The Muppets News

Michael Xavier, Siobhan Dillon and Fred Johanson will join Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard, the second production in the partnership between English National Opera (ENO) and the GradeLinnit Company. 

The LA Phil's 2015/16 Songbook Series continues with Brian Stokes Mitchell at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 8:00 PM. The Tony®-winning singer, actor, arranger and musician joins long-time pianist and collaborator,Tedd Firth, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by conductor Kevin Stites, for 'In Character,' an evening of Broadway tunes filled with beauty, joy, whimsy, romance, and Stokes' signature, inspired vocal interpretations. Expanding on his most recent album, Simply Broadway (which USA Todaydeemed as 'one of the best albums of 2012'), Stokes will perform such Broadway classics as 'I, Don Quixote,' 'Feeling Good,' 'Wheels of a Dream' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So,' among many others.

New Musicals at 54 is a series presented by Feinstein's/ 54 Below Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Some of the 10 new and diverse musicals by a selection of today's most talented writers have had out-of-town productions, some have had workshops... now's your chance to be first to see them in NYC! Join us at New Musicals at 54 for one-night-only concerts celebrating each new show with songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and all-star casts!

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a free workshop performance of HELLDRIVERS OF DAYTONA in the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre today and tomorrow, January 15th-16th at 7:30pm. A new musical with music by Berton Averre (The Knack), lyrics by Rob Meurer ('Sailing') & book by Mark Saltzman (The Tin Pan Alley Rag, The Adventures of Milo and Otis).

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance will hold a free workshop performance of HELLDRIVERS OF DAYTONA in the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre on January 15th-16th at 7:30pm. A new musical with music by Berton Averre (The Knack), lyrics by Rob Meurer ('Sailing') & book by Mark Saltzman (The Tin Pan Alley Rag, The Adventures of Milo and Otis).

In the television category of Awards or Event Special, Tony Award winner Derek McLane received two nominations, including his work as production designer for the 2015 OSCARS and NBC's THE WIZ LIVE.

This week at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the music, the magic, and the holiday cheer of the beloved MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL. If you're a fan of Broadway and the Muppets, spend the evening enjoying the film's festive and funny songs including "Scrooge," "Marley and Marley," "It Feels Like Christmas," "Thankful Heart," and even some numbers that didn't make it to the big screen! The Muppets unfortunately cannot make it, but a roster of Broadway stars will fill in!

The Broadway revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF officially opens tonight, December 20, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Scroll down to learn more about the cast, plus watch interviews with the company!

The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series will present Grace Helbig, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of GRACE'S GUIDE and the host of both the Grace Helbig Show on E! and it's Grace on YouTube, on Thursday, February 4, 2015. Ms. Helbig will take the stage with her new book, GRACE & STYLE, a tongue-in-cheek style guide that offers up hard-earned practical wisdom with a healthy dose of humor and sweatpants.

It's the holiday season at New York's legendary Drama Book Shop, now celebrating its 99th year of business. Since 1917, The Drama Book Shop has been the number one source for actors, directors, designers and dramatists to share, explore and discover new works of theatre. In 2017, The Tony Award-winning book shop will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. In honor of their rapidly approaching Centennial, the shop has reached out to some of its most beloved fans and asked them to share why they keep coming back for more.

During the week of December 7, 2015, ABC aired 4 of the Top 15 entertainment programs in Adults 18-49, placing 4 of the Top 6 comedies with its Wednesday 8:00-10:00 p.m. comedy block

Last year during their annual Winter Rhythms Festival, Urban Stages presented a Jim Henson tribute show called The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Jim, and decided to bring it back again this season (presented last night) by "popular demand." Conceived, hosted, and authored by besotted fan, actor/singer Adam B. Shapiro, the well written, if top heavy script, takes us from the origins of Sesame Street, The Muppets, and Fraggle Rock through Henson's fantasy film work. Movie clips and stills refresh sentimental memories as a cavalcade of exceptional songs are performed.

Building on its lead-in at 8:30 p.m., ABC's “Fresh Off the Boat” built 7% week to week in Total Viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.7 million) and was even with its week-ago Fast Affiliate rating (1.2/4), which adjusted up 1-tenth in the Nationals. The ABC sophomore comedy delivered its most watched telecast overall in 5 weeks – since 11/3/15.

With its Charlie Brown Christmas specials and the premiere of “The Great Holiday Baking Show,” ABC took second in Adults 18-49 (1.6/5) to NBC, beating drama lineups on CBS by 23% (1.3/4) and Fox by 33% (1.2/4 – fall finales of “Gotham”/”Minority Report”).  The Net won the night among Kids 2-11, with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (2.1/9) and “It's Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” (1.8/6) as the night's Top 2 shows, respectively.

The Secret Opera will present a fresh take on one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, in a series of performances in New York City and the greater NY area. This family-friendly holiday favorite comes to life in an all-new interdisciplinary work utilizing classic text, period vocal music, and improvised string ensemble, adding a modern twist that makes each individual performance unique.

At 8:00 p.m. against NBC's “The Voice” and CBS' “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” ABC freshman “The Muppets” returned from the prior week's preemption to defeat its freshman comedy competition in the slot

Joseph Gordon-Levitt guest stars on Tuesday night's episode of THE MUPPET and woos Miss Piggy with a romantic cover of the Frank Sinatra classic 'Fly Me to The Moon.'

The festivities will be featured both on NBC and CBS, each providing performances from different Broadway companies. BroadwayWorld brings you a roundup of what to watch, where and when, below!

 Entertainment superstar Trey Songz will be performing on a float at this year's 89th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.  America's biggest holiday tradition will once again kick off the season as it returns to march down the streets of New York City on Thursday, November 26th.   As millions celebrate this day of Thanksgiving with family and friends, more than 8,000 participants including clowns, balloon handlers, and marching bands will travel through Manhattan to the sound of  this iconic catchphrase Let's Have a Parade.   With more than 3.5 million spectators and more than 50 million television viewers nationwide, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the nation's most celebrated and anticipated holiday treat.