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Friday, October 6, 2017

Frozen’s Caissie Levy and 42nd Street’s Lee Roy Reams Will Ring in the New Year by Robert Viagas

Tickets go on sale October 9 to see stars of the original Hello, Dolly! and the forthcoming Frozen at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Douglas Sills and Adam Chanler-Berat Topline My Favorite Year October 8 by Robert Viagas

The score by the songwriters of Anastasia and Once on This Island will be heard in concert presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Ben Platt and Gavin Creel Will Relive Embarrassing Performances in Let Me Try That Again Concert by Robert Viagas

The October 15 NYC benefit will be hosted by Susan Blackwell.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Broadway Stars Will Gather in NYC to Sing a Love Letter to Houston October 30 by Robert Viagas

Actors from Dear Evan Hansen, A Bronx Tale, Wicked, and other shows will help raise money to feed the hurricane-ravaged city.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Hershey Felder to Lead Sing-Along of Songs by Broadway’s Jewish Composers at NYC Temple by Robert Viagas

The star of Broadway’s George Gershwin Alone hosts the October 16 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Best Little Whorehouse Actor Gerry Burkhardt Dead at 71 by Robert Viagas

He appeared in both the 1978 original production and its 1994 sequel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Seth Rudetsky Brings Deconstructing Broadway to Chicago October 28 by Robert Viagas

The Playbill columnist is playing a benefit for the Chicago Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Rita Wilson Offers a Sneak Peek at Her New Album in Café Carlyle Concert Series by Robert Viagas

The co-star of Broadway’s Fish in the Dark will also include numbers from her recent self-titled CD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Carolee Carmello, Andrea McArdle, 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

Marin Mazzie and Chita Rivera Among Stars Paying Tribute to Anastasia Playwright October 5 by Robert Viagas

Classic Stage Company is saluting playwright Terrence McNally as part of its 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway Team Up for Divalicious! October 5–8 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

NYC Bring Back Birdie Concert Announces Its Rosie by Robert Viagas

The short-lived 1981 Strouse & Adams musical was a sequel to Bye Bye Birdie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

Vivian Reed Salutes Screen Goddess Lena Horne in Monthly Cabaret Series by Robert Viagas

The two-time Tony Award nominee is remembering the singing star on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

Beth Kirkpatrick Is Promising a Chance for Romance at Her Big Gay Setup Concert in NYC by Robert Viagas

She’s inviting her gay fans to bring single friends to her October 17 gig at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Lee Roy Reams Returns to 42nd Street on 54th Street by Robert Viagas

The original cast member will sing the Warren & Dubin score October 6–7 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Exclusive: Melissa Errico on the Time Stephen Sondheim Altered a Lyric for Her by Robert Viagas

She is warming up for her November 17–18 Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim concert in NYC, and a new all-Sondheim album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Forbidden Broadway Creator Stages a Salute to Composer Maury Yeston October 4–21 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Forbidden Broadway Creator Celebrates Composer Maury Yeston October 4–21 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Broadway Stars Sparkle in the Newly Launched Playbill Universe by Robert Viagas

The exclusive service allows fans to track their favorite performers in concerts, stage appearances, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Monday, October 2, 2017

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All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Frozen’s Caissie Levy and 42nd Street’s Lee Roy Reams Will Ring in the New Year by Robert Viagas

Douglas Sills and Adam Chanler-Berat Topline My Favorite Year October 8 by Robert Viagas

Ben Platt and Gavin Creel Will Relive Embarrassing Performances in Let Me Try That Again Concert by Robert Viagas

Broadway Stars Will Gather in NYC to Sing a Love Letter to Houston October 30 by Robert Viagas

Hershey Felder to Lead Sing-Along of Songs by Broadway’s Jewish Composers at NYC Temple by Robert Viagas

Best Little Whorehouse Actor Gerry Burkhardt Dead at 71 by Robert Viagas

Seth Rudetsky Brings Deconstructing Broadway to Chicago October 28 by Robert Viagas

Rita Wilson Offers a Sneak Peek at Her New Album in Café Carlyle Concert Series by Robert Viagas

Carolee Carmello, Andrea McArdle, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below September 28–October 5 by Robert Viagas

Marin Mazzie and Chita Rivera Among Stars Paying Tribute to Anastasia Playwright October 5 by Robert Viagas

Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway Team Up for Divalicious! October 5–8 by Robert Viagas

NYC Bring Back Birdie Concert Announces Its Rosie by Robert Viagas

Vivian Reed Salutes Screen Goddess Lena Horne in Monthly Cabaret Series by Robert Viagas

Beth Kirkpatrick Is Promising a Chance for Romance at Her Big Gay Setup Concert in NYC by Robert Viagas

Lee Roy Reams Returns to 42nd Street on 54th Street by Robert Viagas

Exclusive: Melissa Errico on the Time Stephen Sondheim Altered a Lyric for Her by Robert Viagas

Forbidden Broadway Creator Stages a Salute to Composer Maury Yeston October 4–21 by Robert Viagas

Forbidden Broadway Creator Celebrates Composer Maury Yeston October 4–21 by Robert Viagas

Broadway Stars Sparkle in the Newly Launched Playbill Universe by Robert Viagas

Kristin Chenoweth and Michael Feinstein Team up to Raise $600K at Indiana Arts Event by Robert Viagas

Kathleen Turner to Headline October 15 Arts Festival for International Human Rights in NYC by Robert Viagas

Kara Lindsay, Jill Paice, and More to Sing Musicals That Never Came to Broadway by Robert Viagas

Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler Share Songs and Stories in Hollywood Oct. 3 by Robert Viagas

Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara Bares Soul in Oct. 3 NYC Concert by Robert Viagas

Annie Golden and Claybourne Elder Lead Readings of Stonewall Musical by Robert Viagas

Allen Hubby’s Life at Drama Book Shop, From Marlene Dietrich to Lin-Manuel Miranda by Robert Viagas

Patrick Page and Mary Testa Among All-Star Lineup for Revelation Readings of Rare Classic Plays by Robert Viagas

Linda Lavin’s New CBS Sitcom 9JKL Debuts Oct. 2 by Robert Viagas

Look Out World! Patti LuPone Announces Spring Concerts by Robert Viagas

Spring Awakening Composer Duncan Sheik Sings at Café Carlyle October 3–7 by Robert Viagas

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