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Monday, August 14, 2017

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

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Christiane Noll and In Transit Composer to Perform in August 13 Broadway Jazz Session by Robert Viagas

Russ Kaplan and his eight-piece band will also welcome Mariand Torres at Green Room 42 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Donna McKechnie Will Boogie Fans Back to the 1970’s with Same Place, Another Time August 12 by Robert Viagas

She will sing A Chorus Line-era hits at the Rrazz Room in Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Friday, August 11, 2017

Original Fantasticks Cast Member Salutes the Songwriters in Concert by Robert Viagas

Rita Gardner is scheduled to perform August 14 at the Cape May Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Annette Garceau, Last Surviving Guthrie Theater Founder, Dies at 103 by Robert Viagas

The British-born master costume builder was recruited by Tyrone Guthrie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Billy Porter Brings His Solo Show to Bay Street Music Mondays August 14 by Robert Viagas

The Kinky Boots star will appear as part of the concert series at the Hamptons area playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Orange Is the New Black Star Lea DeLaria Will Bring Her David Bowie Show to NYC by Robert Viagas

House of David will fly into Birdland October 24–28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Thursday, August 10, 2017

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

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

One Night in Bangkok Benefit Promises a Show With Everything But Yul Brynner by Robert Viagas

Touring company of The King and I will perform a benefit for Broadway Cares August 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Sam Willmott’s ‘Fantasy Creatures Upon Fantasy Creatures’ Will Be Heard August 10 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated star of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will help salute the budding songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Alice Ripley, Kate Baldwin, and Tonya Pinkins Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below August 10–17 by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

James L. Nederlander Will Take Home the 2017 Sandy Award at Best in Shows by Robert Viagas

Playbill’s Seth Rudetsky will host the October 22 benefit for the NY Humane Society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:33PM

NYC Metropolitan Room Cabaret Is Moving to Larger Quarters by Robert Viagas

The jazz club has hosted many Broadway stars in 11 years of existence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Lauren Molina to Make a Killer Appearance in the August 9 Villain: DeBlanks by Robert Viagas

The Green Room 42 is hosting the Wednesday night summer series of murder mystery comedy shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Great Comet Actors Will Showcase Their Original Songs in NYC by Robert Viagas

They will be accompanied by the Songwriter’s Orchestra August 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

American Pops Lines up Ariana DeBose, Liz Callaway, and a Salute to Cole Porter by Robert Viagas

The Washington, D.C., orchestra has announced a 2017–18 season that will include a musical by Claybourne Elder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Lena Hall Plans Villa Satori and Obsessed–Hedwig Album Releases by Robert Viagas

She shares stories and songs about growing up in a ‘hippie household’ in the Haight-Ashbury section of San Francisco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Jen Cody Bumps It With a Trumpet in Gypsy Starting August 8 by Robert Viagas

Next up: She’ll play Columbia in a Bucks County Rocky Horror.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Michael Feinstein Sings a Month of Showstoppers Starting August 8 by Robert Viagas

Betty Buckley and John Lloyd Young will be among special guests at his home base, Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Monday, August 7, 2017

Ann Hampton Callaway Will Unveil New Cabaret Show Jazz Goes to the Movies by Robert Viagas

The debut performance is scheduled for August 30–31 in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

John Pizzarelli Returns to Birdland August 8 by Robert Viagas

The master guitarist and co-star of Dream will perform with Daniel Jobim and Jessica Molaskey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Donna McKechnie Will Boogie Fans Back to the 1970’s with Same Place, Another Time by Robert Viagas

She will sing A Chorus Line-era hits August 12 at the Rrazz Room in Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Jonathan Groff Replaces Matthew Morrison in Westport Playhouse Gala by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton star steps in for the Finding Neverland star who had a scheduling conflict.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Smash’s Megan Hilty Will Be Your Star in Provincetown August 6 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated actor will perform with Seth Rudetsky in the Cape Cod resort town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Broadway Cast of Miss Saigon Sings to Support National Asian Artists Project August 6 by Robert Viagas

Founder Baayork Lee received the 2017 Isabelle Stevenson Award for her work with the advocacy group.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Joe’s Pub Tells the Life Story of Tango Master Astor Piazzolla August 5 and 6 by Robert Viagas

Non-traditional casting for That’s Not Tango—Astor Piazzolla, A Life In Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Friday, August 4, 2017

The Skivvies Bring Their Stripped-Down Singing to Joe’s Pub August 6-7 by Robert Viagas

Guests will include Krysta Rodriguez, Elena Shaddow, and Lilli Cooper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell Warms Up for His Provincetown Cabaret Debut August 6 by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning leading man will highlight songs from his Playing With Music album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

Dogfight and Wicked Star Lindsay Mendez Plans ‘Love Letter to Broadway’ in New Cabaret Show by Robert Viagas

She will sing and tell stories September 12–16 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Billy Porter Reunites With Kinky Boots to Help Ill Cast Member by Robert Viagas

Kinky Boots Sings Cyndi Lauper will be held August 7 at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Women of the Wings Concert Celebrates Female Theatre Songwriters August 4 by Robert Viagas

Produced and directed by Megan Minutillo, the cabaret show will include performances of songs by Jeanine Tesori, Georgia Stitt, and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

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