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Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad to Lead David Leveaux-Helmed ROMEO AND JULIET on Broadway; Opens September 19 at Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2013


According to the New York Times, Shakespeare's classic romatic tradgedy Romeo and Juliet is coming back to Broadway this summer. Helmed by David Leveaux, the production will star Tony nominee Condola Rashad and Orlando Bloom- making his Broadway debut in the role. Joining them in the play, which is set to open on September 19 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, will be Jayne Houdyshell as the Nurse and Joe Morton as Lord Capulet.

TED & WNET Produce TED TALKS EDUCATION, 5/7
by Claire Hannum - Mar 14, 2013


TED, the non-profit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, and WNET, in partnership with PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), will co-produce TED's first-ever original television special this spring, featuring content created and curated exclusively for the show.

Alan Alda Receives 2013 Common Wealth Award for Dramatic Arts
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2013


Four renowned achievers will be honored for their lifetime accomplishments with the 34th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service. The awards recognize individuals who have enriched modern society in a range of human endeavors. The 2013 Common Wealth Award winners are: Alan Alda, celebrated actor, director and screenwriter, for Dramatic Arts; David McCullough, preeminent author and historian, for Literature; Jane Pauley, leading broadcast journalist, Today Show contributor and author, for Mass Communications; Martin Sheen, film legend, social activist and humanitarian, for Public Service.

Bounce Celebrates MLK Day With Live Inauguration Coverage & Documentaries
by TV News Desk - Jan 21, 2013


Bounce TV's Martin Luther King Day Celebration today, Jan. 21 will include live coverage of the 57th Presidential Inauguration as President Barack Obama takes his second oath of office, starting at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Bounce TV will also honor MLK Day with two special primetime documentaries

Bounce to Celebrate MLK Day With Live Inauguration Coverage & Documentaries
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2013


Bounce TV's Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 21 will include live coverage of the 57th Presidential Inauguration as President Barack Obama takes his second oath of office, starting at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Bounce TV will also honor MLK Day with two special primetime documentaries

Bounce TV To Celebrate MLK Day With Live Coverage Of President Obama's Inauguration & Documentaries Led By Broadcast Premiere Of 'KING: MAN OF PEACE IN A TIME OF WAR'
by Robert Diamond - Jan 18, 2013


Bounce TV's Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 21 will include live coverage of the 57th Presidential Inauguration as President Barack Obama takes his second oath of office, starting at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Bounce TV will also honor MLK Day with two special primetime documentaries:

MEET THE PRESS is Most-Watched Sunday Public Affairs Hour for 1/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 17, 2013


"Meet the Press" was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs hour on Sunday, January 13, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

Rachel Maddow & Chris Matthews to Host MSNBC's Inauguration Day Coverage
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2013


MSNBC will present continuing coverage of The Second Inauguration of Barack Obama from Sunday, January 20 through Tuesday, January 22.

ABC NEWS Announces Slew of 2013 Inauguration Programming
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2013


ABC News will provide extensive coverage of the second Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama on the ABC Television Network, its digital platforms including ABCNews.com and ABC's mobile apps, Yahoo!, and radio.

Military Channel Honors Late General Norman Schwarzkopf Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 8, 2013


The Military Channel has announced that it will dedicate a night of programming today, January 8 starting at 8PM E/P, to commemorate the celebrated career of retired GenerAl Norman Schwarzkopf, who passed away last week. General Schwarzkopf led the allied forces to a routing of Iraq in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, becoming one of the nation's most celebrated military heroes of the era.

Military Channel to Honor Late General Norman Schwarzkopf, 1/8
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2013


The Military Channel announced today it will dedicate a night of programming on Tuesday, January 8 starting at 8PM E/P, to commemorate the celebrated career of retired General Norman Schwarzkopf, who passed away last week. General Schwarzkopf led the allied forces to a routing of Iraq in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, becoming one of the nation's most celebrated military heroes of the era.

Steven Spielberg to Give Keynote Speech at Gettysburg Address Ceremony
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 19, 2012


Deadline reports that Steven Spielberg has been selected to give the keynote speech at a commemoration marking the 149th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysbergy Address today. The award-winning director helmed the biopic LINCOLN, released in theaters last week.

PBS and Capital Concerts Present NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS Today, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2012


PBS and Capital Concerts announced the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS tonight, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise ("CSI: New York"), the national television event celebrates the American heroes who have served throughout our country's history. The program will also be broadcast to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

PBS-TV to Present AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 9, 2012


The HistoryMakers will welcome and honor Berry Gordy, Jr., founder of Motown Records, during AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at The Art Institute of Chicago.

VIDEO: Colin Powell Endorses President Obama on CBS THIS MORNING
by - Oct 25, 2012


Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell endorsed President Barack Obama and further discussed the presidential race in an interview with co-hosts Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell that aired live today, Oct. 25, 2012, on CBS THIS MORNING on the CBS Television Network (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM). Check out the interview below!

PBS and Capital Concerts Announce NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2012


PBS and Capital Concerts announced today the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise ("CSI: New York"), the national television event celebrates the American heroes who have served throughout our country's history. The program will also be broadcast to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

PBS to Air NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, 11/11
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 18, 2012


PBS and Capital Concerts announced today the broadcast of the NATIONAL SALUTE TO VETERANS, airing on PBS Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in honor of the service and sacrifice of our 22 million American veterans. Hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") and Gary Sinise ("CSI: New York"), the national television event celebrates the American heroes who have served throughout our country's history. The program will also be broadcast to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.

Robert Stevenson's HOW TO SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE IN A WORLD FULL OF TURKEYS Sells More than 60,000 Copies via Word-of-Mouth
by Robert Diamond - Oct 15, 2012


Robert Stevenson is one of the most widely sought after public speakers by Fortune 500 companies today and yet virtually unknown to the general public. Companies like FedEx, Prudential, Lockheed Martin, Anheuser-Busch, and Chevron continue to rely on him for a fresh, unique perspective on businesses' most crucial issues. He has shared the podium with such renowned leaders as Tom Peters , former President George H. W. Bush , Stephen Covey , General Norman Schwarzkopf , and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Today, September 11- Woody Harrelson and More!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2012


Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, September 11

DVR ALERT: Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, September 11- Woody Harrelson and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 7, 2012


Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, September 11

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