All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Friday, December 22, 2017

Audra McDonald and Jessie Mueller Bring Concert for America to Montana by Robert Viagas

The fundraising concert will be livestreamed December 27 and 28 in Big Sky, Montana.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM
Thursday, December 21, 2017

Andrea McArdle and Donna McKechnie’s Hamlisch and Sondheim Concert Sets New Jersey Date by Robert Viagas

The two Broadway stars are joining forces for a series of 2018 concerts saluting the composers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Melissa Errico Adds a Late Show to London Solo Concert Series in February 2018 by Robert Viagas

The star of Amour and Passion will sing Sondheim at Crazy Coqs at Live at Zédel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Broadway Understudies Get Their Turn in the Spotlight in At This Performance... by Robert Viagas

Actors from Dear Evan Hansen, SpongeBob, and Miss Saigon are among those who will perform in NYC January 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and More Sing at Feinstein’s/54 Below December 21–28 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Robert Cuccioli and Alli Mauzey Set for Charlotte Sweet Concert Performance by Robert Viagas

Adrienne Eller will play the title role in a February 27, 2018, performance of the score from the rarely-seen musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Falsettos Star Stephanie J. Block Will Retrace Her Musical Journey in Jazz at Lincoln Center Concert by Robert Viagas

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents the show by the two-time Tony nominee, which will be taped for later broadcast on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Les Misérables Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Will Offer Cabaret Encore in February by Robert Viagas

Frances Ruffelle Live(S) in New York! will return to Manhattan’s The Green Room 42 next year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch Unleash A Swingin’ Birdland Christmas by Robert Viagas

The annual concert will light up the NYC jazz club December 22–25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada Adds More Dates to Cabaret Run of Girl No More by Robert Viagas

She recently made her nightclub debut at The Green Room 42 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Todrick Hall to Launch International Concert Tour in March 2018 by Robert Viagas

Currently starring on Broadway in Chicago, the Kinky Boots veteran has dubbed the tour Todrick Hall American.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Kevin Chamberlin and More Will Bring to Life Up in the Cheap Seats by Robert Viagas

Author Ron Fassler and his guests will recreate what Broadway was like in the 1970s at the January 5 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Tally Sessions Joins Cast of Strouse & Adams’ Rarely Seen Pre-Bye Bye Birdie Musical by Robert Viagas

Ed Dixon and Sally Ann Triplett star in the January 24 concert performance of A Pound in Your Pocket.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Charles Busch Brings His 1960s Concert to Florida by Robert Viagas

The playwright and entertainer will appear January 12 at Dramaworks in Palm Beach.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Honeymoon in Vegas Star Tony Danza Shares Standards and Stories by Robert Viagas

His concert tour takes him to Westbury, New York, December 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Sutton Foster and Jonathan Groff Join Forces for December 21 NYC Concert by Robert Viagas

Jazz at Lincoln Center is hosting the event, which will be taped for broadcast on PBS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Broadway’s Brightest Remember the Legendary Barbara Cook by Robert Viagas

Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, and others celebrated the life and career of the original Marian the Librarian, who died August 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Monday, December 18, 2017

Falsettos Star Andrew Rannells Performs at Lincoln Center December 20 by Robert Viagas

The two-time Tony Award nominee will share stories of his life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

Norm Lewis Announces Celebrity Guests for His NYC Santa Baby! Concerts by Robert Viagas

Jarrod Spector, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jason Robert Brown among those joining him on the stage December 18–23 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:34PM

James Monroe Iglehart and Capathia Jenkins to Sing With New York Pops by Robert Viagas

The stars of Aladdin and Caroline, or Change will perform February 2 at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Voice of Family Guy Sets Surprise December 19 Concert at Café Carlyle in NYC by Robert Viagas

Seth MacFarlane, who has released four albums of standards, takes over the legendary cabaret for one night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

The Skivvies Bring Sleigh My Name to California December 18 and 19 by Robert Viagas

The underwear-clad duo will strip down at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Leslie Odom Jr.’s December 19 Concert to Be Taped for Broadcast on PBS by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton Tony winner will share his solo show at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Charles Busch Brings My Kinda 60s Concert to Chicago by Robert Viagas

The playwright and entertainer will appear January 21–22 as part of the Pride Films & Plays festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM
Sunday, December 17, 2017

Kristin Chenoweth Will Sing With Andrea Bocelli at North Carolina’s Spectrum Center by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award-winning actor-singer will duet with the operatic tenor February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, December 16, 2017

Michael Feinstein Warms Up His NYC Home Base With Christmas Crooners December 18–30 by Robert Viagas

The all-new holiday show features standards and ”contemporary surprises.“

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, December 14, 2017

Faith Prince and Jason Graae Will Sing You and Me, But Mostly We in January 2018 by Robert Viagas

Including a salute to Jerry Herman, the concert is headed for the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, California.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Santino Fontana, Marc Kudisch, and Emily Skinner Among All-Star Cast in Man of La Mancha Concert by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway Transportation Group will host the event at Merkin Hall in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Norm Lewis Delivers Musical Holiday Cheer to New York City December 18–23 by Robert Viagas

His Santa Baby! will play six nights at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Exclusive: Celebs Will Gather in NYC to Celebrate Carol Channing’s 97th Birthday by Robert Viagas

Richard Skipper and Christine Pedi will salute the original star of Hello, Dolly!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Laura Osnes and Susan Egan Throw a Broadway Princess Party in California December 14–16 by Robert Viagas

Joined by Aladdin’s Courtney Reed, they will sing “princess songs” from their favorite shows and films in Costa Mesa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

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