BWW Exclusive: Jane Lynch Wants to Return to Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2017 Jane Lynch of Glee fame, recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about her new gig on Hollywood Game Night. Lynch, who was last seen on Broadway in 2013 as Miss Hannigan in Annie, gushed about her love of theatre and her plans to return soon....
FELIPE ESPARZA: TRANSLATE THIS Premieres on HBO Today
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2017 Best known for a raw and real comic sensibility, actor and comedian Felipe Esparza stars in his first stand-up on the network when FELIPE ESPARZA: TRANSLATE THIS debuts simultaneously on HBO and HBO Latino SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 (10:00-11:10 p.m. ET/PT) during Hispanic Heritage Month....
NBC Wins 10th Week in a Row in 18-49, Matching the Net's Longest In-Season Winning Streak in 20 Years
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2017 NBC has won the primetime ratings week of Jan. 9-15 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, led by the week's top primetime telecast on those networks in 18-49 and total viewers, Sunday's Steelers-Chiefs NFL Divisional Playoff game and the top entertainment telecast of the week in both 18-49 and t...
NBC's THE GOOD PLACE Retains 100% of Lead-In
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2016 “The Good Place” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET):: Retains 100% of its “Superstore” lead-in in both adults 18-49 and total viewers....
NBC's WILL & GRACE & THE VOICE Tie as No. 1 Show of the Night
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2017 NBC wins the night among the Big 4 in adults 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure, including wins in six of six half-hours in adults 18-49....
ComedySportz Philadelphia Celebrates 25 Years With Two Anniversary Performances
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2017 ComedySportz, Philadelphia's longest-running comedy show, turns 25 this year and to celebrate the quadricentennial, the company is mounting two super-sized matches at the Mandell Theater at Drexel University, 3201 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. The matches will take place Saturday, July 22 ...
Rebroadcast of NBC's SUPERSTORE Retains 100% of Its Lead-In in 18-49 Demo
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2017 An 8:30 encore telecast of “Superstore” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET): Retains 100% of its lead-in in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grows in adults 18-34 (0.3 to 0.4)....
NBC's CHICAGO MED Currently at Season High; GOOD PLACE Jumps +27%
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2016 NBC is currently running within 0.1 of the Thursday nightlong lead among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 (with a 1.4 rating vs. a 1.5 for CBS), while on the same night last year, NBC ran a full point behind #1 ABC...
'Ugly Betty' Co-Stars America Ferrera & Tony Plana to Reunite on Upcoming Episode of SUPERSTORE
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017 Fans of the iconic sitcom “Ugly Betty” and NBC's hit comedy SUPERSTORE will be seeing double as America Ferrera reunites with Tony Plana, who played her dad on “Ugly Betty,” and will now be guest starring as her dad on an upcoming, all-new episode of “Superstore”...
NBC's WILL & GRACE Ties as Thursday's No. 1 Entertainment Show in 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2017 NBC's WILL & GRACE (2.0/7 in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 with Grey's Anatomy....
Casting and Writers Announced for A LITTLE NEW MUSIC at Catalina Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2016 A LITTLE NEW MUSIC returns to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Monday, November 14th at 8:30pm for its latest showcase of emerging musical theater writers, featuring performers from Broadway and beyond. Krysta Rodriguez (B'way: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SPRING AWAKENING; NBC's "SMASH"), recently seen...
NBC Sports Launches THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Campaign with Unprecedented Customized Content
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2016 NBC Sports is launching THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on NBC with a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes unprecedented customized content produced in conjunction with NBC Entertainment...
NBC's LITTLE BIG SHOTS is No. 1 for Night in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - June 15, 2017 NBC's LITTLE BIG SHOTS (1.1/5 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranks #1 show of the night on those nets in adults 18-49 Retains 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and grows +2% in total viewers (7.156 million vs. 7.035 million)....
A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Returns to the Catalina Jazz Club 11/14
by Ashlee Latimer - October 19, 2016 A LITTLE NEW MUSIC returns to the Catalina Jazz Club in the heart of Hollywood for its latest showcase of emerging musical theater creators and performers from near and far. Since 2013, ALNM has introduced over 150 songs to its LA audience, featuring the best new musical theatre writing from Broadw...
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2017-18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 19, 2017 NBC has announced premiere dates for its 2017-18 fall schedule, which includes broadcast television's #1 program,” “Sunday Night Football”; last season's #1 new series, “This Is Us”; the return of one of the most honored and beloved comedies of all time, “Will & Grace”; dominant reality show and thr...
THIS IS US Ranks #3 Among Big 4 Telecasts for the Primetime Week 2/6
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2017 NBC has averaged a 1.0 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall for the primetime ratings week of Feb. 6-12, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research....
Award Winning Comedy BROOKLYN NINE-NINE to Debut on TBS Today
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2018 TBS will premiere the first five seasons of the Golden Globe-winning and critically acclaimed police comedy BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, from Universal Television, beginning with the series pilot today, January 4, 2018 at 7pm ET/PT....
NBC Digital to Present New Digital Episodes of SUPERSTORE TRAINING VIDEOS
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2016 Want more SUPERSTORE over the holiday break? NBC Digital and the producers of the network's hit Thursday comedy “Superstore” are treating fans with eight all-new digital episodes titled “Superstore Training Videos.”...
NBC's BLACKLIST, SUPERSTORE Maintain 100% Week-to-Week
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2017 “The Blacklist: Redemption” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET): Finishes within 0.1 of its lead-in from a 9 p.m. “Blacklist” in adults 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.9)....
Comedian/Actor Kym Whitley Set to Host NBCU Short Film Fest
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2017 Comedian-actor Kym Whitley ( Young & Hungry ) will act as host for the finale screening and awards ceremony of the 12th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL which celebrates diverse stories while finding the next generation of storytellers, on October 18, 2017...
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at EMERSON AT BIG MART at Planet Connections
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017 Emerson at Big Mart, presented by Waving Cat Productions, is written by Hope Weiner and benefits Planned Parenthood during its run at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show in rehearsal below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - America Ferrera Performs Missy Elliott's 'Gossip Folks' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by - October 19, 2016 On tonight's LIP SYNC BATTLE on Spike TV, America Ferrera ("Superstore", "Ugly Betty") rocks a track suit and shows off some moves with a sync of Missy Elliott's "Gossip Folks" ft. Ms. Jade & Ludacris. ...
Amy Poehler & More to Bring New Comedy Series to Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2017 Natasha Lyonne, Leslye Headland (Bachelorette, Sleeping with Other People) and Amy Poehler are set to bring a new comedy series to Netflix members around the world, with Lyonne set to star. T...
Disney Channel Orders THAT'S SO RAVEN Spin-Off, Starring Raven-Symone
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2017 Disney Channel has ordered RAVEN'S HOME the 'That's So Raven' spin-off, continuing the story of the award-winning family comedy that resonated with kids, tweens and families around the world....
L.A. Christmas Comedy SANTASIA to Return to St. Luke's This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016 SANTASIA, L.A.'s hilarious holiday musical sketch comedy show that embraces and skewers all the iconic moments of the Christmas season is returning to St. Luke's Theatre, (308 West 46th Street) in Manhattan December 13th through December 28th.... |