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Broadcast window locked for review
The three-hour primetime window on March 17, 2027 is the working plan for network review.
March 17, 2027 · Chicago
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The working broadcast window, the show rundown and the latest production updates in one place.
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Show rundown
How the night plays.
A primetime arc designed for family viewing, spectacle and cultural credibility.
- 6:00 PM CT
Riverwalk Pre-Show
Street-level coverage as the emerald river crowd builds along Wacker Drive.
- 7:00 PM CT
Cold Open & National Welcome
The 150-foot emerald stage lights up for the opening spectacle and host welcome.
- 7:30 PM CT
The Heritage Segment
The Disney immigrant story and Claddagh tradition, told as a filmed centerpiece.
- 8:15 PM CT
Main Stage Performances
Stadium country, contemporary pop and classic Irish music across generations.
- 9:30 PM CT
Finale & Streaming Handoff
Closing anthem, city-wide light moment, and the push into on-demand replay.
Live updates
Latest from production.
Status notes for the room. Talent and partner items remain aspirational targets until signed.
Production
Riverfront stage footprint drafted
A 150-foot emerald stage plan sits inside the natural downtown viewing colosseum.
Talent
Talent architecture in outreach
Cross-generational host and performer targets remain aspirational until agreements are signed.
Partners
Brand integration framework ready
Pre-show, in-show and post-show sponsorship layers are mapped for partner conversations.