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NBC News Launches 'Dateline Originals,' a New Destination for More Than a Dozen Dateline Podcast Series
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2024

True-crime fans can follow Dateline Originals, a new destination for more than a dozen Dateline podcast series. Available across all podcast platforms, listeners can discover, catch up, and binge every original Dateline podcast all in one place, including The Thing About Pam, Mommy Doomsday, Motive for Murder, Dateline: Missing in America, and more.

Katie Boeck Will Perform a Tribute to Joni Mitchell's Blue at The Franklin Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

Broadway star Katie Boeck will be paying homage to the iconic album 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell in a special performance at The Franklin Theatre on August 18th. 

SPRING AWAKENING Star Katie Boeck Celebrates Album With Upcoming Concerts
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023

Singer/songwriter and actor (Wendla in The Broadway revival of “Spring Awakening”) Katie Boeck has released her sophomore album Calico. Katie Boeck will perform two album release shows to support Calico: Nashville on May 5 at The Bowery Vault and Los Angeles on May 12 at the Hotel Café.

SPRING AWAKENING Star Katie Boeck Releases New Single 'Over Again'
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2023

Singer/songwriter and actor Katie Boeck’s voice is earthy and cosmic. Her muses, modern and ancient. Her power, higher and worldly. Boeck doesn’t just revel in these contradictions—she weaves them together on her forthcoming album, Calico. Boek she shared the role of Wendla with deaf actress Sandra Mae Frank in Spring Awakening on Broadway.

Listen: Sara Bareilles Joins THE STORY PIRATES PODCAST Season 5 Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023

Listen to Sara Bareilles on The Story Pirates Podcast season 5!

VIDEO: Watch Jessica Vosk Sing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' from GET HAPPY at Carnegie Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 24, 2022

Watch Jessica Vosk perform 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' from GET HAPPY: A JUDY GARLAND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION at Carnegie Hall.

Jessica Vosk To Lead GET HAPPY: A JUDY GARLAND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2022

On Monday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m., Carnegie Hall presents Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration featuring Broadway stars Jessica Vosk alongside Andy Karl. Written by Robert Cary and Jonathan Tolins, and directed by Michael Arden with Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Get Happy celebrates the life and artistry of the legendary Judy Garland.

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

Leslie Odom Jr, Billy Porter & More Join Musicians On Call & Citi in Sharing Holiday Cheer with Hospitals Nationwide
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021

This festive concert experience features uplifting performances of seasonal favorites by Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Eldredge, Cyndi Lauper, Maddie & Tae, Reba McEntire, and more and holiday greetings in video messages from Sofia Carson, Lester Holt, Katy Perry, Olivia Rodrigo, and others.

VIDEO: Rita Moreno & Ariana DeBose Talk Anita on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021

Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose sat down with Lester Holt on NBC Nightly News to discuss Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film. The discuss playing the role of Anita, the differences between their interpretations, and the impact that the film has on the Latin community.

Sebastian Maniscalco Adds Fourth Show at Madison Square Garden This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021

Sebastian Maniscalco has celebrated heights in live entertainment only a few comedians ever achieve. And now he rounds out his New York Metropolitan December 2021 run with one final show at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, December 28. Tickets on sale Friday, August 13 at 10 a.m. ET.

Sebastian Maniscalco to Play Madison Square Garden Dec. 28
by TV News Desk - Aug 9, 2021

A string of record-breaking, sold-out arena shows include a comedy record for Chicago’s United Center with 21,286, the highest gross for a single event at Boston’s TD Garden and a historic four show run at Madison Square Garden breaking the record for most comedy shows sold in a weekend for the venue.

Sebastian Maniscalco Adds December Show at UBS Arena for Second Leg of NOBODY DOES THIS Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2021

Comic sensation Sebastian Maniscalco will be the first comedian to perform at New York’s newest venue, UBS Arena, located on the border of Queens and Long Island in Belmont Park, on December 27, 2021.

Carson Daly Hosts NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE 2021 Alongside Amber Ruffin, Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 14, 2020

NBC kicks off the new year with a star-studded lineup of musical guests for an evening of holiday fun with “NBC’s New Year’s Eve 2021.”

Peacock Now Available on the Roku Platform
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 21, 2020

Peacock and Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) today announced the Peacock app is now available nationwide

Tom Hanks, Al Gore and More Headline 'Pomp Under the Circumstances: A Virtual Commencement'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 16, 2020

Across the country, thousands of high school and college graduation ceremonies have been cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has deprived the Class of 2020 of a rite of passage and experiencing a traditional commencement address.

NBC News to Air Series of Live Primetime Specials Across NBC, MSNBC and NBC News NOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 27, 2020

NBC News will air a series of live primetime specials on the coronavirus pandemic Tuesdays at 10pm ET across NBC, MSNBC and NBC News NOW. Beginning Tuesday, March 31, NBC News Special Report: Coronavirus Pandemic will air for three consecutive weeks. TODAY's Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb together will anchor the first one next week, and NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC's Lester Holt will also anchor subsequent editions.

VIDEO: NBCU Shares 'The More You Know' PSA Campaign Featuring Jane Lynch, Nick Jonas, Chrissy Metz & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 27, 2020

This morning on NBC's TODAY, NBCUniversal unveiled its new The More You Know PSA campaign starring Kelly Clarkson, Andy Cohen, Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen, Savannah Guthrie and many more to help educate people around the country about how they can reduce their risk and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The first spots of more than a dozen in total that will be rolling out over the next few weeks are available at www.themoreyouknow.com.

VIDEO: Lester Holt Says All Bets Are off in the Trump Impeachment Trial on LATE NIGHT
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 30, 2020

Lester Holt talks about President Trump's impeachment trial, the pace of the news cycle and what it was like interviewing Trump when he was the host of The Apprentice.

Find Out What Will Stream on NBCUniversal Peacock
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 16, 2020

Peacock will stream the ratings juggernaut brands from Dick Wolf's Wolf Entertainment, including 'Law and Order,' 'Law and Order: SVU,' 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent,' 'Chicago Fire,' 'Chicago P.D.,' and 'Chicago Med.' These dramas are consistently among the top-rated shows on television and among the most-streamed shows across platforms.