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Friday, October 28, 2016

VIDEO: Martin Short & Steve Martin Play 'True Confessions' Talk New Show & More on TONIGHT by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy bumped into Martin Short backstage and began a rolling chain reaction with Steve Martin through the New York City streets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

VIDEO: THE FRONT PAGE's John Slattery, Nathan Lane & John Goodman Visit 'The View' by TV News Desk

THE FRONT PAGE's John Slattery, Nathan Lane andJohn Goodman stopped by today's THE VIEW to talk about the Broadway revival of the classic comedy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Sneak Peek - DREAMGIRLS' Jennifer Holliday & More Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? by TV News Desk

In this week's all-new episode of the popular series Oprah Where Are They Now, celebrity updates include former pop star Debbie Gibson Broadway's original Effie in Dreamgirls Jennifer Hollid…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Michael Urie Guests on Next Episode of YOUNGER by TV News Desk

On the next episode of YOUNGER on TV Land titled 'Me, Myself and O',Liza and Kelsey investigate an erotica author writing under a pseudonym and are shocked by what they find.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

Photo Flash: First Look - Broadway's Will Swenson, Okieriete Onaodowan Guest on NBC's LAW & ORDER: SVU by TV News Desk

On the next episode of NBC's LAW amp ORDER SVU, Okieriete Onaodowan HAMILTON,ROCKY will guest star as Cash Lewis, a music producer whose friend and business partner is arrested for assault. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

PBS' HAMILTON'S AMERICA Watched by 3.6 Million Viewers Over Premiere Weekend by TV News Desk

PBS and WNET announced that the October 21 premiere of HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the kick-off program for the 2016 PBS Arts Fall Festival, was seen by more than 3.6 million television viewers betw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch to Lead WACO Miniseries on Spike TV by TV News Desk

Spike TV will present WACO, a six-part miniseries from Weinstein Television which will center on the true story of the 1993 FBI siege of a religious sect in Waco, Texas that culminated in a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:56PM

Broadway's Patti LuPone to Guest Star on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND by TV News Desk

The CW's musically-themed CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND will welcome Broadway royalty Patti LuPone as a guest star duringthe show's sophomore season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

'The Answer Is...' Test Your 'Screen to Stage' Knowledge from Last Night's JEOPARDY by TV News Desk

On last night's JEOPARDY, contestants were challenged with a category titled 'From Screen to Stage' during the double jeopardy round of competition. Below, test your knowledge on iconic film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51PM

VIDEO: BWW Exclusive - Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter Talk KINKY BOOTS on Next 'Speakeasy' by TV News Desk

The next episode of SPEAKEASY will featureCyndi Lauper and Billy Porterdiscussing their work together on Broadway's KINKY BOOTS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

'Virtual' ABBA Heading to 'Previously Unimagined' Digital Music Experience by TV News Desk

The members of the iconic Swedish quartet ABBA have joined forces with entertainment entrepreneur Simon Fuller and the Universal Music Group to launch a 'previously unimagined' digital exper…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

VIDEO: Will Ferrell Reprises George W. Bush Impersonation on @MIDNIGHT by TV News Desk

In the segment, the former presidentopenedup to Chris about his feelings on Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and the 2016 election.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:26AM
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

VIDEO: John Lithgow Recalls Moment He Knew He Wanted to Be an Actor by TV News Desk

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY, John Lithgow talks about the Broadway scene in the 1970s and 80sand shares the moment he knew he wanted to become an actor.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Laverne Cox Channels Nicki Minaj on Next LIP SYNC BATTLE by TV News Desk

'Orange is the New Black' star Laverne Cox Sophia Burset performs Nicki Minaj's hit 'Roman's Revenge' against her co-star, Samira Wiley Poussey Washington on this week's LIP SYNC BATTLE on S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

VIDEO: Broadway Alum Ana Gasteyer Performs 'A Trumpy Kind of Christmas' on LATE NIGHT by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE NIGHT, funny ladyand Broadway alumAna Gasteyer performed a musical number from Donald Trump's 'old-timey' Christmas special Below, watch her perform 'A Trumpy Kind of Ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

