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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Rita Hayworth Tribute Comes to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

Almog Pail will perform the United Solo Festival hit Me, Myself and Rita.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

Cheyenne Jackson, Marin Mazzie, LaChanze Announced for Pittsburgh Concert Series by Robert Viagas

Cabaret at Theater Square will import some of Broadway’s top talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM
Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Andrea McArdle and Patrick Cassidy Will Lend Their Voices to Hammerstein in Hollywood Concert by Robert Viagas

The April 22 event is part of a two-day festival of musical theatre in the hills of eastern Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Todrick Hall’s Straight Outta Oz Is Back on the Road. Is Broadway Next? by Robert Viagas

The Kinky Boots star is touring in a concert show that compares his life to The Wizard of Oz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Karen Ziemba and Klea Blackhurst Headline Alec Wilder Tribute by Robert Viagas

The April concert pays tribute to the composer of “I’ll Be Around.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Alec Baldwin’s Memoir Nevertheless in Stores April 4 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated actor and recent SNL sensation recounts his life and career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, April 3, 2017

Kristin Chenoweth Finalizes Spring Concert Lineup by Robert Viagas

More concert dates have been announced for the Tony- and Emmy-winning actor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Emily Skinner and Stephanie J. Block Will Sing Out at Broadway Unplugged by Robert Viagas

Scott Siegel’s series reminds audiences how all shows once sounded.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch Plan ‘Extreme Open Mic’ Party April 12 by Robert Viagas

Caruso brings this special edition of his New York show Jim Caruso’s Cast Party back to Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Alice Ripley Will Sing Sunset Boulevard Song at Green Room by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner has a busy spring, including the premiere of her new Netflix series Girlboss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Theatre Events Coming to Joe’s Pub March 30–April 5 by Robert Viagas

The Outer Space and Mike Daisey are among acts scheduled at the NYC venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Tickets on Sale for Sutton Foster’s Lincoln Center Concert by Robert Viagas

The two-time Tony winner will add her voice to the American Songbook series April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Cast Members from Sunday in the Park Head to Broadway Sessions by Robert Viagas

Claybourne Elder and Jennifer Sanchez are among cast members scheduled to appear March 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Presale Begins March 30 for Michael Ball and Alfie Boe’s Concert by Robert Viagas

The NYC concert will celebrate their 2016 album Together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Bernadette Peters Will Sing with the Pops in Chicago March 31 by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner makes her Auditorium Theatre debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

Theatre Events Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below March 30–April 5 by Robert Viagas

Tony Danza, Seth Rudetsky, and a new drag series are scheduled at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Raúl Esparza, Judy Kuhn, and George Takei Will Salute Stephen Schwartz by Robert Viagas

The benefit will honor the composer-lyricist of Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Hamilton Parody Spamilton Named Show of the Year at 2017 MAC Awards by Robert Viagas

Carol Woods honored as Celebrity of the Year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

O’Neill Center Seeks Cabaret Performer Applicants for Fellowships by Robert Viagas

Grammy- and Emmy-winning music director John McDaniel sets May 1 deadline.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

New York Festival of Song Will Honor Stephen Sondheim at Gala by Robert Viagas

The roster of performing guests includes an original Company cast member.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Broadway’s Shoshana Bean Commands the Mic at April Jazz Concert by Robert Viagas

She’ll roll out her new single, “One Way to Go,” with special guest Rumer Willis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Lea Salonga Is Set to Break a Record in May by Robert Viagas

The original Miss Saigon star will appear right around the corner from the current revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Lorna Luft Plans American Songbook Concert April 6–8 by Robert Viagas

She will share memories and music at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Josh Groban and Denée Benton Set for Great Comet Concert at Green Room 42 by Robert Viagas

The show’s composer Dave Malloy will share how classic showtunes inspired his score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

March 28 MAC Awards Honor the Best in 2017 New York Cabaret by Robert Viagas

Spamilton, Molly Pope, and Joe Iconis are among the nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, March 27, 2017

Broadway Stars Gather to Honor Sunset Boulevard’s Glenn Close by Robert Viagas

Phylicia Rashad, Jason Robert Brown, and Betsy Wolfe are among the star lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04PM

Ahrens and Flaherty Get Star-Packed College Salute at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

It will be the second celebration of the Anastasia songwriting team in two nights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Announces Late-Night Drag Series by Robert Viagas

Garth Schilling (aka Miss Vodka Stinger) will curate the lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM
Friday, March 24, 2017

Melissa Errico Plans to Salute Broadway’s Fair Ladies in Caramoor Concert by Robert Viagas

The Finian’s Rainbow star recently made her Carnegie Hall debut with Michael Feinstein.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Lesli Margherita, Daniel Reichard, and More Come Aboard Broadway Musicals of the 1940s Concert by Robert Viagas

The New York event will also feature Karen Ziemba, Ben Davis, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:38PM

After Her London Wild Party, Donna McKechnie Will Go Hollywood by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner will perform her Sam Place, Another Time club show at two nightspots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

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