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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Comedian Nancy Giles Will Get In Your Face in NYC December 6 by Robert Viagas

She will interview the author of The Stars in Our Eyes before a live audience for the podcast at NYC’s Merkin Concert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Christy Altomare, Brenda Braxton, Legs Diamond, and More at Feinstein’s/54 Below November 30–December 7 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

Andy Karl and Orfeh Sing About Their Romance in California Concert by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated stars will appear together January 12 and 13 at Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

Ben Vereen Will Share the Spotlight With Chita Rivera at December 4 NYC Art Attack Foundation Benefit by Robert Viagas

The event at Birdland will include performances from Rivera, Christy Altomare, Chris McCarrell, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Laura Bell Bundy, Norbert Leo Butz, and Shoshana Bean Join Forces for Broadway Beats Hunger by Robert Viagas

The gala is designed as a benefit for the charity’s anti-diabetes initiative in New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Phillipa Soo, Annaleigh Ashford, and Mandy Patinkin Set to Honor Williamstown’s Gary Levine by Robert Viagas

The festival’s New York City gala will take place February 5 at Tao Downtown

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Darren Criss Announces New EP and Los Angeles Release Party by Robert Viagas

Now on pre-sale, Homework—which includes a Les Miz song—will be rolled out December 15 at The Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Constantine Maroulis, Fran Drescher, and Darci Lynne Added to One Night With the Stars by Robert Viagas

They join Mandy Gonzalez, Betty Buckley, Noah Galvin and other Broadway folk at the December 4 benefit for Wigs & Wishes in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Prince of Broadway Star Tony Yazbeck Will Share His Life Story at Green Room 42 by Robert Viagas

His NYC solo show will include music by the Gershwins, Joni Mitchell, and Coldplay.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

The Skivvies Will Celebrate and Savage the Holidays With Sleigh My Name Around the U.S. by Robert Viagas

The underwear-clad duo will chase Santa to NYC, California, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Jason Robert Brown Will Share Old and New Music at Beverly Hills’ Sorting Room by Robert Viagas

The composer of The Last Five Years and Bridges of Madison County will perform December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Jennifer Holliday Joins Todrick Hall and Sheryl Lee Ralph for DIVAS Simply Singing! by Robert Viagas

The December 9 concert in Hollywood will benefit the D.I.V.A. HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Allison Janney Named Honorary Chair of 2018 Women’s Voices Theater Festival by Robert Viagas

Twenty-six Washington, D.C., theatres are joining forces for the January through February showcase.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Glee’s Jane Lynch Reaches Back to Her Childhood for Holiday Jazz Concert Tour by Robert Viagas

The Hollywood Game Night host also reveals her royal dream role on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Broadway Actors Celebrate The Women Who Compose for Broadway by Robert Viagas

Mary Rodgers, Jeanine Tesori, and Lucy Simon among those whose songs will be heard at the NYC Triad December 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, November 27, 2017

Michael Feinstein Welcomes the Holidays in San Francisco and New York by Robert Viagas

The singer-pianist will be Home for the Holidays at Feinstein’s at the Nikko November 29 through December 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46PM

Neil Patrick Harris Plans Book-Tour Stop at Symphony Space by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner is promoting his new book, The Magic Misfits, in a four-city tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Shoshana Bean and Garbage to Headline TrevorLIVE Gala Honoring Kristin Chenoweth by Robert Viagas

The Wicked stars will share the stage at the December 3 Los Angeles event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Alex Brightman Plans a ‘Tough-Love’ Seminar in NYC by Robert Viagas

The School of Rock star is promising ‘No singing. No acting. Just talking. But like, really talking.’

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Audra McDonald and Jessie Mueller Announced for December Concert for America by Robert Viagas

The monthly series of fundraising concerts will wrap up the year on December 27 in Big Sky, Montana.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

November 27 Concert for America Will Be Livestreamed by Robert Viagas

Chita Rivera, Maureen McGovern, Andrea Burns, Judy Kuhn, and others will sing at the Arlington, Virginia, benefit for human rights organizations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Broadway Stars Share Roles in November 29 Woman of the Year Concert by Robert Viagas

Alice Ripley, Julia Murney, Dee Hoty, Christine Pedi, and others will alternate in the title role at the NYC performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Sunday, November 26, 2017

Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner Reprise Their Unattached Cabaret Show in NYC. by Robert Viagas

The pair, who will offer four performances at Feinstein's/54 Below, earned a joint Tony nomination as conjoined twins in Side Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

7 Theatre District Landmarks Every Broadway Fan Must Know by Robert Viagas

The stories behind the geographic locales that make up “Broadway.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Saturday, November 25, 2017

The Bandstand Band Strikes Out on Its Own by Robert Viagas

The Donny Nova Band featuring Laura Osnes' “Julia Trojan” plans concert at Birdland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Alice Ripley, Ben Vereen, Woman of the Year, and More at Feinstein’s/54 Below November 23–30 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Waitress Star Betsy Wolfe Plans Concerts in NYC and Seattle by Robert Viagas

She has lined up a Christmas concert, a salute to The Fantasticks songwriters, and a gig with the Seattle Symphony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

Actors Fund Event Will Instruct Performers How to Turn Ideas Into Income by Robert Viagas

Bestselling author Chris Guillebeau will share tips for artists from his new book, Side Hustle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

The Skivvies Celebrate the Holidays With Sleigh My Name by Robert Viagas

The underwear-clad duo will celebrate and savage the holidays December 18 and 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

Tony Nominee Brandon Uranowitz to Teach NYC Acting Master Class by Robert Viagas

Don’t Forget the Words! will teach students to focus on storytelling.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:40PM

Darren Criss Will Relive His Life and Career in Los Angeles Concert by Robert Viagas

The Glee and Hedwig star will appear December 15 at the Globe Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

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