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Friday, March 24, 2017

After Her London Wild Party, Donna McKechnie Will Go Hollywood by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner will perform her Sam Place, Another Time club show at two nightspots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Steven Pasquale and Matthew Broderick Join New York Pops Concert Honoring Kelli O’Hara by Robert Viagas

Danny Burstein, Paulo Szot, and Laura Osnes are among those who will perform at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett Ask Audiences to Look at It My Way by Robert Viagas

The Feinstein’s/54 Below concert is scheduled for April 11-16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

Bryan Batt Is Writing a Book About His Family’s New Orleans Amusement Park by Robert Viagas

Click here to see the Saturday Night Fever star’s upcoming projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Theatre Events Coming to NYC’s Feinstein’s/54 Below—Week of March 23-29 by Robert Viagas

Micky Dolenz, Sondheim Unplugged, and stars of Disaster! are scheduled at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Original A Chorus Line Cast Members Gather for March 23 Reunion by Robert Viagas

Priscilla Lopez and Baayork Lee are among scheduled attendees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Paulo Szot Set for Pennsylvania Evita by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner will appear opposite Broadway’s Dee Roscioli.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Jane Krakowski, Kathleen Turner, and Lesli Margherita Topline March 22 Villain: DeBlanks by Robert Viagas

They will perform the Mad Libs-style murder mystery for an ACLU fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Kathleen Turner and Lesli Margherita Topline March 22 Villain: DeBlanks by Robert Viagas

They will perform the Mad Libs-style murder mystery for an ACLU fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Rachel York’s Concert Tour Takes Her to Vienna, Budapest, and Texas by Robert Viagas

She recently starred in a workshop of the Go-Go’s musical, Head Over Heels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Megan Hilty Will Duet With Pacific Symphony by Robert Viagas

Mitchell is also headed for Feinstein’s/54 Below in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Victory Dance Project Will Salute Chita Rivera by Robert Viagas

The two-time Tony winner will be honored with a dance program, From This Movement On .

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Broadway Stars Will Celebrate Lady Gaga May 8 by Robert Viagas

The Grammy winner’s music will be performed by Lesli Margherita, Liz Larsen and other stage stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM
Monday, March 20, 2017

Watch Concert for America Live-Stream with Chita Rivera and Hamilton Stars by Robert Viagas

Chita Rivera, Alice Ripley, and the stars of two Chicago-set TV series take part in the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:25PM

After Marriage, Lena Hall Is Off to New Adventures by Robert Viagas

The peripatetic Tony winner plans concerts, TV shows, and plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

The Callaway Sisters Are Taking Their Sibling Revelry on the Road by Robert Viagas

See what other concerts Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway have lined up in the coming months.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM

Hamilton Tony Nominee Christopher Jackson to Join Jessie Mueller and More at Carnegie Hall by Robert Viagas

The New York Pops concert will also feature Will Chase and Adrienne Warren.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Chicago Hamilton Cast Joins Broadway Luminaries for March 20 Concert for America by Robert Viagas

Chita Rivera, Alice Ripley, and the stars of two Chicago-set TV series are raising funds for human rights organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Andréa Burns and Guests to Sing Showtunes ‘Latin Style’ March 20 by Robert Viagas

The In the Heights star will host Broadway talent at the Greenwich Village event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, March 17, 2017

Rebecca Luker Announces Song List for March 30 Perfect Harmony Concert by Robert Viagas

She’s one of the headliners for the program of Broadway duets, trios, and ensembles at NYC’s Symphony Space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Lea Michele’s New Solo Recording, Places, Now Available for Pre-Order by Robert Viagas

The Glee star has set April 7 as the official release download date. Listen to two tracks here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Constantine Maroulis Joins Star Lineup for April 7 Make-a-Wish Foundation Benefit by Robert Viagas

Jekyll & Hyde composer Frank Wildhorn is organizing the event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Jessie Mueller and Javier Muñoz to Boost Rosie’s Kids’ Passing It On Concert by Robert Viagas

Sixty New York school kids will display budding talent in the April 23 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

In Transit and Glee Star Telly Leung Goes Solo April 23 by Robert Viagas

The co-star of the a capella musical will tell stories and sing numbers from his solo albums at NYC's The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

NYC Concert Seeks to Help Cover Planned Cuts to the NEA by Robert Viagas

Actors from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows will sing March 20 at Don’t Tell Mama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:03PM

Chicago Med Stars Join Broadway Luminaries for March 20 Concert for America by Robert Viagas

Colin Donnell and more join Chita Rivera, Alice Ripley, and the Chicago Hamilton cast in the benefit for human rights organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Lyrics & Lyricists Series to Salute Dorothy Fields and Other Female Songwriters by Robert Viagas

Titled Baby, Dream Your Dream, the concert will be held March 18–20 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Theatre Events Coming to NYC’s Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

Carmen Cusack, Kathleen Turner, Tony Danza, and Futurefest are scheduled at the Theatre District venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Audra McDonald Adds Second Performance of Songs and Stories at Steppenwolf by Robert Viagas

The six-time Tony Award winner will appear with Seth Rudetsky and her husband, Will Swenson, May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Jane Krakowski and Kathleen Turner Topline March 22 Villain: DeBlanks by Robert Viagas

They will perform the Mad Libs-like murder mystery as a ACLU fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Two-Time Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Shows His Pop Chops in Concert by Robert Viagas

The actor-singer-guitarist will perform numbers from his acoustic album, Piety, on March 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

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