All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Friday, March 3, 2017

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
Thursday, March 2, 2017

Andréa Burns and Guests Plan Concert of Showtunes Sung ‘Latin Style’ by Robert Viagas

The In the Heights star will host Broadway’s Javier Muñoz, Robin De Jesus, and others in the Greenwich Village concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Tony-Winning Stars Will Duet With Billy Porter on Richard Rodgers Tribute Album by Robert Viagas

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renee Elise Goldsberry among guests on the CD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Lillias White Will Launch a Busy Spring With Black by Popular Demand in NYC by Robert Viagas

She’s warming up to star in the London musical This Joint Is Jumpin’ in April.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Mary Testa and Krysta Rodriguez to Showcase New Musicals by Women by Robert Viagas

Ann Harada and Sara Wordsworth are hosting the March 10 event in New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:20PM

Four-Time Tony Nominee Judy Kuhn to Salute Rodgers-Guettel Family in Pittsburgh Concert by Robert Viagas

The Fun Home co-star sings the songs of Richard Rodgers, Mary Rodgers, and Adam Guettel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM
Monday, February 27, 2017

Baby Jane Dexter to Bare Body & Soul in Manhattan by Robert Viagas

The award-winning cabaret queen will reprise her solo show at the Metropolitan Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Jessie Mueller Plans First Post-Waitress Appearance in New York by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning actor will take part in a Carnegie Hall concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Kate Baldwin and Santino Fontana to Co-Star in Goodbye Girl Concerts by Robert Viagas

The Marvin Hamlisch-David Zippel score will be sung at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30AM
Friday, February 24, 2017

Betty Buckley Shares Her Philosophy of Acting—and Teaching by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning actor plans concerts and a major upcoming workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Tony Danza Brings His Standards & Stories Back to 54 Below by Robert Viagas

He’s currently shooting a TV series based on the Johnny Carson-era Tonight Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Betty Buckley Will Sing Her Story Songs in Upcoming Concert Dates by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star has set a release date for her new album, and has scheduled concerts and classes in New York and California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Major Attaway Steps Aboard the Magic Carpet as Aladdin’s New Genie by Robert Viagas

He replaces James Monroe Iglehart, who is headed into Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

Aladdin’s Genie Takes Final Carpet Ride Feb. 19 En Route to Hamilton by Robert Viagas

James Monroe Iglehart will assume the roles of Jefferson and Lafayette on Broadway.

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

Broadway Beautiful Will Welcome a New Gerry Goffin in March by Robert Viagas

He’ll join newcomer Abby Mueller in the cast of the Carole King Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

College Offers The 24 Hour Plays: A Bennington Tribute to Spencer Cox Feb. 20 by Robert Viagas

Award-winning alumni will honor the memory of the late actor and AIDS activist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Angela Lansbury Confirmed for Mary Poppins Sequel by Robert Viagas

She joins a cast that includes Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Dick Van Dyke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

It’s Neo-Nazis vs Shakespeare at University of Washington by Robert Viagas

Group targets non-traditionally cast As You Like It with frightening recruiting posters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Broadway’s Significant Other Announces Discount Ticket Policy and Opening Night Contest by Robert Viagas

Joshua Harmon’s play—starring Gideon Glick—is currently in previews at the Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Waitress Wraps $1 Million the Day Sara Bareilles Announced as New Lead by Robert Viagas

Biggest single BO day ever for the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

2 Cast Albums Hit Billboard Top 20 for the First Time in 50 Years by Robert Viagas

See which Broadway recordings are giving pop stars a run for their money.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM
Thursday, February 16, 2017

7 U.S. Schools Win Andrew Lloyd Webber Classroom Grants by Robert Viagas

Schools from six states will receive up to $100,000 from the first Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Classroom Resource Grants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Timothy Ware Graduates to Lola in the National Tour of Kinky Boots by Robert Viagas

The Broadway production’s longtime understudy and swing now owns the lead role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Harold Prince’s Rarely Seen Willie Stark Film Gets Timely NYC Screening by Robert Viagas

Timothy Nolen stars in the opera based on the novel All the King’s Men.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Sara Bareilles To Replace Jessie Mueller in Waitress by Robert Viagas

The show‘s composer previously sang the score on a concept album for the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

Mark Ruffalo and Danny DeVito Begin Previews in Broadway Price by Robert Viagas

Jessica Hecht and Tony Shalhoub also star in the Arthur Miller drama.

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

With One Look: Hillary Clinton Gets a Standing Ovation at Sunset Boulevard by Robert Viagas

Former presidential candidate visits Broadway for the second time in a month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17PM

The Outer Critics Circle Announces 2 New Awards by Robert Viagas

The awards will recognize sound design and orchestrations for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

O’Neill Center and Moscow Art Theatre Announce Deadline for Fall 2017 Semester by Robert Viagas

Applicants are now being accepted for the ”intense” training program in the Russian capital.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara to Star in Opera Così fan tutte by Robert Viagas

The star of South Pacific and The King and I returns to the Met stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

Hear Hamilton Stars Sing a Lin-Manuel Miranda Song Cut From Moana by Robert Viagas

“Warrior Face” is performed by Christopher Jackson and Phillipa Soo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

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