Today's top stories: a film adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is in the works, Six will sail the seas on Norwegian Cruise Line, A Christmas Carol is returning to Broadway, and more!
ABC (3.782 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.0, #1) was the demo champ on Monday thanks to the return of 'Bachelor in Paradise' (4.365 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and a new 'Grand Hotel' (2.615 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T5).
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of July 29-Aug. 2 in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Julio Torres was a guest on Monday night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, to talk about his HBO stand-up special, My Favorite Shapes. During the interview, Torres explains how he persuaded Lin-Manuel Miranda to make a cameo as a cactus trapped in a little glass container.
The Warner Theatre will welcome comedian JIM BREUER to the Main Stage on October 12 at 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale to Warner Members on Thursday, August 8 at 12 pm and to the General Public on Friday, August 9 at 10 am.
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 8/4/2019.
From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of August 5, 2019!
Thaddeus Dixon is one of the most sought after musicians, producers, songwriters, and music directors in the business. Today he steps out with his new single 'Body on Me' ft. Marley Waters. Of the single, he shares, 'I've been trusted with the sound of today; now, it's time to build the sound of tomorrow!' With countless artist collaborations, Thaddeus has worked with artists ranging from 21 Savage, Khalid, Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Ne-Yo, Bryson Tiller, John Legend, Rick Ross to Adam Lambert, and French Montana, among many others. His work has solidified his place amongst the greats. And now, he delivers a sultry, Caribbean sound to close out the summer.
The Highwomen—the new collaborative movement formed by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires—debut their new cover of Fleetwood Mac's “The Chain” today. The rendition is from the official motion picture soundtrack for the new movie, The Kitchen, which stars Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss and is out next Friday, August 9. Watch the film's official trailer featuring the song HERE.
Tyler Childers' highly anticipated new album, Country Squire, is out today via Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records. Childers' first release in partnership with RCA Records, Country Squire was produced by Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson and recorded The Butcher Shoppe in Nashville.
2019 GRAMMY-nominated Jamaican artist Protoje continues to blaze stages worldwide. From SummerJam in Germany to Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, Protoje has been slaying some of the summer's most coveted festival stages. This week, he picks up the second half of his North American tour with Rebelution and announces new headlining dates in select U.S. cities. Lila Iké, one of reggae's most-talked about emerging singers, will join him in Atlanta, Santa Cruz and San Diego. Admist his stateside run, Protoje will hit some of Europe's hottest music festivals (including Oya Fest in Oslo, Norway and Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary) as well as two dates in Germany.
Sam Fender returns to the US this week to perform his latest single “Will We Talk” onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, tonight, Thursday, August 1, before heading to Chicago for his highly anticipated slot at Lollapalooza on Saturday, August 3at 1pm. “Will We Talk” is the fourth track off the forthcoming debut album Hypersonic Missiles, following title-track, “Play God” and breakout single “Dead Boys.” The LP is due out September 13th on Interscope. Additionally, Fender has announced a fall run of North American dates kicking off this September 25 with stops in Seattle, Los Angeles, Toronto, DC, NY and more. Full list of dates below.
The Highwomen—the new collaborative movement formed by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires—made their television debut last night performing their single “Redesigning Women” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”.
The walls will be howling by the time 82 year old Blues legend, Buddy Guy takes the stage after a growling warmup by Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band at the Palace Theater on November 17 at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday August 2, 10:00am and can be purchased by phone 203.346.2000, by visiting www.palacetheaterct.org or the venue's Box Office 100 East Main Street. The concert is part of the ION Bank Concert Series.
Original telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” tied “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in adult 18-49 rating and won in adults 25-54, women 25-54 and women 18-49 for the week of July 22-26, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.
ABC (5.801 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) cruised to victory on Monday with the penultimate 'The Bachelorette' (7.147 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) and a new 'Grand Hotel' (3.111 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.7, #3).
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 7/28/2019.
On August 19th, New York comedian Shalewa Sharpe (as seen on HBO's 2 Dope Queens, Comedy Central's The New Negroes, The Tonight Show) will release her second full-length album So You Just Out Here? on Little Lamb Recordings. When Shalewa was a young adult video store employee in Atlanta, “So, you just out here?” was something an old woman said to her as she observed her pick up some late-night pizza and ice cream at a convenience store. It's served as a personal mantra of sorts ever since. The answer? She's older, she's well aware of consequences, and her knee hurts for some reason. Shalewa is moving through these dark days with the rest of us, and her warm, teasing sense of humor, which takes aim at both herself and her surroundings, is an uplifting antidote to the realities of America in 2019. So You Just Out Here? brings us along on Shalewa's journey through the world, which is equal parts exasperated side-eye and genuine affection for herself and her loved ones. Shalewa Sharpe is just out here, and we're all the more blessed for it.
This November, comedian and actor Nate Bargatze will make his Wynn Las Vegas debut with a one-night-only engagement of his a?oeGood Problem to Havea?? Tour at the Encore Theater. Bargatze will bring his relatable humor to the stage on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this performance will be available for purchase on Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. PDT.
From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of July 29, 2019!
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