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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Tony Winner Andrea Martin Joins Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

Andrea Martin PIPPIN, NOISES OFF has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE The Tony Award winner will portray 'unhinged helicopter mother Prudy Pingleton,' mother of Penny Pinglet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM

Emma Thompson to Host Angela Lansbury Documentary Airing 8/30 on BBC by TV News Desk

In a heartfelt and revealing conversation between two well-known British actresses and firm friends, Emma Thompson meets one of Hollywood and Broadway's most legendary figures, Dame Angela L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

CHASING TASTE Movie, Featuring Broadway Vets, Out on iTunes and Verizon FIOS by TV News Desk

Chasing Taste, the comedy for food lovers everywhere, has just been released on iTunes and Verizon FIOS via SeedampSpark.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

VIDEO: Lea Michele Dons a Hannibal Lecter Mask In All-New SCREAM QUEENS Promo! by TV News Desk

SCREAM QUEENS star Lea Michele shared a new teaser on Twitter yesterday, featuring Season 2 newbies Taylor Lautner and John Stamos alongside returning cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40AM

DVR Alert - Barbra Streisand & Alec Baldwin to Perform on NBC's TONIGHT SHOW by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that on Thursday, August 25th, Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin will appear for the full hour and perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:09AM
Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Leslie Odom Jr. to Board Kenneth Branagh's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Remake? by TV News Desk

Leslie Odom Jr. is certainly keeping busy after his Tony-winning run on Broadway in HAMILTON.Variety writes that the actor is in talks to joinKenneth Branagh's new bigscreen adaptation of Ag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - HAMILTON & More Parodied on New Season of DRUNK HISTORY by TV News Desk

Booze, puking, nudity -- Drunk History is back September 27 with more soused lessons on the past. Season 4 premieres Tuesday, September 27 at 1030 p.m. on Comedy Central.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Welcome to the '60's! First Look at HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Edna & Tracy in Costume by TV News Desk

PEOPLE has shared an exclusive first look at Harvey Fierstein and newcomer Maddie Baillio in costume in their iconic roles as Edna and Tracy Turnblad in NBC's upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM
Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Anna Kendrick, Josh Gad & More to Stand Up to Cancer in Televised Fundaising Special by TV News Desk

Stand Up To Cancer SU2C, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation EIF, is proud to announce the Hollywood community is once again joining forces to support the fifth biennial telev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51PM

Freeform to Present ALADDIN & More Disney Classics This September by TV News Desk

Fall is fast approaching and with it, a new school year, changing weather and before you know it, the holidays Take one last relaxing weekend to watch some of your favorite comforting Disney…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Actress Cast to Play 'Hillary' Opposite Idina Menzel in BEACHES Reboot by TV News Desk

Actress Nia Long has been cast in the role of 'Hillary' in Lifetime's upcoming television adaptation of the 1988 film BEACHES.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin to Star in 6-Hour Miniseries ALIAS GRACE by TV News Desk

Anna Paquin,Sarah Gadon and Zachary Levi have signed on for the six-hour minieseries ALIAS GRACE,to be broadcast on Netflix and the CBC.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

VIDEO: First Look - Steven Pasquale, Laverne Cox Star in New CBS Drama DOUBT by TV News Desk

The new drama series DOUBT To premiere during the 2016-2017 season starring Steven Pasquale BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Laverne Cox FOX's ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and Katherine Heigl KNOCKED…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40AM

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aaron Tveit & More at GREASE: LIVE Q&A Panel in NYC by TV News Desk

Last night, HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda moderated a QampA with the cast and creative team of FOX's GREASE LIVE, including Thomas Kail director, William Ivey Long costumes, a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40AM

VIDEO: 'The Shadow' & 'Blind Date' Teasers for AMERICAN HORROR STORY S6! by TV News Desk

FX has shared all-new promos for the upcoming sixth season of the dramatic horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY. Check out the sneak peeks titled 'The Shadow' and 'Blind Date' below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40AM
Monday, August 15, 2016

THE CRUCIBLE's Ben Whishaw to Sign on for MARY POPPINS RETURNS? by TV News Desk

Just off a run in THE CRUCIBLE on Broadway, Ben Whishaw, also well known for his role as 'Q' in the new James Bond films, is in talks to join Disney's upcoming sequel to the beloved 1964 fil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:56PM

