The live musical, starring Allison Williams, drew about 9 million viewers, about half the audience for the live version of “Sound of Music” with Carrie Underwood.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:29PMThe network is planning 10 episodes of a music/comedy/sketch show, based on the long-running British series “Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.”
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:31PMThe "Girls" co-star will take on the lead of a live musical production.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:54PMChristopher Walken will grab the hammy role of Captain Hook in NBC’s new live version of “Peter Pan.”
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:30PMThe network is following NBC, which had success with a live production of “The Sound of Music” and is staging “Peter Pan” for the holidays.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:22PMThe chairman of NBC Entertainment also gave a guest list for the final “Tonight” show with Jay Leno as host.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:35PMRatings for “The Sound of Music” have encouraged NBC to consider making live musical productions a holiday tradition.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36PMThe musical, starring Carrie Underwood, drew 18.5 million viewers, the network’s largest nonsports Thursday night audience since 2009.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:30PMUnder a new deal, the network will continue what has already become a 35-year tradition.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42AM“Smash,” an NBC drama, was considered a flop, but it is considered a ratings success among viewers 18 to 49 because of devices like digital video recorders.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:29AMWhatever the reason, the NBC lineup for next season is chockablock with actors who are appearing on Broadway or known for theater work. They include, in addition to Mr. Rannells and Mr. Gad,…
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:37PMNBC chose an executive producer of "Gossip Girl" to be the guiding creative hand on "Smash," signaling that the show's future may lie more in its soap opera elements than its inside look at …
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:49PMNBC says it is planning a “full court press” to promote “Smash,” a musical drama, which will have its premiere on Feb. 6, but will be available online sooner.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:10AMSteelers fan Billy Gardell, whose stand-up comedy special has its premiere the day before the Super Bowl, reflects on his rise from little-known comic to star of season's biggest new comedy.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:30PMA cast change for "Law & Order, Los Angeles."
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