TV: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Creatives Dive Into Crafting Sets, Props & More!May 12, 2016Bikini Bottom will soon surface in Chicago, and in anticipation of The SpongeBob Musical's first performance on Tuesday, June 7th at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theatre, the production has begun rolling out a number of behind-the-scenes videos on the process of adapting one of television's biggest animated hits for the theatre. Below, check out a just-released peek at how the creatives are crafting the sets, props and more for the musical!
CENTER STAGE: ON POINTE to Premiere in June on LifetimeMay 11, 2016Time to get your dancing shoes on for the third installment of the Center Stage franchise with the world premiere of Lifetime's original movie, Center Stage: On Pointe, premiering Saturday, June 25 at 8pm ET/PT.
ABC Orders New Music Series GREATEST HITS, Hosted by Arsenio Hall & Kelsea BalleriniMay 11, 2016ABC announced today a new music series “Greatest Hits.” Each episode will highlight a five-year period celebrating the biggest hits from that time, hosted by Arsenio Hall and Kelsea Ballerini. Each week, iconic music artists, as well as today's music chart-toppers, will take the stage and perform the songs that defined the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. The six-episode series will feature special solo performances, never-before-seen duets and incredible tributes on “Greatest Hits,” premiering THURSDAY, JUNE 30 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.
VH1 to Bring Back DEAR MAMA in 2017May 11, 2016VH1 announced today it has renewed DEAR MAMA which drew 1.5 million total viewers on Sunday night.* A-listers including host Anthony Anderson, Queen Latifah, Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, Rita Ora, Alicia Keys, Alessia Cara, and Trey, Jaden, and Willow Smith saluted their mothers at the event which was produced by VH1, Flavor Unit and Jesse Collins Entertainment. Surprise performances by Mary J. Blige and Boyz II Men rounded out the show, which drove VH1 to the network's strongest Sunday in almost a year and bested its time period by +132% among adults 18-49.**
Morley Safer to Retire from CBS' 60 MINUTESMay 11, 2016Morley Safer, the CBS Newsman and 60 MINUTES' longest-serving correspondent, will formally retire this week. His unparalleled career will be celebrated in a special hour, directly following this Sunday's regular edition of 60 MINUTES. 'Morley Safer: A Reporter's Life' will be broadcast Sunday, May 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
NBCSN Airs St. Louis Blues/Dallas Stars Game TonightMay 11, 2016NBCSN presents the first of two Western Conference Second Round Game 7 matchups in as many days tonight at 8 p.m. ET, when David Backes and the St. Louis Blues face off against Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars. Game 7 coverage continues tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when Joe Pavelski and the San Jose Sharks host Shea Weber and the Nashville Predators.
CBS Renews LIFE IN PIECES for Second SeasonMay 11, 2016 CBS announced today that it has renewed freshman comedy LIFE IN PIECES for the 2016-2017 season. LIFE IN PIECES is this season's #1 new comedy in viewers (10.53m), adults 18-49 (2.7) and adults 25-54 (3.7).
THEATER TALK to Celebrate Broadway's THE CRUCIBLE This WeekendMay 11, 2016The newest edition of THEATER TALK features the director and two cast members of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, the critically-acclaimed and Tony-nominated Best Revival Of A Play now at the Walter Kerr Theatre - director Ivo Van Hove, Ben Whishaw, and Sophie Okonedo (also Tony-nominated as Best Actress in a Leading Role). The revival received a total of 4 Tony nominations.
Next Installment of Investigation Discovery's IN THE LINE OF FIRE to Air 5/15May 10, 2016Across the United States every day, brave men and women in blue risk their lives to serve and protect all Americans. For the second year, Investigation Discovery (ID) turns its cameras on the professionals to explore the critical role so many officers play in protecting and serving. Presented by legal analyst Rikki Klieman, IN THE LINE OF FIRE brings viewers into the heat of the moment to experience the stunning split-second decisions that changed the course of events and tells, first-hand, emotional stories of survival from the police officers themselves. In celebration of National Police Week (Sunday, May 15-Saturday, May 21), IN THE LINE OF FIRE is set to premiere exclusively on ID on Sunday, May 15 at 8/7c.
THE STRAIN, YOU'RE THE WORST Get Premiere DatesMay 10, 2016FX Networks has set the premiere dates for the highly-anticipated third seasons of The Strain and You're the Worst, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. The Strain returns to FX with a 10-episode season on Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT starting August 28. You're the Worst is back for 13 episodes on FXX on Wednesdays at 10 PM ET/PT beginning August 31.
TV: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Creatives on Bringing the Characters of Bikini Bottom to the StageMay 10, 2016Bikini Bottom will soon surface in Chicago, and in anticipation of The SpongeBob Musical's first performance on Tuesday, June 7th at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theatre, the production has begun rolling out a number of behind-the-scenes videos on the process of adapting one of television's biggest animated hits for the theatre. Below, check out a just-released peek at how the creatives are bringing the characters to the stage!
Syfy Orders Superman Prequel Pilot KRYPTONMay 9, 2016 Syfy today announced it has greenlit to pilot KRYPTON, the much-anticipated Superman prequel set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel's home planet. KRYPTON will follow Superman's grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Sean McDonough Joins ESPN's MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLMay 9, 2016Sean McDonough, one of sports television's most versatile broadcasters, will be the new play-by-play voice for ESPN's Monday Night Football. He will work alongside analyst Jon Gruden and reporter Lisa Salters when the 2016 NFL season kicks off this fall.
NBCSN & CNBC Set Tonight's NHL Western Conference Final CoverageMay 9, 2016 The St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks can advance to the Western Conference Final with Game 6 victories tonight on NBCSN and CNBC. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when David Backes and the Blues host Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars in St. Louis. CNBC's coverage gets underway at 9 p.m. ET, as Joe Pavelski and the Sharks travel to Nashville to faceShea Weber the Predators.
STAGE TUBE: Margo Seibert & Zak Resnick Perform Pair of Songs from A.C.T.'s THE LAST FIVE YEARS!May 9, 2016Following the wildly successful concert version at The Geary Theater in spring 2015, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents a brand-new, fully staged production of Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, running May 11-June 5, 2016. Under the direction of Michael Berresse - with Musical Direction by Matt Castle – THE LAST FIVE YEARS stars Margo Seibert (Rocky on Broadway, Tamar of the River at Prospect Theater Company) as Cathy and Zak Resnick (Mamma Mia on Broadway, Once Upon a Mattress at Transport Group) as Jamie -- with just a few days until the first curtain, A.C.T. has unveiled a pair of sneak peek performances!