It seemed safe enough...a group of television's nerdiest residents who just want to sing on Fox television. However, it was perhaps only a matter of time before The O'Reilly Factor's Bill O'Reilly found issue with his network's hit comedy GLEE. Last night, O'Reilly dedicated a special segment of his program to discussing the dangers and insensitivity of GLEE for its stabs at conservatives Ann Coulter and Sarah Palin during the Power of Madonna episode that aired on Tuesday.
After the success of this week's Madonna themed GLEE episode, Fox will be airing the 'The Power of Madonna' one more time on Friday May 23 at 9PM for those who missed out on it the first time (and for those who had DVRed the episode and fell victim to the cut off due to American Idol running late). Tuesday's episode pulled in 13.5 million viewers and it is currentlly holding the number oe position on iTunes.
Glee: The Power of Madonna will bow at #1 on next week's chart with a total of 100-120k., according to projections. The success follows news from The Hollywood Reporter, GLEE's highly anticipated Power of Madonna episode brought in big ratings for Fox with 13.5 million viewers tuning in.
GLEE executive producer Brad Falchuck recently chatted with EOnline about the romantic twists and turns that Finn, Rachel, Puck and the whole GLEE cast will take in the remaining episodes of season one.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, GLEE's highly anticipated Power of Madonna episode brought in big ratings for Fox with 13.5 million viewers tuning in.
According to her official website, Idina Menzel will be making four additional appearances on GLEE after her current stint is up. In this second installment of GLEE's first season, Menzel plays Shelby, coach of rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline. As previously reported, Menzel had been contracted to appear in episodes airing May 18, May 25, June 1 and June 8. She has appeared on the first two premiere episodes, as well. For more information, visit www.idinamenzel.com.
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE will return to Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre for a strictly-limited two week engagement, June 1-13, 2010.
On this week's episode of GLEE, Mr. Schue, observing the bullying that the girl members of the club are receiving from the guys, gives his students an assignment: pick a Madonna song and, in the words of the songstress herself, 'Express Yourself.' The premise, a rehash of last week's assignment to find a 'Hello'-themed song, is already becoming tired and redundant; not only is the series getting less original, but its preachy aspects are amplified to incredible levels in this episode.
In an interview with New York Magazine, Broadway veteren and Glee star Matthew Morrison chatted about the roles of his past and of what's in store for Mr. Schue in upcoming episodes. Morrison answered questions submitted by fans about everything from his stint in the Legally Brown webseries to what kind of hair products he uses.
Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille's Grill.
GLEE won big at the GLAAD Media Awards this weekend, taking home the award for Outstanding Comedy Series. During the ceremony, series creator Ryan Murphy spoke of Kurt's future - not only would Kurt be getting a boyfriend soon, but the pair will also be dubbed McKinley High Schools prom king and king.
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to Clowes Memorial Hall, April 20-25, 2010 as a Broadway Across America 09/10 Season presentation. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from an authorized ticket agent online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, or in person at Clowes Memorial Hall, The Murat Theatre and the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Avenue.
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater will conclude its 15th Anniversary season with the world premiere of The Aliens, by Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation, Body Awareness). Directed by Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, Rag and Bone), performances begin Wednesday, April 14th, 2010. Opening night is Thursday, April 22nd at 7pm. The show is scheduled to run through Sunday, May 23rd, 2010.
Seems like the cast of GLEE can add one more excited party to the 'Madonna' episode airing tomorrow, April 20 at 9:00pm on FOX, and that is the Queen of Pop herself. Says Madonna of the cast: 'The entire cast was amazing. They're all so talented. I especially loved Sue Sylvester and Kurt Hummel's characters.'
The Terza Domenica Heritage Series event at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum on Sunday, April 18 at 1 p.m. will be a booksigning and presentation by author Dianne Hales of her acclaimed book La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World's Most Enchanting Language.
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15 Street) will end its run of the world-premiere of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS on April 18. THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS was previously scheduled to run through April 4.
