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Friday, October 21, 2016

Rocky Horror Ratings Can’t Compete with Grease: Live by Robert Viagas

It delivered half the ratings of the network’s Grease: Live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Read Reviews for Fox’s Rocky Horror Picture Show Remake with Laverne Cox by Robert Viagas

Airing October 20, the full title is The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30AM

Fox’s Rocky Horror Soundtrack Released Today by Robert Viagas

Laverne Cox, Reeve Carney, Adam Lambert, Annaleigh Ashford, and more are featured.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Eric Yves Garcia Salutes Great Cabaret Keyboardists Tonight in Keeper of the Keys by Robert Viagas

His nightclub show rolls into Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Real-Life Frankie Valli Comes to Broadway Tonight by Robert Viagas

The encore engagement is titled Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons On Broadway!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Thursday, October 20, 2016

See What the Critics Thought of Nathan Lane’s Broadway Front Page by Robert Viagas

The 1928 newspaper classic opened in a revival October 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22PM

See What Critics Thought of Nathan Lane’s Broadway Front Page by Robert Viagas

The 1928 newspaper classic opened in a revival October 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22PM

Watch Heidi Blickenstaff Sing a Number from Disney’s New Freaky Friday Musical by Robert Viagas

The score is by the Next to Normal team of Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

Hamilton Director Plans a Hip-Hop Sitcom by Robert Viagas

Thomas Kail will team with rapper Common on the project for Fox-TV.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Production Billing Ignites War at Great Comet by Robert Viagas

The musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is currently in previews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:20PM

Alistair Brammer Joins Cast of Miss Saigon Broadway Revival by Robert Viagas

He co-starred in the recent London revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Everything Changes: Keala Settle Leaves Cast of Waitress by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated actress is the third principal to leave the Tony-nominated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Caitlin Houlahan Makes Broadway Debut in Waitress Tonight by Robert Viagas

She played Jane in TV's Peter Pan Live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

See What the Critics Said About Fox’s Rocky Horror Picture Show TV Remake by Robert Viagas

Scheduled for October 20, the full title is The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Broadway’s Encounter Announces Digital Lottery by Robert Viagas

Simon McBurney’s solo show will offer discount tickets online.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Smithsonian Seeks $300K to Rehab the Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz by Robert Viagas

The Kickstarter campaign says it’s on a ”journey to preserve an American icon.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Broadway’s Hello, Dolly! Casts Its Minnie Fay by Robert Viagas

Complete principal casting has been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Watch Broadway Holiday Inn Cast’s Joyous Dance on the Today Show by Robert Viagas

The Broadway musical delves into the Irving Berlin songbook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Monday, October 17, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Moana Soundtrack Sets Release Date by Robert Viagas

The animated Disney musical has songs by the Hamilton composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Jon Rua Featured in Naomi Wallace’s War Boys Reading by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton star will read scenes from her drama about xenophobia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Cameron Mackintosh Declares War on Hamilton Ticket Resellers by Robert Viagas

He's determined to find a way to stop them from depriving ordinary ticket buyers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

They Promised Her the Moon Readings Offer Untold Astronaut Story by Robert Viagas

Jerrie Cobb wanted to be the first woman in space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Sunday, October 16, 2016

See What the Critics Said About The Cherry Orchard on Broadway by Robert Viagas

Diane Lane and Joel Grey head the cast of the Chekhov classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00PM

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Charles Aznavour Begins Five-Stop North American Tour in NY Today by Robert Viagas

The 92-year-old French singer has played five solo concerts on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Friday, October 14, 2016

Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Bodyguard Starring Deborah Cox by Robert Viagas

The national tour will kick off next month at the Paper Mill Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

24-Year-Old Conductor Makes History at Broadway’s Waitress Tonight by Robert Viagas

Madeline Smith takes up the baton at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson Sets Farewell Performance by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated star created the role of George Washington in the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Hamilton to Host Actors Fund Benefit by Robert Viagas

Tickets range $600 to $5000 for November 6 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Hamilton to Host Actors Fund Benefit by Robert Viagas

Tickets range $600 to $5,000 for the November 6 performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Tony Administration Committee Rules on Cats and Paramour by Robert Viagas

Shows that open in the refurbished Hudson Theatre will also be eligible in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

School of Rock Promotes a New Class of Leads by Robert Viagas

Eric Petersen will take over the role of rocker Dewey Finn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

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