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Clive Owen stars in the new movie 'The Song of Names' and he credits his acting career to David Bowie, who sparked his imagination as a child.

World-renowned musician and Late Show musical director Jon Batiste treats our audience to a performance of 'PRINCE' from his recently released live album 'Chronology of a Dream: Live at the Village Vanguard.'

The star of the new film adaptation of 'Little Women' joins Stephen Colbert to talk about what her role meant to hear and what it was like working with co-star Meryl Streep.

Ed Harris was a guest on Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk about starring as Atticus Finch in the Broadway production of To Kill A Mockingbird.

Today's top stories: Idina Menzel plays Carnegie Hall tonight, Sir Patrick Stewart's one-man A Christmas Carol plays its first of two performances, and more!

As a young reporter covering politics in the Nixon era, ''The Fall of Richard Nixon'' author Tom Brokaw saw one after another of the President's associates convicted and sent to prison.

Saoirse Ronan's character in ''Little Women,'' Jo March, stars opposite Timothée Chalamet's Laurie, and she was happy to have a chance to break his heart after he broke hers in ''Lady Bird.'

On December 6th, musician and producer Meg Toohey stepped into the spotlight to debut “Are You Gonna Be the One,” the first single off of her first album of original songs in 15 years. Titled Butch and set for release on January 10th, the album not only features Toohey stepping into her own as a solo artist; it also marks her move from rock into captivating country pop.

During the week of Dec. 2, 2019, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ranked as the week's No. 1 late-night talk show outright in Adults 18-49, edging out CBS' “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (427,000 vs. 424,000) and NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (418,000). In addition, despite airing a repeat telecast on Friday (versus four original broadcasts for “Fallon”), “Kimmel” outdrew “Fallon” by 10% in Total Viewers (1.876 million vs. 1.713 million) to stand as the No. 2 talk show of the week. 

On December 6th, musician and producer Meg Toohey stepped into the spotlight to debut 'Are You Gonna Be the One,' the first single off of her first album of original songs in 15 years. Titled Butch and set for release on January 10th, the album not only features Toohey stepping into her own as a solo artist; it also marks her move from rock into captivating country pop.

Today's top stories: Beetlejuice will close in June, and more!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti about Tori Amos's 1992 album 'Little Earthquakes.' They also discuss Patti LuPone, Arthur Laurents, Joni Mitchell, Elaine Stritch, Liza Minnelli, Marni Nixon, Lizzo, Brandi Carlile, and Julie Andrews. Laura talks about her starring roles in Broadway hits such as 'The Sound of Music,' 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,' 'Gypsy,' 'She Loves Me,' and 'My Fair Lady.' She shares stories from her career, including her 'up-the-octave' portrayal of Dolly Levi in high school. In addition to the theater, Laura has appeared on TV in 'Supergirl,' 'Nashville,' and 'The Sound of Music Live' opposite Carrie Underwood. She is also a regular on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' and has tickled viewers nationwide with her hilarious portrayal of Melania Trump.

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of December 9, 2019!

Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, kicks off the first of two special nights of music at The Late Show with this mind-bending performance his new single ''Heartless.''

Scarlett Johansson stars in the new movie ''Marriage Story'' on Netflix with Adam Driver. Stephen believes that Scarlett's Black Widow character would beat Adam Driver's Kylo Ren in a fight.

The 13-time GRAMMY winner makes his first visit to The Late Show to perform this song which appears in the Netflix documentary ''The Black Godfather.'

Comedian Joe Pera sits down with Stephen to talk about everything from his favorite grocery store routines to his ideal date. Catch Joe Pera on his show ''Joe Pera Talks With You'' on Adult Swim.

The star of the new film ''The Aeronauts,'' Eddie Redmayne, survived a hectic first day on the set of the film which included a runaway balloon ride complete with a crash landing.

See the lineup of shows on their way to Union Hall!

Planet Connections' starts out 2020 with 'DARK PLANET: Not Your Mother's Valentine's Day,' short plays unapologetically looking at life through a clever a?" albeit caustic a?" lens. Frank, Funny, Engaging, Engrossing, and Enlightening, Performing Thursdays & Fridays, February 6 a?" 21, at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St, NYC. This event a?" celebrating the diversity of the performing arts & artists of NYC a?" will be accompanied by an opening night party and special Valentine's Day event.