STAGE TUBE: Carmen Cusack Records 'Sun's Gonna Shine' from Martin & Brickell's Broadway-Bound BRIGHT STARJanuary 18, 2016The new musical Bright Star, from Grammy and Emmy winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, February 25, 2016 with an official Broadway opening night on Thursday, March 24 at the Cort Theatre. Directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, the production will star Carmen Cusack in her Broadway debut. Below, check out a just-released video featuring Cusack performing 'Sun's Gonna Shine'!
ENFOQUE CON JOSE DIAZ-BALART Sets Lineup for 1/17January 15, 2016Award-winning journalist José Díaz Balart presents another edition of his news program, 'Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart,' this Sunday, January 17 at 12PM/11C on Telemundo with an analysis of current topics and events.
Derek Hough Named Master of Ceremonies of THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60January 15, 2016Six-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Derek Hough serves as Master of Ceremonies when the ABC Television Network presents "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60." Hough will guide viewers through 60 years of Disney magic, showcasing sensational song and dance performances and special appearances in the star-studded two-hour special "The "Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60," airing SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST).
Debra Messing to Join Abigail Breslin in ABC's DIRTY DANCING RemakeJanuary 14, 2016As previously reported, ABC is at work on adapting the hit 1987 film DIRTY DANCING into a three-hour musical broadcast starring Abigail Breslin as Baby - today, Deadline has confirmed that the project has officially received a green light, with television star and stage alum Debra Messing coming on board.
NBC Sports Group Sets OLYMPIC WINTER SPORTS Weekend CoverageJanuary 14, 2016BC, NBCSN, Universal HD, and NBC Sports Live Extra will present more than 40 hours of Olympic winter sports coverage this weekend spanning alpine skiing, bobsled and skeleton, curling, and cross country skiing. Coverage is highlighted by U.S. Olympic skiersLindsey Vonn and Travis Ganong in FIS World Cup alpine skiing action, and the U.S. television debut of curling's mixed doubles format on NBCSN's Curling Night In America tomorrow night at 10 p.m. ET.
THE TONIGHT SHOW Tops Late-Night for the WeekJanuary 14, 2016“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has dominated the late-night ratings week of Jan. 4-8, leading CBS's “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for the week in every key measure -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Posts Most-Watched Week in Two YearsJanuary 14, 2016 “Days of our Lives” has generated its highest weeklong average rating in the women 18-49 demographic in 18 months, with a 0.91 rating, and its most-watched week in two years, with an average 2.914 million persons.
Telemundo's EVA LA TRAILERA to Premiere 1/26January 14, 2016On Tuesday, January 26 at 9pm/8c, TELEMUNDO presents the premiere of “Eva La Trailera,” marking the return to Spanish-language television by Mexican actress Edith González alongside Jorge Luis Pila and Arap Bethke. “Eva La Trailera” is an original Telemundo Studios production written by Valentina Párraga (“La Patrona” and “Los Miserables”), directed by Leonardo Galavis (“Dónde Está Elisa?”) and Nicolás Di Blasi (“Bajo El Mismo Cielo”), and produced by Martha Godoy (“El Señor de los Cielos,” “Bajo El Mismo Cielo”).
STAGE TUBE: Robin de Jesus Performs 'Feminism Medley' at #TBTLIVEJanuary 14, 2016On Thursday, January 7th a cast of Broadway favorites once again brought the popular Instagram/Twitter trend of #tbt to the stage of 54 Below with #tbtLIVE Throwback Thursday: The Concert. During the big night, Broadway favorite Robin de Jesus performed a 'Feminist Medley,' which was arranged by Tim Rosser. Check it out below!
SHADOWHUNTERS Premiere Draws Strong Ratings for FreeformJanuary 13, 2016The series launch of “Shadowhunters” (9:02 p.m. EST) ranked as Freeform/ABC Family's #1 series debut in over two years in Total Viewers (1.82 million), Adults 18-34 (534,000/0.8 rating), Adults 18-49 (965,000/0.8 rating), Women 18-49 (659,000/1.0 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (809,000/0.9 rating) – since “Ravenswood” (10/22/13) and the #4 cable TV drama launch overall of the past 12 months in 18-34 and 12-34 demos, behind only AMC's “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul” and “Into the Badlands,” of which the latter two benefited from their “The Walking Dead” lead in.
NBC to Air NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF Game This SaturdayJanuary 13, 2016 NBC Sports concludes its coverage of the 2015 NFL playoffs this Saturday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC with an NFC Divisional round matchup, when Aaron Rodgersand the Green Bay Packers (NFC North, 10-6) visit Carson Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals (NFC West, 13-3), at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. NBC's NFL Divisional round coverage on Saturday begins at 7:30 p.m. ET with a special edition of Football Night In America.
TV: Rebecca Luker, Daisy Eagan & More on Returning to THE SECRET GARDEN for Make-A-Wish Foundation BenefitJanuary 13, 2016Friends in Theater Company and State of Play Productions' THE SECRET GARDEN, a Broadway benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, presented the first of two sold-out performances last night, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. at theLucille Lortel Theater. The fully staged production, directed/choreographed by Curtis Holbrook, was led by Rebecca Luker as Lily, Gabriella Pizzolo as Mary, and Bradley Dean as Archie with Tom Deckman, Ali Ewoldt, Frances Mercanti-Anthony, Bill Nolte, Eli Tokash, Max von Essen, and Cortney Wolfson. Additionally, composer Lucy Simonand original cast member Daisy Egan co-hosted the night. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out interviews with the cast below!
TV Exclusive: Michael Grandage on Bringing Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE Back to Broadway with Forest WhitakerJanuary 13, 2016Themes,
The Broadway revival of Hughie, starring Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner & BAFTA winner Forest Whitaker and Tony Award winner Frank Wood will begin performances on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at Broadway's Booth Theatre, with opening night on Feb. 25, 2016. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive interview director Michael Grandage, where he discusses the HUGHIE's themes, humor, and bringing the show back for a new generation of audiences!