GLEE Smashes Another Billboard Record
by Kelsey Denette
- Feb 16, 2011
The cast of pop-culture phenomenon GLEE has broken the music record for the most single entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, claiming the title previously held by the 'King of Rock and Roll,' Elvis Presley. Having covered hit tracks by chart-topping artists including Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Madonna and Journey, GLEE now holds the record for 113 single entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart - exceeding Elvis' 108, James Brown's 91, Ray Charles' 74, Aretha Franklin's 73 and The Beatles' 71 entries.
Brooke Shields Makes Cabaret Debut at Feinstein's, 2/1-12
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 12, 2011
New York native and stage and screen star, Brooke Shields, will make her solo cabaret debut on Tuesday, February 1 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. Under the direction of Mark Waldrop, Ms. Shields will present In My Life, an intimate look into the life of the actress, from her early days as the 'Ivory Soap baby' to now. She will share stories from her incredible journey in show business in an evening that will feature some of her favorite pop songs, those from previous Broadway appearances, and selections from the upcoming Broadway musicals, Leap of Faith, by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, and Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich's Ever After, a musical adaptation of the 20th Century Fox Film.
Roberts, Pill, Vidnovic set for THE IDEALIST At TimesCenter
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 10, 2011
The Spellbound Development Company, Kathryn Appleton and Gatewave, Inc. present a one-night-only benefit reading of Jennifer Strome's new play THE IDEALIST to benefit the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, Switzerland and its mission to support education against intolerance, on Wednesday, February 23 at 8pm at The Times Center (242 West 41st Street) in Manhattan.
MODERN FAMILY Gets Musical This Spring
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 9, 2011
According to TVGuide.com, ABC sitcom Modern Family will get the musical treatment this spring, when Cameron, played by Eric Stonestreet, tries to teach students about musical theatre. Stonestreet revealed that his character 'wants to introduce them to musical greats like Bernstein and Sondheim.'
Oxygen's GLEE Marathon Earns 4.4 Million Viewers
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 8, 2011
Oxygen reached 4.4 million viewers over the course of 12 hours during its first-ever 'Glee' marathon on Saturday, February 5. The GLEEKEND broke records among total viewers and in all key demos, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 'Glee' marathon was Oxygen's best Saturday 11am-11pm timeperiod ever among total viewers (885,000), A18-49 (453,000), A18-34 (270,000), W18-49 (291,000) and W18-34 (168,000), growing double and triple digits (vs. prior 4 week period). In prime, 'Glee' averaged over one million total viewers. The marathon drew more than one million total viewers during the airing of three separate telecasts at 4pm ('Grilled Cheesus'), 8pm ('The Substitute') and 10pm (Special Education'). The marathon peaked in the 8pm hour among A18-49 (564,000) and the 10pm hour among total viewers (1.079 MM). Additionally, Oxygen ranked within the top five ad supported cable entertainment networks in every single hour of the marathon, in at least one demo.
FOX Orders Raising Hope for Second Season
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 8, 2011
FOX has ordered a second season of the critically acclaimed comedy RAISING HOPE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.
Improv at Harrah's Features Guy Torry, 2/7
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 8, 2011
Budd Friedman and Mark Lonow's world-famous Improv Comedy Club at Harrah's Las Vegas showcases a different marquee of acts each week. Guy Torry takes the stage tomorrow through Sunday, with supporting acts Larry Brown and Lachlan Patterson. Improv shows are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm every Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $29.05 (plus applicable taxes) or $44.95 (plus applicable taxes) for VIP tickets that include special seating, an Improv t-shirt and post-show meet-and-greet with the comics. Special two-for-one tickets are also available for locals. Tickets are available at Harrah's Box Office (702-369-5223) and online at www.harrahs.com.
Oxygen's GLEE Marathon Earns Network High Ratings
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 7, 2011
Oxygen launched 'Glee' with record breaking numbers for its first-ever 12-hour GLEEKEND marathon on Saturday, February 5 making it the network's most watched 11am to 11pm time period (Monday-Sunday) ever, according to Nielsen Media Research. Delivering triple-digit growth (up +120% vs. last 4 week period) among A18-34, Oxygen achieved its best 11am to 11pm Saturday time period among A18-49 (452,000), W18-34 (291,000), A18-34 (270,000) and total viewers (885,000). Additionally, the marathon drew more than 1 million total viewers during the airing of three separate episodes at 4pm ('Grilled Cheesus'), 8pm ('The Substitute') and 10pm (Special Education').
Oxygen's GLEE Marathon = Best Ratings in Network History
by Robert Diamond
- Feb 7, 2011
Oxygen launched 'Glee' with record breaking numbers for its first-ever 12-hour GLEEKEND marathon on Saturday, February 5 making it the network's most watched 11am to 11pm time period (Monday-Sunday) ever, according to Nielsen Media Research. Delivering triple-digit growth (up +120% vs. last 4 week period) among A18-34, Oxygen achieved its best 11am to 11pm Saturday time period among A18-49 (452,000), W18-34 (291,000), A18-34 (270,000) and total viewers (885,000). Additionally, the marathon drew more than 1 million total viewers during the airing of three separate episodes at 4pm ('Grilled Cheesus'), 8pm ('The Substitute') and 10pm ('Special Education').
PlayhouseSquare Welcomes DRUMLINE LIVE!, 2/3
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 3, 2011
Created by the music team from 20th Century Fox's hit movie Drumline, 'Drumline Live's' explosive choreography and spectacle is a marching band extravaganza that parades out of the football stadium and onto the stage.
Brooke Shields Makes Cabaret Debut at Feinstein's, 2/1-12
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 1, 2011
New York native and stage and screen star, Brooke Shields, will make her solo cabaret debut on Tuesday, February 1 at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. Under the direction of Mark Waldrop, Ms. Shields will present In My Life, an intimate look into the life of the actress, from her early days as the 'Ivory Soap baby' to now. She will share stories from her incredible journey in show business in an evening that will feature some of her favorite pop songs, those from previous Broadway appearances, and selections from the upcoming Broadway musicals, Leap of Faith, by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, and Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich's Ever After, a musical adaptation of the 20th Century Fox Film.
The Mirage Welcomes Steve Martin, 4/29-30
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 26, 2011
One of the most diversified performers of our time, Steve Martin will debut his musical talent on the five-string banjo at The Mirage Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 inside the Terry Fator Theatre. The multi-talented GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning actor, comedian and musician will take the stage with bluegrass musical group the Steep Canyon Rangers at 10 p.m., nightly.
Benefit Reading Of THE IDEALIST Held At TheTimesCenter 2/23
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 20, 2011
The Spellbound Development Company will present a reading of a new play THE IDEALIST by Jennifer Strome, directed by Lee Sankowich, at TheTimesCenter (242 West 41st Street) Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at 7PM.
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