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Friday, October 27, 2017

Stage Stars Take Part in NYC Concert Salute to Adele October 29 by Robert Viagas

Broadway and tour veterans will sing her hits at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Robbie Rozelle Turns Bullying Into Fabulousness With Songs From Inside My Locker October 28 by Robert Viagas

He will perform an encore of his autobiographical cabaret show at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Laura Benanti, Linda Eder, Bring Back Birdie, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below October 26–November 2 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Scandals and Secrets of the Supernatural: The Stories Behind Broadway's Haunted Theatres by Robert Viagas

Turn down the lights and move closer to the comforting glow of your computer screen. We’re going to tell you Broadway ghost stories: real ones.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Ali Ewoldt and Matt Doyle to Celebrate Skitch Henderson With New York Pops October 27 by Robert Viagas

The stars of Phantom of the Opera and Book of Mormon will sing at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Cheyenne Jackson Brings His Concert Tour to California by Robert Viagas

The star of Broadway’s Xanadu and Finian’s Rainbow has been singing around the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Marilyn Maye Will Help Jazz at Lincoln Center Notch Its 30th Anniversary October 27 and 28 by Robert Viagas

The cabaret singer who likes to “keep moving” at 89 will do four concerts at the Appel Room in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Linda and Laura Benanti Re-Team for Mother-Daughter Concert in NYC by Robert Viagas

The mother-daughter duo will bring The Story Goes On back to Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Christine Andreas and Klea Blackhurst Headline NYC Gershwins and Friends Concert by Robert Viagas

The Schimmel Center will also host American Dance Spectacular!.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Telly Leung, Max Von Essen, and More Broadway Tenors Will Reach for the High Notes in October 26 Concert by Robert Viagas

They will showcase songs from their new self-titled album at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17AM
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Bitching and Belting: Boo! Offers Halloween Hell in NYC by Robert Viagas

Lauren Pritchard and other young stage veterans will sing and complain at The Green Room 42 October 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Alice Ripley Leads Lineup of Stars for Musicals That Never Came to Broadway October 25 by Robert Viagas

The Feinstein's/54 Below show will feature songs from musicals that didn’t quite make it to the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Carol Burnett and Stephen Sondheim Among ‘Lucky Stars’ Planned for Dramatists Guild Event by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Jessie Mueller Leads Broadway Stars Helping Older Foster Kids Find ‘Forever Families’ by Robert Viagas

The third annual Voices for the Voiceless concert is planned for October 30 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

NYC Club Plans 90th Birthday Celebration for Composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie by Robert Viagas

Feinstein’s/54 Below will light the candles for Charles Strouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Michael Feinstein Brings Standard Time to Carnegie Hall by Robert Viagas

He and his guests will celebrate the music of composer Harold Arlen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM
Sunday, October 22, 2017

Mandy Gonzalez Is Fearless About Returning to NYC Cabaret October 24–November 4 by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton star will include a new song by Lin-Manuel Miranda in her concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Luba Mason Will Explore Her New Sound at NYC’s Iridium October 24 by Robert Viagas

The Pretty Filthy star and her Triangle band will also play clubs in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, October 21, 2017

Joel Grey, Norm Lewis, Marin Mazzie Will Take a Bow to Hal Prince October 23 by Robert Viagas

Manhattan Theatre Club’s annual gala will honor the 21-time Tony Award winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, October 20, 2017

Orange Is the New Black Star Lea DeLaria Welcomes Guest Performers for Her Birdland Series in NYC by Robert Viagas

Rachel Bay Jones, Jennifer Nettles, Sandra Bernhard, and more will fly into Birdland with DeLaria.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

The Band From Bandstand Strikes Out on Its Own, With Laura Osnes by Robert Viagas

The Donny Nova Band Featuring “Julia Trojan” plans November 27 concert at Birdland.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

2017 Gypsy of the Year Competition Sets December Dates by Robert Viagas

The annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be held at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Kristin Chenoweth Will Sing With Andrea Bocelli on Selected Tour Dates by Robert Viagas

The two will appear at NYC’s Madison Square Garden in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Broadway Women Will Sing for Your Vote Election Eve by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Great Comet’s Grace McLean Joins Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture October 22 by Robert Viagas

The actor joins the Tony-winning composer-lyricist for his ongoing artistic residency at the Greenwich Village cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01AM
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Christina Bianco Among the Performers at 9th Annual Broadway Can! by Robert Viagas

They will perform original songs by Seth Bisen-Hersh at Don’t Tell Mama to benefit City Harvest in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Gone Too Soon: Kyle Jean-Baptiste Will Be Remembered with Concert by Robert Viagas

Broadway’s youngest Jean Valjean lost his life at age 21 in 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Telly Leung, Max Von Essen, and More Broadway Tenors Will Reach for the High Notes in Concert by Robert Viagas

They will showcase songs from their new self-titled album at an October 26 concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

French Film Star Danielle Darrieux, Who Replaced Katharine Hepburn in Coco, Dies at 100 by Robert Viagas

She appeared in more than 100 films on both sides of the Atlantic in a career that spanned nine decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Mo Rocca and Judy Kuhn Get In Your Face in NYC October 22 by Robert Viagas

The NPR star will interview the four-time Tony nominee before a live audience for podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Lindsay Mendez, Broadway Tenors, Lesli Margherita, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below October 19–26 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

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