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Thursday, August 4, 2016

VIDEO: 'GMA' Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway's CATS! by TV News Desk

On today's GMA, Ginger Zee visited the all-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical cats to learn more about bringing it back to life on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

VIDEO: Leona Lewis & Cast of Broadway's CATS Perform Medley of Songs Live on GMA by TV News Desk

Leona Lewis and the cast of the Broadway revival of CATS performed a medley of beloved songs live on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

Harvey Fierstein Reveals Which Show-Stopping HAIRSPRAY Number Was Almost Cut from Show by TV News Desk

In a new interview in The Hollywood Reporter, HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Harvey Fierstein and Jennifer Hudson spoke to reporters about the upcoming live broadcast on NBC. F

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

VIDEO: Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Channels HAMILTON in Fake Rock Opera 'Seeds for Feast' by TV News Desk

Below, check out SexampDrugsampRockampRoll's fake rock opera 'Seeds for Feast' centering on the 19th century's Irish potato famine. Jokingly known as 'Familton', the spoof clearly takes some…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:09PM

Tony Bennett Planning Second Album with 'Cheek to Cheek' Partner Lady Gaga by TV News Desk

Legendary singer Tony Bennett, who turns 90 years old today, talks about his plan to record a second album with his 'Cheek to Cheek' singing partner Lady Gaga.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

NBC Picks Up New Drama Series from Tony Award-Winning Playwright by TV News Desk

NBC has given a pilot production commitment to the new drama SALVATION, from Tony Award winning playwright Warren Leight, CRASH's Paul Haggis and Sony TV.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

VIDEO: CATS Star Leona Lewis Talks Broadway Debut on 'CBS This Morning' by TV News Desk

Leona Lewis, who launched her career in 2006 when she won the third season of the U.K.'s 'The X Factor,' makes her Broadway debut in the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony-winning classic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:15PM

VIDEO: Tony Bennett Performs 'This Is All I Ask'; Receives Surprise Visit on LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

Tony Bennett visited THE LATE SHOW last night on his 90th birthday to perform 'This Is All I Ask.' Later, the legendary crooner receives a surprise from an old friend - Bruce Willis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

Photo Flash: Kristin Chenoweth & Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE Appear at Summer Press Tour by TV News Desk

The cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE, Derek Hough, Kristin Chenoweth, Harvey Fierstein, Maddie Baillio, Jennifer Hudson, and Ariana Grande appeared at the NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56AM

BEACHES Star Bette Midler 'Can't Wait' to Watch Idina Menzel in Upcoming TV Reboot by TV News Desk

Yesterday, the Divine MissM herself took to Twitter to share her delightover the news of a remakeand the casting of Menzel in the starring role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56AM

Ariana Grande Gushes Over Joining HAIRSPRAY LIVE!: 'Theater Is Everything to Me' by TV News Desk

At yesterday's NBCUniversal Summer Press Tour, Ariana Grande did not hold back her excitement over joining the cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56AM

DVR Alert: Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. Performs on NBC's TODAY by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that today, August 3rd, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr., who recently departed the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, will perform on TODAY during the 10 am hour.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Barbra Streisand Kicks Off 9-City Tour Tonight in Los Angeles by TV News Desk

Barbra Streisand, who last year became the only recording artist or group to achieve 1 albums in each of six decades, will bring her legendary live performances to 9 cities beginning tonight…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - THE WIZ LIVE's David Alan Grier Visits A&E's BLACK AND WHITE by TV News Desk

Episode 2, 'Hollywood amp Race,' of AampE's first-ever original comedy series, the racially charged, bitingly funny BLACK AND WHITE airs Wednesday night August 3rd at 9301030c with special g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM

Lady Gaga, Billy Joel & More to Celebrate Tony Bennett's 90th on NBC Special by TV News Desk

NBC will celebrate the 90th birthday of legendary singer Tony Bennett with an all-new two-hour special titled Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 The Best Is Yet to Come, set to air on December 20th …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr Performs 'Wait For It' from HAMILTON on 'Tonight Show' by TV News Desk

