NBC has awarded fifty $10,000 R.I.S.E. America grants to high schools that had ‘an existing theatre program or a champion of theatre arts in their teaching staff in cases where a school’s theatre program was cut because of budget constraints.’ The program was inspired by the network’s upcoming drama, Rise. A list for the winning […]
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Award Winner Kristen Chenoweth Stars In Trial & Error Season Two!
Kristin Chenoweth – she of powerful performances in shows ranging from Pushing Daisies to American gods – has signed on to play Lavinia Peck-Foster in season two of NBC’s Trial & Error. Lavinia Peck-Foster is first lady of East Peck and a larger-than-life grand dame — at least in her own mind. She’s also accused […]
Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert Finds Its Judas in Hamilton Alum!
NBC has announced that Brandon Victor Dixon – Tony Award-winning producer, Hamilton alum and Power co-star – will essay the role of Judas Iscariot in the network’s live Easter event, Jesus Crist Superstar Live In Concert! Dixon joins a cast with Tony nominees Ben Daniels and Norm Lewis, Broadway Veteran Jason Tam, “M. Butterfly” Star […]
NBC Renews Devilish Summer Series Midnight, Texas!
NBC has ordered a second season of Midnight, Texas – its adaptation of the novels by Charlaine Harris (author of the novels that inspired True Blood). In Midnight, Texas, being normal is strange and only outsiders fit in. It’s a mysterious safe haven for those who are different — a perfect place for anyone looking […]
Downton Abbey Creator Brings The Gilded Age To NBC!
Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes and executive producer Graham Neame are bringing period drama The Gilded Age to NBC. The Gilded Age in 1880s New York City was a period of immense social upheaval, of huge fortunes made and lost, and of palaces that spanned the length of Fifth Avenue. The series, centered on Marian Brook […]
NBC Kicks Off Sunday Night Family Viewing Programming with American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World and Timeless!
NBC is setting out to create strong family-friendly viewing on Sundays – beginning with the annual three-hour American Ninja Warrior: USA Vs. the World special on March 11th (7/6C). Family viewing continues Sunday, March 18 with the second-season premiere of the hit alternative series “Little Big Shots,” hosted by Steve Harvey, and the debut of the Neil […]
Ellen’s Game of Games Renewed!
Ellen’s Game of Games has been renewed for a thirteen-episode season two.
NBC Calls for Submissions for Female Forward Directors Initiative!
Starting today, the first annual program – spearheaded by NBC President Jennifer Salke in partnership with multi-Emmy Award-nominated TV director Lesli Linka Glatter – is accepting applications from eligible female directors for 10 slots in the program’s initial 2018-19 season at NBCFemaleForward.com. The submission window is open for one week, beginning this morning and closing […]
NBC Earmarks $500,000 for High School Theater Programs!
Inspired by NBC’s new musical drama seris, Rise, NBC has committed $500,000 to support high school theater programs with the launch of R.I.S.E. (Recognizing and Inspiring Student Expression )America. The plan is to award ten grants of $50,000 to the high schools that have an existing theatre program or a champion of theatre arts in their […]
The Good Place Chapter 22: Leap Into Faith – The Good Place Evolves Yet Again!
The winter premiere of The Good Place (NBC, Thursdays, 8:30/7:30C) begins with a truly intriguing event: Michael’s boss, Sean, applauds his efforts and gives him a promotion!
John Legend Is Jesus Christ Superstar!
NBC has announced that singer-actor-producer – and multiple Grammy® winner – John Legend has signed on to perform the lead role in the network’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert. Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert will be broadcast on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.