All stories by Robert Viagas on BroadwayStars

Thursday, August 24, 2017

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
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Lesli Margherita, John Lloyd Young, Patrick Page Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below August 24–31 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Two Actors Who Know a Bit About Showstoppers Join Michael Feinstein Show by Robert Viagas

John Lloyd Young and Betty Buckley are special guests for the concert series at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

How to Choose Between College or Conservatory for Performance Manjors by Robert Viagas

PlaybillEDU went to the source at several top colleges and conservatories—and a Tony Award winner—to find out how you'll know which option is best for you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Broadway Shows Give Free Concerts August 22–24 at Grand Central by Robert Viagas

Casts of Anastasia, Bandstand, and Once on This Island bid farewell to summer with free concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, August 21, 2017

Jennifer Holliday Come to Bay Street August 21 by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner will perform at the Sag Harbor venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Sutton Foster, Renée Elise Goldsberry to Guest on Lilla Crawford’s Nickelodeon Show by Robert Viagas

Shanice Williams and Kether Donohue will also be heard on new series Sunny Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Secrets to Nailing Your College Audition by Robert Viagas

The people who run the auditions at major colleges tell Playbill what they're looking for.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Sunday, August 20, 2017

Aladdin and Miss Saigon Cast Members Swap Songs August 20 by Robert Viagas

Concert will benefit the spouse of a cast member paralyzed in a car accident.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Morgan James Brings Her Reckless Abandon Tour to Hollywood Bowl August 20 by Robert Viagas

The singer-actor is also heading off to Germany, France, and the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Saturday, August 19, 2017

Rachel York Sings August 19 Gershwin & Friends Concert with Michael Feinstein by Robert Viagas

She recently starred in a workshop of the Go-Go’s musical Head Over Heels.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Friday, August 18, 2017

Submit Your Short New Musicals to Baayork Lee’s NAAP DISCOVER Project by Robert Viagas

The National Asian Artists Project will give shows a cast, director, and a New York production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM

Golden Apple Star Mikaela Bennett Will Sing Showtunes Old and New in August 18 Club Show by Robert Viagas

Tony-nominated songwriter-actor Jeff Blumenkrantz will be her special guest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Golden Apple Star Mikaela Bennett Sings Showtunes Old and New in August 18 Club Show by Robert Viagas

Tony nominee Jeff Blumenkrantz will be special guest at NYC concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Andy Karl and Orfeh Share Songs and Stories on New Album by Robert Viagas

The married stars of Groundhog Day and Legally Blonde release Legally Bound.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017

Lilli Cooper, Taylor Trensch Add Their Voices to Blake Daniel Sings Laura Marling at Joe’s Pub by Robert Viagas

The August 21 concert in NYC is a tribute to the British folk singer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Laura and Linda Benanti Add 4 Feb. Concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below After Canceling 2 Oct. Dates by Robert Viagas

The mother-daughter duo will bring The Story Goes On back to the midtown venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Laura and Linda Benanti Add 4 February Concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below by Robert Viagas

The mother-daughter duo will bring The Story Goes On back to the midtown venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Betty Buckley, Jeremy Jordan, and Jonathan Groff Come to Feinstein’s/54 Below August 17–24 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

1970s Revue Inner City Gets a Concert Performance in NYC August 17 by Robert Viagas

Annie Golden, Yolanda Wyns, and original cast member Allan Nicholls will sing the score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Norbert Leo Butz Promises More Memory & Mayhem by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can plans to sing rock, blues, and showtunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Cristin Milioti Returns to NYC Stage With a Concert at Joe’s Pub August 17 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated Once star has been busy with her TV career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:57PM

Casts of Anastasia, Bandstand, and Once on This Island Bid Farewell to Summer at Grand Central by Robert Viagas

The kid-oriented Summer Sendoff will take place August 22–24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Wayne Cilento, Judy Kaye, Carole Demas to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Broadhurst Theatre August 16 by Robert Viagas

Feinstein’s/54 Below will salute the original home Cabaret, Fiorello!, Fosse, and now Anastasia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Chip Zien and Stephanie Abruzzo Will Stroll Through The Songs of Kinosian & Blair by Robert Viagas

The team that created Murder for Two will open their musical trunk August 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:22PM

Newsies Cast Members to Reunite in Annual Feinstein's/54 Below Event by Robert Viagas

Stories, memories, and performances are promised at the fourth annual concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:22PM

Eva Noblezada Joins Aladdin/Miss Saigon Song Swap Event by Robert Viagas

Telly Leung is also featured in the concert, which will benefit the spouse of a cast member struck in a car incident.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Concert Version of Woman of the Year Will Have a Different Star for Each Song by Robert Viagas

Christine Pedi, Jim Walton, and Robert Cuccioli are lined up for the November 29 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Million Dollar Quartet Star Levi Kreis Pounds the Ivories in August 15 Concert by Robert Viagas

His Broadway at the Keys tour will play Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM
Monday, August 14, 2017

Karen Mason to Experience Stage Fright in NYC August 14 by Robert Viagas

The Mamma Mia! co-star will perform and tell stories at the weekly talk show at the Therapy lounge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Daniel Reichard Will Warm up NYC’s Birdland with Mr. Blue Sky August 14 by Robert Viagas

The Jersey Boys star’s concert will capture the sound of summers from his childhood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM