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Thursday, December 15, 2016

VIDEO: Watch New HAMILTON Parody 'Hamildolph (An American Christmas Story)' by TV News Desk

Talented a cappella group Eclipse 6 has shared an all-new parody of the Broadway hip-hop musical HAMILTON titled 'Hamildolph An American Christmas Story.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Just In Time For the Holidays! Take Home NBC's Star-Studded HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on DVD 12/20 by TV News Desk

Starring world-class performers and recording artists, NBC's musical television production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE stays true to the groundbreaking Broadway show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS Perform Medley on 'Wendy Williams' by TV News Desk

The cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS stopped by this week's 'TheWendy Williams Show' to perform a medley of hits including Beggin' and Oh What a Night.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

HAIRSPRAY'S John Waters to Receive Writer's Guild Career Achievement Award by TV News Desk

John Waters will be honored with the Writers Guild of America, East's Ian McLellan Hunter Award at the 2017 Writers Guild Awards to be held at New York's Edison Ballroom on Sunday, February …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

CMT to Premiere SUN RECORDS, Based on Tony Winning Musical 'Million Dollar Quartet', 2/23 by TV News Desk

CMT today revealed a new title and premiere date for its upcoming limited eight part scripted series SUN RECORDS formerly known as Million Dollar Quartet and based on the Tony Award-winning …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Denzel Washington to Adapt August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM for HBO by TV News Desk

August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM will be the next project that actor and director Denzel Washington will adapt for the screen. The play, which recently ran at theUK'sNational Theatre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs Acoustic 'It's Quiet Uptown' Then Duets on THE VOICE! by TV News Desk

This week, iHeartMedia presentedKelly Clarkson's exclusive Live on the Honda Stage acoustic performance of HAMILTON's It's Quiet Uptown at iHeartRadio NY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM

GROWING PAINS and CHICAGO Star Alan Thicke Passes Away at 69 by TV News Desk

Alan Thicke, perhaps best known for his role as Jason Seaver, the father on the ABC television series Growing Pains, died on Tuesday, December 13th. He was 69. Thicke's manager confirmed the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda's KINGKILLER CHRONICLE Project Names Showrunner by TV News Desk

Lionsgate's upcoming feature film and television series adaptations of the best-selling franchise book trilogy THE KINGKILLER CHRONICLE has found its showrunner.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

FALSETTOS Star Heads to NBC's 'Tonight Show' This Week by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that on Friday, December 16th, FALSETTOS star Andrew Rannells will stop by THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Leslie Odom Jr & More Set for NBC's TONY BENNETT CELEBRATES 90 Special, 12/20 by TV News Desk

NBC will commemorate the 90th birthday of one of America's most treasured musical icons, Tony Bennett, with the two-hour special TONY BENNETT CELEBRATES 90 THE BEST IS YET TO COME on Tuesday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:23PM

VIDEO: 'THE GREAT COMET's Denee Benton Talks Broadway Debut on 'Late Show' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW, Denee Benton talks about receivingrave reviews for her performance in the new Broadway show NATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GREAT COMET OF 1812.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Patrick Wilson Joins Superhero Film AQUAMAN as Villain 'Ocean Master' by TV News Desk

Director James Wan turned to Twitter yesterday to confirm reports that Patrick Wilson has joined the cast of his superhero film AQUAMAN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM
Monday, December 12, 2016

VIDEO: Disney Shares Full Video of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'How Far I'll Go' from MOANA by TV News Desk

Today, Disney has released the full video of Auli'i Cravalho performing 'How Far I'll Go'from the studio's hit animated film MOANA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, LA LA LAND Among GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD Nominations; Updating Live by TV News Desk

Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick announced the nominees for the 74th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AEARDS on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Friday, December 9, 2016

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Star Ellen Greene Hits YouTube in New Horror Comedy by TV News Desk

Just days after the news that a musical film remake of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is in the works, the show's original Off-Broadway and big screenstar Ellen Greenewill appear in the new horror c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:33PM

NBC to Air Reprise Telecast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, 12/26 by TV News Desk

Can't get enough of HAIRSPRAY LIVE Then tune in to NBC for a reprise telecast of the musical on Monday, December 26th from 8-11 p.m. ET

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Julie Andrews Returns as Host of 'From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2017' on PBS by TV News Desk

Stage and screen legendJulie Andrewsreturns for the eighth time to host the festive annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction ofGustavo Dudamel,from Vie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Kristen Anderson-Lopez Talks IN TRANSIT, Broadway's FROZEN & Next Disney Project by TV News Desk

In an all-new interview with ET, Academy and Grammy Award winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez discusses her latest project IN TRANSIT, an original cappella musical now in previews and officially o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Billy Joel Says He Turned Down Offer to Compose Score for A BRONX TALE by TV News Desk

The creative team of A BRONX TALE had a different composer in mind when they first envisioned the musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Kelly Clarkson to Perform from 'Hamilton Mixtape' on SETH MEYERS NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL by TV News Desk

NBC's has announced that multiple Grammy-winning superstar Kelly Clarkson will perform 'It's Quiet Uptown' from 'The Hamilton Mixtape' on LATE NIGHT SETH MEYERS NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL, airin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AM

VIDEO: Robert DeNiro Talks A BRONX TALE: 'I Always Thought It Would Be a Wonderful Musical' by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Robert DeNiro talked to Jimmy about receiving a President Medal of Freedom and co-directing the new Broadway musical A BRONX TALE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM

Ariana Grande Shares Emotional Message to Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

Yesterday, Ariana Grande, who starred as Penny Lou Pingleton in NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE, turned to Instagram to share an emotional message with the cast and crew of the musical

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM
Thursday, December 8, 2016

WEST WING Creator Aaron Sorkin to Receive WGAW's 2017 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award by TV News Desk

Aaron Sorkin, the Emmy-winning creator of The West Wing and Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Social Network, is set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2017 Paddy Chayef…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

VIDEO: First Look - HBO's Adaptation of Off-Broadway's EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Premiering 12/26 by TV News Desk

HBO has just released the offical trailer for EVERY BRILLIANT THING, via Vulture. The uplifting and inspirational film, an adaptation of the hit one-man play, premieres on December 26, offer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

VIDEO: Re-Live the Magic - Watch NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! In Full Now! by TV News Desk

Miss last night's live broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE on NBC or just need to re-live the magic all over again Below, watch the musical in full

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

VIDEO: Watch 'Hamilton Mixtape's Riz Ahmed Freestyle Rap About 'Star Wars' by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Riz Ahmed, rapper and star of 'Rogue One A StarWars Story' was given three random words he had never seen before and had to work them into a freestyle rap.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM

NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Early Ratings: Down from 'The Wiz'; Matches 'Peter Pan Live' by TV News Desk

NBC has just released early ratings results for last night's broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE BWW will be updating these results as more numbersbecome available.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM

Review Roundup: Run & Tell That - Critics Weigh In On NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE aired last night, Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ETPT and originated from Los Angeles. Let's see what the critics had to say

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Photo Flash: Additional Images from Tonight's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! on NBC by TV News Desk

Below, check out more imagesfrom NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE The live broadcast aired tonightfrom Los Angeles, CA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12PM

Photo Flash: Just In: Images from Tonight's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

Below, check out just-released photos from NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE The live broadcast is airing right now from Los Angeles, CA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12PM

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