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Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez Co-Hosts AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR, Series Premiere 10/13 on Universal Kids

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez will co-host American Ninja Warrior Junior with Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila on Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's network for kids 2-12. This next generation of American Ninja Warrior marks the first time some of the show's biggest fans can become part of this five-time Emmy nominated worldwide phenomenon. American Ninja Warrior Junior will premiere on October 13 at 7:00pm.

Banff World Media Festival Announces Keynotes and Panelists From NBCUniversal

The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is pleased to announce a stellar initial lineup of speakers from NBCUniversal (NBCU) – the Company of Distinction 2018 – including keynotes from Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Kevin MacLellan, Chairman, Global Distribution & International, NBCU. In addition, panellists include, Meredith Ahr, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio, Deirdre Brennan, General Manager, Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, Pearlena Igbokwe, President, Universal Television, Lisa Katz & Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents, Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment, Luis Silberwasser, President Telemundo Networks, Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment and Jeff Wachtel, President, International Studios, NBCU.

Irish Rep's Immersive THE DEAD, 1904 Returns Tonight

Irish Repertory Theatre and Dot Dot Productions, in association with The American Irish Historical Society, present the return engagement of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce's classic story, 'The Dead,' adapted by the Pulitzer Prize winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon (Moy Sand and Gravel) and novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz (Admission, You Should Have Known).

Melissa Gilbert to Lead Return of Irish Rep's Immersive THE DEAD, 1904; Cast Complete!

Irish Repertory Theatre and Dot Dot Productions, in association with The American Irish Historical Society, have announced full casting for the return engagement of THE DEAD, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce's classic story, The Dead, adapted by the Pulitzer Prize winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon (Moy Sand and Gravel) and novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz (Admission, You Should Have Known).

NBCU's Preschool Network Sprout Rebrands as 'Universal Kids'

NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Lifestyle Networks President Frances Berwick announced today that Sprout, its preschool network, is rebranding to become Universal Kids. Universal Kids will continue to be the premier source for preschool programming as it expands its content

MITF: Raising the Curtain on a Brighter Future for the Arts in New York

Starting with our Autumn Arts, MITF will also serve as a place for artists emerging from colleges and special programs to enter into the professional world with abundant support from an experienced artistic and academic advisory. Now, established professionals and the next generation can join in.

MITF: Raising the Curtain on a Brighter Future for the Arts in New York

Starting with our Autumn Arts, MITF will also serve as a place for artists emerging from colleges and special programs to enter into the professional world with abundant support from an experienced artistic and academic advisory. Now, established professionals and the next generation can join in.

Francesca Rizzo's DAMES LIKE US Comes to Cornelia St. Cafe

Saturday afternoon at The Cornelia Street Cafe just got a lot more fun with the addition of award-winning playwright/director/actor Francesca Rizzo's outrageously honest and funny play -- DAMES LIKE US.

Irish Rep to Stage Seamus Heaney's THE BURIAL AT THEBES

The Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciaran O'Reilly, Producing Director) presents its first production of 2016, THE BURIAL AT THEBES written by Irish Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, based on Sophocles' Antigone.  Directed by Charlotte Moore, THE BURIAL AT THEBES will now star two-time Emmy Award-winner and Tony nominee Larry Bryggman (Proof, Picnic, "As the World Turns") as Creon, The King of Thebes (who replaces the previously announced John Cullum), and Rebekah Brockman (seen as Nettie on the acclaimed Cinemax series "The Knick") as Antigone.  THE BURIAL AT THEBES will be performed Thursday, January 14 - Sunday, March 6, 2016. Opening Night is scheduled for Sunday, January 24, 2016.  Tickets are on sale now through the Irish Rep box office at 212-727-2737 or online at www.irishrep.org.

Irish Rep to Open Season with American Premiere of THE QUARE LAND

The Irish Repertory Theatre announces the first production of its 28th theater season -- the American premiere of John McManus's THE QUARE LAND, directed by Ciaran O'Reilly.  Developed as part of the Irish Rep's Reading Series in 2014, THE QUARE LAND will be performed Tuesday, September 22 - Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the DR2 Theatre, located at 103 East 15th Street in Union Square (the Irish Rep's temporary home during renovation of its home base in Chelsea).  The Opening is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2015.

Irish Rep Ends Extended Run of BEYOND THE HORIZON

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) ends its extended run of BEYOND THE HORIZON - Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about two brothers in love with the same woman - tonight, April 15.

Irish Rep Announces Extension of BEYOND THE HORIZON Through April 15

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) announces a one-week extension of its hit revival of BEYOND THE HORIZON - Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about two brothers in love with the same woman - with performances now set to run through April 15 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage.

Ciaran O'Reilly Directs BEYOND THE HORIZON at Irish Rep, Opens 2/26

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) continues its 24th Season with BEYOND THE HORIZON - Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about two brothers in love with the same woman - with previews set to begin February 15, prior to its official opening on February 26 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage.

Previews Begin Tonight for Eugene O'Neill's BEYOND THE HORIZON at Irish Repertory

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) continues its 24th Season with BEYOND THE HORIZON - Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about two brothers in love with the same woman - with previews set to begin February 15, prior to its official opening on February 26 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage.

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