NBC takes viewers beyond the broadcast for exclusive conversations and behind-the-scenes stories with the launch of the NBC Entertainment Podcast Network, which includes the existing and successful “Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast,” “American Ninja Warrior Podcast” and “The Good Place - The Podcast.”
Today it was announced that RED NOSE DAY, the national fundraising campaign to end child poverty, will return to NBC with a night of special primetime programming today, May 24, 2018.
NBC wins Tuesday in 18-49 and total viewers among the Big 4, led by the top Tuesday edition of “The Voice” since April 24.
Majestic Repertory Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Bigfoot, The Musical by Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Myers and Comedy Central's Drunk History), Kevin Sciretta (iO Chicago), and David Schmoll (The Second City). The musical comedy offers the origination story of America's most famous mythological creature. It is directed by Troy Heard (Awarded Best Director by Desert Companion Magazine, 2012, 2014 & 2018 and Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2012) and will run at Majestic Repertory Theatre, June 28 - July 15, 2018. Tickets are on sale now.
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of May 14-18 in adults 18-49 and most other key demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” aired Monday and Tuesday encores.
PBS recently unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, launches with a two-hour episode on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 8 p.m. on PBS stations and will introduce viewers to the full list of America's 100 favorite novels selected through a demographically representative national survey conducted by YouGov.
NBC has clinched first place for the traditional September to May season in primetime's key demographic of adults 18-49, marking the network's fourth win in five years.
Ava DuVernay recaps jurying the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, explains why she only hires female directors for Queen Sugar and talks about taking on the film adaption of DC Comics' New Gods.
PBS today unveiled a list of America's 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, launches with a two-hour episode today, May 22, 2018, at 8 p.m. on PBS stations and will introduce viewers to the full list of America's 100 favorite novels selected through a demographically representative national survey conducted by YouGov. The series will also feature interviews with celebrities, authors, superfans and everyday Americans discussing the way particular books have influenced them and their significance in American popular culture. Then, after a multi-platform initiative throughout the summer, which will include live public events, social media components and national reading clubs, the series will resume in the fall with several themed episodes, including an exciting finale, culminating in the first-ever national vote to choose 'America's Best-Loved Novel.' It will be the most expansive national celebration of books and reading aimed at engaging multi-generational readers across multiple platforms ever created.
Music Director Janna Hymes has announced that she is stepping down from the music directorship of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra at the end of next season. The conductor, who has led the 57-member orchestra for almost half of its existence, will mark her 15th anniversary at the helm of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra this 2018-19 season, the organization's 35th season.
Take a walk on the wild side! Dressed to impress, Todd Almond steps back into the title role of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati's season closer Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Written by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, this award-winning rock musical is an innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny story of a gender-crossed glam rocker determined to become a superstar. The regional revival of ETC's 2001 and 2003 hit production is a rocking ride, entertaining, touching, and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile. Playing June 5-July 1, 2018. Directed by D. Lynn Meyers. Presented by The Rosenthal Family Foundation and sponsored by LPK.
Kate McKinnon defends her choice of jogging headphones, reveals the downside of running errands while exercising and talks about playing Rudy Giuliani on SNL on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Christine and the Queens today makes her eagerly anticipated comeback with new single “Girlfriend”, available to stream and download now via Because Music. “Girlfriend” is Christine and the Queens' first new song since her already iconic debut album Chaleur Humaine and titledChristine and the Queens in North-America.
Anderson East is nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. The annual awards show is scheduled forSeptember 12 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.
Utah quartet, The Aces, made their late night debut last night on Late Night With Seth Meyers. In case you missed it, watch them perform 'Waiting For You' below!
Josh Brolin talks about playing Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, traveling with Ryan Reynolds and getting into shape for Deadpool 2.
Producer Michael Goldstein and Host and Moderator Rabbi Ed Feinstein bring six ten-minute comedies and dramas to Valley Beth Shalom on Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at 7:30pm. The plays are all inspired by the theme of Jewish Love and Marriage and admission is FREE for the entire community.
Grab your sunscreen and head down south for the Chillin' on the Lucie music festival in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Oct. 3 - 7. Headlining will be country icon, Wynonna, with her band The Big Noise, and hit-maker Joe Nichols, with two more to be announced. RaeLynn, Thompson Square, Craig Campbell, Restless Heart, Love and Theft, Trent Tomlinson, Scooter Brown Band and Southern Halo are also scheduled to perform at the festival, with more acts to be announced. Tickets can be purchased here.
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: the touring cast of Hamilton performed for George HW Bush, we took you inside the Vineyard Theatre gala, and more!
Theater is a business built on fantasy. We attend productions with suspended disbelief in an effort to step into a world different than our own, and yet, some of the most groundbreaking theatrical works are grounded in historical reference. Some of these shows are on my list of personal favorites, and some get added later, including BDT Stage's latest production, Always…Patsy Cline.
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