Willie Geist News

The ADAPT Leadership Awards Raises Over $800,000 For ADAPT Community Network

by A.A. Cristi — March 15, 2022

The ADAPT Leadership Awards took place on March 10th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Rachel Zegler Named Best Actress For WEST SIDE STORY By National Board of Review

by Michael Major — December 2, 2021

Rachel Zegler has been named Best Actress of the year by the National Board of Review for her performance as Maria in West Side Story.

Cynthia Erivo Releases Debut Album 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1'

by Michael Major — September 17, 2021

A showcase of both Erivo’s vocal stylings as well as her pen—she co-wrote every song—the album is perfectly suited for this moment in culture forever marked by a global pandemic and ongoing racial reckonings.

Carson Daly Hosts NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE 2021 Alongside Amber Ruffin, Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, & More

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 14, 2020

NBC kicks off the new year with a star-studded lineup of musical guests for an evening of holiday fun with “NBC’s New Year’s Eve 2021.

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston Talks YOUR HONOR on TODAY SHOW

by Sarah Leiber — December 14, 2020

In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Bryan Cranston talks to Willie Geist about his new role in Showtime legal drama series “Your Honor” and having to stop production earlier this year after he and his wife, Robin Dearden, were diagnosed with COVID-19.

VIDEO: Watch DJ Khaled's Extended Interview With Willie Geist on TODAY SHOW

by Sarah Leiber — November 19, 2020

Performer and producer DJ Khaled sits down with TODAY’s Willie Geist to talk about his life during the pandemic, his album “Khaled Khaled” and his hit collaborations with some of the biggest names in music.

ADAPT Leadership Awards Will Honor Ali Stroker, LaChanze, and More

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2020

The 2020 ADAPT Leadership Award honorees have been announced, including Ali Stroker, LaChanze, and more!

VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks FROZEN, Broadway, and His Career on TODAY's Sunday SItdown

by Stephi Wild — January 26, 2020

Josh Gad appeared on TODAY's Sunday Sitdown this week, to talk about his career, Broadway, and Frozen.

Photo Flash: Paige Davis & Patrick Page Attend Volunteers Of America-Greater New York's Annual Fundraising Gala

by A.A. Cristi — December 19, 2019

New York City's philanthropic and business leaders gathered as Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) hosted its annual fundraising gala, A New York Winter's Eve, at The Plaza in New York

VIDEO: Caissie Levy and Patti Murin Perform FROZEN Finale 'Let It Go' on TODAY

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 2, 2019

On Friday morning's episode of TODAY, Caissie Levy, who plays Elsa in the Broadway musical a?oeFrozen,a?? and Patti Murin, who plays Elsa's younger sister Anna, stop by to talk to Jenna Bush Hager and Willie Geist about what it means to be part of the stage sensation.

Jennifer Lopez and Bebe Rexha to Perform on NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 19, 2018

'NBC's New Year's Eve' will kick off 2019 with the biggest names in music as Jennifer Lopez and Bebe Rexha join the previously announced line-up that includes Diana Ross, Kelly Clarkson, Andy Grammer, John Legend and Blake Shelton, as well as Keith Urban and Brett Young, who will perform live from J

Diana Ross, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson to Perform on NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 7, 2018

NBC begins 2019 with music's biggest names in an evening that can't be missed.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks His Theatrical Roots, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and More on Sunday TODAY

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 26, 2018

Oscar-nominated actor Hugh Jackman is a man of many talents, proving his range with roles as a the ripped Marvel superhero Wolverine in "X-Men" and ringleader P.

Mika Brzezinski Takes KNOW YOUR VALUE To San Francisco

by Tori Hartshorn — October 2, 2018

Mika Brzezinski, founder of "Know Your Value" and co-host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," is heading west and taking the "Know Your Value" live event series to San Francisco on Dec.

TODAY & Citi Announce Lineup For 23rd Summer Concert Series

by Tori Hartshorn — May 4, 2018

TODAY is once again the ultimate morning music destination this summer with the industry's hottest names taking over the plaza.

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Discusses Her Love of Theatre on The TODAY Show

by Stephi Wild — April 29, 2018

Laurie Metcalf appeared on The TODAY Show this morning, to talk about her career, as well as her love of theatre.

VIDEO: Bette Midler Contemplates Return to Broadway Following HELLO, DOLLY!

by Caryn Robbins — August 7, 2017

Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner Bette Midler spoke to Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to explain why she decided to re-release her 1972 debut album, 'The Divine Miss M,' and reveal whether she plans to perform on Broadway again following the success of the Tony winning revival of HELLO, DOLLY!