Updated: The CW's THE FLASH Speeds to No. 1 in Time Period in Key Demo
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2014 The second episode of THE FLASH kept going at full speed last night. With increased competition, including an original episode of 'The Voice' on NBC and the American League Championship Series on TBS, THE FLASH retained almost 90% of its record-setting Live + Same Day premiere ratings, holding 88% i...
Animated Holiday Specials Help ABC Win Tuesday Night
by Caryn Robbins - December 24, 2014 With repeat animated specials and The Year 2014, ABC won Tuesday in Adults 18-49 (1.1/4)....
ABC's THE FAMILY Jumps 17% in Women 18-34 to 6-Week High
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2016 At 9:00 p.m., ABC's “The Family” held even with the prior week in Adults 18-49 (0.8/2) to match its highest rating on the night. In addition, the new ABC drama was up 17% with Women 18-34 to a 6-week high – since 3/6/16....
THE MAN OF THE HOUR Begins Tonight at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015 Trusted sons of wealthy families who ascend to high office to do their party's bidding? Crooked backroom deals that ignore the will or needs of the people? Well-placed one-percenters who avoid punishment no matter the crime? These are not merely well-trodden news angles ripped from the latest headli...
ABC's MODER FAMILY is Wednesday's No. 1 TV Show in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - January 14, 2016 ABC's “Modern Family” moved ahead of “Idol” to rank as Wednesday's No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49 (2.6/8)....
LIVE WITH KELLY Announces 'Best Halloween Show Ever: Decision 2016'
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2016 On Monday, October 31, 2016, “LIVE with Kelly” is pulling out all the stops with “Live's Best Halloween Show Ever: Decision 2016,” the return of the show's star-studded Halloween extravaganza. Joining host Kelly Ripa for this year's festivities will be guest co-host JERRY O'CONNELL....
NERDFEST 2016 to Unite All Genres of Nerd Comedy This August
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016 ?The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, is proud to host the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14 at 1225 W. Belmont....
Marc Bamuthi Joseph's BLACK JOY IN THE HOUR OF CHAOS Set for Harlem Stage
by Tyler Peterson - June 07, 2016 Marc Bamuthi Joseph's Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos is a cycle of musical, dance and spoken word poetry performances that evoke "black joy." Invoking the history of Harlem, the legacy of hip-hop, the Great Migration, New Orleans 'second line' parades and contemporary racial politics, Joseph has com...
4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival Now Accepting Applications
by Tyler Peterson - May 03, 2016 The vibrant comedy hub of Chicago, Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, is proud to announce that applications are now open to participate in the 4th Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival, taking place August 11 through August 14....
BWW Review: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2016: EQUINOX Displayed Adelaide's Young Talent
by Barry Lenny - March 18, 2016 Equinox, was a great opportunity for young dancers....
Morley Safer to Retire from CBS' 60 MINUTES
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016 Morley Safer, the CBS Newsman and 60 MINUTES' longest-serving correspondent, will formally retire this week. His unparalleled career will be celebrated in a special hour, directly following this Sunday's regular edition of 60 MINUTES. 'Morley Safer: A Reporter's Life' will be broadcast Sunday, May 1...
Christian Cagigal's OBSCURA Set for The Kraine Theater, 5/21
by Tyler Peterson - April 27, 2015 FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade will present a special one night only performance of Christian Cagigal's Obscura on Thursday, May 21 at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery) at 8pm. Tickets ($20) may be purchased in advance at www.horseTRADE.info. ...
THE MAN OF THE HOUR Begins 2/20 at Metropolitan Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - January 27, 2015 Trusted sons of wealthy families who ascend to high office to do their party's bidding? Crooked backroom deals that ignore the will or needs of the people? Well-placed one-percenters who avoid punishment no matter the crime? These are not merely well-trodden news angles ripped from the latest headli...
THE BACHELORETTE Posts ABC's Top Adult 18-49 in the Slot Since August 2010
by Caryn Robbins - June 08, 2016 “The Bachelorette” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 6.7 million and 2.0/7 in AD18-49): From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC's “The Bachelorette” ran a strong second to NBC's “America's Got Talent” in Total Viewers...
OWN Honors Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher with Re-Airing of 2011 'OPRAH' Appearance Today
by TV News Desk - January 05, 2017 In memory of Hollywood icons Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present today, January 5....
ABC's SCANDAL Up Week-to-Week in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2014 Scandal (9-10pm – 9.8 million and 2.9/9 in AD18-49): Building on its lead-in at 9pm, ABC's Scandal more than doubled the deliveries of Fox's drama Gracepoint (3.8 million and 0.8/3) and NBC's comedies (Bad Judge/A to Z = 4.0 million and 1.1/3)....
The CW's THE FLASH Races Ahead to 2nd Most Watched Episode
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2014 Coming off of last week's huge crossover episode, THE FLASH midseason finale rose +7% week to week in total viewers (4.66M) for its most watched episode since its series premiere,...
PBS to Premiere Season 7 of Documentary Series CRAFT IN AMERICA, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2015 CRAFT IN AMERICA, the Peabody Award-winning documentary series, now in its 7th season, returns to PBS, on November 20th at 10pm*...
ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDR Beats 'Parenthood' by Triple Digits
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2014 During the 10 o'clock hour, ABC's “How to Get Away with Murder” maintained triple-digit advantages over NBC's “Parenthood” in Total Viewers (+133% - 9.8 million vs. 4.2 million) and Adults 18-49 (+115% - 2.8/9 vs. 1.3/4). ...
ABC's 20/20 to Profile Lives of Legends & Notorious Figures Who Passed Away in 2016
by Caryn Robbins - December 22, 2016 During 2016 the world lost many legends, entertainers, newsmakers and political figures who changed lives, industries and the course of history....
Charlie Brown Animated Classic Wins Time Slot for ABC
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2014 In fact the encore PEANUTS special won the hour over Survivor in Adults 18-34, all key Women, Teens 12-17 and Kids 2-11, ranking as Wednesday's #1 TV show on the latter two measures....
'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Scores Second Best Numbers Since Season Premiere
by Tyler Peterson - December 10, 2014 Spiking 55% over its holiday special lead-in at 9:00 p.m. in Adults 18-49 (1.7/5 vs. 1.1/3 for “Santa Claus is Comin' to Town”), ABC's “Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” ranked No. 1 in its hour (tie), beating original comedies on Fox by 31% (“New Girl”/”The Mindy Project” = 1.3/4) and NBC by 55% (“M...
THE HOUR OF THE STAR Plays Connelly Theatre, Now thru 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015 Clarice Lispector, The Hour of the Star Columbia Stages will present THE HOUR OF THE STAR, a comedic and philosophical piece about the existential search for meaning in a tragic world. Part solo-performance and part-storybook-theatre, this production puts Clarice Lispector's famous novella into a co...
OWN Honors Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher with Re-Airing of 2011 'OPRAH' Appearance Today
by TV News Desk - January 05, 2017 In memory of Hollywood icons Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present today, January 5....
Cedric the Entertainer Debuts Brand-New Trailer for His Upcoming Netflix Special
by A.A. Cristi - September 08, 2016 Comedy icon Cedric the Entertainer brings the laughs to Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium in his all-new stand-up special, Cedric the Entertainer: Live from the Ville, premiering Friday, September 16, only on Netflix.... |