All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Monday, October 2, 2017

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Next to Normal’s Jennifer Damiano Returns to Joe’s Pub October 2 by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee, who also appeared in Spider-Man and American Psycho, brings her club show back to NYC’s Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Newsies National Tour Cast to Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below October 2 by Robert Viagas

Dancing and special talents will be showcased in the second annual Newsboys' Variety Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, October 1, 2017

Alice Ripley and Taylor Trensch Explore the Songs of Rufus Wainwright October 1 by Robert Viagas

The NYC concert will showcase the oeuvre of the pop composer of “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

92Y Street Fest Offers Free Peeks at Current Broadway Show October 1. by Robert Viagas

NYC’s 92nd Street Y will host dance, music, and theatre performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Debbie Gravitte Previews Her New Album at Broadway Jazz Session by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner will sing with Russ Kaplan and his band on October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Original Grease Star Will Honor Fantasticks Creators at October Concerts by Robert Viagas

Thank You for Your Love will co-star Sweeney Todd‘s Sarah Rice October 1 and 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

92Y Street Fest Offers Free Performances from Current Broadway Shows Oct. 1 by Robert Viagas

NYC’s 92nd Street Y will host dance, music, and theatre performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, September 30, 2017

Carrie, Reefer Madness, and Other Cult Classics to Be Celebrated in NYC September 30 by Robert Viagas

Emerging artists will also sing tunes from Rocky Horror, Bat Boy, Side Show, to benefit the ACLU.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, September 29, 2017

Lena Hall and Sierra Boggess Will Make Believe at NYC Gala by Robert Viagas

SNL star Cecily Strong will host the November 6 fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Forbidden Broadway Creator Plans Salute to Composer Maury Yeston by Robert Viagas

Robert Cuccioli and Jill Paice will sing tunes from his Nine, Titanic, and other shows, in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Exclusive: NYC Metropolitan Room Cabaret Signs Lease for New Midtown Home by Robert Viagas

The final curtain for its old space at 22nd Street will come down September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s Centenary With Tribute Concert by Robert Viagas

Wynton Marsalis will conduct Leonard Bernstein at 100 November 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Great Comet Actors Return to Stage in Cabaret Series Late Comet by Robert Viagas

The show may be closed, but members of the cast sing on at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway Team Up for Divalicious! by Robert Viagas

The two singing divas will perform standards and their own compositions in two California cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM

Anne Jeffreys, Star of Sondheim’s Topper TV Series, Is Dead at 94 by Robert Viagas

Her Broadway credits including replacing the lead role in the original production of Kiss Me, Kate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Gemini Playwright Albert Innaurato Is Dead at 70 by Robert Viagas

His comedy was the longest-running Broadway play of the post-World War II era.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Kyle Riabko Reimagines the Songs of Burt Bacharach at Joe’s Pub by Robert Viagas

The Hair and Spring Awakening star explores the songbook of the Promises, Promises composer September 29 and 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

Badass Women of Broadway Strut to Help Hurricane Victims September 28 by Robert Viagas

Broadway veterans will sing their songs in NYC concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Chita Rivera, Alice Ripley, Marin Mazzie, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below September 28–October 5 by Robert Viagas

See all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate New York cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Andrea McArdle Aims to Please Her ‘Repeat Offenders’ in October NYC Concert Series by Robert Viagas

Broadway’s original Annie star now has her eye on Hello, Dolly!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Jim Caruso’s Venerable Cast Party Begins Its 15th Season in NYC by Robert Viagas

Billy Stritch at the keyboard, the talk show/variety show offers stars and dreamers alike a chance at the spotlight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

Debbie Gravitte to Preview Her New Album at Broadway Jazz Session by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner will sing with Russ Kaplan and his band on October 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Raúl Esparza and Daniel Jenkins Recreate Censored Shows in Banned Together September 27 by Robert Viagas

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund organized the concert as part of Banned Books Week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Annie Composer Charles Strouse Will Share Songs & Stories at the 92nd Street Y by Robert Viagas

The concert is scheduled for noon September 28 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Klea Blackhurst, Amanda Green, and Rita Gardner Among Those Unearthing Musicals That Never Came to Broadway by Robert Viagas

Rarely heard songs by Cy Coleman, Charles Strouse, and Barry Manilow will get a second chance October 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

London and NYC Elphaba Flies Into Feinstein’s/54 Below September 27–30 by Robert Viagas

Rachel Tucker, who starred on Broadway in Sting’s musical The Last Ship, brings her cabaret show to Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Carrie, Reefer Madness, and Other Cult Classics to Be Celebrated in NYC by Robert Viagas

Emerging artists will also sing tunes from Rocky Horror, Side Show, to benefit the ACLU.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Chita Rivera and Carol Lawrence Lead 60th Anniversary Reunion of West Side Story Cast by Robert Viagas

The September 27 event takes place at St. Luke’s Theatre in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Hosts West Side Story 60th Anniversary Celebration September 26 by Robert Viagas

Harvey Evans, who appeared in the original production, will make a special appearance at the concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, September 25, 2017

The Badass Women of Broadway Will Strut in NYC to Help Hurricane Victims by Robert Viagas

Broadway veterans will sing their songs at the September 28 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM