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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Mario Cantone Schedules Café Carlyle Gig in June by Robert Viagas

The comic actor earned a Tony nomination for his Laugh Whore.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Darlene Love and Chazz Palminteri Tee Up for Westchester Conservatory Gala by Robert Viagas

Performances by Constantine Maroulis, Adriane Lenox, and Robert Cuccioli are planned.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Lea Salonga, Klea Blackhurst, and Andrew Rannells Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Lypsinka, Reverend Billy, and Tori Scott Coming to Joe’s Pub May 11–18 by Robert Viagas

See theatre events scheduled at the NYC venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Brian Stokes Mitchell Reveals Plans for His Feinstein’s/54 Below Debut by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning actor will play the intimate NY nightclub June 13–24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Anastasia Star Ramin Karimloo to Showcase His “Broadgrass” Sound by Robert Viagas

He has booked two club dates with his band at B.B. King Blues Club in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Matthew Morrison Will Lend Star Power to Westport Country Playhouse Gala by Robert Viagas

The Light in the Piazza and Glee actor will help celebrate the Playhouse in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Brenda Braxton Plans Launch Party for Book of Backstage Etiquette by Robert Viagas

It’s designed to help younger actors conquer attitude problems that may be holding them back.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Watch Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Preview Their 54 Below Show by Robert Viagas

The husband-wife team will perform Broadway and Beyond May 29–June 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

BC/EFA Plans Tony-Night Viewing Party by Robert Viagas

Tony winner Cady Huffman will host and perform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Lea Salonga Is Set to Break a Record, Starting May 9 by Robert Viagas

The original Miss Saigon star will appear right around the corner from the current revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Monday, May 8, 2017

Cady Huffman, Marsha Mason, and Mario Cantone Among Celebs Planned for Celebrity Autobiography by Robert Viagas

The stars read choice passages from books by Oprah, Celine Dion, and Britney Spears, among others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Come From Away's Chad Kimball and More to Sing at May 8 NF Hope Concert by Robert Viagas

Broadway stars will come together to help raise money for a fellow actor’s cause.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Hamilton Stars Will Help Salute the Muppets at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

James Monroe Iglehart and Okieriete Onaodowan among Broadway names planned for the May 8 show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Jamie deRoy Celebrates the Tony Award Nominations at Birdland May 7 by Robert Viagas

Paulo Szot, Chuck Cooper, and Mandy Gonzalez are among her scheduled guests.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Liz Callaway to Help Salute Alice Ripley and Other Women Theatre Leaders by Robert Viagas

The Actors Company Theatre gala will also celebrate playwright Theresa Rebeck and producers Elizabeth I. McCann and Nelle Nugent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Judy Kuhn Helps Broadway Recall Unsung Lyricists by Robert Viagas

Sheldon Harnick has written the script for the latest installment of 92nd Street Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Ben Vereen Takes Nightclub Show to Connecticut as He Works on Autobiographical Musical by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star will perform Steppin’ Out at Ridgefield Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Lea Salonga, Laura Benanti, and the Skivvies Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM

Megan Mullally and Justin Vivian Bond Coming to Joe’s Pub May 4-11 by Robert Viagas

See theatre events scheduled at the NYC venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Callaway Will Sub for Callaway at Disney Hall by Robert Viagas

Liz Callaway will step in for her sister, Ann Hampton Callaway, as the latter goes on vocal rest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Liz Callaway Will Step in for Sister Ann Hampton at Disney Hall by Robert Viagas

Liz Callaway will step in for her sister, Ann Hampton Callaway, as the latter goes on vocal rest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Barbra Streisand Returns to the New York Concert Stage by Robert Viagas

The award-winning performer is set to play Brooklyn and Long Island.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:23PM

Billy Porter to Salute Richard Rodgers at Grammy Museum by Robert Viagas

The May 15 concert and interview will take place in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Come From Away's Chad Kimball and More to Sing at NF Hope Concert by Robert Viagas

Rising Broadway stars will come together to help raise money for a fellow actor’s cause.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

Christine Pedi Salutes Lyricist Betty Comden on Centenary of Her Birth by Robert Viagas

Comden wrote lyrics to Peter Pan, On the Town, On the 20th Century, and The Will Rogers Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Glenn Close Will Take a Night Off From Sunset Boulevard to Celebrate the Music of Hollywood by Robert Viagas

The award-winning star plans a Birdland fundraiser to battle the stigma of mental illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Monday, May 1, 2017

Sara Bareilles Will Accept the Beacon of Hope Award at A Night of Broadway Stars by Robert Viagas

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jessie Mueller will serve up an all-star salute to the Waitress composer

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

Judy Kuhn, Rebecca Luker, and Marin Mazzie Honor Kelli O’Hara at New York Pops Concert by Robert Viagas

Click here to see the full lineup for the May 1 event at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Friday, April 28, 2017

Sally Mayes Brings Pete ’n’ Keely Back to the Lounge for One Performance by Robert Viagas

George Dvorsky co-stars in a concert version of this musical about an uneasy reunion of feuding divorced lounge singers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:21PM

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Tony Winner Lena Hall Will Help Salute Pioneers of Brooklyn Renaissance by Robert Viagas

St. Ann’s Warehouse celebrates the “power of art in turbulent times.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

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