Rob Thomas [Cr: Atlantic]
As previously confirmed, this coming week’s string of TODAY Show episodes will include performances from Rachel Platten (8/18), Little Mix (8/19), and Carly Rae Jepsen (8/21).
The following week, NBC will play host to showcases from Rob Thomas (8/24), Carole King, Abby Mueller and Chilina Kennedy (8/25), and Jordin Sparks (8/27).
— Thomas, who is scheduled perform on the plaza during the 7-9AM portion and then make another appearance during the 9-10AM hour, will perform in support of his “The Great Unknown.”
The album, which is his third as a solo act, arrives on August 21.
— Performing as part of the TODAY Summer Concert Series, King, Mueller and Kennedy will bring awareness to “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” They are scheduled for a plaza performance in the 7-9AM portion and a studio performance during the 9-10AM hour.
— Like Thomas, Sparks will be supporting a new album. Her “Right Here, Right Now” also launches on August 21.
The sixth “American Idol” will perform during the 9-10AM hour.
NBC’s full TODAY listings follow:
Monday, August 17
(7-9 a.m.) Matt Damon on The Martian. Patricia Clarkson on Learning to Drive. Decorating Tips with Elizabeth Mayhew. Secrets of Summer. HOPE Week.
(9-10 a.m.) Jason Schwartzman and Olympia Dukakis on 7 Chinese Brothers. Josh Lucas on The Mend. Medical Minute with Dr. Natalie Azar. Today Food. HOPE Week.
(10-11 a.m.) Dana Delany on Hand of God. Patricia Clarkson on Learning to Drive. Fall Trends. Favorite Things.
Tuesday, August 18
(7-9 a.m.) Seth Meyers, Bill Hader and Fred Armisen on Documentary Now. Nick Cannon on America’s Got Talent. Janice Kaplan on her book, The Gratitude Diaries. Steals & Deals. Secrets of Summer.
(9-10 a.m.) Ben Kingsley on Learning to Drive. Patrick Wilson on Zipper. Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel on Crash Test. Tamron’s Tuesday Trend. Back-to-school supplies showdown.
(10-11 a.m.) Nick Cannon on America’s Got Talent. Rachel Platten performs live on Today. Today Food with Aarti Sequeira.
Wednesday, August 19
(7-9 a.m.) Little Mix performs live on the plaza. Today Food with Donatella Arpaia. Secrets of Summer. TBD.
(9-10 a.m.) Little Mix on Today. Chiwetel Ejiofor on Z For Zachariah. Hope To It. Pop Fix.
(10-11 a.m.) Susan Lucci on Devious Maids. Emily Ratajkowski on We Are Your Friends. Fall Hairstyles. Ask Lou With Lou Manfredini. Lilliana’s Luxe for Less.
Thursday, August 20
(7-9 a.m.) David Oyelowo on Captive. Today Food with Adam Richman. TBD.
(9-10 a.m.) Tony Hale on American Ultra. Elizabeth Moss on Queen of Earth. Jake Johnson on Digging For Fire. Back-to-school 5-minute Fashion.
(10-11 a.m.) Ambush Makeover. Today Food with Joel Gamoran. TBD.
Friday, August 21
(7-9 a.m.) Carly Rae Jepsen performs live on the plaza. Hope Week. TBD.
(9-10 a.m.) Kim Dickens on Fear the Walking Dead. Carly Rae Jepsen performs on Today. Pop Fix. In the Kitchen with Al Roker.
(10-11 a.m.) Jill Martin’s Shopping Bag. Today Animals with David Mizejewski. Weekend Warrior Workout. Kathie Lee and Hoda Give It Away. Madelyn’s Mad Food Challenge.
Monday, August 24
(7-9 a.m.) Rob Thomas performs live on the plaza. Today Food with Kelly Senyei. Fall Trends with Meghan Markle. Summer of Secrets.
(9-10 a.m.) Rob Thomas performs on Today. Hack To School. Lake Bell on No Escape. Today Food with Molly Gilbert.
(10-11 a.m.) Best of Celeb. Favorite Things. TBD.
Tuesday, August 25
(7-9 a.m.) Carole King, Abby Mueller and Chilina Kennedy perform live on the plaza. Buzz Bissinger on his book, Friday Night Lights, 25th Anniversary Edition. Fuel for School: Lunch hacks. Summer of Secrets.
(9-10 a.m.) Ed Burns on Public Morals. Hack to School. Owen Wilson on No Escape. Carole King, Abby Mueller and Chilina Kennedy perform on Today. Tamron’s Tuesday Trend.
(10-11 a.m.) Best of Home. TBD.
Wednesday, August 26
(7-9 a.m.) Matthew Broderick on Dirty Weekend. Summer of Secrets. Fuel for School: Must-haves. Today Food with Gesine Bullock-Prado.
(9-10 a.m.) Tituss Burgess on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve on Dirty Weekend. Pop Fix. Hack to School. Hope To It.
(10-11 a.m.) Best of Celeb Games. TBD.
Thursday, August 27
(7-9 a.m.) Summer of Secrets. Fuel for School: Building a learning space. Today Food with Ali Larter. TBD.
(9-10 a.m.) Jordin Sparks performs on the plaza. Secrets of body language. Outdoor escapes for Labor Day. Spanning the World.
(10-11 a.m.) Best of Ambush Makeover. TBD.
Friday, August 28
(7-9 a.m.) Catching up with Rafael Nadal on the U.S. Open. Today’s Parenting Team. TBD.
(9-10 a.m.) Uzo Aduba on Today. In the Kitchen with Al Roker. TBD.
(10-11 a.m.) Best of Entertaining. Kathie Lee and Hoda Give it Away. TBD.
Saturday, August 15
Dylan Dreyer’s Swedish Adventure: The Climate Portal. Outdoor Cook-off with Alton Brown.
Sunday, August 16
“The Fat Jewish” on Today. Dylan Dreyer’s Swedish Adventure: Midnight Golf. America’s Got Talent finalists on Today. Sundays With Harry.
Saturday, August 22
Summer of Secrets.
Sunday, August 23
America’s Got Talent finalists on Today. Sundays With Harry.