Photo Flash: EL QUIJOTE At Milagro Theatre Through 5/29May 7, 2010EL QUIJOTE - A Miracle MainStage bilingual adaptation of a play by Santiago García - will perform May 6-29, 2010. The production, based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes, will be directed by Olga Sanchez. The show is sponsored by Urban Robotics and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Disabled Actor Weinstein Lands Role On Fox's GLEE 5/11May 7, 2010Actor Zack Weinstein will be appearing in next week's episode of hit television show GLEE. What makes the appearance stand out is that, unlike Kevin McHale - who plays GLEE's wheelchair-bound character 'Artie Abrams' - Weinstein faces disabilities on a daily basis. The actor became paralyzed during a canoeing trip in college. While he was left with only the use of most of his upper body, leaving him unable to use his hands or legs, Weinstein has fought to continue his dream of acting.
Southern Rep & Junebug Productions Announces New HouseParty Series 5/21May 7, 2010Southern Rep and Junebug Productions announce a new HouseParty Series; a performance, music and dance event on May 21st at 10pm (to 2am) at The Candle Factory with the return of the Bronx-based performance ensemble UNIVERSES (who brought their critically claimed Ameriville to town in February) performing Live! From The Edge, with Master of Ceremonies Saddi Khali and DJ Bomshell Boogie, special guest Ray 'Moose' Jackson - with more to come! Tickets are just 20 bucks, with cash bar offerings of cocktails & pizza.
The CW's THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Gets Its Best Ratings In Over 3 MonthsMay 7, 2010The CW's freshman hit THE VAMPIRE DIAIRES delivered its best ratings in over 3 months (since Feb. 4, 2010) in women 18-34 (2.7/10), adults 18-34 (2.0/7), women 18-49 (2.2/7), according to national live plus same day Nielsen ratings for Thursday, May 6, 2010. VAMPIRE DIARIES improved week-to-week by 13% in women 18-34, 11% in adults 18-34 and 5% in women 18-49.
Bravo's THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY Scores In RatingsMay 7, 2010It's never a dull day in Manhattan, and as the drama escalates on 'The Real Housewives of New York City,' so do the ratings. This week's episode of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' scored the highest rated non-reunion episode of the entire series among all key demographics, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode delivered 1.57 million adults 18-49 and 2.25 million total viewers, up 18 percent across the board versus the previous week and pacing to be the highest rated season for the series, averaging 1.27 million adults 18-49 and 1.87 million total viewers through ten episodes.
Starlight Theatre Announces 2009-10 Blue Star Award NominationsMay 7, 2010Starlight Theatre employees fanned out across the city yesterday to deliver 2010 Blue Star Award nominations to local high school theatre students and instructors. The good news of nominations in 20 Blue Star Award categories was delivered to high schools throughout the metropolitan area and outlying communities. On Thursday night, May 27, at Starlight, those nominees will find out whether they'll take home this year's top honors.
USA Network's PSYCH Premieres Season Five 7/21May 7, 2010USA's current longest running original series on-air, PSYCH returns as part of the network's summer weekday block of USA original series. PSYCH will premiere on WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 at 10/9c.
TODAY Ratings Continue To Dominate The CompetitionMay 7, 2010NBC News' 'Today' continues as the dominant morning news program topping competition across the board.? Last week's win marks 'Today's' 751st consecutive week in first place. Below are the highlights for the week ending May 2.
Coming Up On MEET THE PRESS 5/9May 7, 2010This Sunday: As U.S. and Pakistani officials continue their search for information on the Times Square bomb suspect, we'll get all the latest on the investigation in a live interview with Attorney General Eric Holder. Is the suspect tied to a terror group or was he acting alone? Why wasn't he caught before boarding a plane out of the U.S.? Are there flaws in the 'no-fly list' procedures? And how are government agencies working together to prevent future attempts on U.S. soil?
CNBC.com Breaks Records In AprilMay 7, 2010CNBC.com scored a record page view month, with 282 million, making it the #1 stand alone financial news website by total page views according to the latest data from comScore Media Metrix.** In addition, the online destination for global business news and expert analysis was visited by 5.7 million unique visitors, the most in any April on record.
THE SUZE ORMAN SHOW On CNBC Announces Schedule 5/15-7/31May 7, 2010Covering today's hottest financial topics, 'The Suze Orman Show' helps people make the connection between self worth and net worth. In a format that's fast-paced, down-to-earth, and entertaining,Suze candidly tells her audience the truth about money so they can change the course of their financial destiny -to have more and be more. They will also gain Suze's insight on how to protect themselves financially, resulting in personal empowerment that's exemplified in their bank accounts.
ABC News Debuts BOSTON MED 6/24May 7, 2010Picking up where 'Hopkins' left off, 'Boston Med' travels to a city renowned for medical excellence and home to three superb American hospitals, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Children's Hospital. Over four months, ABC cameras had unparalleled access to hospital staffs and patients. From operating rooms to end-of-life meetings, 'Boston Med' explores the culture of doctors and nurses and the conversations that happen outside the patient's earshot. This unsparing look at the ups and downs of hospital care holds many surprises for viewers. 'Boston Med' premieres THURSDAY, JUNE 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.