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Thursday, December 7, 2017

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

Liz Callaway Teams Up With Cincinnati Pops for December 8–10 Holiday Pops by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee’s voice will fill the renovated Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Melissa Errico to Release Michel Legrand Single December 8 by Robert Viagas

“Hurry Home” is being released by Ghostlight Records.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Exclusive: Alan Menken-David Spencer Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz Gets Staged Reading by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway York Theatre will host two performances of the musical on December 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Broadway Actors Celebrate The Women Who Compose for Broadway December 9 by Robert Viagas

Mary Rodgers, Jeanine Tesori, and Lucy Simon among those whose songs will be heard at the NYC Triad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Eric Concklin, First Director of Torch Song Trilogy Plays, Dies in NYC by Robert Viagas

He had a long career staging experimental plays Off-Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Bonnie Milligan and Matt Doyle Will Belt Gwen Stefani Songs in Hallmarc’s A Christmas Murder by Robert Viagas

The “original TV holiday movie parody-jukebox musical” will premiere in NYC December 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Oscar Hammerstein Museum Will Get a Boost With Enchanted Evening by Robert Viagas

Doreen Taylor and Davis Gaines will share songs and stories about the legendary lyricist December 8–17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Brandon Uranowitz, Sara Jean Ford, and Tally Sessions Will Star in NYC Concert of Calamity Jane by Robert Viagas

The 1953 Sammy Fain film musical was adapted for the stage but never made it to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Original Company Cast Member Steve Elmore Dies at 84 by Robert Viagas

Elmore's three-decade career also included musicals with Carol Burnett, Mary Martin, and Bernadette Peters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Norm Lewis Delivers Musical Holiday Cheer to Both Coasts by Robert Viagas

He’ll first bring Swingin’ Christmas to San Francisco, then Santa Baby! to New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Jason Robert Brown Will Share Old and New Music in California December 7 by Robert Viagas

The composer of The Last Five Years and Bridges of Madison County will perform at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Exclusive: Melissa Errico to Make London Solo Concert Debut in February 2018 by Robert Viagas

The star of Amour and Passion will sing Sondheim at Crazy Coqs at Live at Zédel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Monday, December 4, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen Star Rachel Bay Jones Performs at the 20th Anniversary Food Allergy Ball by Robert Viagas

FARE is hosting the gala at the Pierre Hotel in NYC December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Lillias White Will Join Eddie Marrero’s Timeless Christmas Concert in NYC by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner will sing at The Green Room 42 on December 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Robert Cuccioli and Jim Dale Plan Tribute to Music Man Composer Meredith Willson by Robert Viagas

The December 9 concert event will mark the 60th anniversary of the “76 Trombones“ musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Broadway Sings for Toys Gala Will Feature Casts of SpongeBob, Dear Evan Hansen, and Waitress by Robert Viagas

The Broadway Boys will present the eighth annual toy collection benefit December 11 at The Green Room 42 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Lauren Worsham and Ashley Spencer Will Face Off in Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera by Robert Viagas

They will perform a concert version of the Elizabeth Searle and Michael Teoli score in February 2018 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Whoopi Goldberg Joins the Big Apple Circus for One Performance, December 6 by Robert Viagas

The co-moderator of TV’s The View will serve as ringmaster at Lincoln Center in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM
Sunday, December 3, 2017

There’s No Business Like Christine Pedi’s Snow Bizness, Returning December 5 and 12 by Robert Viagas

The master impressionist will bring her annual holiday concert to Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, December 2, 2017

Vanessa Williams and Judith Light Will Lend Glitter to December 4 Right Before I Go Benefit by Robert Viagas

Tony Award winners Ellen Burstyn and Elizabeth Ashley will also appear in the event at NYC’s Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Where to See Kristin Chenoweth and Andrea Bocelli, Sutton Foster, and More This December in NYC by Robert Viagas

Catch these performers in intimate shows around the city.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, December 1, 2017

Tony Winner Michael Cerveris’ Band Plans Holiday Record Release Concert in NYC by Robert Viagas

Loose Cattle, the band fronted by the Fun Home star, released new album, Seasonal Affective Disorder, December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

Brenda Braxton and Christine Andreas Will Star in Legs Diamond Concert Revival December 3 by Robert Viagas

Original cast members of the short-lived Peter Allen musical will “steal from thieves” twice more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Brooke Shields and Tonya Pinkins Will Help Lesley Ann Warren Bring Happiest Millionaire to Life by Robert Viagas

They are among celebrities who will join original stars of the 1967 Disney film in a December 3 benefit concert at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Nick Adams and Constantine Maroulis Among Headliners at Annual Sparkle Concert by Robert Viagas

The Actors Fund benefit will be performed December 3 at NYC's Cutting Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Exclusive: James Monroe Iglehart and Alex Brightman Will Topline 54/54/54 Concert by Robert Viagas

On May 4, 54 stars will have 54 seconds to sing a tune at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

2017 Gypsy of the Year Competition Announces Stars and Shows by Robert Viagas

The 29th annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be held at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Ricky Ian Gordon’s House Without a Christmas Tree Gets World Premiere November 30 by Robert Viagas

Houston Grand Opera commissioned this tale of a girl who heals her family’s broken heart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Watch Eden Espinosa Pay Tribute to AIDS Angel Ruth Coker Burks by Robert Viagas

On the Eve of World AIDS Day, a look back at a tender salute to a modern-day Florence Nightingale.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM

Comedian Nancy Giles Will Get In Your Face in NYC December 6 by Robert Viagas

She will interview the author of The Stars in Our Eyes before a live audience for the podcast at NYC’s Merkin Concert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

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