Tag: nbc

It's Official: There's Another Dance Comp TV Show in the Works

Just announced: NBC has given the thumbs up to a new dance competition series produced by none other than Jennifer Lopez! Called “World of Dance,” this powerhouse competition is going to cover all the bases with categories for Juniors (ages 8-16, groups of 1-20 people), Uppers (ages 17 and older, groups of 1-4 people) and […]

Jenna Dewan-Tatum Is Doing a Dance Show for NBC (And Yes, Channing Will Be Involved)

Here’s a delightful development, which makes so much sense we’re actually shocked it didn’t happen years ago: NBC has greenlit a dance competition project headed by dancer/actress/expert Paula Abdul lip-syncer Jenna Dewan-Tatum, who’ll serve as a judge and mentor for the series. And her hubby Channing, one of our favorite interpreters of the Beyoncé ouevre? […]

NBC Can't Stop the Beat: Hairspray Is Its Next Live Musical

Are you the kind of musical theater obsessive who’s still recovering from the excellent fun that was “The Wiz Live!” and eagerly awaiting the debut of “Grease: Live” later this month? Yup. Me too. WE ARE ALL THAT MUSICAL THEATER OBSESSIVE. So let’s all twist and shout for joy together, because NBC gave us some […]

Musical Theater Nerds, Rejoice! It's Broadway Week on "TODAY"

Thanksgiving has come early, you guys. How so? Let’s just say that starting on Monday, you won’t have to wait for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to watch the season’s hottest Broadway shows in your jammies. Each morning next week, NBC’s “TODAY” news(ish) show will celebrate The Great White Way with live performances by some very […]

NBC Might Be Doing The Wiz as its Next Live Musical!

If you guys are anything like us, you probably caught NBC’s “The Sound of Music, LIVE!” when it aired in December 2013. And you probably also watched Peter Pan Live, when it was on this last December. Yes, the shows got some not-so-great reviews, but does that mean we love them any less? Of course […]

Thankful for Broadway

You guys, Thanksgiving is only 10 days away. #Yaaaaas. We are so amped for turkey, pumpkin pie, family time and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! As per usual, the Radio City Rockettes will give this year’s parade a kick start. (Photo courtesy Macy’s, Inc.) Our favorite part of the event is NBC’s Best of Broadway […]

Newsies Meets Peter Pan on NBC

Less than two months until Peter Pan Live! on NBC! So far, we’ve been pretty excited about the cast: Christopher Walken as a tap-dancing Captain Hook? Obviously. Allison Williams (“Girls”) as Peter Pan? Yes, please. But OMG, you guys, it gets so. much. better. This week, NBC made the full casting announcement, and Newsies alums […]

The Sound of Music Is LIVE on NBC Tonight!

What, you ask, could be better than a holiday-season telecast of that classic favorite, The Sound of Music? How about an all-new version of the iconic musical? How about an all-new version of the iconic musical featuring “American Idol” sweetheart Carrie Underwood, Broadway darling Audra McDonald, “True Blood” hottie Stephen Moyer and Broadway/”Smash” star Christian […]