Last night, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr., who departed the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON lastmonth, sat in with THE TONIGHT SHOW house band The Roots.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Credits Son for Leona Lewis CATS Casting by TV News Desk

Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed that the idea to bring Lewis in for latest production was the brainstorm of his son Alastair, who works at Island Records and put together Lewis' most recentalbu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46AM

Ellie Kemper Welcomes Baby Boy; KIMMY SCHMIDT Co-Star Tituss Burgess Reacts by TV News Desk

THE UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT's Ellie Kemper and her husband Michael Koman welcomed their first child, a boy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

PHOTO: Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr Sits In With TONIGHT SHOW Band The Roots by TV News Desk

Last night, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr., who departed the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON lastmonth, sat in with THE TONIGHT SHOW house band The Roots.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM

VIDEO: Ariana Grande & Seth MacFarlane Take on Rodgers & Hammerstein Classic Karaoke-Style by TV News Desk

In a new video shared by Ariana Grande on Instagram, the pop star and FAMILY GUY creator Seth MacFarlane take on a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic Karaoke-style.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM

VIDEO: Meet the Newest Stars of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Dove Cameron & Garrett Clayton by TV News Desk

Dove Cameron, a star of Disney Channel's popular series 'Liv and Maddie,' has been cast as Amber Von Tussle, while Garrett Clayton, co-star of a pair of TV movie musicals, will play Link Lar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM
Monday, August 1, 2016

VIDEO: Watch Broadway Violinist Get Ultimate Makeover on LIVE by TV News Desk

Patricia Davis, who is a violinist for Broadway's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and SOMETHING ROTTEN, received a makeover on today's LIVE with Kelly,' featuring guest co-host Anderson Cooper.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

VIDEO: Watch Broadway Violinist Gets Ultimate Makeover on LIVE by TV News Desk

Patricia Davis, who is a violinist for Broadway's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and SOMETHING ROTTEN, received a makeover on today's LIVE with Kelly,' featuring guest co-host Anderson Cooper.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM

Starz to Develop PUSSY VALLEY Series from Playwright Katori Hall by TV News Desk

At today's Starz Television Critics Association TCA presentation at the Beverly Hilton, Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced the series development of PUSSY V…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

CBS Announces Additional Casting for SUPERIOR DONUTS TV Adaptation by TV News Desk

Deadline reports additional casting for CBS's upcoming adaptation of SUPERIOR DONUTS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

Ballerina & ON THE TOWN Star Misty Copeland Ties the Knot by TV News Desk

World-renown ballerinaMisty Copelandwed her longtime beau, Olu Evans yesterday, July 31st.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

PBS & BBC to Team on TV Adaptation of Tony-Nominated Play KING CHARLES III by TV News Desk

Masterpiece on PBS and the BBC are teaming on a television adaption of the Tony-nominated play KING CHARLES III.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40AM

HBO to Debut New Comedy Series DIVORCE, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, 10/9 by TV News Desk

Serving as an executive producer, Sarah Jessica Parker Emmyand Golden GlobeAward winner for HBO's Sex and the City stars as Frances in the comedy series DIVORCE, which begins its ten-episode…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM
Saturday, July 30, 2016

DVR Alert: FUNNY GIRL, Starring Barbra Streisand, Set for REEL 13 Tonight by TV News Desk

Legendary leading ladies Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth and Barbra Streisand are featured in the July Reel 13 schedule. Tonight, watch Funny Girl with Streisand

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57AM
Friday, July 29, 2016

VIDEO: Tony Winner Anika Noni Rose Talks New Drama Series POWER by TV News Desk

Actress Anika Noni Rose stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about her new drama series POWER and her role in the recently broadcast remake of ROOTS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:51PM

DVR Alert: Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. to Perform on NBC's TODAY by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that on Wednesday, August 3rd, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr., who recently departed the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, will perform on TODAY

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

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