TRANSPARENT Creator Re-Teams with Amazon for New Musical Comedy by TV News Desk

Jill Soloway, the creator of Amazon's hit series TRANSPARENT, will reteam with the network for an upcoming original musical comedy.'Transparent' writer Ethan Kuperberg will pen the script ba…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:19PM

Photo Flash: Happy Birthday to Star of Stage & Screen - Rose Marie! by TV News Desk

Happy Birthday to the Legendary Miss Rose Marie The woman with the longest active career in Entertainment, isnow preparing to celebrate her 90th year as a performer

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Tony Winner Alan Cumming to Host 2016 International Emmy Awards by TV News Desk

Star of stage and screen, Alan Cumming will host this year's INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS, to be held in New York City on November 1st.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Tony Winner Geoffrey Rush to Star as Albert Einstein in National Geographic Channel's GENIUS by TV News Desk

Academy Award-, Golden Globe-, Emmy- and Tony-winning actor Geoffrey Rush The Kings Speech, Pirates of the Caribbean, Shine has been cast in National Geographic Channel's upcoming global ant…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

Season 20 of THE VIEW to Feature New Theme Song Penned by Diane Warren by TV News Desk

When ABC's THE VIEW returns for its historic 20th Season on Tuesday, September 6th, viewers will hear an all-new theme song for the long-running talker.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45PM

VIDEO: FX Shares 3 New AMERICAN HORROR STORY Season 6 Promos! by TV News Desk

FX has shared all-new promos for the upcoming sixth season of the dramatic horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

VIDEO: Alan Menken Talks Composing Music for SAUSAGE PARTY: 'It's My First R-Rated Film' by TV News Desk

In an all-new featurette for the film, Menken speaks about composing music for the comedy joking, 'Yes, it's my first R-rated film. And I'm amazed we achieved an 'R''

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda & Senator Chuck Schumer Team to Battle Ticket Bots by TV News Desk

In a press conference held in New York City on Sunday, Senator Chuck Schumer and HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda stood side-by-side to announce their joint efforts to pass legislation to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:01AM

VIDEO: Marissa Jaret Winokur Teases HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Cameo; Praises New Tracy Turnblad by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur teased that she may be returning to Baltimore for a cameo appearance in NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58AM
Sunday, August 14, 2016

First Look - BOOK OF MORMON Alum to Star in New FX Series ATLANTA by TV News Desk

This September, Henry will star alongside Donald Glover in the original FX series ATLANTA. He will portray Alfred Miles, Atlanta's hot of the moment rapper who is forced to navigate fame whi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM
Friday, August 12, 2016

THE PASSING SEASON, Featuring Stage Stars, to Premiere at RIIFF by TV News Desk

Starring Tony nominee Brian J. Smith Sense8, Quantico, The Glass Managerie - Broadway, Gayle Rankin Cabaret - Broadway, The Meyerowitz Stories - dir. Noah Baumbach, Patrick Murney, Elizabeth…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

First Look: Lin-Manuel Miranda Narrates HAMILTON-Inspired Episode of DRUNK HISTORY by TV News Desk

History will repeat itself and so will the laughs as the Emmy-winning Comedy Central series DRUNK HISTORY transports viewers back in time to hang with the founding fathers in a HAMILTON-insp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

Leslie Uggams, Courtney B. Vance Join Renee Elise Goldsberry-Led Telepic for HBO by TV News Desk

Courtney B. Vance and Leslie Uggams are the latest stars to join the cast of HBO Films' THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Baz Luhrmann's Music-Driven Drama THE GET DOWN Premieres Today on Netflix by TV News Desk

Baz Luhrmann's all-new music-driven drama THE GET DOWN premieres part-oneglobally on Netflix today, August 12, 2016 at 1201am PT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09AM
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Jeremy Jordan, Melissa Benoist & More Set for SUPERGIRL Musical Episode! by TV News Desk

SUPERGIRL, which recently made the transfer from CBS to The CW, and THE FLASH will team up for a two-part musical episode airing during the second half of the 2016-17 TV season

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM

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