All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Monday, December 19, 2016

Joe Cassidy to Join the Cast of Broadway’s Waitress by Robert Viagas

The If/Then and Next to Normal alum will join the musical in January 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

See What Critics Thought of Denzel Washington’s Fences Film by Robert Viagas

Currently in limited release, the movie version of August Wilson’s Pulitzer winner will open across the U.S. Christmas Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM
Friday, December 16, 2016

Once Rolls to Victory in the 2016 Broadway Bowling League by Robert Viagas

Read all the final winter standings for the teams from the various Broadway shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Award-Winning Movie Musical La La Land Opens Across the U.S. December 16 by Robert Viagas

Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and J.K. Simmons star in the film featuring Pasek & Paul songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Thursday, December 15, 2016

Marc Platt Teams with Hairspray Authors for New Film About Industrial Musicals by Robert Viagas

Dear Evan Hansen librettist will write the script.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

See How London Critics Reviewed West End Dreamgirls by Robert Viagas

Glee star Amber Riley makes her West End stage debut as Effie White.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Broadway Bares Sets June 2017 Date by Robert Viagas

Tickets go on sale for BC/EFA’s annual burlesque-style fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Dear Evan Hansen and Great Comet on JP Morgan’s 2017 Hot List for Clients by Robert Viagas

The #NextList2017 includes “highly curated” items, places, and experiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Songs by Broadway Writers Eligible for 2017 Oscars by Robert Viagas

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, and Pasek and Paul are in the running this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:27PM

Tony Honoree Corey Mitchell Named Among Global Teacher Prize Finalists by Robert Viagas

He was one of only five Americans nominated for the prize.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Tony-Winning Performances Among Top SAG Award Nominations by Robert Viagas

The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be presented January 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Spamilton Parody Musical Records Its Cast Album by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway spoof was written by the creator of Forbidden Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:29PM

Times Square Church Offers Tours of Broadway’s Former Mark Hellinger Theatre by Robert Viagas

They will accompany free performances of the Nativity play Bethlehem on Broadway December 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Jake Gyllenhaal-Annaleigh Ashford Sunday in the Park Is Moving to Broadway by Robert Viagas

It will reopen the refurbished Hudson Theatre. Tickets are now on sale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

See Who Has Joined the Cast of Broadway Musical Groundhog Day by Robert Viagas

It’s the latest project from Matilda composer Tim Minchin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Listen to Orchestral Arrangement of Sondheim Song Cut from Assassins by Robert Viagas

Raúl Esparza sings “The Flag Song.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Concert Version of Steve Martin’s Bright Star Planning To Tour by Robert Viagas

First stop: Salt Lake City in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:27AM
Monday, December 12, 2016

Broadway Aladdin to Perform Live on GMA December 13 by Robert Viagas

The appearance will showcase newly re-staged “Friend Like Me.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:11PM

Winners Announced for Callaway and St. Clair Bayfield Awards by Robert Viagas

Actors’ Equity Association gives the awards for classical performance and supporting performance in Shakespeare.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:14PM

No Pay, Nudity Film, With Nathan Lane and Donna Murphy, Gets Digital Release December 13 by Robert Viagas

Lee Wilkof's film also features Gabriel Byrne, Boyd Gaines, and Frances Conroy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

Christopher Sieber Returns to Broadway’s Chicago December 12 by Robert Viagas

He will again play Billy Flynn in the long-running revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Julie Taymor Broadway M. Butterfly Revival Aiming for Fall 2017 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning director will return to Broadway late next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

1930s Farce Room Service Optioned for Broadway Revival by Robert Viagas

The play, which was adapted as a Marx Brothers movie, is aiming for a 2017-2018 opening.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Joan Carroll, Child Star Who Appeared With Ethel Merman and Judy Garland, Has Died by Robert Viagas

She also appeared on Broadway in Panama Hattie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

La La Land Named Best Picture by Critics’ Choice Awards by Robert Viagas

The movie musical from the composers of Dear Evan Hansen also earned best per-theatre average of the year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Hamilton Tour Adds a Stop in Minneapolis by Robert Viagas

Good news for Twin Cities theatre fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

La La Land, Fences, Manchester by the Sea Earn Golden Globe Nominations by Robert Viagas

Broadway actors and writers did well in film and TV once again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Host Bright Star Reunion Concert December 12 by Robert Viagas

The concert celebrates the Grammy-nominated original cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Baayork Lee’s NAAP Hosts NY Staged Readings of Four New Musicals December 12 by Robert Viagas

The National Asian Artists Project performs at the June Havoc Theatre in NY.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Sunday, December 11, 2016

Hamilton Mixtape Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top 200 Chart by Robert Viagas

The recording topped even the original cast album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43PM

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