Bravo Media Expands to Seven Nights a Week of Original Programming Beginning Fall 2018
Leading the way in premium unscripted content, Bravo Media will expand to seven nights a week of original programming in primetime, and unveiled a diversified slate of 11 new and 20 returning series, it was announced today by Jerry Leo, Executive Vice President, Program Strategy, Lifestyle Networks and Production Bravo. Bravo is the #1 cable network among female viewers in F18-49 and F25-54, leading the industry by at least a +16% advantage, its highest margin ever. In addition, Bravo finished 1Q18 as the #5 ad-supported cable network in P18-49, its highest ranking quarter ever in primetime.
BWW Interviews: A Conversation with Beautiful City Theatre's Natalie Gershtein
Natalie Gershtein, Beautiful City Theatre's (BCT) Artistic Producer, is taking on another role, directing BCT's upcoming CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Annie Baker. CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION marks the first time BCT will open a show in New York City and transfer to Montreal. I had the chance to catch up with Gershtein about the evolution of BCT, directing CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION and what's next for BCT.
Beautiful City Theatre to Present CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION in 2015
Beautiful City Theatre produces CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, the New York Revival and Montreal Premiere of the 2010 Obie Award-winning play, opening January 29, 2015 at Schapiro Studio in New York City (605 W 115th St, New York NY), and in Montreal on February 6, 2015 at Studio 303 (372 rue St-Catherine W. #303, Montreal QC). The show will run on consecutive weekends in both cities, from January 29 - February 1, 2015 in New York, and February 6 - 8, 2015 in Montreal.
Bravo to Air Two Brand New Episodes of SHAHS OF SUNSET, 12/8 & 10
Bravo Media is packed with Persian pride next week with two brand new episodes of "Shahs of Sunset" airing on Sunday, December 8 at 9pm ET/PT and Tuesday, December 10 at 10pm ET/PT. From parades to puppy parties, everyone's favorite Persians continue to break up and make up as this epic and emotional season continues.
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Season Finale Scores with 2.4 Million Total Viewers
Last night's intense season eight finale of Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Orange County" at 9 P.M. ET/PT scored a season high among all key demos delivering 2.4 million total viewers and 1.5 million A18-49, according to Nielsen. Anchoring the night at 10 P.M. ET/PT, "Below Deck" delivered 1.4 million total viewers and was up 15 percent from the prior week's episode (7/29/13) in A18-49 with 937,000 marking the third consecutive season to-date high among all key demos. Additionally, last night's "Watch What Happens Live," hosted by Andy Cohen and with guests Alexis Bellino and Jenni Pulos delivered 1.2 million total viewers.
Bravo to Air THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY 100th Episode Special, 6/24
In celebration of a major milestone for the franchise that started it all, Bravo Media will premiere "The Real Housewives of Orange County: 100th Episode Special" on Monday, June 24 at 8pm ET/PT. This epic two-hour documentary special explores the Housewives phenomenon and how it has impacted the lives of the women and their families who have been featured on the show. New, unfiltered and revealing interviews with both current and former housewives are featured alongside memorable clips from the past eight seasons. Leading up to the premiere, Bravo will roll out episodes culled from the first 100, as well as reunions and specials, daily beginning Friday, June 14.
Bravo's NEWLYWEDS Premieres to Over 1 Million Viewers
Bravo Media rings in over 1 million total viewers in the premiere episode (aired 5/6/13) of 'Newlyweds: The First Year,' - a new docu-series that follows the lives of four newlywed couples as they embark on all of the trials and tribulations throughout their entire first year of marriage. Additionally, the show's debut delivered over 600,000 viewers among A18-49, according to Nielsen.
Bravo Scores Best Ratings Night in Network History on Jan. 6
Bravo Media kicks off 2013 with its best night ever in primetime among total viewers and its strongest Sunday night in the network's history among A18-49 behind the strength of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' and 'Shahs of Sunset' in their new time period at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Featuring a highly-anticipated break up between Kenya and her man, 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' garnered its highest-rated episode of the season with 3.7 million total viewers and ranked number one in the time slot across all cable networks among A18-49 and A25-54. In addition, premiere of 'Vanderpump Rules' on Monday night at 10 p.m. delivered over 1 million A18-49, over 1.2 million A25-54 and 1.9 million total viewers, making it the network's highest rated new series launch since 'Bethenny Getting Married?' (6/10/10).
Bravo to Premiere New Docu-Series VANDERPUMP RULES, Today
Bravo Media will present an incredible two-hour television event of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS' today, January 7, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT which sets the stage for the premiere of the new docu-series 'Vanderpump Rules.'
Bravo to Premiere New Docu-Series VANDERPUMP RULES, 1/7
Bravo Media will present an incredible two-hour television event of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS' on Monday, January 7, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT which sets the stage for the premiere of the new docu-series 'Vanderpump Rules.'
Bravo Media Announces SILICON VALLEY START-UPS and LOLWORK Premieres, Plus Four Returning Series, Nov 2012
Bravo Media storms into November with the climate ranging from heated drama to cool competition as it announces a 40 percent increase in its original programming. The network's robust schedule continues to fulfill its promise to meet the six passion points - Food, Fashion, Beauty, Design, Pop Culture and Digital - with the premieres of the new shows 'Silicon Valley Start-Ups' and 'LOLwork' and also returning is 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Top Chef: Seattle' and 'Million Dollar Decorators.'