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Sharon Playhouse Sets Star-Studded Casts for 2017 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017


Sharon Playhouse has announced complete casting for its 2017 Season. The season kicks off with MINOR CHARACTER: SIX TRANSLATIONS OF UNCLE VANYA, created by New Saloon (Morgan Green, Madeline Wise, and Milo Cramer), followed by FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill (Love and Information). The season will conclude with a new, intimate chamber production of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN. In a shift that begins this season, Morgan Green (William Shakespeare's Mom) will direct all three productions, showcasing the talents and range of the rising director.

Pianos to Fill Downtown Manhattan for 6th Annual Sing for Hope Pianos Kickoff
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017


Sing for Hope will bring their renowned Sing for Hope Pianos back to the streets of New York City this summer. The 2017 Collection will be revealed to the public for the first time during a kickoff event on Monday, June 5 at 12PM at 28 Liberty Plaza (28 Liberty Street).

CBS Announces Fall 2017-2018 Primetime Premiere Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2017


CBS announced today a multi-phase launch for its new season, with fall 2017-2018 primetime premiere dates that begin with the return of television's #1 scripted series, THE BIG BANG THEORY, on Sept. 25, and go through the return of its top-rated Thursday entertainment lineup on Nov. 2.

BWW Morning Brief June 1st, 2017 - SWEETEE, ELVIS, THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR and more!
by Jessica Khan - Jun 1, 2017


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, starring Michael Urie, opens at Red Bull Theater!

WORLD OF DANCE Is Biggest Regular-Slot Debut of 2017 to Date
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2017


The series premiere of WORLD OF DANCE (2.4/9 in 18-49, 9.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) is the #1 premiere of 2017 on the broadcast nets in 18-49 and total viewers (excluding previews) and also the top regular-slot debut on the Big 4 networks in both measures since Premiere Week last fall

Stephen Colbert, Anna Kendrick & More to Take Stage at 71st ANNUAL TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2017


BWW has learned that some of the biggest stars from theater, television, film and music will take the stage at THE 71st ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 11th.

SING FOR HOPE Kick-Off Event with Jon Batiste Comes to 28 Liberty Plaza
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2017


???????Sing for Hope will bring their renowned Sing for Hope Pianos back to the streets of New York City this summer. The 2017 Collection will be revealed to the public for the first time during a kickoff event on Monday, June 5 at 12PM at 28 Liberty Plaza (28 Liberty Street). 

Behind-The-Scenes of “THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT” with an Exclusive Facebook 360 Video Tour
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2017


THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT presents its first ever 360° video experience, providing fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what happens within the historic Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, minutes before a taping of THE LATE SHOW.

Glenn Weiss & Ricky Kirshner to Executive Produce 69TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2017


CBS and The Television Academy announced today that multiple Emmy® Award winners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment will executive produce the 69TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, to be broadcast LIVE from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 17 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network

Comedy Central's Annual UP NEXT Stand-Up Showcase Set for This June
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2017


Comedy Central will present its annual stand-up showcase, Up Next, previously known as Comics To Watch, at Colossal Clusterfest, the brand new comedy and music festival experience created by Comedy Central and Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment.

Season Finale of NBC's LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT Ties for No. 1
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2017


The season finale of LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT locks up the show's highest 18-49 rating since Feb. 22 (1.3). Delivers its most-watched episode since Feb. 8 (6.9 million).

VIDEO: Paul Simon Classic 'Feelin' Groovy' Gets a 'Trumpy' Update on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2017


On last night's LATE SHOW, Paul Simon's classic 'The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)' got an update with some help from Stephen Colbert. Check out the re-imagined version below!

Sturgill Simpson to join Guns N' Roses on Select Stadium Tour Dates this August
by Rebecca Russo - May 25, 2017


Sturgill Simpson will join Guns N' Roses on select stadium tour dates this August including Denver'sMile High Stadium on August 2, Little Rock's AR War Memorial Stadium on August 5 and Miami'sMarlins Stadium on August 8. 

Jon Batiste to Lead 60 Pianos in Bach Prelude in C at Sing for Hope Pianos Kickoff
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017


Sing for Hope will bring their renowned Sing for Hope Pianos back to the streets of New York City this summer. The 2017 Collection will be revealed to the public for the first time during a kickoff event on Monday, June 5 at 12PM at 28 Liberty Plaza (28 Liberty Street). 

ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Grows to 6-Month Tuesday High in Households
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2017


With guests U2 on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE spiked 33% over the week-ago night in Households (2.0/5 vs. 1.5/4) in the 56 Metered Markets to its strongest Tuesday telecast in 6 months – since 11/22/16.

NBC's THE VOICE Finale Tops ABC's 'DWTS' by 46% in A18-49 Demo
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2017


NBC wins Tuesday in 18-49 among the Big 4, led by the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, THE VOICE.

VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Says President Underwood Has 'Better Writers' Than President Trump
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2017


On last night's LATE SHOW, actor Kevin Spacey hinted that his fictional HOUSE OF CARDS character might be slightly more developed than the real-life President.

BWW Morning Brief May 24th, 2017 - CONCERT FOR AMERICA Hits the West Coast and More!
by Jessica Khan - May 24, 2017


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Chita Rivera, Rachel Bloom, Wayne Brady and more take part in 'CONCERT FOR AMERICA' on the West Coast!

THE TONIGHT SHOW Lengthens Its Key-Demo Lead, Wins the Week in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2017


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of May 15-19 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 – while delivering a six-week high in adult 18-49 rating, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.

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