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Robert Fairchild to Teach Master Class In Theater Dance Saturday, 8/25
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2018


Robert Fairchild made his Broadway debut in 2015 with his breakout role as 'Jerry Mulligan' in the Tony Award-winning musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, which he reprised in London in 2017. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance By An Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical and the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Performance, and won the 2015 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, the 2015 Astaire Award for Best Male Dancer, the 2015 Theatre World Award, and the National Dance Award UK. He was also nominated for the 2015 Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.

Paula Poundstone Returns To Provincetown Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2018


Producer Rick Murray welcomes comedian Paula Poundstone back to Provincetown for one performance only, Today, August 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall Auditorium. 

Eagle Theatre Announces Continuation of Stand Up Comedy Series
by Julie Musbach - Aug 10, 2018


Eagle Theatre continues their fifth year of presenting Stand-Up Comedy with their next installment on August 18th at 7:00PM & 9:30PM.

NBC's WORLD OF DANCE Wins Its Timeslot and REVERIE Maintains Its 18-49 Rating for 7th Straight Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 9, 2018


NBC released the Wednesday Primetime Results ratings.

Stephen Colbert Will Appear In Conversation With The Times' Sopan Deb At TimesTalks
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2018


TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to host a conversation between Emmy and Peabody award-winning comedian, writer, producer and television host Stephen Colbert and The New York Times culture reporter Sopan Deb on August 13.

NBC Wins Tuesday Night with AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 8, 2018


NBC ranks #1 Tuesday night versus the Big 4 competition in adults 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure, winning six of six half-hours in 18-49.

TONIGHT SHOW & LATE NIGHT Win The Week Of 7/30-8/3 In Every Key Demo
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 7, 2018


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has claimed the late-night ratings week of July 30-Aug. 3 over its ABC-CBS timeslot competition in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 –according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

New York Comedy Festival Announces 2018 Headliners & Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 6, 2018


The 15th Annual New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in partnership with TBS, today announces its line-up of comedians for the highly anticipated week-long laugh fest that takes place November 5th through November 11th.  Expanding to seven days this year, the NYCF will present more than 200 comedians in more than 100 shows at some of New York City's most prestigious venues.

NBC Continues to Win 18-49 Friday Nights With DATELINE and AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
by TV News Desk - Aug 6, 2018


For Friday nights, NBC currently ranks #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49. Note: The NBC stations in Philadelphia and Cleveland carried Major League Baseball.

Pusha T Stars In New Alt-J Video For IN COLD BLOOD (feat. Pusha T) (Twin Shadow Version)
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 31, 2018


Today, alt-J debut the video for 'In Cold Blood (feat. Pusha T) (Twin Shadow version)'. Starring Pusha T and directed by Osean, the clip takes the viewer into the hazy digital world of REDUXER. The album was first hinted at last month when Pusha T and Twin Shadowboth joined alt-J for a performance of 'In Cold Blood' on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, before swiftly releasing the studio version of the collaboration.

Patchogue Theatre's Sister Venue The Loading Dock Announces Celebrity Comedian Judy Gold
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that its sister venue, The Loading Dock, will welcome special guest celebrity comedian Judy Gold for a one night engagement on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. The two-time Emmy winning comedian will be featured on one of two nights of comedy at The Loading Dock, which will begin on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. with Clayton Fletcher (Hulu, Comedy Central, AXS), Justin Silver (CBS, NBC, USA) and Perry Strong (MTV, VH1) and close out with Judy Gold on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m.

The Bruce Springsteen Podcast 'The Bosscast' Debuts On The Brain Machine Network
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018


Springsteen superfan, sketch/improv comic, New Jersey native and SpringsteenProv creator John Murray launched The Bosscast today, a new podcast about Bruce Springsteen by the fans, for the fans on The Brain Machine Network. Each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with guests from every part of the entertainment world, united by their love for the Boss. If you like Springsteen and freeform conversation, you've found The Promised Land.

THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Continues to Heat Up in Summer 2018
by Macon Prickett - Jul 25, 2018


THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT has continued its season-winning dominance through the summer heat, beating “The Tonight Show” in viewers summer-to-date by +43% (3.28m versus 2.30m) and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” by +61% (3.28m versus 2.04m). THE LATE SHOW also ties its closest competitor (“The Tonight Show”) in adults 18-49 (0.5) after trailing last summer.

The Bosscast Debuts On The Brain Machine Network
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2018


On July 30th, superfan, sketch/improv comic and SpringsteenProv creator John Murray will launch The Bosscast, a new podcast about Bruce Springsteen by the fans, for the fans on The Brain Machine Network. Each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with guests from every part of the entertainment world, united by their love for the Boss. If you like Springsteen and free form conversation, you've found The Promised Land.

THE TONIGHT SHOW Takes The Late Night Ratings Week Of July 16-22 In 18-49
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 24, 2018


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of July 16-22 versus its ABC and CBS timeslot competition in adults 18-49 as well adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Photo Coverage: Laura Benanti Headlines Barrington Stage's 2018 Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 24, 2018


The Barrington Stage Company has been the place where countless great voices and theatre luminaries have electrified audiences. Last night one it was one of Broadway's finest on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage for the 2018 Barrington Stage Company Gala.

PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH PAUL MECURIO Celebrates Opening Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2018


Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian, Paul Mecurio, officially opens his new Off-Broadway show: PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH PAUL MECURIO, tonight Monday, July 23. With over a decade of television appearances including his own comedy special, his longtime association with Stephen Colbert through multiple stand-up appearances on and as being the opening act for The Late Show, and headlining comedy shows throughout the U.S. and Europe, Mecurio is prepared for this next great challenge.

VIDEO: Janelle Monae Talks Partying With the Obamas and Performs 'Americans' on The Late Show
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2018


Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter-performer-producer-actress-activist, Janelle Monae, returned to The Late Show stage last night as the lead talk guest and performer. The global superstar sat down with host Stephen Colbert to discuss her critically-acclaimed third album, DIRTY COMPUTER, the accompanying tour, her iconic "PYNK" pants, Barack Obama, and more. Following the interview, Monae enlists Colbert for his first impromptu dance party atop The Late Show desk. The special moment paid homage to Janelle's previous appearance on the show, where she danced on top of then-host's, David Letterman's desk during her electrifying performance of "Dance Apocalyptic."

Social: Go Behind The Scenes of ANNIE At The Muny On Our Instagram!
by Alan Henry - Jul 22, 2018


BroadwayWorld is taking our readers behind the scenes of The Muny's production of ANNIE this Sunday on our Instagram!

Social: Go Behind The Scenes of ANNIE At The Muny On Our Instagram Sunday!
by Alan Henry - Jul 20, 2018


BroadwayWorld is taking our readers behind the scenes of The Muny's production of ANNIE this Sunday on our Instagram!

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