NBC dropped an all-new promo for its upcoming live production of the Broadway musical Annie. It was shown during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on Thursday and we can’t wait to watch this. “Annie Live!” will air on December 2nd. Set in the depression-era 1930s, Annie tells the story of an orphan who despite her […] 1 min read
NBC has shared a new video of Celina Smith who will be taking on the iconic role in the Broadway musical ‘Annie’ for NBC’s live production airing December 2. In the video, viewers are treated to Smith singing a few verses from the song “Tomorrow” the most recognized number from the musical. Taraji P. Henson, […] 1 min read
NBC is giving viewers a behind-the-scenes first look at rehearsals for the network’s upcoming production of ‘Annie Live! airing December 2. Starring Celina Smith in the iconic role Annie, Harry Connick Jr as Daddy Warbucks, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan. Original Broadway Annie star Andrea McArdle will also appear in the live broadcast as […] 1 min read
The forecast for NBC’s upcoming production of the Broadway musical Annie has been announced including the ensemble. As previously reported, the live production will star Celina Smith as the iconic Annie alongside Taraji P Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Titus Burgess as Rooster, and Megan Hilty […] 2 mins read
It was announced during a special appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show that Andrea McArdle will be joining the cast of NBC’s upcoming live production of the musical “Annie” airing on December 2. Andrea McArdle originated the iconic role on Broadway in 1977. For the NBC production, McArdle will play the role of Eleanor Roosevelt. Celina […] 1 min read
NBC’s upcoming live production of Broadway’s Annie has received a huge endorsement from the original composer of the beloved musical. Charles Strouse (93) who composed the songs for the musical which first made its Broadway debut in 1977 stopped by rehearsals last week as seen in an Instagram post shared by producer Neil Meron. NBC’s […] 1 min read
A teaser promo for the upcoming NBC production “Annie Live!” airing December 2 has been released. The beloved Broadway musical is the latest to get the live broadcast treatment as part of NBC’s holiday tradition to bring theatre to television. “Annie Live!” Stars Celina Smith as Annie with Harry Connick Jr as Daddy Warbucks. Taraji […] 1 min read
NBC continues to share promotional images for its December 2 live broadcast of Broadway’s “Annie” The production produced by Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt continues NBC’s successful tradition of Holiday musical productions since the 2013 inaugural production of The Sound of Music Live! “Annie” is one of the biggest hits in Broadway history and the […] 1 min read
Accomplished on both stage and screen, Jane Krakowski is back at NBC starring as the larger-than-life Lily St. Regis in NBC’s all-star production of “Annie Live!” which will air Thursday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Krakowski will play the sassy, sticky-fingered partner of the swindling Rooster Hannigan, played by her “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” co-star […] 3 mins read
After a nationwide search that brought forth the country’s most talented and exuberant young performers, Celina Smith has landed the title role of Annie in NBC’s upcoming holiday production of “Annie Live!” Already a triple threat at the age of 12, Smith will light up center stage with an all-star ensemble that includes Taraji P. […] 2 mins read
Producers are preparing for the upcoming NBC presentation of the hit Broadway musical Annie with the announcement of the latest addition to the cast. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger will take on the role of Grace, Oliver Warbucks chief of staff as reported by Entertainment Weekly. In this latest version of the tale of Annie — […] 1 min read
One of the most iconic Broadway musicals is getting the Live treatment this holiday season. ‘Annie Live’ will be produced by Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt. The broadcast had been pitched to all four major networks before finding its home at NBC. Robert Greenblatt will executive produce the telecast along with Neil Meron, who has […] 5 mins read
Country singer Carrie Underwood released her latest album ‘My Savior’ on Friday (March 26). The album is a collection of beloved Christian songs that the singer grew up singing in church. Underwood appeared on NBC’s Today Show program to talk about the new album and present a special performance. Carrie Underwood took to the microphone […] 1 min read
While many groups in the entertainment industry fight daily for equality, those of us who have disabilities can often feel overlooked regardless if intentional or not. This is true for actors with disabilities. Mow, NBCUniversal has pledged to take what is being called a “bold stand” to audition more disabled actors in a report from Deadline […] 2 mins read
It was announced on Monday that NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service would become the home for World Wrestling Entertainment’s WWE Network in the United States. Peacock will launch WWE Network on March 18, beginning the roll-out of more than 17,000 hours of new, original, and library WWE Network programming on demand and on a 24/7 channel, […] 3 mins read
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg appeared on the MSNBC cable news network to discuss the topic and President Joe Biden. The 18-year-old has been a leader in the cause over the last few years leading a youth environmental movement that has gone global. With Joe Biden and Kamala Harris now in The White House, issues […] 1 min read
Two months after its launch Peacock, the new streaming service from NBCUniversal will be available on Roku devices and smart TV’s soon. “We are pleased Roku recognizes the value in making NBCUniversal’s incredible family of apps and programming, including Peacock, available to all of their users across the country,” an NBCUniversal spokesperson said in a […] 1 min read