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Flo Rida & More Performs on NBC's WWE TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 22, 2012

This holiday season, NBC and WWE will once again honor the United States Armed Forces with "WWE Tribute to the Troops" presented by Slim Jim. The annual extravaganza will air on NBC as a one-hour television special tonight, December 22 at 9 p.m. ET....


TV: Sneak Peek at EPAC's AVENUE Q
by Christina Mancuso - April 26, 2013

It could be Sesame Street, but the neighborhood is shabbier. The residents look like the Muppets, but they're a lot more worldly. Plus, their human alter egos are very much a visible part of the zany, adult action. Welcome to Avenue Q, the runaway Broadway musical comedy that won the 2003 Tony Tripl...


Flo Rida & More to Perform on NBC's WWE TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS, 12/22
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2012

This holiday season, NBC and WWE will once again honor the United States Armed Forces with "WWE Tribute to the Troops" presented by Slim Jim. The annual extravaganza will air on NBC as a one-hour television special on Saturday, December 22 at 9 p.m. ET....


Walt Disney Records to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of The Muppet Movie Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2013

The Rainbow Connection is going digital, as Walt Disney Records celebrates the upcoming 35th Anniversary of the classic frogs-to-riches story, 'The Muppet Movie,' with the re-release of its Grammy-winning soundtrack album....


Baby on the Way for Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2013

People.com reports that 'Office' star John Krasinski and 'Devil Wears Prada' actress Emily Blunt are expecting their first child....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - ABC's LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS Holiday Spectacular!
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2013

The Muppets stopped by ABC's The View yesterday and gave a sneak peek at their upcoming special LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS Holiday Spectacular airing on Thanksgiving night, NOVEMBER 28 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET), the ABC Television Network. Check it out below!...


FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS' Bret McKenzie Working on Animated NASA Comedy for Fox
by TV News Desk - October 29, 2013

TVGuide reports that New Zealander Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) is developing an untitled animated comedy for Fox set in the world of NASA....


Jason Segel to Pen Children's Book Series for Random House
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2013

Random House Children's Books has acquired NIGHTMARES!, an engaging new middle-grade fiction series from actor and multi-talented creative artist Jason Segel and New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller....


David Misch Holds FUNNY: THE BOOK Signing, Appears at THE HISTORY OF HA! at 92Y, 3/20 & 22
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013

Author, David Misch (writer for Mork & Mindy / Muppets / Saturday Night Live/SNL), has two scheduled New York City book appearances with his new book, 'FUNNY: The Book,' including a special presentation of 'The History of HA!' at the 92nd Street Y as well as a regular Q&A/booksigning at Congregation...


VIDEO: First Look - Josh Gad Featured in New Clip from Disney's FROZEN
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2013

Walt Disney Pictures has released a 2-minute clip from FROZEN, featuring Olaf the snowman, voiced by Josh Gad (Book of Mormon)....


F#%KING UP EVERYTHING Announces Puppet Sweepstakes
by Kelsey Denette - April 29, 2013

F#%KING UP EVERYTHING is described as an irreverent and energetic contemporary rock musical comedy with an old-fashioned boy-meets-girl love story. When these Brooklyn hipsters aren't true to who they are, they ruin everything. Especially children's puppeteer Christian Schwartzelberg when he meets s...


VIDEO: First Look - Idina Menzel's 'Elsa' Featured in New Trailer for Disney's FROZEN
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2013

A new trailer for Walt Disney's FROZEN has been released. The animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Johathan Groff and Josh Gad, with music by Tony Award winner Robert Lopez, hits theaters on November 27, 2013. Get a first look below!...


Flo Rida & More to Perform on NBC's WWE TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS, 12/22
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2012

This holiday season, NBC and WWE will once again honor the United States Armed Forces with "WWE Tribute to the Troops" presented by Slim Jim. The annual extravaganza will air on NBC as a one-hour television special on Saturday, December 22 at 9 p.m. ET....


VIDEO: First Look - Idina Menzel's 'Elsa' Featured in New Trailer for Disney's FROZEN
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2013

A new trailer for Walt Disney's FROZEN has been released. The animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Johathan Groff and Josh Gad, with music by Tony Award winner Robert Lopez, hits theaters on November 27, 2013. Get a first look below!...


