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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

DVR Alert - Cast of Broadway's A BRONX TALE Performs on NBC's 'Today' by TV News Desk

Today, January 17th, Robert DeNiro, Tommy Mottola, Chazz Palminteri and Jerry Zaks will stop by NBC's TODAY to discuss the new Broadway musical A BRONX TALE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54AM
Monday, January 16, 2017

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Asks 'What's Next?' in Musical Ode to NBC's THE WEST WING by TV News Desk

This week's THE WEST WING weekly podcast features an ode to the long-running NBC drama created by Aaron Sorkin.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

VIDEO: 'Proud to Be a Jersey Boy!' Frankie Valli and Cast of JERSEY BOYS at Closing Curtain Call by TV News Desk

During the closing curtain call, Four Seasons' frontman Frankie Vallithanked the cast and crew, commenting that the historic run was 'really the icing on the cake.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:35AM
Friday, January 13, 2017

DVR Alert: Idina Menzel to Discuss Lifetime's BEACHES on Good Morning America by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that on Thursday, January 19th, Idina Menzel will appear during the 10 am hour of NBC's TODAY to discuss her starring role in the Lifetime original movie BEACHES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:43PM

UPDATE: Paul Anka Pulls Out of Presidential Inauguration Performance by TV News Desk

Anka spoke to TMZ and revealed he would not be appearing at the January 20th event due to personal issues.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Glenn Close to Discuss Her Return to Broadway in SUNSET BOULEVARD on NBC's 'Today' by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that on Thursday, January 26th, actress Glenn Close will stop by NBC's TODAY to discuss her return to Broadway in the revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Soundtrack to Lifetime Original Movie BEACHES, Performed by Tony Winner Idina Menzel Out Today by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel 'Frozen' and NAACP Image Award winner Nia Long 'The Best Man Holiday' star as lifelong best friends in the Original Lifetime movie BEACHES

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM

FENCES Star & Tony Winner Viola Davis to Appear on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, 1/15 by TV News Desk

Golden Globe winner Viola Davis feels an obligation to give back and help create good roles for people of color in Hollywood, she tells Lee Cowan in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Patti LuPone and Tovah Feldshuh Guest Star on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Tonight by TV News Desk

Broadway stars Patti LuPone WAR PAINT, GYPSY and Tovah Feldshuh PIPPIN, GOLDA'S BALCONY will guest star on tonight's January 13thepisode of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND on The CW.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Kristin Chenoweth Says Being Adopted Is 'One of the Best Things to Ever Happen to Me' by TV News Desk

In the emotional piece, the Tony winner compares her own experience to that of the young boy whose moving story is depicted in thenew film LION.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM

FX Orders Two Additional Seasons of Hit Anthology Series AMERICAN HORROR STORY by TV News Desk

FX has greenlit two additional seasons of its hit anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY from Ryan Murphy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Will Smith to Star in Disney's Upcoming Live-Action DUMBO? by TV News Desk

Will Smith maystar in Disney's live-action remake of its 1941 animated classic DUMBO.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

HAIRSPRAY's Kenny Leon, GREASE's Thomas Kail Among Directors Guild Award Nominees; Full List by TV News Desk

The Directors Guild of America has today announced the nominations for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in TV , Commercials and Documentary Films for its 69th annual DGA Awards. The guild…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Sings & Raps SESAME STREET Classic 'Rubber Duckie'! by TV News Desk

It's a Rubber Duckie sing-along Below, follow the words on the screen and join Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs as he sings and rapsthis classic Sesame Street tune

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

FUNNY GIRL's Sheridan Smith to Star in New Drama Series CLEAN BREAK by TV News Desk

Sheridan Smith, who is set to reprise her role as Fanny Brice for a National UK tour of the hit musical FUNNY GIRL, will lead an upcoming six-part drama series titled CLEAN BREAK for ITV.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Praises Meryl Streep's Speech: 'I Was Very Proud of Her' by TV News Desk

