All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Monday, September 18, 2017

Underappreciated Musicals Get a Moment to Shine in Only Even Runs a Minute Concert by Robert Viagas

Tickets are now on sale for the next in the series of songs from obscure musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Exclusive: Karen Ziemba, Kevin Chamberlin Join NYC No Way to Treat a Lady Concert by Robert Viagas

Tovah Feldshuh and Brad Oscar will also help mark the Off-Broadway musical’s 30th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Announces Guests for West Side Story Celebration by Robert Viagas

Harvey Evans, who appeared in the original production, will make a special appearance at the 60th anniversary concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Exclusive: Dee Hoty and Barbara Walsh Among Stars Sharing the Lead in Woman of the Year Concert by Robert Viagas

Brad Oscar and John Epperson join the featured cast for the November 29 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:28AM

Maria Friedman Showcases Bernstein and Sondheim Songs in Boston September 18 by Robert Viagas

The Olivier Award winner says she is "continually discovering" new things in the composers' work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes Salute American Theatre Wing Centennial September 18. by Robert Viagas

Organization behind the Tony Awards celebrates with an all-star gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, September 17, 2017

Ali Stroker Will Be Burning Old Dresses!! in NYC Sept. 17–18 by Robert Viagas

The Spring Awakening alum will bring her solo show to The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, September 16, 2017

Kristin Chenoweth Serves an Operatic ‘Feast for the Senses’ in Oregon September 16 by Robert Viagas

The Tony winner is helping Portland Opera raise $1 million.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Bronx Tale’s Ariana DeBose Will Salute Aretha Franklin With American Pops September 16 by Robert Viagas

The Washington, D.C., orchestra‘s 2017–18 season also includes Liz Callaway in a salute to Cole Porter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, September 15, 2017

Dear Evan Hansen Star Ben Platt Will Reveal His Most Embarassing Performance by Robert Viagas

This 2017 Tony winner has joined the lineup for the Let Me Try That Again: Take 5 fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:19PM

Norm Lewis Will Sing to Aid Connecticut’s Puppet House Theatre Sept. 17 by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee is planning a solo concert to help the unique Branford playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

Mandy Gonzalez Is Fearless About Returning to NYC Cabaret Stage by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Spring Awakening Star Alexandra Socha Traces Love of Theatre in Finding Home by Robert Viagas

She will sings and tell stories September 15 at The Green Room 42 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

Hello Everybody! Gypsy’s Original Dainty June Plans 2 NYC Appearances by Robert Viagas

Lane Bradbury will do her solo show at Don’t Tell Mama, and sing an unrecorded song from Gypsy at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Frozen Star Caissie Levy Will Sing in San Francisco Before Broadway by Robert Viagas

The actor-singer plans a cabaret show at Feinstein’s at the Nikko November 16–18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:58PM

Newsies National Tour Cast to Reunite at Feinstein's/54 Below by Robert Viagas

Dancing and special talents will be showcased in the second annual Newsboys' Variety Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Miss Saigon Star Eva Noblezada to Unveil Girl No More in NYC by Robert Viagas

She will make her nightclub debut October 11 at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:35PM

Maria Friedman, Kyle Dean Massey, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below September 14–21 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Chita Rivera and Carol Lawrence Will Lead 60th Anniversary Reunion of West Side Story Cast by Robert Viagas

The September 27 event will take place at St. Luke’s Theatre in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Shoshana Bean Teases New Album in Club Show by Robert Viagas

Former Broadway Wicked star will entertain her San Diego fans September 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Tickets Now on Sale for Megan Hilty’s Holiday Concert With the New York Pops by Robert Viagas

The Smash and 9 to 5 star will celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Alice Ripley and Taylor Trensch Will Explore the Enigma of Songwriter Rufus Wainwright by Robert Viagas

The October 1 concert will showcase the oeuvre of the pop composer of “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

Metropolitan Room Hosts Tribute to Madeline Kahn September 13 by Robert Viagas

Hanna Burke performs Why Is Everyone Laughing? at the New York City venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

More Stars Added to Abingdon’s 25th Anniversary Gala Honoring Bebe Neuwirth by Robert Viagas

Nick Adams, Sebastian Arcelus, and Christine Pedi are among those who will perform a Kander & Ebb revue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Laura Osnes and Norm Lewis Among Headliners for D.C. Bernstein on Broadway Concert by Robert Viagas

Santino Fontana and Beth Malone also on tap for the September 24 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Jenn Colella and Alysha Umphress Announced for Broadway Sings the Beatles by Robert Viagas

Tickets for the NYC event go on sale September 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Sir Peter Hall, Groundbreaking British Director, Dies at 86 by Robert Viagas

The founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company and director of Amadeus was a titan of late 20th century theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Dogfight and Wicked Star Lindsay Mendez Salutes Showtunes in New Cabaret Show September 12–16 by Robert Viagas

She will sing and tell stories at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Tickets Go on Sale for Ali Ewoldt in West Side Story: In Concert by Robert Viagas

The 2018 McCallum Theatre concert will feature leads from Broadway and national tours of the Bernstein-Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, September 11, 2017

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Gavin Creel, Laura Osnes Will Salute American Theatre Wing Centennial by Robert Viagas

Organization behind the Tony Awards announces all-star gala for September 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Maria Friedman Showcases Bernstein and Sondheim Songs in Boston and NYC by Robert Viagas

The Olivier Award winner says she is "continually discovering" new things in the composers' work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM