NBC's 'America's Got Talent' Will Tape New Episodes Beginning 3/2February 24, 2011Host Nick Cannon and Celebrity Judges Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan Will Attend Sessions in Seattle (March 2-3), Los Angeles (March 9-10), Minneapolis (March 23-24), New York (March 31-April 1), Atlanta (April 12-14) and Houston (April 19-20)
$5 Million Auditions: 'The X Factor' Unveils Audition Dates and VenuesFebruary 24, 2011Auditions for the highly anticipated singing competition THE X FACTOR are set to begin on Sunday, March 27 in Los Angeles at the L.A. Sports Arena. The search for the next global superstar will continue in Miami, FL, on Thursday, April 7; Newark, NJ, on Thursday, April 14; Seattle, WA, on Wednesday, April 20; Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, April 27; and Dallas, TX (date to be announced).
ABC's 'Modern Family' is Wednesday's #1 Scripted TV ShowFebruary 24, 2011ABC ran #2 on Wednesday to Fox with a 2-hour American Idol among Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34. Continuing to grow its Wednesday numbers year to year, ABC surged over the same night last year (2/24/10) by 3.2 million viewers and by 77% in Adults 18-49.
TLC Returns to Renovation With 'Mad About the House'February 24, 2011TLC - the network that brought TRADING SPACES into living rooms across America - returns to the home design genre with the new series MAD ABOUT THE HOUSE, featuring design expert Ryan Brown. The announcement was made today by Amy Winter, TLC's GM. The network has ordered six one-hour episodes of the series; production has already begun and is scheduled for an early May premiere.
'Survivor: Redemption Island' and 'Criminal Minds' Post Week-to-Week IncreasesFebruary 24, 2011SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLAND and CRIMINAL MINDS posted week-to-week increases in viewers and key demographics and CRIMINAL MINDS: SUSPECT BEHAVIOR placed first in its time period in viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, Feb. 23.
An Old Nemesis Returns in ABC Family's 'Make It or Break It,' 3/28February 24, 2011With the World Trials behind them, the girls must support each other now more than ever as they face off with a not-so-friendly foe, in 'The New Normal,' the mid-season premiere of ABC Family's original series 'Make It or Break It,' Monday, March 28th (9:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT).
BET's Gospel Singing Competition 'Sunday Best' Returns For Fourth SeasonFebruary 24, 2011BET's hit singing competition SUNDAY BEST returns for a fourth season of hand-clapping and soul-stirring gospel singing as contestants will vie for the title of SUNDAY BEST. Hosted by gospel legend Kirk Franklin, this season welcomes back judges Pastor Donnie McClurkin and award-winning siblings Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary.
AVENUE Q Makes its Pantages Premiere 3/1February 23, 2011The 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, AVENUE Q - the smash hit about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets - will return to Los Angeles for a strictly-limited 8 performance run, March 1 - 6, 2011. This engagement marks the first time the show has come to Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre.
BAAD's BAAD!ASS WOMEN FESTIVAL Takes Place 3/7-3/26February 23, 2011BAAD! - The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance presents BAAD! ASS WOMEN 2011, its eleventh annual cultural festival celebrating the empowerment of women through art, culture and performance. The festival opens on Monday, March 7, 2011 and continues through March 26 with dance, film, self-defense classes and workshops in dance and comic drawing and three sensational evenings of theater including new work from Marga Gomez.
Reviews: Danny Boyle's National Theatre Production of FRANKENSTEINFebruary 23, 2011The National Theatre production of Frankenstein, directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire), will be presented in movie theatres around the world on March 24. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Was it a critical success? Find out here!
Greenwich House Music School Presents JD Parran, 3/11February 23, 2011Greenwich House Music School (GHMS) is pleased to present acclaimed multi-woodwind performer and master improviser J.D. Parran on Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m., as part of the 25th anniversary season of North River Music.
Ordway Center Will Host THE ADDAMS FAMILY, MEMPHIS, & More in 2011/12February 23, 2011Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today unveiled its 2011-2012 performance season. The diverse schedule will offer a full menu of entertaining experiences, from dinner with The Addams Family to the amusingly intimate car ride during a blind date, and transport audiences from the streets of Africa to the darkened stage of a Parisian opera house.
'Parody of Light' Exhibition Goes on Sale 2/26February 23, 2011It's the last week to see Patricia Hernandez's exhibition, Parody of Light. You don't want to miss it! ARTINFO referred to it as 'Thomas Kinkade's America invaded by faceless clown posse.'
Smiling Rhino Theatre Presents CABARET, 3/18-4/9February 23, 2011The musical Cabaret will be presented at Smiling Rhino Theatre weekends beginning March 18-April 9, 2011. The winner of 12 Tony Awards for both the original and revival productions, Cabaret is a brilliantly conceived musical masterpiece.
Calvin Remsberg to Direct Los Angeles Premiere of GLORY DAYS this MarchFebruary 23, 2011Bella Vita Entertainment, with Anthony Gruppuso, Calvin Remsberg, and Tricia Stabile announces the Los Angeles premiere of Glory Days. Glory Days has music and lyrics by Nick Blaemire and book by James Gardiner, and will be directed by Calvin Remsberg. Glory Days will preview at 8 pm on Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18 with opening night at 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 19 and run through April 24 (Thursday through Sunday) at the Lillian Theatre.