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Thursday, November 9, 2017

50 Playwrights Including Annie Baker and Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for Nova Ball XX17 by Robert Viagas

The November 13 event is a benefit for the Off-Broadway Ars Nova troupe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Broadway Dreams Gala Will Pay Tribute to Aida Star Heather Headley by Robert Viagas

Jessie Mueller and Denée Benton are among celebs who will celebrate her work December 12 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Todrick Hall and Sheryl Lee Ralph Go Hollywood With DIVAS Simply Singing! by Robert Viagas

The December 9 concert benefits the D.I.V.A. HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Irving Berlin’s 1942 This Is the Army Gets Rare NYC Performance November 11 by Robert Viagas

The Veterans Day show marks the 75th anniversary of the wartime musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Emily Skinner to Give Audiences Broadway Her Way at Gaslight Cabaret Festival by Robert Viagas

The Prince of Broadway star will do her club show November 11 in St. Louis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Two by Two and Music of the Beatles and Billy Joel at Feinstein’s/54 Below November 9–16 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Chad Kimball Will Recreate His Lead Role in Memphis for Concert Performance in NYC by Robert Viagas

Other original cast members will take part in the two performances on February 4, 2018, at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

Alice Ripley and Joyce DeWitt Join the Cast of NYC Woman of the Year Concert by Robert Viagas

They will appear with Dee Hoty, Christine Pedi, and other stars at the November 29 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

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

Five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa will take questions after the November 17 performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Melissa Errico to Release Michel Legrand Single by Robert Viagas

“Hurry Home” will be released by Ghostlight Records on December 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Georgia Stitt and Ingrid Michaelson Will Help NY Pops Celebrate Female Songwriters by Robert Viagas

They will join Sara Bareilles, Shaina Taub and others at the November 17 Carnegie Hall concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

Jeremy Jordan and Betsy Wolfe Salute Broadway With Houston Symphony November 10–12 by Robert Viagas

Broadway Today: From Les Misérables to The Book of Mormon will get three performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain Join Carnegie Hall Children's Monologues Benefit by Robert Viagas

The November 13 event also stars Jason Alexander, Audra McDonald, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Susan Sarandon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Mandy Gonzalez, Betty Buckley, and Noah Galvin Among Broadway Folk Lining Up for One Night With the Stars by Robert Viagas

The benefit for the the Wigs & Wishes Foundation is set for December 4 at Madison Square Garden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35PM

Chip Zien and Christine Pedi Star in Concert Version of Two by Two by Robert Viagas

Lyricist Martin Charnin will narrate the performance at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

The Skivvies Will Join the Cast of Desperate Measures for a Special Encore by Robert Viagas

Lauren Molina, who co-stars in the Off-Broadway show, will switch to her alter ego November 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Exclusive: Sold-Out NYC Melissa Errico Sondheim Concert Adds a Performance by Robert Viagas

The November 17–18 Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim show will have an encore on December 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

The Trevor Project Will Honor Kristin Chenoweth December 3 by Robert Viagas

Filmmaker and designer Tom Ford will also be honored at the TrevorLIVE event in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Sandra Bernhard Will Unleash Sandemonium on NYC December 26–31 by Robert Viagas

The outspoken star of Broadway’s I'm Still Here . . . Damn It! plans comedy shows at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

Jazz at Lincoln Center Celebrates Leonard Bernstein Centenary With November 9–11 Concerts by Robert Viagas

Wynton Marsalis will conduct a tribute to the composer of West Side Story and On the Town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM
Monday, November 6, 2017

Jason Robert Brown and Adam Rapp Will Celebrate Marsha Norman at NYMF Gala by Robert Viagas

The November 12 event is scheduled for the Edison Ballroom in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Wing Into Birdland November 7 by Robert Viagas

The husband-wife Broadway team will unveil their new show, The Little Things You Do Together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Come to Cafe Carlyle November 7 by Robert Viagas

The husband-wife Broadway team will unveil their new show, The Little Things You Do Together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:10PM

Alex Timbers Tapped to Direct Jonathan Groff’s The Bobby Darin Story by Robert Viagas

The Peter and the Starcatcher director will stage the January 2018 concert for the Hamilton star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:02PM

Vivian Reed Launches Monthly Series of Salutes to Lena Horne November 8 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Scott Alan Hosts a Weeklong Concert Series in London With West End Stars by Robert Viagas

The songwriter will have a residency at Live at Zédel in early 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM
Sunday, November 5, 2017

David Hyde Pierce Hosts Salute to Broadway’s Long-Timers November 7 by Robert Viagas

The Broadway Salutes concert at Sardi’s honors theatre folk who have been at it 25 years or more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, November 4, 2017

Debbie Gravitte Previews Her New Big Band Broadway Album in NYC by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner will sing favorite showtunes at Birdland November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Broadway Women Sing for Your Vote in NYC Election Eve by Robert Viagas

The benefit concert marks the centenary of women’s suffrage in New York State.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Carol Burnett and Stephen Sondheim Among ‘Lucky Stars’ at Gala Honoring Hal Prince in NYC by Robert Viagas

The newly renamed Dramatists Guild Foundation will salute patrons of the arts November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Christine Ebersole Continues After the Ball by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning co-star of War Paint reprises her solo show Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

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