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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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

Documentary Play About the 2013 Marathon Bombing Will Bow in Boston March 15 by Robert Viagas

Performances will take place not far from the site of the atrocity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, March 13, 2017

Mamma Mia! Star Louise Pitre Schedules 2 Concerts in Canada by Robert Viagas

The April 6-8 event is titled From Paris to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Ann Harada and Bryce Pinkham Salute Songwriter Drew Gasparini by Robert Viagas

It’s Kind of a Funny Story will be performed at Feinstein’s/54 Below on March 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Broadway Stars Line up for the Annual Songs in the Key of Equality Benefit Concert by Robert Viagas

Judy Kuhn, Jeff Blumenkrantz, and Karen Mason are scheduled to take part in the April 3 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Friday, March 10, 2017

Bandstand Star Laura Osnes Schedules Concert Appearances by Robert Viagas

She’ll be singing March 13 to help establish the Oscar Hammerstein museum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Charles Busch and Penny Fuller Lend Their Voices to Diva: Live From Hell by Robert Viagas

Librettist Sean Patrick Monahan also stars in the musical, loosely based on All About Eve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Thursday, March 9, 2017

Lewis Black to Host March 12 Jazz Concert in New York by Robert Viagas

The two-time Broadway alum is touring in his solo show Rant, White and Blue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Karen Mason Toplines an Evening of Kander & Ebb Showstoppers by Robert Viagas

The concert will play venues in Manhattan and New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Bright Star’s Carmen Cusack Returns to the New York Stage by Robert Viagas

She’s singing numbers from the show, plus original compositions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

John McDaniel Serves As Musical Director on New David Shire Musical by Robert Viagas

The Most Beautiful Room, from the composer of Baby and Big, bows at Long Wharf Theatre this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Liz Callaway and Ali Mauzey Set to Sing Ahrens & Flaherty's ‘Unknown Gems’ by Robert Viagas

The April 3 NYC gala concert will benefit Amas Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Audra McDonald Will Share 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 04:13PM

Melissa Errico and Michael Feinstein Will Celebrate the Music of Harry Warren at Carnegie Hall by Robert Viagas

Their March 21 concert will salute the composer of 42nd Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Broadway Singer Morgan James Brings Her Tour to New York by Robert Viagas

The Motown and Godspell actor will stop at the Highline Ballroom April 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Gloria Reuben Will Salute Great Ladies of Song in New York by Robert Viagas

The Golden Globe and Emmy nominee will sing at Feinstein’s/54 Below March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Jason Robert Brown’s SubCulture Concert Adds Performers and a Performance March 18 by Robert Viagas

The Broadway composer welcomes Bridges of Madison County star Steven Pasquale and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM
Monday, March 6, 2017

Lea Michele Adds Boston, Seattle, and Other Cities to Places Album Tour by Robert Viagas

The Glee star is scheduled to perform the album's first single on The Late Late Show March 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Karen Mason Hosts Album Release Concert at Birdland March 6 by Robert Viagas

The concert celebrates her new CD It’s About Time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

James Barbour Penning a Solo Show About 3 Great Broadway Stars by Robert Viagas

Ghosts of the Majestic will celebrate Ezio Pinza, John Raitt, and Robert Goulet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Groundhog Day Composer Will Work Out ‘Impotent Fury’ With a Concert by Robert Viagas

Tim MInchin will take to the stage March 6 at Feinstein's/54 Below now that animated film musical Larrikins has been canceled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Lea Michele to Sing ‘Love Is Alive’ on Ellen and Late Late Show by Robert Viagas

Watch her sing the new single from her upcoming Places album later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Christine Pedi Will Salute Lyricist Betty Comden on Centenary of Her Birth by Robert Viagas

Comden wrote lyrics to Peter Pan, On the Town, On the 20th Century, and Will Rogers Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:31AM
Saturday, March 4, 2017

Audra McDonald and Laura Benanti Plan Concerts With Cincinnati Pops by Robert Viagas

The Broadway stars will help the group relight the renovated Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, March 3, 2017

Original A Chorus Line Cast Members Plan NYC Reunion by Robert Viagas

Priscilla Lopez and Baayork Lee among scheduled attendees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Liz Callaway Continues Her Leading Ladies of Broadway Series in Florida March 3 by Robert Viagas

She joins Susan Egan, Deedee Magno Hall, and the Sarasota Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Alice Ripley Will Sing Sunset Boulevard Song at Green Room Concert by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner has a busy spring, including the premiere of her new Netflix series Girlboss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Metropolitan Opera Announces Live Cinema Broadcast Dates for 2017–18 by Robert Viagas

Season will open in October with a new production of Norma.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Chita Rivera, Alice Ripley, and Chicago Hamilton Cast Set for Concert for America by Robert Viagas

The Windy City concert will benefit human rights organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Kevin Chamberlin Plans Busy Spring of TV, Concerts, and an Encores! Revival by Robert Viagas

He will play the role originated by Jimmy Durante in the rarely seen Cole Porter musical The New Yorkers and reunite with Disaster! co-stars at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

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