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Thursday, December 14, 2017

Laura Osnes and Susan Egan Throw a Broadway Princess Party in California December 14–16 by Robert Viagas

Joined by Aladdin’s Courtney Reed, they will sing “princess songs” from their favorite shows and films in Costa Mesa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Smash Star Megan Hilty Welcomes the Holidays With the New York Pops by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated Noises Off and 9 to 5 performer will celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:17PM

First Look: Watch New Video of Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. Singing ‘Christmas’ by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton Tony winner has a new album, a TV special on Fox December 14, and a NYC concert on December 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

LaChanze Will Have You Feeling Good at January NYC Club Show by Robert Viagas

The Color Purple Tony winner brings her touring show back to the Highline Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Michael Feinstein, Norm Lewis, Joe Iconis Holiday Shows Come to Feinstein’s/54 Below December 14–21 by Robert Viagas

Check out all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate New York cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

‘An Ungodly Number of Candy Canes’ Promised for Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza December 15–17 by Robert Viagas

The tenth annual NYC concert blowout will take the stage at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Jersey Boys Star John Lloyd Young Will Go Heart to Heart at Café Carlyle by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner will debut his new cabaret show in NYC February 13–24, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Douglas Sills and Terrence Mann to Honor Director Jerry Zaks at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Gala by Robert Viagas

The Chanukah event will take place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City on December 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

Karen Ziemba, Richard Kind, and Michael Riedel Added to January Curtains Concert Cast by Robert Viagas

The score to Kander & Ebb’s 2007 murder mystery musical will get two concert performances on January 25 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM

11 Must-Read (and Must-Give) Theatre Books of 2017 by Robert Viagas

Dig into theatre history, uncover the writing process behind Dear Evan Hansen, or learn more about stars like Josh Groban, with these titles for the theatre-loving reader on your list.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Tony Nominee Raúl Esparza Plans An Evening of Song & Spirit in NYC by Robert Viagas

The four-time Tony nominee will sing and discuss his spiritual life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Watch Joshua Turchin’s Touching Song From the Los Angeles TrevorLIVE Concert by Robert Viagas

The young star sang a number from the score of Trevor The Musical at the event honoring Kristin Chenoweth and Tom Ford.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Ernie Harburg and Deena Rosenberg Will Celebrate the Music and Politics of Yip Harburg by Robert Viagas

The Wizard of Oz lyricist’s son and daughter-in-law will join cabaret singer Harvey Granat at the 92nd Street Y in NYC December 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM
Monday, December 11, 2017

Baby, Dream Your Dream Will Celebrate Great Women Writers of the American Songbook in NYC by Robert Viagas

Kenita Miller, Emily Skinner, Margo Siebert, and Karen Ziemba are among the stars who will sing their songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Emily Skinner, Alice Ripley, and Nick Adams Bring Elegies For Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens to NYC by Robert Viagas

They will perform a January concert version of the revue inspired by the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

The Skivvies Celebrate and Savage the Holidays With Sleigh My Name in NYC December 11 by Robert Viagas

The underwear-clad duo sing holiday mash-ups at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Katrina Lenk and Adrienne Warren Join Broadway Dreams Gala December 12 by Robert Viagas

They will join Jessie Mueller, Denée Benton, and other luminaries celebrating Aida star Heather Headley at The Plaza in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Add Another Date to Snowfall at Birdland by Robert Viagas

The NYC cabaret show will now play December 17, 18, and 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Kristin Chenoweth Will Sing With Andrea Bocelli at Madison Square Garden by Robert Viagas

Heather Headley is scheduled to appear as special guest at the December 13 and 14 concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM
Saturday, December 9, 2017

After Midnight Star Fantasia Barrino Sings Christmas Shows in NYC December 11 and 13 by Robert Viagas

Her Christmas After Midnight will play the Highline Ballroom and the Apollo Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Original Chicago Star Chita Rivera Will Sing in the Real Chicago December 11 by Robert Viagas

Backed by Seth Rudetsky, the Tony winner will do a concert of her hits at Steppenwolf Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, December 8, 2017

Exclusive: Watch the Official Video for Melissa Errico’s New Michel Legrand Single by Robert Viagas

“Hurry Home” is being released by Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Leads Chosen for Strouse & Adams’ Rarely-Seen Pre-Bye Bye Birdie Musical by Robert Viagas

Ed Dixon and Sally Ann Triplett will star in a NYC concert performance of the little-known A Pound in Your Pocket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

James Barbour Will Present His Holiday Concert December 10 by Robert Viagas

The Phantom star will do his caroling at Birdland Jazz Club in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Todrick Hall and Dreamgirls' Jennifer Holliday and Sheryl Lee Ralph Lend Starlight to DIVAS Simply Singing! by Robert Viagas

The Hollywood concert will benefit the D.I.V.A. HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Waitress Star Betsy Wolfe Plans to Enjoy A Swingin’ Christmas December 10 by Robert Viagas

She will guest star in Eric Petersen’s cabaret show at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Liz Callaway’s Los Angeles Fans Have a Special Reason to Celebrate! This Holiday Season by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee will light up the Sorting Room at the Wallis Annenberg Center on December 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Joe’s Pub Plans Encore of Animaniacs Live! by Robert Viagas

Original voice artist Rob Paulsen will sing numbers from the 1990s cartoon series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:19PM

Isaac Mizrahi Returns to Café Carlyle With All-New Nightclub Show, Moderate to Severe by Robert Viagas

The clothing designer and Project Runway All Stars judge will appear this coming January and February at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

Will Chase, Robert Creighton, Christine Ebersole, and More Perform at Feinstein’s/54 Below December 7–14 by Robert Viagas

Check out all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate New York cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

The Band’s Visit’s Katrina Lenk Will Help Sing Composer David Yazbek’s Songbook by Robert Viagas

The December 11 concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below will include numbers from The Full Monty and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

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