ABC's SCANDAL Builds in Its New 10 p.m. Slot and Boosts the Hour Year to Year
by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018 ABC's TGIT lineup ran neck-and-neck with a “Big Bang”-led CBS for No. 1 on Thursday in Adults 18-49 (1.2/5 vs. 1.3/6) and beat out NBC by 50% (0.8/3) and Fox by 71% (0.7/3). With strong delayed viewing for its Thursday dramas, ABC is projected to move ahead and win Thursday night, once Live + 7 Day ...
ABC Hits Tuesday Summer Highs With A Special Edition of 20/20 and THE LAST DEFENSE
by Tori Hartshorn - July 11, 2018 ABC Tuesday Prime Time (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 2.9 million and 0.6/3 in AD18-49): With a special edition of “20/20: Triumph in Thailand” at 9:00 p.m. drawing strong numbers and improved results for “The Last Defense” at 10:00 p.m., ABC moved up to rank No. 2 (tie) to an “America's Got Talent”-led NBC a...
VIDEO: Why Daniel Cormier Almost Cancelled His CONAN Appearance
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2018 What do Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, and Ronda Rousey have in common? They all lost their fights after appearing on CONAN. Watch the clip below!...
A Special Edition of 20/20 Will Provide an Inside Look at MARY POPPINS RETURNS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2018 Just in time for the holiday season, a special edition of "20/20" gives viewers an inside look at "Mary Poppins Returns," the sequel to the classic 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. In the special, ABC News' Chris Connelly sits down for the first prime-time television interviews wi...
20/20 to Present ARETHA: SOUL, SONG, R E S P E C T Tonight
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 Following the death of musical and cultural legend Aretha Franklin, a special edition of “20/20” reflects on the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul who had an iconic six-decade career spanning an array of musical genres. The hour gives an in-depth look at Franklin's memorable career and the impact...
World Premiere Of THE HOUR OF GREAT MERCY Comes to Diversionary
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019 Rosina Reynolds directs the World Premiere of The Hour of Great Mercy....
ABC's GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW Opens Strong on New Night
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2016 “The Great American Baking Show” (9:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.6 million and 1.0/3 in AD18-49): From 9:00-11:00 p.m. against the NFL game, ABC's “The Great American Baking Show” season premiere rose 11% in Adults 18-49 over the same night last year...
ABC's THE MUPPETS Beats 8pm Premiere of NBC's 'Best Time Ever' in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2015 At 8:00 p.m., ABC's “The Muppets” took second in Adults 18-49 (1.3/5) to CBS' “NCIS,” beating NBC's time-slot premiere of “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris” by 18% in the half-hour...
World Premiere Of THE HOUR OF GREAT MERCY Comes to Diversionary
by A.A. Cristi - January 25, 2019 Rosina Reynolds directs the World Premiere of The Hour of Great Mercy....
ABC's TO TELL THE TRUTH Draws Its Biggest Audience This Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2017 At 8:00 p.m., ABC's “To Tell the Truth” built over its most recent first-run airing in the slot by 18% in Total Viewers (4.7 million vs. 4.0 million) and by 25% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/3 vs. 0.8/2), scoring its most watched telecast this season....
Geek Out During The Sixth Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival
by Julie Musbach - April 12, 2018 The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, is proud to host the 6th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place beginning Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20 at 1225 W. Belmont. Featuring an eclectic line up of shows and events, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival celebrates all that is th...
NBC Wins Monday in Total Viewer, VOICE Is #1 for the Night
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2017 NBC wins Monday night in total viewers, led by the #1 show of the night by that measure, “The Voice.”...
ABC's GREATEST HITS Opens at 3-Year Summertime Time-Slot High in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2016 With “BattleBots,” the debut of “Greatest Hits” and a repeat of the “Match Game” pilot, ABC took second on Thursday night in Total Viewers (4.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.9/4), outdrawing an “Olympic Trials”-boosted NBC in viewers (3.6 million) and tying with young adults....
Deana Martin Announces Full List Of Guests For Her Celebrity Roast, Honoring Joe Mantegna
by Macon Prickett - April 04, 2018 Deana Martin returns to the Showroom at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas for her next edition of The Deana Martin Celebrity Roasthonoring the 'Man of the Hour' – world-renowned actor, producer, writer and director, Joe Mantegna on Sunday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Deana Martin continues her father's leg...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY is Wednesday's Top TV Show
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2016 ABC's “Modern Family” outdelivered Fox's “American Idol” on the night by 24% to rank as Wednesday's No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49 (2.6/8 vs. 2.1/7)....
Amazon Picks Up AMC's Hit Show HUMANS for Prime Video
by Caryn Robbins - December 02, 2015 Amazon and Endemol Shine International announced today that, Prime Video will be the exclusive subscription home for HUMANS starting spring 2016....
ABC's THE CHATCH Wins Its Slot & Improves Its Hour Year to Year by 22%
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2016 ABC's “The Catch” ranked No. 1 in the hour among Adults 18-49, beating fellow freshman drama CBS' “Rush Hour” by 22%...
ABC's SCANDAL Builds in Its New 10 p.m. Slot and Boosts the Hour Year to Year
by Tori Hartshorn - April 06, 2018 ABC Thursday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.2 million and 1.2/5 in AD18-49): ABC's TGIT lineup ran neck-and-neck with a “Big Bang”-led CBS for No. 1 on Thursday in Adults 18-49 (1.2/5 vs. 1.3/6) and beat out NBC by 50% (0.8/3) and Fox by 71% (0.7/3). With strong delayed viewing for its Thursday dramas...
5th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival to Return This September
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017 The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, will host the 5th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place September 14 through September 17 at 1225 W. Belmont....
ABC's THE FAMILY Jumps 17% in Women 18-34 to 6-Week High
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2016 At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “The Family” held even with the prior week in Adults 18-49 (0.8/2) to match its highest rating on the night. In addition, the new ABC drama was up 17% with Women 18-34 to a 6-week high – since 3/6/16....
William Kentridge's Chamber Opera REFUSE THE HOUR Comes to Royce Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017 UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents world-renowned South African artist William Kentridge's Refuse the Hour, the multimedia chamber opera companion to his five-channel video installation The Refusal of Time, at 8 p.m. today, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at Royce Hall. Singl...
LIVE WITH KELLY Announces 'Best Halloween Show Ever: Decision 2016'
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2016 On Monday, October 31, 2016, “LIVE with Kelly” is pulling out all the stops with “Live's Best Halloween Show Ever: Decision 2016,” the return of the show's star-studded Halloween extravaganza. Joining host Kelly Ripa for this year's festivities will be guest co-host JERRY O'CONNELL....
Marc Bamuthi Joseph's BLACK JOY IN THE HOUR OF CHAOS Set for Harlem Stage
by Tyler Peterson - June 07, 2016 Marc Bamuthi Joseph's Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos is a cycle of musical, dance and spoken word poetry performances that evoke "black joy." Invoking the history of Harlem, the legacy of hip-hop, the Great Migration, New Orleans 'second line' parades and contemporary racial politics, Joseph has com...
4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival Now Accepting Applications
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016 The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is proud to announce that applications are now open to participate in the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14....
BWW Review: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2016: EQUINOX Displayed Adelaide's Young Talent
by Barry Lenny - March 18, 2016 Equinox, was a great opportunity for young dancers.... |