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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh in On MARY POPPINS RETURNS by TV News Desk

Mary Poppins Returns opens in theaters everywhere on December 18, and with only a few days left until fans get to see this reimagining of a classic tale, let's see what the critics had to say

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

Darren Criss, Bradley Cooper Receive SAG AWARDS Nominations - See the Full List! by TV News Desk

The nominations for the25th AnnualSAG Awardswere announced byAwkwafina and Laverne Cox on TNT, TBS, and truTV live from the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Carol Burnett to Receive First-Ever Golden Globe Television Special Achievement Award by TV News Desk

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association HFPA announced today that legendary TV iconCarol Burnettwill receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, aptly named the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM
Monday, December 10, 2018

Broadway on TV: Bryan Cranston, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken & More for Week of December 10, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of December 10, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:22AM
Friday, December 7, 2018

SISTER ACT 3 in the Works at Disney+ by TV News Desk

Disney's new streaming service Disney,is developing 'Sister Act 3,' according to Variety. Insecure co-executive producer Regina Hicks and Star showrunner Karin Gist will write the script for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

THE LION KING, WEST SIDE STORY, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's December Stage-to-Screen Report by TV News Desk

There have been many announcements in the last few weeks about upcoming stage to screen adaptations. WEST SIDE STORY announced a casting call for Maria, the first official teaser for THE LIO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

THE BAND'S VISIT, CAROUSEL & More Nominated for 2019 GRAMMY AWARDS by TV News Desk

This morning, Alessia Cara, Apple Music hostZane Lowe,Shawn Mendes, andJanelle Mone kicked off the 61stGRAMMYAwards nominations by revealing nominees in select categories live on 'CBS This M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46AM
Thursday, December 6, 2018

From Screen to Stage: How the Stars of NETWORK Got Their Starts by TV News Desk

The National Theatre production of NETWORK, which opens on Broadway tonight, stars Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, and Tatiana Maslany. The show's stars are lauded for their television roles, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Issa Rae to Produce Romantic Musical Film, LOVE IN AMERICA by TV News Desk

Insecure co-creator, Issa Rae is teaming with one of the show's writer-producers, Amy Aniobi for Love in America, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Darren Criss Among GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS Nominees - Full List! by TV News Desk

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominations for the 2019 Golden Globe Awards thismorning. Terry Crews, Danai Gurira, Leslie Mann and Christian Slater will join HFPA Pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Lin-Manuel Miranda Nominated for 2019 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS - See the Full List! by TV News Desk

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominations for the 2019 Golden Globe Awards on Thursday morning. Terry Crews, Danai Gurira, Leslie Mann and Christian Slater will join …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:19AM
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

BroadwayHD To Stream Award-Winning Musical THE LION by TV News Desk

BroadwayHD, the world's premiere online streaming platform delivering more than 250 premium live productions to theatre fans globally, today announced that the Geffen Playhouse production of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

Annaleigh Ashford to Play Judy Holliday in SMART BLONDE by TV News Desk

Tony winner, Annaleigh Ashford has been cast as Judy Holliday in'Smart Blonde,' a biopicabout about Oscar-winning actress, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:31PM

Jessica Lange Cast in THE POLITICIAN with Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss by TV News Desk

Jessica Lange has been added to the cast of the Ryan Murphy's satirical comedy 'The Politician,' according toTheWrap. Lange will star alongside 'Dear Evan Hansen' stars Ben Platt and Laura D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

Anne Hathaway Offered Role in SESAME STREET Movie Musical by TV News Desk

Anne Hathawayhas been offered a starring role in the moviemusical Sesame Street' at Warner Bros, according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM
Friday, November 30, 2018

BroadwayHD Celebrates the Holidays with the Debut of THE MESHUGANUTCRACKER by TV News Desk

Arriving just in time for the holiday season,BroadwayHD, in partnership with Guggenheim Entertainment, will debut a dazzling and fun performance ofThe MeshugaNutcrackerThis full-length music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Alex Lacamoire Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tommy Kail on FX's FOSSE/VERDON by TV News Desk

Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and arranger Alex Lacamoire has come aboard FX's highly-anticipated FosseVerdon limited series as Supervising Music Producer, it was announced today by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Photo Coverage: See Billy Porter, Diana Ross Perform at CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER by TV News Desk

NBC celebrated the holiday season last night with 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center,' featuring performances by Diana Ross,Tony Bennett amp Diana Krall, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne Farmer, Jo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND Play to Get Film Treatment from MWM Studios by TV News Desk

MWM Studiosis adapting the Off Broadway play,The House That Will Not Stand, into a feature film, according to Deadline. Thehistorical comic drama is by Marcus Gardley, who is also writingthe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM
Tuesday, November 27, 2018

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Creator Stephen Hillenburg Passes Away at 57 by TV News Desk

Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of theNickelodeoncartoon series SpongeBob SquarePants, died on Monday at the age of57, according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM
Monday, November 26, 2018

Michael Urie to Appear on Season Three of THE GOOD FIGHT by TV News Desk

Michael Urie willreprise his 'The Good Wife' role as NSA lackeyStephen Dinovera in a Season 3 episode of 'The Good Fight,' according to TVLine.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PM

The MARY POPPINS RETURNS Soundtrack is Available for Pre-Order Today by TV News Desk

Advance tickets for Disney's Mary Poppins Returns are now available for purchase. Fans looking to be among the first to experience the film can attend opening night fan events on December 18…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

VIDEO: They're Practically Perfect! Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt in the First Two Songs from MARY POPPINS RETURNS! by TV News Desk

Disney has released the first two songs from MARY POPPINS RETURNS 'The Place Where Lost Things Go' by Emily Blunt and 'Trip a Little Light Fantastic' by Lin-Manuel Miranda with Emily Blunt a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Broadway on TV: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Birbiglia & More for Week of November 26, 2018 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of November 26, 2018

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM
Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Kerry Washington Visits SCANDAL Co-Star Tony Goldwyn at NETWORK by TV News Desk

Earlier this week,Kerry Washington visited her former 'Scandal' co-starTony Goldwyn, who is currently on Broadway starring opposite Bryan Cranston in 'Network.'Washington and Goldwyn played …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

Alessandro Nivola to Star in SOPRANOS Prequel by TV News Desk

Sources tellVarietythatAlessandro Nivolais in talks to star as Dickey Moltisanti in The Many Saints of Newark, the 'Sopranos' prequel film, according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Darren Criss, Jane Lynch to Appear in A LEGENDARY CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN AND CHRISSY by TV News Desk

NBC has announced a full line-up of special celebrity guests appearing in 'A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy,' an hourlong holiday special airing Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 10-11 p.m. r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

A Deluxe Edition of the SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING) to be Released November 30 by TV News Desk

School of Rock The Musical Original Cast Recordingwill be released as adeluxe edition on November 30thviaWarner Bros Records. Newsong andmusic video School of Rock - The Musical Medley avail…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

VIDEO: Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell Discuss Their Roles on Disney's VAMPIRINA by TV News Desk

Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell gueststar as Vampirina's grandparents in a special holiday episode of Disney Junior's hit animated series 'Vampirina' premiering FRI…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:16PM
Monday, November 19, 2018

A Special Edition of 20/20 Will Provide an Inside Look at MARY POPPINS RETURNS by TV News Desk

Just in time for the holiday season, a special edition of 2020 gives viewers an inside look at Mary Poppins Returns, the sequel to the classic 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

Rebel Wilson To Play Jennyanydots in CATS by TV News Desk

Rebel Wilson is set to playthe old Gumbie catJennyanydots in the film adaptationof CATS, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM

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