prized memento from Muhammad Ali's boxing career, and how the legendary figure once called him a 'pretty boy.' You can see Walken in the upcoming movie, 'Wild Mountain Thyme.'

VIDEO: Laura Benanti's Melania Trump Drops Hints About Her Post-White House Plans on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 15, 2020


The incredible Laura Benanti reprises her role as First Lady Melania Trump for a satellite interview from the White House, where she confides in Stephen Colbert her real feelings about America's holiday traditions and drops hints at what she might do after her husband leaves office.

VIDEO: PUBLIC ENEMY Share Official Video for 'GRID'
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 14, 2020


Public Enemy’s single “GRID” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton is a post-apocalyptic view of the world after it collapses into a technological desert after the “grid goes down” and, today, the legendary group shares the official video for the track.

VIDEO: Fleet Foxes Return to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to Perform 'Can I Believe You'
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 11, 2020


Last night, Fleet Foxes’ appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform “Can I Believe You” from Shore, their critically acclaimed fourth studio album. The stunning performance was filmed at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn, NY and features Resistance Revival Chorus.

VIDEO: James Corden Talks THE PROM, a 'Butthole Cut' of CATS on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 11, 2020


Host of 'The Late Late Show' and star of 'The Prom,' James Corden, doesn't know if there is an anatomically correct cut of the movie 'Cats,' but even if it did exist, he doesn't think it would save that movie.

Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders and More Star in CHRISTMAS EVE 1953 Online Reading to Benefit Shadowland Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2020


SHADOWLAND STAGES today announced that the theatre will present a special online benefit reading of CHRISTMAS EVE 1953, a short story by Tom Hanks that has been adapted for the stage by SHADOWLAND STAGES' artistic associate, James Glossman.

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