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TLC has ordered all-new episodes of the fan-favorite reality series Who Do You Think You Are?, with production already underway, the network announced today. Executive Produced by Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky, the series famously takes celebrities on a journey into their personal histories, mining their surprising pasts to reveal unknown details about themselves and their families. The series opens the doors to the fascinating real life stories of some of the most well known names in America, sharing how the eye-opening revelations they uncover about their backgrounds impact their lives today.

Theatre Communications Group and The Greene Space at WNYC & WQXR Announce 'In Conversation with Anne Bogart,' 3/5
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2012

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, and The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR, announce the third event in the series, TCG Playwrights in Conversation: Discussions and Readings - In Conversation with Anne Bogart. In celebration of TCG's 50th a...


BAM to Present A RITE as Part of 2013 Next Wave Festival, 10/3-5
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2013

The premiere of Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du printemps and the ensuing riot in response to its revolutionary sound and Vaslav Nijinsky's radical choreography has become music and dance legend. Since that fateful night in 1913, this innovative piece of music has inspired countless composers and chor...


Warner Bros. Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Reset TV
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2013

Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) has signed a multi-year collaboration agreement with Spanish creative and production company Reset TV, it was announced today by Ronald Goes, Executive Vice President and Head of Warner Bros. International Television Production....


Warner Bros Int'l Acquires Rights to RTL's TWO VS. THE NATION
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2013

Warner Bros. International Television Production has acquired the format rights to distribute RTL's new entertainment show, Two vs. the Nation, from German production company I&U TV....


TWELFTH NIGHT Star Stephen Fry to Guest on THE COLBERT REPORT, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2013

Stephen Fry, who is making his Broadway acting debut as Malvolio in the critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of TWELFTH NIGHT, will be a guest on 'The Colbert Report' on Thursday, October 24. 'The Colbert Report' airs at 11:30 PM ET on Comedy Central, 10:30 PM Central....


BWW EXCLUSIVE: VIVA FOREVER Begins Previews Tonight; Sneak Peek at the Songlist!
by BWW - November 27, 2012

As previews begin for Viva Forever, Spice Girls fan sites are abuzz with the news that some of their most famous hits as a group and as solo artists - and best-loved album tracks - are currently featured in the show....


2012 Emmy Nominations Announced - SMASH, MEMPHIS, Tonys & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - July 19, 2012

Nominations for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards were announced today, Thursday, July 19, from the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre at Television Academy headquarters in the NoHo Arts District of Los Angeles....


Edie Falco to Be Featured on Tonight's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2012

Actress Edie Falco will be featured on tonight's episode of NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? In the series, viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities. ...


Warner Bros Int'l Television Renews First Look Deal with Vision Independent
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2013

Warner Bros. International Television Production has signed a new three year deal to acquire the international distribution rights to upcoming television formats from Ireland's Vision Independent Productions (VIP)....


Milwaukee Children's Choir to Present SHALL WE GATHER, 4/22
by Kelsey Denette - April 02, 2012

The public is invited to 'Shall We Gather,' a benefit performance filled with stories from immigrant ancestors, songs and sing alongs. The show will benefit education programs at Milwaukee Children's Choir....


Warner Bros Int'l Secures Latin American Version of THE BACHELOR
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2013

Hit reality series “The Bachelor” continues to travel successfully around the globe, with Warner Bros. International Television Production announcing that the format is now to be produced in Brazil....


USA Greenlights New Reality Series THE CHOIR
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2012

USA Network today announced the pickup of the new original reality series THE CHOIR, modeled after the BAFTA Award-winning British series of the same name....


Photo Flash: Martin Sheen, Marisa Tomei to Be Featured on NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2012

On the seasaon premiere of NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, award winning actor Martin Sheen ('The West Wing,' 'The Amazing Spiderman'), a longtime activist, sets out on a journey to find out if his ancestors shared his greatest passion....


MOCKINGBIRD LANE, GRIMM Launch NBC to Top of Ratings, Friday, 10/26
by Tyler Peterson - October 28, 2012

NBC ranked #1 Friday night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49, led by the second-highest Friday 'Grimm' ever, a two-year non-sports slot high from 'Mockingbird Lane' and a season high for 'Dateline.'...


Review - The Little Mermaid & Patti LuPone at NJPAC
by Michael Dale - June 08, 2013

By Disney standards the year and a half run of the original Broadway production of The Little Mermaid was a bit of a disappointment.  In theory, a competently created musical based on the hit animated film would probably run for a year and a half based on the title recognition alone.  My opinion of ...


Alice Munro Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
by Christina Mancuso - October 10, 2013

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2013 was awarded to Alice Munro 'master of the contemporary short story'....


OH SIT! Wins Rose d'Or award for Best Game Show
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2013

The high-stakes, high-octane musical chairs competition show Oh, Sit! has received the accolade of Best Game Show at this year's Rose d'Or Awards....


Blair Underwood to Talk A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE On 'The Today Show' and 'Anderson' Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2012

Blair Underwood, who begins rehearsals on Feb. 28 for the exciting new Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Emily Mann, will appear on two nationally televised shows on the same day to talk about Streetcar, and his other current project, the NBC-TV special series “Who Do You ...


Photo Flash: Spice Up Your Life! Inside BROADWAY LOVES THE SPICE GIRLS at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2014

After a sold-out run at the Canal Room, 'The TRL Generation' brought its wildly successful 'Broadway Loves the Spice Girls' concert uptown to 54 Below on January 13th. The 'Girl Power'-filled song and dance extravaganza was musically directed by Benjamin Rauhala, directed by Kyle Fox, and produced b...


NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Season 3 to Premiere on 2/3
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2012

NBc's acclaimed alternative series WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? will have its Season 3 Premiere on Friday, February 3rd at 8/7c. The show follows some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities as they embark on personal journeys of self-discovery to trace their family trees....


Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces 38th Humana Festival of New American Plays, 2/26
by Christina Mancuso - November 12, 2013

Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are delighted to announce the 38th Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville, running February 26-April 6, 2014. This year's Festival program will feature (in order of opening):...


Howie Mandel et al Sign New Development Deals With NBC
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2012

NBC has further strengthened its growing Alternative production team with new overall development deals with some of the industry's top-flight reality producers, including Jason Ehrlich ('The Bachelor,' 'The Bachelorette'), David A. Hurwitz (NBC's 'Fear Factor'), Alex Katz (NBC's 'The Biggest Loser'...


BAM to Present A RITE as Part of 2013 Next Wave Festival, 10/3-5
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2013

The premiere of Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du printemps and the ensuing riot in response to its revolutionary sound and Vaslav Nijinsky's radical choreography has become music and dance legend. Since that fateful night in 1913, this innovative piece of music has inspired countless composers and chor...


NBC's THE VOICE Is the #1 Series for Primetime Week
by Caryn Robbins - February 28, 2012

NBC's broad-based hit THE VOICE was the week's top series program on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox, ranking below only ABC's Academy Awards coverage, in adults 18-49, adults 18-34, adults 25-54 (tied with CBS's 'Big Bang Theory'), all key adult-female demos and teens 12-17. Among kids 2-11, 'The Voice' was t...


Video: Sneak Peek - Zooey Deschanel & More Set for TLC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by Conor Sheeran - June 26, 2013

TLC premieres a brand-new season of the fan-favorite reality series Who Do You Think You Are? on Tuesday, July 23, with eight episodes featuring celebrities on a journey into their own personal histories. TLC has ordered eight new hour-long episodes of the Emmy-nominated series....






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