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Friday, August 4, 2017

Women of the Wings Concert Celebrates Female Theatre Songwriters August 4 by Robert Viagas

Produced and directed by Megan Minutillo, the cabaret show will include performances of songs by Jeanine Tesori, Georgia Stitt, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Douglas Sills and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Topline NYC My Favorite Year by Robert Viagas

The score by the songwriters of Anastasia and Once on This Island will be heard October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Stars of Hamilton, Come From Away, and Waitress Will Celebrate the Songs of Lyons & Pakchar by Robert Viagas

The young songwriting team will unveil new material and play songs from their album #Love(Live).

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Golden Apple Star Mikaela Bennett Will Sing Showtunes Old and New in Club Show by Robert Viagas

Tony nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz will be special guest at August 18 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Michael Feinstein, Billy Porter, and Daniel Reichard Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below August 3–10 by Robert Viagas

See all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Ann Hampton Callaway Celebrates Ella Fitzgerald in Chicago August 3 by Robert Viagas

Check out all her upcoming scheduled appearances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

SpongeBob Star Joins World Premiere Concert of Chemical Drive by Robert Viagas

The show’s score will be performed September 1 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Spanish Stage Star Joan Vázquez Will Salute Stephen Sondheim in NYC Club Show by Robert Viagas

Something’s Coming will bow at the Metropolitan Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Exclusive: Sutton Foster, Renée Elise Goldsberry to Guest on Lilla Crawford’s Nickelodeon Show by Robert Viagas

Shanice Williams and Kether Donohue will also be heard on new series Sunny Day, premiering August 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

New Play Pantry Boys Gets Free Reading August 4 by Robert Viagas

Pico Alexander and Jared Zirilli will be featured in the PTP/NYC After Dark Series at the Atlantic Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Hear Nick Blaemire and Lilli Cooper Showcase More Songs from Eli Bolin August 2 by Robert Viagas

Son of Schmolin is part of Feinstein’/54 Below new writers series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Sutton Foster Will Make the Sun Come Out in Provincetown August 13 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star will perform with Michael Rafter in the Cape Cod resort town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Tony Sheldon Will Showcase Sam Willmott’s ‘Fantasy Creatures Upon Fantasy Creatures’ by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated star of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will help salute the budding songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

Spring Awakening Composer Duncan Sheik Plans Concert at Café Carlyle by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner will open up his songbook August 3–7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Mariann Mayberry, Chicago-Based Actor Who Appeared on Broadway in August: Osage County, Dies at Age 52 by Robert Viagas

Steppenwolf Theatre cancels August 1 performance of Hir in her memory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Alice Ripley Joins the August 16 Celebration of the Broadhurst’s Centennial by Robert Viagas

Wayne Cilento and Judy Kaye are among the stars who will salute the home of the original Cabaret, Fiorello!, and Fosse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Bye Bye Birdie Sequel Bring Back Birdie Gets Concert Performance by Robert Viagas

The short-lived 1981 musical was written not long after Annie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Tovah Feldshuh Proves Aging Is Optional in NYC and the Hamptons August 1–5 by Robert Viagas

The four-time Tony nominee will offer cabaret, comedy, and life lessons in her solo show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Monday, July 31, 2017

Dogfight and Wicked Star Lindsay Mendez Salutes Showtunes in New Cabaret Show by Robert Viagas

She will sing and tell stories in September at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Strouse & Adams Little-Known Pre-Bye Bye Birdie Musical to Be Performed by Robert Viagas

A Pound in Your Pocket will have a concert performance in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Women of the Wings Concert Will Celebrate Today’s Female Theatre Songwriters by Robert Viagas

The August 4 show will include performances of songs by Jeanine Tesori, Georgia Stitt, Lisa Kron, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

SpongeBob Co-Star Lilli Cooper to Get Stage Fright July 31 by Robert Viagas

She will perform and tell stories at the weekly talk show at NYC's Therapy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Stars of Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hello, Dolly! Showcase Songs of Sam Salmond July 31 by Robert Viagas

Taylor Trensch, Will Roland, Jason Gotay, and others will sing tunes from Salmond's in-progress musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Stars Help You Hear Broadway’s Future Today in New Writers at 54 Series by Robert Viagas

