NBC is gearing up for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, a live staging of the iconic 1971 Broadway rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.
NBC & Affiliates Board Reach Deal for OTT, TV Everywhere Distribution
April 14, 2017
NBC and the NBC Television Affiliates Board have agreed to terms opting into NBCUniversal’s carriage agreements with new OTT streaming services and TV Everywhere distribution rights for pay-TV subscribers.
NBC Orders Chris Hardwick’s The Awesome Show
April 5, 2017
NBC has commissioned six episodes of The Awesome Show, a new series hosted, developed and executive produced by Chris Hardwick that will showcase groundbreaking scientific and technological advances.
Neil Patrick Harris to Host New NBC Game Show Genius Junior
April 1, 2017
NBC has lined up a new game show that celebrates the brightest kids in America, Genius Junior, which will be hosted and executive produced by Neil Patrick Harris.
Superstore Returning to NBC for Season Three
February 15, 2017
UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC has ordered a 22-episode third season of the America Ferrera comedy Superstore.
The Good Place Renewed by NBC
January 31, 2017
UNIVERSAL CITY: The comedy The Good Place has been given an order for a 13-episode second season by NBC.
Will & Grace Revival Set for NBC
January 19, 2017
UNIVERSAL CITY: The beloved sitcom Will & Grace will return to NBC for a ten-episode limited run during the 2017-18 season.
NBC Strengthens Scripted, Alternative Programming with Promotions
December 1, 2016
UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC has elevated business affairs executives Masami Yamamoto and Lee Straus, who are taking on expanded roles in scripted and alternative programming, respectively.
Jennifer Lopez Set for NBC’s Bye Bye Birdie Live Musical
October 28, 2016
UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC is teaming up with Jennifer Lopez for Bye Bye Birdie Live!, a 2017 holiday production of the celebrated Broadway musical.
Simon Cowell Inks Three-Season Deal for America’s Got Talent
October 5, 2016
UNIVERSAL CITY: Simon Cowell has signed on to serve as a judge for NBC’s America's Got Talent for three additional years through 2019.