VIDEO: Ana Gasteyer Performs 'Trump Kind of Christmas' on LATE NIGHT by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Ana Gasteyer performed a musical number form Donald Trump's 'old-timey' Christmas special

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Walt Disney's FROZEN to Make Network Broadcast Premiere This Holiday Season by TV News Desk

Disney's Academy Award-winning FROZEN the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, will make its network broadcast premiere as part of the Wonderful World of Disney on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:49AM

DVR Alert: Idina Menzel to Perform on Next Week's LATE LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

Tonight, October 25th, Idina Menzel will guest on CBS'sTHE LATE LATE SHOW WITH James Corden and perform from a song from her recently released self-titled album.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM
Monday, October 24, 2016

PEOPLE Exclusive: How Princess Grace of Monaco Helped Leslie Odom Jr. Pay His College Bills by TV News Desk

Before he wowed Broadway audiences with his turn asAaron BurrinHamilton, and before he won a Tony for best actor and a Grammy this past year for the role,Leslie Odom Jr.was a college student…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:52PM

VIDEO: Andrew Rannells & More Say Enough to 'Boys Will Be Boys' in New PSAs by TV News Desk

In an exclusive release, Mariska Hargitay'sJoyfulHeartFoundation today launched Enough, a new series of broadcast, online and outdoorpublic service announcements PSAsthat challenge the idea …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

ANNIE Star Joins Season Two of Hit Netflix Series STRANGER THINGS by TV News Desk

Broadway alum Sadie Sink and actor Dacre Montgomery have signed on as series regulars for Season Two of the popular Netflix series STRANGER THINGS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Benedict Cumberbatch to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE This November by TV News Desk

According to Deadline, Benedict Cumberbatch is set to host NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on November 5th. Solange Knowles will be the musical guest.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25AM

HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Original Soundtrack and DVD Release Dates Announced by TV News Desk

Just in time for the holidays,Amazonhas revealed release dates forNBC'S HAIRSPRAY LIVEoriginal soundtrackand home video

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM
Friday, October 21, 2016

Daisy Head and Casey Deidrick Join Lifetime's A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE by TV News Desk

Deadline has reported that Lifetime's Shakespearean thriller, A Midsummer's Nightmare,has castits Elena Holland.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07PM

Review Roundup - New PBS Documentary HAMILTON'S AMERICA, Premiering Tonight by TV News Desk

HAMILTON'S AMERICA, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens ofLin-Manuel Miranda's pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton - winner of 11 TONY AWARDS and the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

VIDEO: Netflix's HATERS BACK OFF Star Miranda Sings Shares Some of Her Favorite Things by TV News Desk

Want to know who Miranda's favorite hero is How about her favorite snapchat filter or mode of transportation Now you can find out as Netflix releases 'The Favorite Things of Miranda Sings.' …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Photo Flash: NBC Reveals Final Poster Art for HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

NBC has today shared finalposter art for HAIRSPRAY LIVE, featuring the star-studded cast. The broadcast airs live onWednesday, December 7th at 87c. Check out the new poster art below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

VIDEO: First Look - Sophie Okonedo Stars in BBC America's Political Thriller UNDERCOVER by TV News Desk

Premiering on November 16, BBC AMERICA's UNDERCOVER is a bold new political thriller told through a family on the brink of destruction.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

Carol Burnett to Return to TV in New Comedy Series Co-Starring Amy Poehler by TV News Desk

Legendary comedian Carol Burnett will make her return to television in a multi-camera comedy in which she will star alongside Amy Poehler.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM

VIDEO: Cher & James Corden Perform 60's Classic 'I Got You Babe' with Modernized Lyrics by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James welcomed the legendaryCher to perform her 1965 classic 'I Got You Babe' with modernized lyrics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM
Thursday, October 20, 2016

HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Kenny Leon Hints at 'Musical Surprises'; Shares More Details by TV News Desk

Today, BWW participated in a live conference call with HAIRSPRAY LIVE's award-winning director Kenny Leon THE WIZ LIVE and Emmy Award-winning live television director Alex Rudzinski GREASE L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:56PM

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