All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Tony-Winning Baritone Paulo Szot Plans San Francisco Concerts by Robert Viagas

The Broadway South Pacific star will sing March 2–3 at Feinstein’s at the Nikko.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

John McDaniel and Barb Jungr Put Their Spin on the Music of Sting in January 16 Club Show by Robert Viagas

Titled Float Like a Butterfly, the tribute to the composer of The Last Ship will set sail for Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada Adds February and March Dates to Cabaret Run of Girl No More by Robert Viagas

She made her nightclub debut at The Green Room 42 in NYC last fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Barbara Walsh Among Broadway Performers Singing a Beatles Tribute Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below by Robert Viagas

Broadway continues its love affair with the Fab Four January 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano, and Mandy Gonzalez Sing at Feinstein’s/54 Below January 11–18 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Hamilton’s Daniel J. Watts Will Bring The Jam to Joe’s Pub in NYC by Robert Viagas

The evening of music, dance, and spoken word was inspired by his grandmother.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow Plan NYC Candyland Concert by Robert Viagas

The Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Tony nominee and SpongeBob SquarePants librettist will bring their band Sky-Pony to the Mercury Lounge February 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:15PM

Comedian Jackie Hoffman Warms Up for American Songbook Concert by Robert Viagas

The star of On the Town and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will sing and tell stories in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Waitress Star Betsy Wolfe Salutes Broadway Today with Jeremy Jordan in Seattle by Robert Viagas

They will sing with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall January 12–14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Andy Karl and Orfeh Sing About Their Romance in January 12–13 California Concerts by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Charles Busch Brings His 1960s Concert to Florida January 12 by Robert Viagas

The playwright and entertainer will appear at Dramaworks in Palm Beach.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Lucie Arnaz Brings Her Latin Roots Show in San Francisco by Robert Viagas

A tribute to the influence of her father, Desi Arnaz, the concert is set for February 23–24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

Jason Robert Brown Returns to NYC SubCulture With Guest Carrie Manolakos by Robert Viagas

The Mamma Mia! actor will join the Last Five Years composer at the January 22 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

Cast Members of American Idiot to Celebrate Music of Green Day at NYC Reunion by Robert Viagas

Actors from the Broadway company and national tours will gather January 22 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Judy Kuhn Returns to Washington, D.C., With A Broadway Cabaret by Robert Viagas

The four-time Tony Award nominee will sing in concert on May 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

PaleyFest LA 2018 Will Feature an ‘Icon Tribute’ to Barbra Streisand by Robert Viagas

The March 16–25 festival will open with Streisand walking audiences through highlights from her TV specials.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Lilli Cooper, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jessica Vosk, and Other Broadway Stars to Sing Rihanna in NYC by Robert Viagas

The all-female tribute concert is scheduled for March 26 at the Highline Ballroom.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Comedian Lewis Black Launches The Joke’s on US Tour January 11 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, January 8, 2018

Laura Osnes’ Broadway Princess Party Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

Osnes and friends will celebrate film and stage royalty February 11 by singing their songs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Tommy Tune Joins Lineup of Stars Saluting Angela Lansbury in Florida by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Lillias White Will Croon Baby-Makin’ Music in NYC on Valentine’s Day by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of The Life will spread the love at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Laura Osnes and Michael Feinstein Teaming Up for New D.C. Series by Robert Viagas

Her February 7 concert will bring Broadway music to the AMP by Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Tommy Tune and Leslie Uggams Will Be Honored at TADA! Gala by Robert Viagas

TADA! Youth Theatre will salute the stars of My One and Only and Hallelujah Baby! March 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Ute Lemper to Rendezvous With Marlene in NYC by Robert Viagas

The German cabaret singer brings her new Marlene Dietrich show to Café Carlyle February 27–March 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Mandy Gonzalez Plans 2 NYC Appearances in January by Robert Viagas

She will sing at Feinstein's/54 Below and sign copies of her album Fearless at Barnes and Noble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Friday, January 5, 2018

Costume Designer Pearl Somner Debuskey Dies at 94 by Robert Viagas

Her designs were seen on Broadway in Shenandoah and on film in Love Story.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM

Beth Malone and Alice Ripley to Declare All We Need Is Love at NYC Benefit by Robert Viagas

The February 11 ‘Cabaret for a Cause’ will also feature Andy Kelso and other Broadway vets.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Ray Shell Brings Phoenix to NYC January 22 by Robert Viagas

He created the role of Rusty in the original London cast of Starlight Express.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:44PM

Liz Callaway Heads to Fort Lauderdale for Bernstein Salute by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated star of Baby performs with the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Thursday, January 4, 2018

Elena Shaddow and David Pittu to Join Jonathan Groff in Bobby Darin Story by Robert Viagas

George Salazar and Stephanie Styles are also scheduled to appear with the Hamilton star in the concerts for the Lyrics & Lyricists series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods Reunion Concert Will Feature Autumn Hurlbert, Lauren Zakrin, More by Robert Viagas

A series of former Elle Woods hopefuls will take the stage at Feinstein’s/54 Below in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

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