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Sunday, June 11, 2017

How to Watch Tonight’s Tonys With Broadway’s Cady Huffman and Brad Oscar by Robert Viagas

The June 11 viewing party at Feinstein’s/54 Below will benefit BC/EFA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Friday, June 9, 2017

Laura Benanti Plans Busy Fall Concert Schedule by Robert Viagas

Tales from Soprano Isle is headed out on tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

Tori Scott’s Musical Campaign Is Making America Gay Again! by Robert Viagas

Her club show is coming to Joe’s Pub June 24, then heading out on tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

Linda Lavin to Share Her Life Story in My Second Farewell Concert by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star will sing July 24 at Birdland Jazz Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Jessie Mueller and Heather Headley Give Chicago Its First Look at New Theatre by Robert Viagas

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will unveil The Yard at June 9 gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Thursday, June 8, 2017

How Does Broadway Cast Its Deciding Votes for the Tony Awards? by Robert Viagas

We break down the complex system behind awarding the theatre’s biggest honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Idina Menzel Will Launch the U.K. Leg of World Concert Tour June 14 by Robert Viagas

She‘s headed for London, Glasgow, Manchester, and other cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Feinstein’s/54 Below to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Broadhurst Theatre by Robert Viagas

The Manhattan cabaret will salute the home of the original Cabaret, Fiorello!, and Fosse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Saycon Sengbloh Gets Stage Fright in NYC June 12 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated co-star of Eclipsed is on tap for the live talk show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Michael Cerveris Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Karen Mason Warms Up for June 10 Rrazz Room Concert by Robert Viagas

The 12-time MAC Award winner will perform Mason's Makin' Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Diverse Cast Will Sing 1776 at Feinstein’s/54 Below July 3-4 by Robert Viagas

For the fourth year, the cabaret venue celebrates Independence Day with a concert staging of the historical musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Michael Feinstein Celebrates Ella Fitzgerald at Lincoln Center June 7 Before Australia and the U.K. by Robert Viagas

He’s also headed to California, Georgia, Indiana, Connecticut—and Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Sharon Gless and Rory O’Malley Join Lineup for June 24 San Francisco Concert for America by Robert Viagas

Faith Prince, Alan Cumming, and San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will also appear.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

New Pen Pals Musical Mary & Max Gets Workshop and Reading in Atlanta by Robert Viagas

Allegiance director Stafford Arima will stage the show based on the 2009 Australian animated film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Original Broadway Sandy and Joanna Plan Salute to Fantasticks Songwriters by Robert Viagas

Carole Demas and Sarah Rice will duet on Thank You for Your Love in NY.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Kristin Chenoweth Plans an Operatic ‘Feast for the Senses’ in Portland by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner will try to help Portland Opera raise $1 million on September 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:53PM

Savion Glover Concert to Christen Refurbished Hollywood Theatre by Robert Viagas

The master tapper will help relight the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

South Pacific Star Paulo Szot Sings ‘Rare’ Showtunes in NYC June 6–10 by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner comes to Feinstein’s/54 Below with a Salute to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Monday, June 5, 2017

Try to Remember: At the Final Performance of The Fantasticks by Robert Viagas

The original Girl, Rita Gardner, is planning a concert in honor of songwriting team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:19PM

Tovah Feldshuh Will Prove Aging Is Optional at Bay Street Theater by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:10PM

Phillipa Soo Will Join Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture's Post-Tony Extravaganza by Robert Viagas

The Greenwich Village club will host the third annual event celebrating the past season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Kelli O'Hara and Family Raise $1 Million in Tribute to Pamela by Robert Viagas

The event will fund a study of the ailment that claimed the life of actor James Naughton’s late wife.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Heather Headley Will Perform at Macy’s 41st Annual July 4 Fireworks by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning Broadway star will sing a new arrangement of Elvis Presley’s “If I Can Dream.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Tony Winner Lena Hall Helps Salute Pioneers of Brooklyn Renaissance June 5 by Robert Viagas

St. Ann’s Warehouse celebrates the “power of art in turbulent times.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Melissa Errico to Star in Free Outdoor Kiss Me, Kate by Robert Viagas

The August production is hosted by Bay Street Theatre in Long Island‘s Sag Harbor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Celebrates 5th Anniversary With All-Star Blowout by Robert Viagas

Laura Benanti, Charles Busch, Liz Callaway, Alice Ripley, are just a few of the luminaries promised June 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Melissa Errico to Star in Free Outdoor Kiss Me, Kate by Robert Viagas

The August production, co-starring Richard Troxell, is hosted by Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Sierra Boggess Takes Her Concert Tour Down Under June 3–10 by Robert Viagas

The Broadway star will perform her solo concert in Australia for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Bernadette Peters Plans to “Entertain You” at Wolf Trap June 3 by Robert Viagas

Her current tour will bring her to the East Coast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Melissa Errico Recaps Her Career as a Sondheim Heroine by Robert Viagas

Errico told Playbill, “I can’t get enough” of the songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

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