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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Josh Gad to Star as Truman Capote in PARTY OF THE CENTURY by TV News Desk

Josh Gad, who currently stars in Disney's live action 'Beauty and the Beast', will take on the role of famed writer Truman Capote in the new film PARTY OF THE CENTURY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

VIDEO: Broadway's Patti LuPone Slams Madonna, EVITA & LES MIS Films by TV News Desk

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, Tony Award winnerPatti LuPone didn'thold back about what she thought of singer Madonna's acting skills in EVITA, calling her a movie killer.''I saw B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19AM
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Julie Andrews to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Hamptons International Film Festival by TV News Desk

The Hamptons International Film Festival HIFF announced today that they will honor Oscar-winning actress Julie Andrews with a Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the festival's 25th annive…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Tony Winner Helen Mirren to Receive Crystal Nymph Award at Monte Carlo TV Festival by TV News Desk

Academy, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress Helen Mirren will receive this year's prestigious Crystal Nymph Award at the 57th Monte-Carlo Television Festival

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Monday, May 8, 2017

Brian Yorkey Signs Two-Year Development Deal with Paramount TV by TV News Desk

Today, Netflix released the date announcement and key art for its anticipated adaption of the New York Times Best-Selling novel, 13 REASONS WHY. Announced by Selena Gomez via her Instagram p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

VIDEO: Ben Platt Talks Personal Connection to DEAR EVAN HANSEN Character by TV News Desk

DEAR EVAN HANSEN star Ben Platt stopped by today's 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' to discuss the Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

VIDEO: MTV Movie & TV Awards Kick Off with All-Star BEAUTY & THE BEAST Musical Number by TV News Desk

The 2017 MTV Movie amp TV Awards opened with full scale musical tribute to Disney's mega-hit BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The numberfeatured Josh Gad, who reprised his role as Le Fou, Rebel Wilson …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM
Friday, May 5, 2017

NBC Picks Up RISE Series from HAMILTON's Jeffrey Seller by TV News Desk

NBChas just announced that it has picked up the new series RISE- previously titled DRAMA HIGH.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02PM

VIDEO: Snow White & Prince Charming Sing Out in ONCE UPON A TIME's Musical Episode by TV News Desk

The highly-anticipated musical episode of ONCE UPON A TIME entitled 'The Song in Your Heart,' will air on Sunday, May 7 800-900 p.m. EDT on TheABCTelevision Network. Watch Ginnifer Goodwin S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:12PM

Photo Flash: First Look - NBC Reveals Key Art for WILL & GRACE Revival by TV News Desk

That's right, honey A decade after their unforgettable eight-season run on WILL AND GRACE, comedy's most fabulous foursome is back.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

VIDEO: Kristen Bell Makes Promposal Dream Come True with Special FROZEN Performance by TV News Desk

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, guest host Kristen Bell helped a local high school student, Michael make a surprise Frozen-themed promposal for his classmate Sarah.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Thursday, May 4, 2017

DVR Alert: Ben Platt, Glenn Close Among Broadway Stars Heading to Next Week's LIVE by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that DEAR EVAN HANSEN star Ben Platt and SUNSET BOULEVARD's Glenn Close are among the guests set for next week's LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:31PM

VIDEO: First Look - Tony Nominated KING CHARLES III Comes to PBS, 5/14 by TV News Desk

Masterpiece onPBSand the BBC have teamed on a television adaption of the Tony-nominated play KING CHARLES III. The project will mark a reunion of the hit show's creative team, with writer Mi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:31PM

Tony Nominee Laurie Metcalf Completely On Board for ROSEANNE Revival by TV News Desk

At yesterday's press event for the 2017 Tony nominees, Laurie Metcalf, who received a Best Lead Actress nomination for her performance in A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, was asked by reporters about …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Tony Nominee Danny DeVito to Star in New Comedy from Amazon by TV News Desk

Variety reports that Danny DeVito, currently making his Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's THE PRICE, will team with Jeff Goldblum on a currently untitled comedy series in development at Amaz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Broadway's Will Chase Joins Cast of Netflix STRANGER THINGS by TV News Desk