Feinstein’s/54 Below is showcasing rising songwriters in midsummer concerts near Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Original Dreamgirls Star Sheryl Lee Ralph Sings ‘Songs That Changed My Life’ July 30 by Robert Viagas

The NYC concert will benefit AIDS awareness charity the DIVA Foundation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Rita Wilson Will Sing Her Liner Notes at L.A. Geffen September 7–17 by Robert Viagas

The actor-singer-songwriter will display all these skills at the concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Singer Natalie Douglas Celebrates Sammy Davis Jr. July 31 by Robert Viagas

Her NYC concert will be part of Birdland’s new Tributes series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Friday, July 28, 2017

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All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Women of the Wings Concert Celebrates Female Theatre Songwriters August 4 by Robert Viagas

Douglas Sills and Adam Chanler-Berat Will Topline NYC My Favorite Year by Robert Viagas

Stars of Hamilton, Come From Away, and Waitress Will Celebrate the Songs of Lyons & Pakchar by Robert Viagas

Golden Apple Star Mikaela Bennett Will Sing Showtunes Old and New in Club Show by Robert Viagas

Michael Feinstein, Billy Porter, and Daniel Reichard Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below August 3–10 by Robert Viagas

Ann Hampton Callaway Celebrates Ella Fitzgerald in Chicago August 3 by Robert Viagas

SpongeBob Star Joins World Premiere Concert of Chemical Drive by Robert Viagas

Spanish Stage Star Joan Vázquez Will Salute Stephen Sondheim in NYC Club Show by Robert Viagas

Exclusive: Sutton Foster, Renée Elise Goldsberry to Guest on Lilla Crawford’s Nickelodeon Show by Robert Viagas

New Play Pantry Boys Gets Free Reading August 4 by Robert Viagas

Hear Nick Blaemire and Lilli Cooper Showcase More Songs from Eli Bolin August 2 by Robert Viagas

Sutton Foster Will Make the Sun Come Out in Provincetown August 13 by Robert Viagas

Tony Sheldon Will Showcase Sam Willmott’s ‘Fantasy Creatures Upon Fantasy Creatures’ by Robert Viagas

Spring Awakening Composer Duncan Sheik Plans Concert at Café Carlyle by Robert Viagas

Mariann Mayberry, Chicago-Based Actor Who Appeared on Broadway in August: Osage County, Dies at Age 52 by Robert Viagas

Alice Ripley Joins the August 16 Celebration of the Broadhurst’s Centennial by Robert Viagas

Bye Bye Birdie Sequel Bring Back Birdie Gets Concert Performance by Robert Viagas

Tovah Feldshuh Proves Aging Is Optional in NYC and the Hamptons August 1–5 by Robert Viagas

Dogfight and Wicked Star Lindsay Mendez Salutes Showtunes in New Cabaret Show by Robert Viagas

Strouse & Adams Little-Known Pre-Bye Bye Birdie Musical to Be Performed by Robert Viagas

Women of the Wings Concert Will Celebrate Today’s Female Theatre Songwriters by Robert Viagas

SpongeBob Co-Star Lilli Cooper to Get Stage Fright July 31 by Robert Viagas

Stars of Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hello, Dolly! Showcase Songs of Sam Salmond July 31 by Robert Viagas

Stars Help You Hear Broadway’s Future Today in New Writers at 54 Series by Robert Viagas

Original Dreamgirls Star Sheryl Lee Ralph Sings ‘Songs That Changed My Life’ July 30 by Robert Viagas

Rita Wilson Will Sing Her Liner Notes at L.A. Geffen September 7–17 by Robert Viagas

Singer Natalie Douglas Celebrates Sammy Davis Jr. July 31 by Robert Viagas

Exclusive: Spring Awakening’s Ali Stroker Plans Solo Show in NYC by Robert Viagas

Joe’s Pub Tells the Life Story of Tango Master Astor Piazzolla in New Show by Robert Viagas

The Callaway Sisters Take Sibling Revelry to the Poconos by Robert Viagas

The Heavyweights Plan to Lift Three Man Little Shop of Horrors July 28 by Robert Viagas