On last night's HARDBALL on MSNBC, legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand called in to joinhost Chris Matthews to discuss Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech that criticized President…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

VIDEO: James Corden Challenges Neil Patrick Harris to Broadway Musical Riff-Off! by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, guest Neil Patrick Harris interruptedJames Corden during the show to challengehim to a riff-off to settle a dispute and figure out who is truly more Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19AM
Monday, January 9, 2017

DVR Alert: Idina Menzel to Appear on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE 1/19 by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that on Thursday, January 19th, Idina Menzel will appear during the 10 am hour of NBC's TODAY to discuss her starring role in the Lifetime original movie BEACHES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Talks IN THE HEIGHTS, HAMILTON & More on 'Live' by TV News Desk

Tony nominee Christopher Jackson stopped by today's LIVE WITH KELLY to discuss his new CBS drama series BULL and explains what first inspired him to move to New York to pursue a career in th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Patti LuPone & Tovah Feldshuh?Guest on This Week's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND by TV News Desk

Broadway'sPatti LuPoneEVITA, GYPSY, WAR PAINT andTovah FeldshuhGOLDA'S BALCONY, PIPPIN will guest star on an all-new episode ofCRAZY EX-GIRLFRIENDtitled 'Will Scarsdale Like Josh's Shayna Pu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

VIDEO: Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds Honored with Moving Tribute at GOLDEN GLOBES by TV News Desk

During last night's GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS on NBC, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association paid tribute to late mother-daughter duo Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, who passed away within a d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:17AM

Photo Flash: LA LA LAND, Meryl Streep & More GOLDEN GLOBE Highlights! by TV News Desk

Last night, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association HFPA announced the winners of the 74thAnnual Golden Globe Awards. Check out highlights below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM
Sunday, January 8, 2017

VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon Opens 'Golden Globes' with Musical Tribute to LA LA LAND by TV News Desk

Host Jimmy Fallon opened the 2017 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS with an all-star tribute to LA LA LAND.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12PM

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Among 7 Current Series Picked Up by The CW for 2017-18 Season by TV News Desk

The CW Network has given early renewals to seven of its primetime series for the 2017-2018 season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM
Friday, January 6, 2017

DVR Alert - Cast of Broadway's A BRONX TALE to Perform on NBC's 'Today' by TV News Desk

Robert DeNiro, Tommy Mottola, Chazz Palminteri and Jerry Zaks will stop by NBC's TODAY to discuss the new Broadway musical A BRONX TALE, followed by a performance from the cast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

DVR Alert: Idina Menzel to Discuss Lifetime's BEACHES on 'Today' by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that on Thursday, January 19th, Idina Menzel will appear during the 10 am hour of NBC's TODAY to discuss her starring role in the Lifetime original movie BEACHES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

WE tv to Remember Debbie Reynolds with WILL & GRACE Marathon by TV News Desk

This Saturday, January 7, WE tv will celebrate the life of legendary actress, Debbie Reynolds, by hosting a 6-hour mini-marathon of her appearances on the hit comedy series WILL amp GRACE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Talks Lasting Impact of THE COLOR PURPLE on CBS by TV News Desk

Cynthia Erivo stopped by'CBS This Morning' to discuss the impact of the musical which shutter this Sunday

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Meryl Streep Performs Carrie Fisher's Favorite Song at Intimate Memorial by TV News Desk

Close friends and family members of Carrie Fisher gathered together yesterday at the star's home in Beverly Hills, CA. Fisher passed away on December 27th at the age of 60 following a heart …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM
Thursday, January 5, 2017

Photo Flash: L'Chaim! Patti LuPone Guest Stars as Rabbi in CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND by TV News Desk

Broadway's Patti LuPone EVITA, GYPSY, SWEENEY TODD and Tovah Feldshuh GOLDA'S BALCONYwill guest star an all-new episode of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND titled 'Will Scarsdale Like Josh's Shayna Punim'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

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