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From The Office to the Stage: Jenna Fischer on Doing a Play Written By Her Husband

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Written by: Emily McClanathan

From The Office to the Stage: Jenna Fischer on Doing a Play Written By Her Husband. Ashland Avenue, by Lee Kirk, runs at the Goodman Theater in Chicago.

On paper, Jenna Fischer and Lee Kirk seem like a typical Hollywood couple, both immersed in the worlds of film and television. Fischer starred as Pam Beesly in all nine seasons of NBC’s The Office, winning over a loyal fan base that still follows her work on the popular Office Ladies podcast, which she co-hosts with former castmate Angela Kinsey. Kirk, who guest starred in one episode of The Office and directed another, has also written and directed films such as The Giant Mechanical Man, Ordinary World, and the upcoming New Year’s Rev.

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Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4

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Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4. Performers include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

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Broadway star, West Side Story Oscar winner, and two-time Tony Awards host Ariana DeBose hosts the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, broadcasting live on NBC July 4 at 8-10 PM ET (check local listings).

The evening, featuring fireworks, musical performances, and appearances by special guests, will also be simulcast live on Peacock. Telemundo’s telecast will air from 9-10 PM. An hour-long encore presentation of the show will also air at 10 PM on NBC.

Performers include the Jonas Brothers (Nick Jonas was recently on Broadway in the Main Stem debut of The Last Five Years), Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

The 49th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will fire more than 80,000 shells, with 30 vibrant colors and dazzling effects, including state-of-the-art projection mapping on the Brooklyn Bridge. This year’s pyrotechnics is set to a score produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and James Poyser, accompanied by a performance from DeBose.

The telecast will also celebrate the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, as well as the NBA’s return to NBC this fall.

“Year after year, this telecast continues to inspire and awe, lighting up the New York skyline—this time with a stunning fireworks display near the iconic Brooklyn Bridge,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president of Live Events and Specials, NBCU Entertainment, in an earlier statement. “It’s the kind of unforgettable national live event that brings us together as a country while showcasing the power and uniqueness of both our NBC and Peacock brands.”

The telecast is presented in association with Macy’s. It’s produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay as executive producers.

Visit Macys.com/Fireworks. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.

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5 Musicals You Should See Before the Tony Awards

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Written by: Andrew Gans

It’s hard to believe, but there are only two weeks before the 78th Annual Tony Awards will be presented at Radio City Music Hall.

That means, there are just about 16 or so chances left to see each of the acclaimed Broadway plays and musicals that are vying for Broadway’s top honor. In such a crowded season (there were 43 Broadway openings), we’ve decided to help your show selection by spotlighting five of the musicals—a mix of both original productions and revivals—that are currently vying for 2025 Tony Awards.

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