John O’Hurley (courtesy of The Broadway Channel via The Broadway Blog.)
Hosted by Broadway and television star John O’Hurley, The Broadway Channel has announced a new weekly television series for national syndication. “What’s Hot on Broadway” will feature the best of Broadway, touring Broadway and Las Vegas stage productions.
“What’s Hot on Broadway”offers star-studded red carpet openings, previews of upcoming productions, Tony Award coverage, behind-the-scenes looks at rehearsals and exclusive interviews with Broadway’s most talented stars, songwriters, choreographers and their creative teams.
“What’s Hot on Broadway”will be produced as a weekly half hour series providing an exciting and vibrant vehicle for local broadcast stations’ weekend news and entertainment blocks and an unprecedented opportunity to tap into local and national theater advertising dollars.
“No one feels that ‘Broadway is home’ more than I. For 35 years on Broadway, on tour, and in Las Vegas I said that quiet prayer at 8 p.m.,‘Let me be surprised tonight. Broadway Theater wherever it appears, is always the best place to be,’” said John O’Hurley.
“Broadway Channel is thrilled to launch the first Broadway-related half hour weekly show available for domestic television syndication. “What’s Hot on Broadway” gives television audience a first look at the brightest stars in the biggest shows on Broadway, national tours and in Las Vegas” commented Matthew Hege, Vice President, The Broadway Channel.
“We are very excited to bring the hottest shows, stars and events in live theater to the local TV marketplace. Musical theater has never been more important to viewers, whether through scripted series like “Glee”, live TV productions of classic musicals such as The Sound of Music on NBC, or the recent trend of offering major Broadway productions on a live day and date basis on movie screens throughout the country. Add to this the growing trend of movie and TV stars, such as Neil Patrick Harris, Bryan Cranston and Denzel Washington appearing on Broadway while Broadway luminaries such as Kristin Chenoweth and Patti LuPone appear on TV series. “What’s Hot on Broadway” offers viewers a chance to see their favorite performers in a whole different light while giving them a front row seat to everything that is Hot on Broadway,” said James Blueweiss, Managing Partner/Executive Producer, Kismet Media Group.
For more information go to www.broadwaychannel.com.
