All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

James Corden Makes Surprise Appearance in Broadway's Aladdin by Robert Viagas

He was creating an upcoming segment for a U.K. comedy show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

College or Conservatory? How to Make the Right Choice for Your Performing Arts Degree by Robert Viagas

Playbill asked several top schools to explain the difference.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, September 12, 2016

Denzel Washington Fences Will Be a Christmas Gift to Fans by Robert Viagas

Several other members of the 2010 Broadway cast repeat their performances on screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11PM

Dallas Summer Musicals Partners With Broadway Across America by Robert Viagas

The venue will now become a major touring stop in North Texas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Watch Kristin Chenoweth Sing National Anthem at NFL Game by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning actress will return to Broadway later this season with a new concert act.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

TV Sitcom Family Ties Being Adapted for the Stage by Robert Viagas

The non-musical play will debut June 1, 2017, in Ohio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Hilary Clinton “Honored” by Actors’ Equity Endorsement by Robert Viagas

The Democratic nominee for President earned the union’s first-ever presidential endorsement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

James L. Nederlander Is Honored Among Sports Legends Tonight by Robert Viagas

The philanthropist co-owner of the Yankees is a major “player” on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM

Miss Arkansas Wins Miss America Pageant With Smash Song by Robert Viagas

The song was written by Broadway's Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17AM

Cynthia Erivo and Josha Henry Star in Last Five Years Concert Tonight by Robert Viagas

Proceeds will go to support gun control efforts.

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

Grease: Live! Wins Big at the Creative Arts Emmys by Robert Viagas

The Wiz Live! wins for its costumes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04PM

A Koala Tries to Save a Theatre in Animated Film Sing, Previewing Today in Toronto by Robert Viagas

The movie’s centerpiece singing competition includes some show tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, September 10, 2016

Tony-Winning Musical Fun Home Closes on Broadway Today by Robert Viagas

It made history as the first show written by all women to win the Best Musical Tony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Massachusetts Theatre Hosts Ambitious 45 Plays for 45 Presidents, Opening Today by Robert Viagas

The Neo-Futurists have written two-minute plays for each chief executive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Honor, Shakespeare Play Musicalized and Relocated to Japan, Presented in NY Today by Robert Viagas

The National Asian Artists Project stages the adaptation of As You Like It.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Friday, September 9, 2016

Alex Brightman to Host 8th Annual Broadway Salutes by Robert Viagas

The Shubert Alley event honors Broadway folk with 25 (or more) years of service.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

James L. Nederlander to Be Honored Among Sports Legends by Robert Viagas

The philanthropist co-owner of the Yankees is a major “player” on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

See What the Atlanta Critics Thought of The Prom Tryout by Robert Viagas

Tony winner Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed the Broadway-aimed new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

See First Photos from Denzel Washington Fences Film by Robert Viagas

Several other members of the 2010 Broadway cast repeat their performances on screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Film of London Musical That Uses Characters’ Exact Words as Lyrics Gets U.S. Premiere Today by Robert Viagas

Watch a clip from London Road, based on the 2011 National Theatre production about a real-life serial killer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

CA University Theatre Boss Resigns Over Play Cancellation by Robert Viagas

Michele Roberge has resigned from Cal State Long Beach over a play with a controversial title.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:13AM

Four New Cast Albums Released Today by Robert Viagas

The bounty includes Seth Rudetsky's starry Broadway Disaster!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 8, 2016

What Did the Critics Think of Spamilton? by Robert Viagas

The parody comes from the pen of the Tony-winning writer of Forbidden Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39PM

Watch Daveed Diggs Rap a Number from His New Album, Splendor & Misery by Robert Viagas

Diggs and his group Clipping performed the song on James Corden’s show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Three Broadway Cast Members Join National Tour of Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning musical marks its first anniversary on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Church Shooting Musical Drama Mother Emanuel Will Highlight Fringe Encore Series by Robert Viagas

Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj's gospel musical earned a Fringe Overall Excellence Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Documentary Drama About the 2013 Marathon Bombing Will Bow in Boston Next March by Robert Viagas

Performances will take place not far from the site of the atrocity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Broadway Fun Home Bids Farewell to Fans With Special Video by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning musical closes September 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Hamilton Parody Spamilton Gets Its Off-Broadway Shot Today by Robert Viagas

Forbidden Broadway author parodies Lin-Manuel Miranda's megahit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

19th Century Master Actor Edwin Booth Gets a Musical Stage Bio, Opening Tonight by Robert Viagas

The namesake of Broadway's Booth Theatre emerges from his brother's shadow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Film Program Unearths Rare Footage of Classic Vaudeville Acts by Robert Viagas

NY's Film Forum plans to screen them later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

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