All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Saturday, June 3, 2017

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

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, and Hamilton Stars Are Trading Voices in D.C. by Robert Viagas

The Washington National Opera concert will have them all singing opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, June 2, 2017

Phyllis Newman Hosts June 5 Breathless on Broadway Benefit by Robert Viagas

The Subways Are for Sleeping star will appear with Max von Essen and other Broadway names in the NYC concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM

Jessie Mueller Will Have Ella on My Mind in NYC by Robert Viagas

She’ll be a guest of Michael Feinstein’s for his Jazz at Lincoln Center salute to Ella Fitzgerald.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Christiane Noll and Brandon Uranowitz Join Broadway by the Year by Robert Viagas

The latest in the long-running series will salute Hamilton and other musicals of 2007–2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Fantasticks Writer Makes One Last Rewrite Before the Show Closes by Robert Viagas

Lyricist Tom Jones has rewritten “Round and Round” as the show prepares for its final performance Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Thursday, June 1, 2017

Jen Cody Will Bump It With a Trumpet in Cape Cod Gypsy by Robert Viagas

Also on tap this summer: Playing Dottie in Connecticut Noises Off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

Gentleman’s Guide Stars Reunite for Lerner & Loewe Tribute Concert by Robert Viagas

Bryce Pinkham and Lauren Worsham will explore From Camelot to California: The Worlds of Lerner and Loewe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Liz Callaway and Peter Gallagher to Lob and Tee for Actors Home by Robert Viagas

They'll be special guests at the July 31 Jock Duncan Celebri-Tee Golf and Tennis Outing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Plans Melissa Errico and Fifth Anniversary Celebration June 1–8 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

San Diego Welcomes Donna McKechnie Back to the U.S. June 1 by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner will perform her Same Place, Another Time club show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

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

Her current tour will bring her to the East Coast this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Joel Grey to Perform at Concert Tribute to Liza Minnelli by Robert Viagas

The June 17 Pasadena Pops event is scheduled for the L.A. County Arboretum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM
Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Victoria Clark and Billy Porter Will Sing Audience Choices in Special Lyrics & Lyricists by Robert Viagas

The long-running series at the 92nd Street Y let fans pick the songs for the June 26 edition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:28PM

David Alan Grier Books NYC Standup Gig in July by Robert Viagas

The three-time Tony Award nominee will appear at Caroline’s near Times Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

South Pacific Star Paulo Szot Plans Concert of “Rare” Showtunes by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner comes to Feinstein’s 54 Below June 6–10

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Dawn Wells Takes Tough Gal Role in Steel Magnolias by Robert Viagas

After dozens of stage roles, Mary Ann of Gilligans Island fame still has her eye on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM
Monday, May 29, 2017

Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Will Take Audiences to Broadway and Beyond May 29–June 1 by Robert Viagas

Watch the husband and wife team preview their Feinstein’s/54 Below show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, May 26, 2017

Choirs Salute Wicked Composer to End “Artlessness” in Public Schools by Robert Viagas

An Evening with Stephen Schwartz is set for June 17 in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

First Stars Announced for July Concert for America in Seattle by Robert Viagas

Kerry Butler and other Broadway names will sing at Fifth Avenue benefit for human rights organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Christine Ebersole Announces Cabaret Series After the Ball... by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated co-star of War Paint will do her solo show at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Prior to The Band's Visit on Broadway, David Yazbek Plays 54 Below by Robert Viagas

The composer of the Broadway-bound The Band’s Visit talks to Playbill about the acclaimed show's transfer and his June 12 concert with Michael Cerveris.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Bernadette Peters Will Answer Questions About Her Career and Social Issues at the Kennedy Center by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner will appear as part of the Profiles in Creativity series at the Washington, D.C., theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Melissa Errico Will Light Broadway Firecracker at Birdland July 3 by Robert Viagas

Her concert show will feature standards of the 1930s through the '50’s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Lillias White to Get Stage Fright in New York May 29 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of The Life is on tap for the live talk show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Marin Mazzie, Sally Mayes, and Haley Swindal Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below May 25–June 1 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Liz Callaway and Karen Mason to Cherish the Words of Promises Lyricist Hal David by Robert Viagas

They will join Dionne Warwick in the June 12 Magic Moments concert at 92nd Street Y

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:09PM

Oh, Hello Duo Will Return to the New York Stage in June by Robert Viagas

They will appear in character at the 92nd Street Y the same day their Netflix special debuts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04PM

How to Watch the 2017 Tonys With Broadway’s Brad Oscar and Cady Huffman by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, and More Broadway Luminaries Gather in L.A. for Concert for America by Robert Viagas

The May 24 extravaganza will be the fifth concert in the fundraising series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM