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...
CATCH TAKES BASILICA Set for 7/10
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2016 ?On Sunday July 10, CATCH - "everyone's favorite" Brooklyn-based, hydra-headed, multi-disciplinary, rough-and-ready series of performance events - forges back upriver to re-conquer Basilica Hudson. After a standing-room-only crowd on their maiden voyage to the Hudson Valley last summer, they are ple...
NBC's SHADES OF BLUE Grows 67% On Lead-In; Retains 100% Week-to-Week
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2016 NBC's “Shades of Blue” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) builds on its lead-in by +67% in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.6) and by +70% in total viewers...
New Comedy A WEEKEND WITH THE FAMILY to Hit Theaters Nationwide, 4/1
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2016 This Spring brings the arrival of a hilarious comedy A WEEKEND WITH THE FAMILY to the big screen featuring a dynamic duo that are definitely no strangers to the spotlight....
Oh What a Night! JERSEY BOYS' Star Mark Ballas Weds Fiance BC Jean
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2016 On Friday, November 25th, Dancing With the Stars' pro Mark Ballas, currently making his Broadway debut as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, wed fiancé BC Jean. HAIRSPRAY LIVE star and fellow DWTS' pro Derek Hough served as best man....
FSCJ Artist Series to Host 2016-17 Broadway Season Kick-Off Open House
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016 The FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase, will kick off the 16/17 Broadway in Jacksonville season with its 19th Annual Open House at the Times-Union Center at 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Doors will open to the public at 4 p.m. today, September 14, 2016....
DOWNTON ABBEY Star Joins Cast of New ABC Series 'The Catch'
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2016 Lesley Nicol, perhaps best known as everyone's favorite cook Mrs. Patmore on PBS' DOWNTON ABBEY, has joined the cast of ABC's new thriller drama THE CATCH...
ABC Gives Pilot Order for Shonda Rhimes' Romeo & Juliet Sequel STILL STAR CROSSED
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2016 Deadline reports that ABC has given a pilot order for the Romeo and Juliet sequel STILL STAR CROSSED from Shonda Rhimes. The project is based on Melinda Taub's book of the same name....
Impromptunes Returning to MICF 2016
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2016 Impromptunes is Australia's finest improvisation comedy troupe, receiving audience support and critical acclaim alike since its debut in 2013.The talented team will be back again in March 2016, ready to amaze Melbourne Comedy Festival audiences for 10 shows only with their unparalleled performance s...
Theater for the New City to Debut New Show Based on True Wrongful Conviction
by Tyler Peterson - January 07, 2016 Back in 1992, Fernando Bermudez, a Washington Heights resident, was convicted of a homicide that occurred in Greenwich Village. Eyewitnesses recanted soon after, but he remained in prison....
ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER Ranks as No. 1 Entertainment Series in Time Slot
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2016 “How to Get Away with Murder” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.2 million and 1.4/5 in AD18-49): Building 17% on its lead-in at 10:00 p.m., ABC's “How to Get Away with Murder” opened as the No. 1 entertainment show, beating NBC's premiere of “The Blacklist” by 8%...
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Isaac Theatre Royal
by Sam Jury - April 01, 2016 The international smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! opened last night in Christchurch at the beautifully restored Isaac Theatre Royal. It is the first of three hotly anticipated musicals to be put on by Showbiz Christchurch this year as part of a national consortium of theatre production partners....
GREY'S ANATOMY Tops Thursday in Key Demo for Second Straight Week
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2016 ABC's “Grey's Anatomy” ranked as Thursday's No. 1 program for the 2nd week running in Adults 18-49 (2.0/8), tied with CBS' NCAA basketball game. Head-to-head from 8:00-9:00 p.m., the ABC drama beat CBS' basketball game in the hour by 5% among young adults (2.0/8 vs. 1.9/7). “Grey's Anatomy” was also...
BWW Blog: Paisley Haddad - Anything Goes: 3 Reasons Why Schools Should Have an Improv Theatre Company
by Guest Blogger: Paisley Haddad - April 28, 2016 Hello Broadway World readers!! I'm dedicating my first blog post to the club that EVERY school should have. That's right, I'm talking about Improv theatre. Here are my three reasons on why schools should add an Improv Theatre Company into their list of clubs:...
Season 12 Finale of ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Is Thursdays No. 1 TV Show in A18-49
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2016 ABC's 12th season finale of “Grey's Anatomy” stood as Thursday's No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49....
ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Stands Monday's Most Watched Program
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016 “Dancing with the Stars” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 11.8 million and 1.7/6 in AD18-49): From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC's “Dancing with the Stars” finished as Monday's most watched TV show for the 2nd week in a row over NBC's “The Voice”...
Oh What a Night! JERSEY BOYS' Star Mark Ballas Weds Fiance BC Jean
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2016 On Friday, November 25th, Dancing With the Stars' pro Mark Ballas, currently making his Broadway debut as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, wed fiancé BC Jean. HAIRSPRAY LIVE star and fellow DWTS' pro Derek Hough served as best man....
ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Finishes as Thursday's No. 1 TV Show in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2016 With its TGIT lineup, including the season finale of “How to Get Away with Murder,” ABC ranked No. 1 on Thursday in Live + Same Day Adults 18-49 (1.7/6-tie)....
ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS is Monday's Most-Watched TV Show for 2nd Week in a Row
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2016 “Dancing with the Stars” (8:00-10:01 p.m. – 12.0 million and 1.7/6 in AD18-49): From 8:00-10:01 p.m., ABC's “Dancing with the Stars” finished as Monday's most watched TV show for the 2nd week in a row over NBC's “The Voice...
NBC's Airs Most-Watched BLACKLIST Since January
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2016 “The Blacklist” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET): Maintains 100% of last week's 1.3 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings in 18-49 and 93% of last week's 1.4 in official nationals....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 12th Season of Discovery's DEADLIEST CATCH Premieres Today
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2016 From Original Productions, the 16-time Emmy Award-winning series DEADLIEST CATCH returns for its 12th season today, March 29 at 9 PM ET/PT on the Discovery Channel....
ABC Gives Pilot Order for Shonda Rhimes' Romeo & Juliet Sequel STILL STAR CROSSED
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2016 Deadline reports that ABC has given a pilot order for the Romeo and Juliet sequel STILL STAR CROSSED from Shonda Rhimes. The project is based on Melinda Taub's book of the same name....
ABC's CASTLE Outdraws NBC's 'Blindspot' in Viewers for Its 3rd Straight Original
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016 During the 10:00 p.m. hour, ABC's “Castle” outdrew NBC's “Blindspot” for its 3rd straight first-run airing in Total Viewers (+16% - 6.4 million vs. 5.5 million). “Castle” held even week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.1/4)....
Keen Company's 2016 Keen Playwrights Lab to Launches today
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016 Join the Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company for Keen on New Work: Presentations from the 3rd Annual Keen Playwrights Lab, today, Friday April 15th....
Los Altos Stage Company to Present CATCH-22 This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2016 Los Altos Stage Company is thrilled to announce the stage presentation of one of the funniest and most celebrated works of American literature, Joseph Heller's CATCH-22.... |