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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Anastasia Plagiarism Suit by Robert Viagas

The new musical is still set to begin previews March 23 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM
Monday, January 23, 2017

Broadway Stars Lining Up to Sing in Flash/Supergirl Crossover Special by Robert Viagas

Stars of Rent, Newsies, Sweeney Todd, and other shows will make cameos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

Darren Criss Among Broadway Stars Lining Up to Sing in Flash/Supergirl Crossover Special by Robert Viagas

Stars of Rent, Newsies, Sweeney Todd, and other shows will make cameos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM
Sunday, January 22, 2017

Engeman Theater Full Monty Opens Jan. 21 by Robert Viagas

Brent Michael DiRoma toplines the production at the Long Island venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33PM
Saturday, January 21, 2017

The Lion King Plays Its 8,000th Broadway Performance Jan. 21 by Robert Viagas

It’s one of two Broadway hits reaching milestones this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, January 20, 2017

Billy Porter Releases a Timely Rendition of “Edelweiss” by Robert Viagas

He says the song offers hope in “the darkest of times.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM

Triton Gallery Founder Roger Puckett Is Retiring by Robert Viagas

But the Ninth Avenue poster mecca he founded in 1965 will continue under a new owner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Operatic Soprano Roberta Peters Dies at 86 by Robert Viagas

She turned to musicals and operetta later in her career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

Check Out This Report From Inside the Cher Musical Reading by Robert Viagas

Rick Elice's biomusical of the superstar was given a staged reading in NYC with three different actors as Cher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM
Thursday, January 19, 2017

See What the Critics Had to Say About August Wilson’s Jitney on Broadway by Robert Viagas

Directed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the play is part of the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner’s American Century Cycle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:23PM

Seven Plays to Premiere as Part of “Princeton and Slavery Project” by Robert Viagas

Emily Mann and MacArthur Genius Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins are among those creating scripts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Two Broadway Hits Will Reach Milestones This Month by Robert Viagas

The Lion King and The Phantom of the Opera continue to break long-run records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Cult Show Rachael Lily Rosenbloom Gets 54 Below Concert in NYC by Robert Viagas

Fans of the1973 show that closed in previews didn’t ever forget it.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Steven Pasquale and Dylan Baker Among Stars Set for Williamstown Theatre’s NYC Gala by Robert Viagas

The event is a fundraiser for the Massachusetts summer theatre festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

London Hamilton Tix Already Being Scalped by Robert Viagas

Scalpers quickly figured out a way around security measures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Full Cast Announced for Patti LuPone-Christine Ebersole War Paint by Robert Viagas

The new Broadway musical about rival cosmetics giants begins previews March 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Falsettos to Release Cast Album With a CD Signing and Performance by Robert Viagas

Members of the 2016 Broadway revival cast will attend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Over 500 Theatres Across U.S. Unite for Ghostlight Project Jan. 19 by Robert Viagas

On the eve of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, artists from coast to coast are taking a stand for continued vigilance, increased advocacy, inclusion, tolerance, and social justice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:52AM
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

NBC Orders 10 New Episodes of Will & Grace by Robert Viagas

The series will reunite Broadway stars Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

Broadway’s Oh, Hello Recoups Investment by Robert Viagas

The two-hander also announced it will be filmed for broadcast this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

12th Annual Gender-Reversing Broadway Backwards Concert Sets Spring Date by Robert Viagas

Tickets went on sale today for the March 13 Broadway insider event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Tweeters Rejoice: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Cynthia Erivo Among Nominees for Best in Social Media by Robert Viagas

Theatre folk are up for the annual Shorty Awards, honoring the best of social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He Would Perform Hamilton in Chicago for One Reason by Robert Viagas

He is celebrating the release from prison of Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar Lopez Rivera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:44AM

Guards at the Taj and The Boy From Oz Win 2017 Ovation Awards by Robert Viagas

See all the shows and artists honored as the best in Southern California theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27AM

Equity Declares Jan. 18 “National Swing Day” by Robert Viagas

Celebrating the dancers who have to know all the steps.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Tickets Go on Sale Jan. 18 for Idina Menzel World Tour by Robert Viagas

Her concert tour is headed for Tokyo, L.A., Toronto, and 45 other cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Theatre Folk to Mark Trump Inauguration with Marches, Rallies, and Performances by Robert Viagas

The events affirm the community’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:42PM

Constantine Maroulis Announced for Wearing Black Musical Reading by Robert Viagas

The Riley Thomas musical is planned for January 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Contantine Maroulis Announced for Wearing Black Musical Reading by Robert Viagas

The Riley Thomas’ musical is planned for January 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM

Idina Menzel Announces World Concert Tour by Robert Viagas

She‘s headed for Tokyo, L.A., Toronto, and 45 other cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Equity Declares Jan. 18 Second Annual “National Swing Day” by Robert Viagas

Celebrating the dancers who have to know all the steps.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

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