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Tyler Peterson Tyler is one of BroadwayWorld's lead News Desk Editors, covering breaking Broadway and theatre news daily. He studied Public Relations and Creative Writing at Loyola University Chicago while working part-time for BWW on evenings, weekends, and occasionally during classes. He has also been involved in the Chicago theatre industry, working in media relations and publicity with Margie Korshak, Inc.




Telemundo's 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards BILLBOARD DUETS Reaches 5.4 Million Total Viewers
Telemundo's 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards BILLBOARD DUETS Reaches 5.4 Million Total Viewers
April 29, 2016

Last night's broadcast of TELEMUNDO's 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards “Billboard Duets” reached a cumulative audience of 5,453,000 total viewers, according to Nielsen. The star-studded show, hosted by actress and TV host Gaby Espino and “La Voz Kids” Coach Pedro Fernandez, averaged a combined audience of 2,554,000 total viewers and 1,248,000 adults 18-49 with the simulcast broadcast on TELEMUNDO and NBC Universo. The pre-show red carpet special “La Alfombra de los Premios Billboard” was the #1 Spanish-language program at 7pm, averaging 1,588,000 among total viewers and 748,000 adults 18-49.    

Elisabeth Moss to Star in Hulu's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
Elisabeth Moss to Star in Hulu's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
April 29, 2016

Hulu today announced a straight-to-series order for THE HANDMAID'S TALE, an ongoing drama series from MGM Television based on the award-winning, best-selling novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood. The series will be created, executive produced and written by Bruce Miller (THE 100) with Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears and Warren Littlefield (FARGO) serving as executive producers. Atwood will serve as Consulting Producer for the series, which will debut its first season on Hulu in 2017.

NBCSN's NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage Continues This Weekend
NBCSN's NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage Continues This Weekend
April 29, 2016

This weekend's NHL Stanley Cup Playoff coverage is highlighted by a Saturday night primetime showdown on NBC between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, as the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their series at 8 p.m. ET. Saturday's coverage on NBC begins at 3 p.m. ET with Game 2 between John Tavares and the New York Islanders and Ben Bishop and the Tampa Bay Lightning, as the Lightning look to even the series at one game apiece.

Season 8 Winner Sawyer Fredericks & DNCE to Perform on THE VOICE Next Week
Season 8 Winner Sawyer Fredericks & DNCE to Perform on THE VOICE Next Week
April 29, 2016

 Season eight winner Sawyer Fredericks will make his return to “The Voice” on Tuesday, May 3 to perform his new Pharrell Williams-produced single, “4 Pockets,” from his new album, “A Good Storm” (Republic Records), due May 13. On the same night, the Joe Jonas-led group DNCE will perform a medley of their singles “Cake By the Ocean” and “Toothbrush.”

VIDEO: Allison Janney Reprises Iconic WEST WING Role in the Actual West Wing
VIDEO: Allison Janney Reprises Iconic WEST WING Role in the Actual West Wing
April 29, 2016

Before actual White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest showed up to reclaim his duties, Janney shot off a number of references from the long running show, including the promise of a performance of The Jackal should anyone 'who remembers or cares.' Check out her appearance, via ABC, below!

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's FUN HOME Welcomes Plaintiffs in Historic Prop 8 Case
STAGE TUBE: Broadway's FUN HOME Welcomes Plaintiffs in Historic Prop 8 Case
April 29, 2016

Earlier this week, the Broadway company of FUN HOME was joined by the plaintiffs who paved the way for marriage equality in the historic Proposition 8 case. The group went backstage to meet and chat with the cast following the show's final curtain - check out what they had to say below!

UNDERCOVER BOSS Returns to CBS with New Episodes in May
UNDERCOVER BOSS Returns to CBS with New Episodes in May
April 28, 2016

The seventh season of UNDERCOVER BOSS returns with four Sunday episodes and one special Friday broadcast, beginning Sunday, May 15, on the CBS Television Network. The series' 100th episode airs Sunday, May 22.

First Lady Michelle Obama & Dr. Jill Biden to Appear on NBC's THE VOICE
First Lady Michelle Obama & Dr. Jill Biden to Appear on NBC's THE VOICE
April 28, 2016

Next week, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will celebrate the 5th anniversary of their Joining Forces initiative. In 2011, the First Lady and Dr. Biden launched Joining Forces, a nationwide initiative that calls on all Americans – in both the public and private sectors - to rally around service members, veterans, and their families and support them through employment, education and wellness opportunities.

VIDEO: AMC Releases Main Titles for FEED THE BEAST
VIDEO: AMC Releases Main Titles for FEED THE BEAST
April 28, 2016

AMC has released FEED THE BEAST's main titles, composed by Pat Irwin and executive producer Clyde Phillips, with vocals by singer Sasha Dobson. Check them out below!

NBCSN Sets Penn & Drake Relays Live Coverage
NBCSN Sets Penn & Drake Relays Live Coverage
April 28, 2016

NBCSN presents live coverage of "USA vs. the World" at the Penn Relays this Saturday, April 30, at 12:30 p.m. ET, immediately followed by the Drake Relays presented by HyVee at 3 p.m. ET. The Penn Relays and Drake Relays are part of the USA Track & Field Championship Series.

Stanley Cup Playoffs - Game 1 Airs Tonight on NBCSN
Stanley Cup Playoffs - Game 1 Airs Tonight on NBCSN
April 28, 2016

Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby go head-to-head in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2009 tonight at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when the (1) Washington Capitals host the (2) Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their Second Round series.

Alicia Vikander Will Play Lara Croft in TOMB RAIDER Reboot
Alicia Vikander Will Play Lara Croft in TOMB RAIDER Reboot
April 28, 2016

MGM, Warner Bros and GK Films' TOMB RAIDER reboot has officially found its Lara Croft in Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander, according to Deadline.

National Geographic Orders First Scripted Series GENIUS; Ron Howard to Direct
National Geographic Orders First Scripted Series GENIUS; Ron Howard to Direct
April 28, 2016

National Geographic Channel announced today that it will go straight to series with the first scripted series in the history of the network, the global anthology GENIUS from FOX 21 Television Studios ('Homeland,' 'The People v. O.J. Simpson'), Imagine Television ('24,' 'Empire'), OddLot Entertainment and EUE/Sokolow. The straight-to-series order will mark the first scripted series for the network, and Academy Award winner Ron Howard will direct the first episode. Each season of the anthology will dramatize the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators. The announcement was made by National Geographic Channels CEO Courteney Monroe and EVP of Scripted Development and Production Carolyn Bernstein, along with President of FOX 21 Television Studios Bert Salke.

Freeform to Premiere New Documentary TWINSTERS, 5/7
Freeform to Premiere New Documentary TWINSTERS, 5/7
April 28, 2016

Just one YouTube click and a Facebook message changed the lives of long lost twins, Anaïs Bordier and Samantha Futerman. The documentary “Twinsters” will make its Freeform premiere when it airs on SATURDAY, MAY 7 (8:30 - 10:45 p.m. EDT).

STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti, Lesli Margherita, Nick Adams & More Strip Down with The Skivvies
STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti, Lesli Margherita, Nick Adams & More Strip Down with The Skivvies
April 28, 2016

Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, otherwise known as the Skivvies, returned to Feinstein's/54 Below last night with their signature 'undie-rock,' and as usual, a slew of all-star guests. Check out performances by Nick Adams, Laura Benanti, Lesli Margherita, Caroline Rhea, Kevin Zak and more from the show below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from BC/EFA's 2016 Easter Bonnet Competition!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from BC/EFA's 2016 Easter Bonnet Competition!
April 28, 2016

The 30th annual Easter Bonnet Competition, celebrating six weeks of fundraising by 58 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies, raised a record-shattering $5,528,568 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the largest grand total from either an Easter Bonnet Competition or Gypsy of the Year fundraising campaign in Broadway Cares history. The show featured a surprise performance by rock legend Stevie Nicks, two top awards to Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton, and more than 230 of the best actors, singers and dancers in New York. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the big night!

New Season of Velocity's JUNKYARD EMPIRE to Premiere 5/4
New Season of Velocity's JUNKYARD EMPIRE to Premiere 5/4
April 27, 2016

When it comes to father son bonding Bobby and Andy Cohen know a thing or two. For decades they've managed a lucrative junkyard business while managing not to let their old school versus new school ways permanently scrap their relationship. Having defied the odds the Cohens are back giving viewers another entertaining glimpse into their hot-blooded professional lives in the all new season of the hit series JUNKYARD EMPIRE beginning Wednesday, May 4 at 9 PM ET/PT only on Velocity.

NBC Universo & Telemundo Announce Olympic Coverage
NBC Universo & Telemundo Announce Olympic Coverage
April 27, 2016

TELEMUNDO and NBC UNIVERSO, the home of the Olympics in Spanish in the United States, presented their broadcast plans for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games with more than 200 hours of coverage on TELEMUNDO and NBC UNIVERSO, the most extensive Olympic coverage in the history of US Spanish-language television. The networks announced their plans in New York 100 days before the Opening Ceremony for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, in conjunction with activities organized by the United States Olympic Committee.

ABC to Offer Sneak Peek of FINDING DORY Alongside FINDING NEMO Airing
ABC to Offer Sneak Peek of FINDING DORY Alongside FINDING NEMO Airing
April 27, 2016

Disney•Pixar's “Finding Nemo” winner of the 2003 Oscar® for Best Animated Feature airs WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on the ABC Television Network. In anticipation of “Finding Dory” which swims into theaters June 17, 2016 an exclusive special look of the new film will be part of this televised broadcast of “Finding Nemo.”

Ducks Host Predators on NBCSN Tonight
Ducks Host Predators on NBCSN Tonight
April 27, 2016

NBCSN presents its second decisive Game 7 matchup this week tonight at 10 p.m. ET, when the (1) Anaheim Ducks host the (WC1) Nashville Predators with a trip to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at stake.



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