All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Monday, September 11, 2017

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

Christine Ebersole Launches NYC Cabaret Series After the Ball... September 11 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated co-star of War Paint will do her solo show Mondays at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Justin Guarini Helps Jason Robert Brown Reveal Songs from His Latest Projects September 11 by Robert Viagas

The concert continues Brown’s three-year residency at SubCulture in Greenwich Village.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, September 10, 2017

Liz Callaway Sings the ’60s with The Beat Goes On in NYC September 10 by Robert Viagas

The singer-actor returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a last peek at the summer of love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Me and Ella Star Andrea Frierson Warms Up for Broadway Jazz Session by Robert Viagas

Russ Kaplan and his eight-piece band host monthly showtune concerts at Green Room 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, September 9, 2017

Jonathan Groff Will Help Shine ‘Moonlight’ on Westport Playhouse September 9 by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton star will host the Connecticut summer theatre’s annual gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Laura Osnes Will Jump Right from Bandstand to The World of Rodgers and Hammerstein by Robert Viagas

She will do her Cockeyed Optimists show at Manhattan’s Cafe Carlyle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Next to Normal’s Jennifer Damiano Shares the Latest Chapter in Her Life at Joe’s Pub September 10 by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee, who also appeared in Spider-Man and American Psycho, brings the latest version of club show back to NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Norm Lewis and Rachel Bay Jones Among Visitors to Lea DeLaria’s NYC House of David by Robert Viagas

DeLaria announces Broadway guests for her October Birdland Bowie salute.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Vanessa Williams Launches Broadway Bares Soul Series in NYC September 8 by Robert Viagas

Kelli O’Hara and Raúl Esparza are scheduled for later this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Norbert Leo Butz Reboots His Memory & Mayhem Show in NYC September 8 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can also has his eye on a new Broadway project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Renée Elise Goldsberry Launches Ambitious Concert Season in Utah September 8 by Robert Viagas

Brigham Young University’s performing arts series attracts top theatre talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 7, 2017

Rita Wilson Sings Her Liner Notes at Geffen Playhouse by Robert Viagas

The actor-singer-songwriter will display all these skills at the concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:01AM

Liz Callaway, Lindsay Mendez, Norbert Leo Butz, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below September 7–14 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 6, 2017

Celebrate West Side Story’s 60th Anniversary With Songs and Memories by Robert Viagas

Celebrity guests to be announced for the September 26 event at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Betty Buckley Will Share a Fresh Round of Story Songs at Joe’s Pub in October by Robert Viagas

Story Songs #2 will roll out October 12–15 at the cabaret in NYC’s Public Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

Jason Robert Brown Hosts Concert With Justin Guarini September 11 by Robert Viagas

The concert will feature the premiere of new material from Brown’s latest projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

How to Fill Out Your Performing Arts School FAFSA by Robert Viagas

The step-by-step guide to apply for FAFSA financial aid to pay for your performing arts education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

NYC Bring Back Birdie Concert Announces Its Albert and Mae by Robert Viagas

The short-lived 1981 Strouse & Adams musical was a sequel to Bye Bye Birdie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Spring Awakening Star Alexandra Socha Will Trace Her Life and Struggles in NYC Finding Home by Robert Viagas

She will share her life story at the Green Room 42 on September 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

For Norbert Leo Butz, His Rebooted Memory & Mayhem Is All About the Vibe by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can also has his eye on a new Broadway project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Megan Hilty Cancels London Concert Dates by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated star of Smash and Noises Off is ill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:29PM

Great Comet Actors Will Return to NYC in Cabaret Series Late Comet by Robert Viagas

The show may be closed, but members of the cast sing on at Feinstein’s/54 Below, starting September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Nancy Anderson Joins Spanish Stage Star Joan Vázquez in Sondheim Salute by Robert Viagas

The Spanish star brings his Something’s Coming to NYC's Metropolitan Room September 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

54 Sings Sugar, With Lesli Margherita, Tony Roberts, and More, Sweetens Fesintein's/54 Below Sept. 5 by Robert Viagas

The salute to the Jule Styne–Bob Merrill musical will also feature Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and Tony Sheldon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, September 4, 2017

Sierra Boggess Comes Home to Feinstein's/54 Below With Songs and Tales From Her Globetrotting Summer by Robert Viagas

She’s also planning to sing a new Little Mermaid song in concert for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Christina Bianco Stands Tall at Birdland September 4 in The Long & Short of It by Robert Viagas

She and Brad Simmons hold court at Birdland in a Labor Day concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, September 3, 2017

Jessie Mueller Makes Beautiful Music in Provincetown Labor Day Weekend by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star will perform with Seth Rudetsky in the Cape Cod resort town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, September 1, 2017

9 Stars Not to Miss in Cabaret Shows This September by Robert Viagas

From Tommy Tune and Chita Rivera’s new double act to Lucie Arnaz, here’s where to catch these greats in concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Shelley Berman, Star of John Kander’s First Broadway Musical, Dies at 92 by Robert Viagas

The comic actor was a favorite on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

2018 Lyrics & Lyricists to Salute Lynn Ahrens, Irving Berlin, and More; Jonathan Groff Among Performers by Robert Viagas

Tickets are now on sale for the 48th season of the venerable series at the 92nd Street Y.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM