'Big Brother' Sees Ratings Increase July 12, 2010The 12th edition of BIG BROTHER delivered across-the-board gains in its Sunday premiere compared to last summer according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Sunday, July 11.
A&E Premieres 'The Glades,' 7/11July 12, 2010A&E Network's series premiere of the new original scripted drama series, 'The Glades' on Sunday, July 11th at 10PM garnered a record-breaking 3.6 million viewers, becoming the most-watched original drama series telecast in network history, according to Nielsen Fast Nationals.
Bravo Ratings Soar Amongst 18-49 DemographicJuly 12, 2010Seven time 2010 Primetime Emmy-nominated Bravo Media boasts season highs of 'Top Chef D.C.,' 'Bethenny Getting Married?,' and 'Work of Art: The Next Great Artist,' according to Nielsen Media Research. 'Top Chef D.C.' scored a season high 2.58 million total viewers and 'Work of Art' also delivered a season high 1.2 million total viewers, marking a 29 percent increase among total viewers since its premiere. In addition, 'Bethenny Getting Married?' enjoyed wedded bliss with a season high 2.26 million total viewers, claiming top spot in all of cable entertainment among adults 18-49. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.
TBS Airs 'My Boys' Marathon Beginning 7/24July 12, 2010As fans of TBS's acclaimed series MY BOYS eagerly await the launch of the fourth season, TBS is offering new and returning viewers a chance to catch up on what happened during the third season. The day before the new season begins, TBS will present a three-hour marathon of the best episodes from last season. The MY BOYS marathon kicks off Saturday, July 24, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The fourth season of the series launches Sunday, July 25, with two back-to-back episodes at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).
Comedy Central Greenlights 'Jon Benjamin Has a Van' for Summer 2011July 12, 2010First he had a van, now Jon Benjamin has a show. COMEDY CENTRAL has picked up 'Jon Benjamin Has a Van,' and placed a 10-episode series order for the sketch comedy series, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, head of original programming and production, COMEDY CENTRAL. The new series is slated to begin production in the fall and is scheduled to premiere in summer 2011.
Food Network Premieres 'Great Food Truck Race,' 8/15July 12, 2010Amazing chefs across the country are leaving traditional restaurants behind and hitting the streets in mobile kitchens serving some of the most unique and delicious dishes ever tasted. Food Network's new primetime series, The Great Food Truck Race, features seven such gourmet food trucks as they embark on an epic coast-to-coast culinary road trip to convince Americans to step outside their culinary comfort zones and try something new - from a truck. Tyler Florence hosts this six-episode competition premiering Sunday, August 15th at 10pm ET/PT; the series resumes in its regular timeslot of Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on August 22nd. From out-of-the-box sandwiches, burgers, and crepes to unique takes on Vietnamese, French, and Cajun cuisines, the trucks compete in weekly challenges to see who can sell the most food and race to the next episode while the losing team drives home. The last truck standing wins a $50,000 grand prize.
Oxygen's 'Love Games' Wins in Freshman Season Ratings for Women 18-34July 12, 2010Oxygen Media greenlights season two of dating series 'Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too,' which became the network's most watched freshman season among W18-34. The announcement was made today by Amy Introcaso-Davis, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and Development.
'Twilight,' Cyrus & GLEE Lead Teen Choice Awards; Ceremony Held 8/9July 12, 2010The final wave of nominees has been announced for TEEN CHOICE 2010 airing Monday, Aug. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. After the final wave of TEEN CHOICE 2010 nominees, 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' and 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' lead the pack overall with a combined 17 nominations, while GLEE and Miley Cyrus each earned 13 nods and Taylor Lautner garnered 11.
Roth Transfers DIVINE SISTER to Soho Playhouse this FallJuly 12, 2010Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.
STAGE TUBE: West End PRISCILLA WowsJuly 12, 2010As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the West End hit PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT will be making its way to Broadway next season after a run at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The video below samples the UK production, now open for booking until 28 May 2011 at the Palace Theatre, giving audiences east side of the pond good reason get get excited for the import.
STAGE TUBE: Anthony Rapp Reflects on 'Without You' MemoirJuly 12, 2010In 2006, Broadway star Anthony Rapp published his memoir, Without You, covering everything from his childhood, to the creation of Rent, to the loss of Rent's mastermind, Jonathan Larson. In the clip below, Rapp reflects on the book, and how he has come full circle since its publication in 2006, reuniting with old friend Adam Pascal ('Roger') in RENT's farewell tour last year.
STAGE TUBE: Legally Blonde At The Musical Awards in the NetherlandsJuly 12, 2010Afgelopen maandag vond in studio 22 in hilversum het musical awards gala plaats. Tijdens een spectaculaire show waren er vele voorproefjes te zien van huidige en komende musicals. Zo ook van Legally Blonde met daarim Kim-Lian in de rol van Elle Woods. Heb je het gemist of wil je het fragment gewoon nog een keer bekijken dan het videogedeelte op de website.
Faith Prince Brings 'Adelaide' to Orlando in GUYS & DOLLS Concert, 10/9July 12, 2010Everyone's favorite 'Adelaide,' Faith Prince, will be reprising the role she made famous on Broadway in two concerts with the Orlando Philharmonic this October. Prince will star alongside Davis Gaines as Sky Masterson in a concert version of Guys and Dolls that will run at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center on October 9, 2010 and 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Christopher Wilkins conducts the concert, and Mad Cow Theatre's Alan Bruun will direct.
Atlantic Theater to Feature Works by Auburn, Coen, Pinter and More in 2010-2011 Season July 12, 2010Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced its 25th Anniversary season productions. The 2010-2011 season will feature world premieres from Academy Award® winner Ethan Coen, Pulitzer and Tony Award® winner David Auburn, Lucy Thurber, a return to the work of Tony Award® and Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter and a 25th anniversary one-act festival that will reunite a who's who of Atlantic alumni playwrights, directors and actors.