NBC & Litton Entertainment Expand Iconic 'The More You KNow' into New Programming Block
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2016 NBC and Litton Entertainment, the preeminent independent producer of award-winning family programming, are partnering to expand NBC's storied public service awareness brand “The More You Know” into an all-new programming block...
BWW Exclusive: Jane Lynch Wants to Return to Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2017 Jane Lynch of Glee fame, recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about her new gig on Hollywood Game Night. Lynch, who was last seen on Broadway in 2013 as Miss Hannigan in Annie, gushed about her love of theatre and her plans to return soon....
St. Louis Symphony Presents Jane Lynch Sings The Great American Songbook
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2017 Three-time Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress Jane Lynch-yes, that Jane Lynch-from Glee, Best in Show, Hollywood Game Night and more, joins the St. Louis Symphony for a one-night only musical experience with a large dose of comedy....
ABC's CASTLE Posts First-Ever Total Viewer Victory Over NBC's 'Blindspot'
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016 During the week of March 21, 2016, ABC delivered 7 of the Top 15 broadcast entertainment TV series in Adults 18-49, including the Top 4 comedies for the 2nd week running...
Jane Lynch to Portray Janet Reno in Discovery's 'Unibomber' Series MANIFESTO
by Caryn Robbins - January 19, 2017 Discovery Channel announced today that Golden Globe and two-time Emmy winner Jane Lynch ('Glee,' 'Hollywood Game Night') has been cast in its upcoming highly-anticipated scripted series MANIFESTO...
NBC's CHICAGO FIRE Ranks #1 at 10 in All Key Categories
by Caryn Robbins - February 17, 2016 NBC's “Chicago Fire” (1.6/5 in 18-49, 7.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranks #1 or tied for #1 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure. Ranks #1 by a +33% margin among those nets in the slot in adults 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.2 for CBS's #2 “Limitless”)....
Jane Lynch Brings SWINGIN' LITTLE CHRISTMAS to Feinstein's at the Nikko Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016 It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join award-winning singer, actress and comedian, Jane Lynch, as she rings in the holidays with her brand-new show, Swingin' Little Christmas, at Feinstein's at the Nikko....
LITTLE BIG SHOTS is NBC's Most-Watched Regular Sunday Entertainment Telecast Since '05
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2016 NBC Wins Sunday night in adults 18-49 and total viewers. It's the first time NBC has won an in-season Sunday outright among the broadcast networks in 18-49 with a full night of entertainment series programming in nearly 12 years...
Jane Lynch Joins Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for Night of Music and Laughs at Heinz Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2017 TV star Jane Lynch brings her unique blend of comedy, music and storytelling to a one-night-only experience, "Jane Lynch Sings the Great American Songbook (plus one Guatemalan love song)," with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. at Heinz Hall....
NBC's 'TALENT', 'WORLD OF DANCE Are No. 1 & 2 Shows for 5th Straight Week
by Caryn Robbins - July 06, 2017 NBC has won the ratings week of June 26-July 2 in primetime's key demographic of adults 18-49 as well as total viewers, paced by the #1 and #2 entertainment shows of the week on the broadcast networks in 18-49 and total viewers, “America's Got Talent” and “World of Dance.....
'Hollywood Movie Night with Karlie Kloss' & More Among Programming Announced at Freeform Upfront
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2017 At Freeform's upfront presentation opened by Iliza Shlesinger ('Truth & Iliza') held in New York today, The Walt Disney Company's millennial-focused television network announced a bold and robust programming lineup built around top talent, premium original content and prominent Disney properties...
Michael Nouri and Ben Weber Join Discovery's Highly-Anticipated Scripted Series MANIFESTO
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2017 Discovery Channel announced today that Michael Nouri ('Woman Walks Ahead,' 'The Slap') and Ben Weber ('Sex and the City,' 'Secret Life of the American Teenager') have been cast in its upcoming highly-anticipated scripted series MANIFESTO...
