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Friday, September 1, 2017

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

SpongeBob Star Lilli Cooper Toplines September 1 Concert of Chemical Drive Musical by Robert Viagas

Janet Krupin’s score will be performed at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, August 31, 2017

Judy Collins Will Sing a Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim by Robert Viagas

Her recording of his “Send in the Clowns” won the Song of the Year Grammy in 1976.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Tickets Now on Sale for Matthew Morrison's Feinstein's/54 Below Concert by Robert Viagas

The stage and screen favorite will perform songs from his hits shows at the midtown venue in January 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Help Young Audiences With a Kansas Concert by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning leading man will highlight songs from throughout his career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Gavin Creel and Friends to Relive Their Most Embarrassing Performances in New York Concert by Robert Viagas

Susan Blackwell will host Let Me Try That Again at Feinstein's/54 Below on October 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:44AM

Betty Buckley, Sierra Boggess, and More Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below August 31–September 7 by Robert Viagas

See all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Kathleen Turner Will Be Finding My Voice in San Francisco by Robert Viagas

The stage and screen star will sing and share backstage stories at Feinstein’s at the Nikko October 20–21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

Broadway Teens Get a Club and Put on a Show of Showtunes Written for Them by Robert Viagas

#WeHaveAVoice: Broadway Teens will raise money for Covenant House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Christina Bianco Will Stand Tall at Birdland in The Long & Short of It by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Ann Hampton Callaway Unveils New Cabaret Show Jazz Goes to the Movies August 30 by Robert Viagas

The show of songs made popular in films will bow at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Get Your Feet Off the Stage: Metropolitan Room Plans Tribute to Madeline Kahn by Robert Viagas

Hanna Burke will perform Why Is Everyone Laughing? at the New York venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:17PM

Spring Awakening’s Krysta Rodriquez to Launch Starry Performance Series at OCSA in California by Robert Viagas

Megan Hilty, Susan Egan, and Megan McGinnis are planned for the year-long Master Artist Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Nancy Anderson to Join Spanish Stage Star Joan Vázquez in Stephen Sondheim Salute by Robert Viagas

Something’s Coming will bow September 6 at the Metropolitan Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Andrea Frierson and Debbie Gravitte Warm Up for Fall Broadway Jazz Sessions by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Betty Buckley Trades Showstoppers With Michael Feinstein August 29–September 3 by Robert Viagas

They’ll perform at his Manhattan home base of Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, August 28, 2017

Sierra Boggess Is ‘Coming Home’ With Songs and Stories From Her Globetrotting Summer by Robert Viagas

She’s also planning to sing a new Little Mermaid song for the first time in her upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

Original Star Tony Roberts Will Sweeten 54 Sings Sugar by Robert Viagas

He joins Lesli Margherita, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, and Tony Sheldon for a salute to the Jule Styne–Bob Merrill musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:47PM

Santino Fontana Books NYC Birdland Concert by Robert Viagas

The busy Tony nominee and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Star will demonstrate his cabaret chops in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Carmen Cusack Will Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee will take the stage at the New York cabaret venue in February 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Stars of Hamilton, Come From Away, and Waitress Celebrate the Songs of Lyons & Pakchar August 28 by Robert Viagas

The young songwriting team will unveil new material and play songs from their album #Love(Live).

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Stephen Schwartz & Friends Explore His Songbook at Bay Street Music Mondays August 28 by Robert Viagas

Liz Callaway will sing with the composer of Wicked as part of the concert series at the Hamptons area playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Cady Huffman and Orfeh Will Act Out Celebrity Autobiography August 28 by Robert Viagas

They will read juicy passages from the memoirs of the rich and famous in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, August 25, 2017

Faith Prince to Light Up the Beach in Provincetown August 25–26 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Aaron Lazar Will Unveil New Nightclub Show This September in L.A. by Robert Viagas

The A Little Night Music star will trace his career in Broadway to Hollywood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Jessie Mueller and Lillias White Stand Up, Sing Out for Human Rights in Atlanta August 28 by Robert Viagas

Melissa Manchester, Keala Settle, Sharon Gless, and other stars on tap for Concert for America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Melissa Errico Stars in Free Outdoor Kiss Me, Kate August 25–26 by Robert Viagas

Co-starring Richard Troxell, the Cole Porter classic is hosted by Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Cady Huffman, Brooke Shields, and Susan Lucci Planned for Late August Celebrity Autobiography by Robert Viagas

They will read juicy passages from the memoirs of the rich and famous in the Hamptons August 25 and in Manhattan August 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Actor Plans Feinstein’s/54 Below Debut August 25 by Robert Viagas

Mike Wartella will show off his singer-wongwriter chops.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, August 24, 2017

August 24 Concert Will Help Transform Oscar Hammerstein’s Home Into a Museum by Robert Viagas

An Enchanted Evening will be held at Bristol Riverside Theatre in Pennsylvania to raise the necessary funds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Lesli Margherita Is Ready to Rule Your Kingdom in August 24 Club Gig by Robert Viagas

The co-star of Matilda and Dames at Sea is returning to Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM