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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.




Sutton Foster, Titus Burgess, Rosie O'Donnell & More Will Play ABC's MATCH GAME
Sutton Foster, Titus Burgess, Rosie O'Donnell & More Will Play ABC's MATCH GAME
June 15, 2016

It's bawdy, irreverent and a whole lot of fun. The iconic panel game show "Match Game" returns to primetime, beginning on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), hosted by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin

STAGE TUBE: Andrea Burns Honors Orlando Shooting Victims at #Ham4Ham with 'What I Did For Love'
STAGE TUBE: Andrea Burns Honors Orlando Shooting Victims at #Ham4Ham with 'What I Did For Love'
June 15, 2016

While the Tony Awards dedicated Sunday night's broadcast to the victim's of the Orlando shooting, others have been sending support and voicing concern and outrage over the horrible incident. At today's performance of #Ham4Ham, which drew record-breaking crowds, Lin-Manuel Miranda welcomed Andrea Burns to honor the victims with a rendition of 'What I Did For Love.' You can watch her touching performance below.

TV: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage in Performance Alongside Michael Feinstein
TV: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage in Performance Alongside Michael Feinstein
June 15, 2016

Liza Minnelli returned to the stage last week, Thursday, June 9 alongside her friend Michael Feinstein at The Library at the Public in New York City. She sang four songs including Cabaret, Maybe This Time and New York, New York. Check out a video of her appearance below!

George Cheeks Named President, Business Operations and Late Night Programming at NBC
George Cheeks Named President, Business Operations and Late Night Programming at NBC
June 14, 2016

George Cheeks, who has been a senior NBC executive since joining the company in 2012, is expanding his role as the newly named President, Business Operations and Late Night Programming, continuing to report to Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment.

RUSH HOUR's Justin Hires Joins Cast of CBS' MACGYVER
RUSH HOUR's Justin Hires Joins Cast of CBS' MACGYVER
June 14, 2016

Justin Hires has joined the cast of the new action-adventure drama series MACGYVER, a reimagining of the classic series, premiering Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) this fall on the CBS Television Network.

Check Out Quotables from TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON - Week of 6/6
Check Out Quotables from TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON - Week of 6/6
June 13, 2016

Below, check out quotables from NBC's 'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON' for the week of June 6-10.

ABC's 2016 NBA Finals Game 4 Draws 16.6 Million Viewers
ABC's 2016 NBA Finals Game 4 Draws 16.6 Million Viewers
June 13, 2016

ABC won Friday's primetime by wide margins with coverage of the 2016 NBA Finals Game 4 (Golden State-Cleveland), holding a 6.6 million viewer advantage over runner-up CBS (11.5 million vs. 4.9 million) and topped the other nets' combined by 90% in Adults 18-49 (4.0/18 vs. 2.1/9 – CBS, NBC, Fox and CW). In fact it was the Net's 4th night in a row this year to beat out its combined competition with NBA Finals coverage among young adults.

DiverseWorks to Screen Emily Peacock's AUGUST, 7/14
DiverseWorks to Screen Emily Peacock's AUGUST, 7/14
June 13, 2016

DiverseWorks is pleased to present the world premiere screening of artist Emily Peacock's first film, August (2016), on Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm at the MATCH – Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Peacock.

2016 STANLEY CUP FINAL Scores Record Ratings on NBC
2016 STANLEY CUP FINAL Scores Record Ratings on NBC
June 13, 2016

 The six-game 2016 Stanley Cup Final featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks averaged nearly 4 million viewers (3.948 million), making it the most-watched non-Original Six series in 15 years, according to Fast National Ratings by The Nielsen Company.

Nick Jonas, Eva Longoria and More Set for MAYA & MARTY Tomorrow
Nick Jonas, Eva Longoria and More Set for MAYA & MARTY Tomorrow
June 13, 2016

John Cena, Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas, Eva Longoria and Ben Stiller take the stage with Maya Rudolph and Martin Shorton Tuesday's all new episode (10-11p.m. ET/PT) of “Maya & Marty.”

Freeform's BABY DADDY and YOUNG & HUNGRY Hit Time Period Highs
Freeform's BABY DADDY and YOUNG & HUNGRY Hit Time Period Highs
June 13, 2016

Boasting across-the-board week-to-week gains and building by solid margins over its lead in, Freeform's 'Baby Daddy' hit 10-month highs in Adults 18-34 (389,000/0.6 rating), Adults 18-49 (670,000/0.5 rating) and Women 18-49 (485,000/0.8 rating) and was its most watched episode in nearly 4 months (978,000 Total Viewers) - since 8/5/15 and 2/17/16, respectively.

Comedy Central Renews IDIOTSITTER
Comedy Central Renews IDIOTSITTER
June 13, 2016

Comedy Central's favorite odd couple, Billie and Gene, return with more babysitting, bonding and binging as the #1 brand in comedy has renewed the scripted series 'Idiotsitter' for a second season, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central. Created, executive produced and co-starring Jillian Bell and Charlotte Newhouse, and executive produced by Pam Kohl, Amy Slomovits, Dave Becky, Brady McKay and John Levenstein, the second season of 'Idiotsitter' will premiere ten episodes in 2017.

TV: Brian Stokes Mitchell on the Honor of Receiving the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
TV: Brian Stokes Mitchell on the Honor of Receiving the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
June 13, 2016

At tonight's 70th Annual Tony Awards, SHUFFLE ALONG star Brian Stokes Mitchell was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson Award. Check out what he had to say about representing the Actors Fund by receiving the award below!

TV: HAMILTON's Howell Binkley on Taking Home the Tony for Best Lighting Design of a Musical
TV: HAMILTON's Howell Binkley on Taking Home the Tony for Best Lighting Design of a Musical
June 13, 2016

Howell Binkley was the recipient of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Hamilton. Following his win, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge caught up with Binkley, where he opened up about taking home the award!

TV: Paper Mill Playhouse's Mark S. Hoebee & Todd Schmidt on Receiving 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award
TV: Paper Mill Playhouse's Mark S. Hoebee & Todd Schmidt on Receiving 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award
June 12, 2016

Paper Mill Playhouse was the recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Accepting the award was Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director and Todd Schmidt, Managing Director of the theater - check out what they had to say on accepting the award below!

TV: HAMILTON's Paul Tazewell Wins Tony for Best Costume Design of a Musical
TV: HAMILTON's Paul Tazewell Wins Tony for Best Costume Design of a Musical
June 12, 2016

Paul Tazewell received the 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for Hamilton. Tazewell's other Broadway credits include Doctor Zhivago, Side Show, A Streetcar Named Desire, Magic/Bird, Jesus Christ Superstar, Memphis, The Miracle Worker, The Color Purple, In the Heights, On The Town, Caroline, or Change, Guys and Dolls, Drowning Crow, A Raisin in the Sun, Elaine Strich at Liberty, Def Poetry Jam, and Noise/Funk. Check out what he had to say on the honor below!

TV: Clint Ramos Wins 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play
TV: Clint Ramos Wins 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play
June 12, 2016

Clint Ramos received the 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play forEclipsed. He also served as scenic designer for the production. Ramos' other Broadway credits include The Elephant Man (also West End), and Violet. Check out what he had to say on receiving the honor below!

TV Exclusive: Marshall W. Mason on Receiving Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
TV Exclusive: Marshall W. Mason on Receiving Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
June 12, 2016

Marshall W. Mason was the recipient of the 2016 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre - below, check out what he had to say after he accepted the award!

Jonathan Tolins Developing Patty Hearst Limited Series for CBS
Jonathan Tolins Developing Patty Hearst Limited Series for CBS
June 10, 2016

According to Deadline, GREASE LIVE!'s writer Jonathan Tolins is currently at work on a limited series, centered around the abduction of Patty Hearst.

STAGE TUBE: Laverne Cox Puckers Up in New Teaser for Fox's ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
STAGE TUBE: Laverne Cox Puckers Up in New Teaser for Fox's ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
June 10, 2016

With Pride Month in full-swing, Laverne Cox puckers up in a new celebratory teaser for Fox's upcoming presentation of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Check it out below!



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