Brian d'Arcy James to Star in Discovery's Scripted Series MAN HUNT: THE UNABOMER
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2017 Discovery Channel announced that three-time Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James ('Hamilton,' 'Spotlight,' '13 Reasons Why'), Trieste Kelly Dunn ('Blindspot,' 'Banshee') and Elizabeth Reaser ('Mad Men' and 'Young Adult') have been cast in the network's upcoming scripted series now titled 'Manhunt: ...
STAGE TUBE: Drew Gehling and Emily Skeggs Get Ready for BROADWAY GAME NIGHT!
by Nicole Rosky - July 14, 2016 ...
Jane Lynch, Diane Warren & More to Receive Columbia College Honorary Degrees
by Tyler Peterson - March 29, 2016 Columbia College Chicago is proud to announce a roster of Emmy, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artists and creative industry leaders as its 2016 commencement ceremony keynote speakers and honorary degree recipients....
Jane Lynch, Bob Odenkirk & More Join TV Land ICON AWARDS Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016 The TV Land Icon Awards in Celebration with Entertainment Weekly today announced that innovative choreographer, director, actress and three-time Emmy(R) winner Debbie Allen ('FAME,' 'A Different World,' 'Scandal') will receive the Trailblazer Icon Award...
NBC's NIGHT SHIFT Wins in Total Viewers; Ties for No. 1 in 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2017 NBC's THE NIGHT SHIFT (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) wins the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in total viewers and ties for #1 in 18-49. Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grows in total viewers (4.195 million vs. 4.152 million)....
Paul Telegdy & Meredith Ahr Expand Alternative Roles at NBC Entertainment
by Caryn Robbins - June 08, 2016 Paul Telegdy and Meredith Ahr have extended their contracts at NBC Entertainment with expanded roles in the ever-burgeoning alternative space....
Mark Duplass, Jeremy Bobb & More Join Cast of Discovery's Scripted Series MANIFESTO
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2017 Discovery Channel announced today that Mark Duplass (“Togetherness,” “Blue Jay”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Godless”), Lynn Collins (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”), Katja Herbers (“Manhattan,” “The Leftovers”), and Brían F. O'Byrne (“Mildred Pierce,” “Aquarius”) have been cast in its upcoming highly-a...
Tony & Emmy Winner Andrea Martin Joins Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2016 Andrea Martin (PIPPIN, NOISES OFF) has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE! The Tony Award winner will portray 'unhinged helicopter mother Prudy Pingleton,' mother of Penny Pingleton, who will be played by Ariana Grande....
Rebroadcast of NBC's DATELINE Increases in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016 A rebroadcast “Dateline NBC” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m.): Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and increases by +8% in total viewers (4.283 million vs. 3.952 million)....
Iliza Shlesinger's Latest Record 'Freezing Hot' to be Released Today
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2016 With one successful stand-up special already under her belt, Iliza's aggressive delivery and signature quirks come together in Freezing Hot to display an unstoppable comedic force....
DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sutton Foster & More to Visit TODAY on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2017 A host of Broadway favorites and a musical performance are on tap for NBC's TODAY in the next two weeks....
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Returns as Wednesday's No. 1 TV Show in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2016 During the week of March 14, 2016, ABC ranked a strong No. 2 in Adults 18-49, running within 1-tenth of tying an NCAA basketball-boosted CBS for the lead (1.5/5 vs. 1.6/6). In fact ABC has finished 1st or 2nd in Adults 18-49 on each of the last 5 weeks....
A Night Of Song And Story! SEE JANE SING At The McCallum Theatre
by David Green - September 27, 2016 Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jane Lynch comes to the McCallum Theatre on Saturday, October 29, at 8:00pm for her Palm Desert solo concert debut in "See Jane Sing." Fresh from her iconic portrayal of Sue Sylvester on "Glee" and her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie, Jane will bring her c... |