CeeLo Green Holiday Album Gets a Title - CEELO'S MAGIC MOMENT; To Feature Muppets, Aguilera, Stewart & More
by Robert Diamond - September 20, 2012

Elektra recording artist CeeLo Green has announced early details of his eagerly awaited holiday album, 'CEELO'S MAGIC MOMENT.' The album -- which features the Grammy Award-winning superstar performing a collection of holiday classics -- arrives everywhere on October 30th....


CeeLo Green's Holiday Album CEELO'S MAGIC MOMENT Released Today, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2012

Elektra recording artist CeeLo Green has announced early details of his eagerly awaited holiday album, 'CEELO'S MAGIC MOMENT.' The album -- which features the Grammy Award-winning superstar performing a collection of holiday classics -- arrives everywhere today, October 30th....


Red Branch Theatre Company Unveils Custom-Made Puppets for AVENUE Q
by Kelsey Denette - October 04, 2012

Red Branch Theatre Company unveiled the first look of the puppets they commissioned for their upcoming production of Avenue Q. The puppets were handcrafted by professional artisan Kaitlen Sousa from New England....


ABC to Air LADY GAGA & THE MUPPETS' HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, 11/28
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2013

On Thanksgiving night, NOVEMBER 28 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET), the ABC Television Network will air the 90-minute special, "Lady Gaga & The Muppets' Holiday Spectacular."...


VIDEO: CeeLo Green, Rod Stewart Team Up for 'Merry Christmas Baby' Duet
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2012

CeeLo Green and Rod Stewart teamed up to record 'Merry Christmas, Baby' for Green's 2012 Christmas album, 'CeeLo's Magic Moment.' The duo reunited to sing the track as part of the 'CeeLo & Friends' holiday special in Las Vegas. Check out the performance below!...


MUPPETS 2 Set for 3/21/14 Release; Jolie's MALEFICENT Bumped to July 2014
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2013

THE MUPPETS 2 is now dated for March 21, 2014, Disney announced today. To make room for their second outing, the studio has also bumped Angelina Jolei's MALEFICENT from the same date, to July 2, 2014....


David Misch to Hold FUNNY: THE BOOK Signing, Appear at THE HISTORY OF HA! at 92Y, 3/20 & 22
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2013

Author, David Misch (writer for Mork & Mindy / Muppets / Saturday Night Live/SNL), has two scheduled New York City book appearances with his new book, 'FUNNY: The Book,' including a special presentation of 'The History of HA!' at the 92nd Street Y as well as a regular Q&A/booksigning at Congregation...


Lady Gaga & The Muppets to Team Up for Holiday Special on ABC
by Tyler Peterson - October 17, 2013

On Thanksgiving night, NOVEMBER 28 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET), the ABC Television Network will air the 90-minute special, “Lady Gaga & The Muppets' Holiday Spectacular.” The broadcast offers an avant-garde twist on the classic holiday variety show as Lady Gaga goes backstage with The Muppets, making a pe...


THE MUPPETS and More Set for Rooftop Films Screenings, Now thru 7/28
by Movies News Desk - July 23, 2012

Rooftop Films has a full line-up city-wide next week, beginning today, July 23, including several free shows starting on Monday with a free screening of The Muppets on Coney Island; a free screening of The Waiting Room in Manhattan on Tuesday, a special free screening of NY premiere of Her Master's ...


David Misch Appears at THE HISTORY OF HA! at 92Y Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2013

Author, David Misch (writer for Mork & Mindy / Muppets / Saturday Night Live/SNL), has another New York City book appearance for his new book, 'FUNNY: The Book,' including a special presentation of 'The History of HA!' at the 92nd Street Y tonight, March 22....


TV Exclusive: Get FROZEN! Behind the Scenes of Disney's Animated Movie Musical with Composers Bobby & Kristen Lopez
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge got to chat with the film's composers, Bobby Lopez and Kristin Anderson-Lopez, about creating music for some of Broadway's biggest voices, drawing inspiration from their daughters, and more. Check out what they had to say about the process below!...






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