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HALLMARK HALL OF FAME


For more than 60 years, the Hallmark Hall of Fame presents original films that entertain, enlighten and inspire.

The first Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation (December 24, 1951) was the world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors. The first original opera ever commissioned for television, Amahl enjoyed several encore presentations over the years. It made further television network history in 1953 when it became the first sponsored program ever presented in color.

Many Hallmark Hall of Fame presentations since have been groundbreaking. Hamlet (1953) was the first play by William Shakespeare ever presented on television. More people watched that broadcast than had seen the classic play on stage during the 350 years since it was written. The series also earns the acclaim of consumers and critics for its award-winning commercials. In an age of increasing clutter, Hallmark Hall of Fame broadcasts are distinguished by fewer commercial minutes and fewer commercial breaks than other network programming.

Hallmark Cards Chairman Donald J. Hall says the Hallmark Hall of Fame remains an integral and vibrant part of the company's culture. "We are in the business of helping people communicate," says Hall, "a key part of that mandate has been the Hallmark Hall of Fame."

"Thanks to the enormous contributions of hundreds of superbly talented writers, actors, directors and other creative artists, we've been able to develop and present material that both informs and entertains. We've stayed the course for 60 years, and I think our artistic record speaks for itself. I'm proud of the Hallmark Hall of Fame's history and feel confident about its future."

Viewers Flock to Hallmark Channel for '2018 American Rescue Dog Show,' Demonstrating Photo Viewers Flock to Hallmark Channel for '2018 American Rescue Dog Show,' Demonstrating That Rescues Are the Country's Top Dogs
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2018

Viewers Flock to Hallmark Channel for '2018 American Rescue Dog Show,' Demonstrating That Rescues Are the Country's Top Dogs...


The Actors Fund to Honor Chita Rivera, Uma Thurman, Warren Beatty, and Kenny Leon at Photo The Actors Fund to Honor Chita Rivera, Uma Thurman, Warren Beatty, and Kenny Leon at Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2018

The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, will hold its Annual Gala on Monday, May 14, 2018. The evening will celebrate Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Warren Beatty, Tony Award-winning Broadway and film director Kenny Leon...


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by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2018

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by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2018

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 24, 2020

This week's Theater Stories features The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre! Learn about the iconic stage couple for whom the theater is named after, the multiple jukebox musicals that have made its home on the Lunt-Fontanne stage and more....


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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 13, 2020

Many Broadway stars have taken their incredible talents off the stage and onto your TV screens. One channel that has welcomed Broadway talent is Hallmark! Stars like Kristin Chenoweth, Jeremy Jordan, Aaron Tveit, Anika Noni Rose, Nathan Lane, Patti Murin, Bernadette Peters, Beth Leavel and Lea Salon...


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by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center....


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 01, 2022

Laguna Playhouse has announced that JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) are set to star in the upcoming World Premiere production, based on the 1975 ABC Theatre Presentation that starred Katharine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier,...


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by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2019

Off Broadway West Theatre Company ("OBW"), a San Francisco non-profit 501(c)(3) theatre company, is celebrating its 12th Theatre Season by producing Stephen Sachs' play, Bakersfield Mist.  Based on actual events, this play questions appraisals of authenticity in art, and by extension, our relationsh...


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by Tori Hartshorn - March 12, 2018

Crown Media's Ongoing Growth and Expanded Original Content Slate Prompts Restructure of Programming Department...


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by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2019

its fifth season on a high note Sunday night, becoming the highest-rated and most-watched original scripted series of the week on ad-supported cable. The season premiere episode ranked as the highest-rated and most-watched program of the day, the highest-rated and most-watched non-news program of th...


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by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2017

Hallmark Channel will launch its 'Countdown to Christmas' Fantasy Game to coincide with the network's annual, 24/7, can't-miss programming event that breaks ratings records every year. Viewers who play the game will have the opportunity to take their enthusiasm for their favorite Hallmark Channel ho...


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by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019

Kristin Chenoweth ('Glee') and Scott Wolf ('The Night Shift') star as strangers brought together at Christmas time by fate and a secret connection neither of them knew they shared, in 'A Christmas Love Story,' a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation premiering Saturday, December 7 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Ha...


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by Tori Hartshorn - May 22, 2018

Amidst the glittering sea and sky of the Caribbean, real life cruise enthusiasts Alexa PenaVega (Spy Kids franchise) and her husband Carlos PenaVega ('Big Time Rush') star in 'Love at Sea,' a new, original movie airing on Hallmark CHANNEL as part of the network's annual 'Summer Nights' programming e...


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by Julie Musbach - March 15, 2019

Three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver (Pale) and Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell (Anna) will lead the first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's Burn This. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, Burn This is set to begin performances on tonight, M...


Anika Noni Rose to Star in Classic Stage's CARMEN JONES Photo Anika Noni Rose to Star in Classic Stage's CARMEN JONES
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2018

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Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces World Premiere of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS Photo Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces World Premiere of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2020

Lyric Opera of Kansas City today announced an ALL NEW PRODUCTION, Amahl and the Night Visitors, as part of New Visions, Lyric Opera's revised innovative fall programming. Just in time for the holidays, these family-friendly performances will be held Dec. 3 through 6 at the Michael and Ginger Frost P...


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by Blair Ingenthron - July 09, 2023

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by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2023

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by Julie Musbach - June 13, 2018

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022

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Lyric Opera Of KC's AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS Live Performances Cancelled & Digita Photo Lyric Opera Of KC's AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS Live Performances Cancelled & Digital Film Available
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2020

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by Tori Hartshorn - September 12, 2018

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