SMASH star and Broadway alum Will Chase has signed on to the cast of the second season of STRANGER THINGS in a recurring role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM
Monday, May 1, 2017

VIDEO: Check Out a First Look at ONCE UPON A TIME's Musical Episode! by TV News Desk

ABC has shared a first look at the highly-anticipated musical episode of ONCE UPON A TIME titled 'The Song in Your Heart'. In the episode, one wish upon a star makesthe entire enchanted fore…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM
Friday, April 28, 2017

Laurie Metcalf, John Goodman & More Set for Revival of TV's ROSEANNE? by TV News Desk

An eight-episode limited revival of the hit 1990's comedy series ROSANNE is in the works. Cast members Roseanne Barr, John Goodman Sara Gilbert and Laurie Metcalf are expected to reprise the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Musical TV Drama in the Works from LA LA LAND Helmer Damien Chazelle by TV News Desk

LA LA LAND director and recent Oscar winner Damien Chazelle is set to helm a new musical television drama set in contemporary Paris.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Season 10 Champ & Broadway Alum Alisan Porter to Perform Live on NBC's THE VOICE by TV News Desk

Season 10 winner and Broadway veteran Alisan Porter is set to perform her new single Deep Water on the Tuesday, May 2 8-9 p.m. live telecast of NBC's three-time Emmy Award-winning series THE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

VIDEO: Broadway's Allison Janney Tries Out Stephen Colbert's 'Vocal Warm-Up' Routine by TV News Desk

While guesting on 'The Late Show' yesterday,the star of Broadway's SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, Allison Janney, missed her nightly warm up routine for her play. So Stephen invited her to try h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM
Saturday, April 22, 2017

Photo Flash: Kristin Chenoweth Hosts HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Exhibit Preview at The Paley Center For Media by TV News Desk

HAIRSPRAY LIVEstar Kristin Chenoweth, Executive Producer Craig Zadan and Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment hosted a press preview ofYou Can't Stop the Beat The Art and Artistry …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM
Friday, April 21, 2017

VIDEO: Anne Hathaway & James Corden Share a Musical Journey Through a Rom-Com by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, from courtship, to heartbreak, and back to love, James and guest Anne Hathaway chronicled the journey of a romantic comedy relationship set to 12 songs, nine …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

TNT to Hand Out Shakespeare-Inspired Tote Bags to Broadway Theater-Goers This Sunday by TV News Desk

This Sunday, TNT will be handing out Shakespeare-inspired tote bags to Broadway theater-goers with a street team in contemporary punk style Elizabethan garb.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM
Thursday, April 20, 2017

TV Land Renews Sutton Foster-Led YOUNGER for Fifth Season by TV News Desk

TV Land has renewed its most-watched and critically acclaimed comedies, YOUNGER which has been named 'one of the juiciest comfort-watches' by BuzzFeed and TEACHERS, which The Hollywood Rep…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM

FIRST LOOK: Tony Winner Andrea Martin Stars in New NBC Comedy GREAT NEWS by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Andrea Martin PIPPIN, MY FAVORITE YEARstars in the new NBC comedy GREAT NEWS, premieringTuesday, April 259-930 p.m.ET. Below, get a first look at the series

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Israel's Jean Valjean to Appear in Concert Special on THIRTEEN This Spring by TV News Desk

The latest television concert special from Israeli Broadway star Dudu Fisher, who played Jean Valjean in Les Miserables productions in Israel, on Broadway, and in London's West End, as well …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

VIDEO: Kevin Spacey Reacts to TONY AWARDS Hosting Gig on 'Tonight' by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, newly named Tony Awards host Kevin Spacey spoke to Jimmy Fallonabout emceeing his very first televised awards show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

VIDEO: Rewind! Renee Elise Goldsberry Explains Why She Almost Skipped HAMILTON Audition by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Renee Elise Goldsberry stopped by today's LIVE WITH KELLY to chat about her starring role in Broadway's HAMILTONand explain why she almost didn't audition for the musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

DVR Alert: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Stars to Visit Bravo's 'Watch What Happens' by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that on Thursday, April 27th, the stars of Broadway's SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, Allison Janney and John Benjamin Hickey will stop by the clubhouse on Bravo's 'Watch What Hap…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

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