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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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

Angela Lansbury to be Honored at Night of Stars by Robert Viagas

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chita Rivera and other Broadway luminaries will also be part of the January 12, 2018, concert at the Kravis Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Beth Leavel and Bob Martin Set for Drowsy Chaperone Reunion by Robert Viagas

Other cast members are also expected at the January 8, 2018, concert event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Liz Callaway Will Celebrate! the Holidays in Los Angeles by Robert Viagas

Check out her busy schedule of holiday concerts across the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Exclusive: Watch Tony Nominee Sarah Stiles Plays the Ukulele in Squirrel Heart by Robert Viagas

The Hand to God actor-singer offers bite-sized previews of her 2018 show at Joe’s Pub in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM
Sunday, November 19, 2017

Ben Vereen Serves up Thanksgiving Week Cabaret Show in NYC by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner follows up his sold-out 2016 stand at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Judy Collins Will Sing a New Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim by Robert Viagas

Her recording of his “Send in the Clowns” won the Song of the Year Grammy in 1976.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, November 17, 2017

Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson Help New York Pops Celebrate Female Songwriters November 17 by Robert Viagas

They will join Betsy Wolfe, Shaina Taub, and others at the Carnegie Hall concert in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wayward Brainchildren Offers Something to Think About in NYC November 19 by Robert Viagas

Brooklyn Sound stars Julia Mattison and Noel Carey bring their comedy revue to Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Chita Rivera Plans Appearance at November 19 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Screening by Robert Viagas

The talkback is part of a benefit for the United Palace cinema in upper Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

There’s No Business Like Christine Pedi’s Snow Bizness, Headed to NYC by Robert Viagas

The master impressionist will bring her holiday concert to Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Tanglewood’s Upcoming Season Will Pay Tribute to Leonard Bernstein by Robert Viagas

Audra McDonald, Tony Yazbeck, and Jessica Vosk will all appear during the 2018 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Houston Hosts World Premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s The House Without a Christmas Tree by Robert Viagas

Houston Grand Opera commissioned this tale of a girl who heals her family’s broken heart.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:48PM

Exclusive: Molly Pope and Kim David Smith to Headline New Year’s Eve Concerts at NYC Pangea by Robert Viagas

The downtown NYC “alternative supper club” hosts their No Thrill From Champagne show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Leslie Odom Jr. Cancels November 18 Concert in Minneapolis by Robert Viagas

The Minnesota Orchestra concert has been rescheduled for March 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Comedian Lewis Black Announces Stops on His The Joke’s on US Tour by Robert Viagas

The sharp-tongued political comedian has done two shows on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Phantom Star James Barbour Ushers in the Holidays at Birdland by Robert Viagas

The 2017 Holiday Concert is scheduled for December 10 in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Ben Vereen, Melissa Errico, and More at Feinstein’s/54 Below November 16–23 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Chita Rivera Will Present A Legendary Celebration of Her Career in January by Robert Viagas

She will perform the solo concert in Tucson, Arizona, January 23, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Broadway Phantom Star James Barbour Will Help NYC Hoteliers Roll Out the ‘Red Carpet’ by Robert Viagas

He will sing a number from his show at the annual gala for the NYC hotel trade group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Les Misérables Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Adds December Date to Her Cabaret Show by Robert Viagas

Frances Ruffelle Live(S) in New York! continues on at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Judith Light and Vanessa Williams Join Right Before I Go by Robert Viagas

Tony Award winners Ellen Burstyn and Elizabeth Ashley will also appear in the December 4 benefit at Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Brooke Shields Will Help Lesley Ann Warren Bring Happiest Millionaire to Life Onstage by Robert Viagas

The actor-model will join the original star of the classic 1967 Disney film in a December 3 benefit concert at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Nancy Opel, Jen Cody, and More Join Villain: DeBlanks by Robert Viagas

The November 15 edition of Off-Broadway’s Villain: DeBlanks will also feature Tally Sessions and Jeff MCCarthy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Melissa Errico Sings Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Songs in NYC Cabaret Show, Starting November 17 by Robert Viagas

The sold-out November 17–18 Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim added an encore December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Marie Christine Composer Plans November 17 Post-Show Talkback at Chicago Revival by Robert Viagas

Five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa will take questions after that day’s performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Tony-Winning Director Nicholas Hytner Releases His Memoir by Robert Viagas

The book by the original director of Miss Saigon and the 1994 revival of Carousel is now available.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Julie Halston’s Birdland Show Will Be Packed With Life, Death & Filler by Robert Viagas

The Broadway and nightclub performer returns to NYC for a November 20 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Whistling Girl Turns Dorothy Parker’s Witty Words Into a Cabaret Act November 17–18 by Robert Viagas

Honor Heffernan will recreate her London performance for the Irish Arts Center in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Night of the Iguana Director Frank Corsaro Is Dead at 92 by Robert Viagas

Known mainly for his work with New York City Opera and other companies, Corsaro also staged the original Broadway productions of A Hatful of Rain and Night of the Iguana.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Alexandra Silber Takes Her Fiddler on the Roof Sequel on Tour by Robert Viagas

She will autograph After Anatevka and perform an original song by the show’s composers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:43PM

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