'Le Scandal Cabaret' Set for Laurie Beechman Theatre, 4/3

It is with great pleasure that The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre has a rich tradition of presenting cutting-edge work, which has played a role in shaping American theatre and live performance. Since the 80's, the theatre has staged numerous plays and hosted a myriad of live performance events.

This April, the theatre is proud to announce an exciting and eclectic line-up of performers and performances, all of which will take place in the gorgeous eighty-five seat venue. Please note there is a $15 food and/or beverage minimum at each performance, with the exception of The After Party. All major credit cards are accepted, and a full dinner/bar menu is available.

Le Scandal Cabaret  Saturdays, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 10:30pm $25 cover

LeScandal Cabaret is NYC's longest running burlesque variety show. In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. NY Magazine called Le Scandal, "the rock star of the NY burlesque scene!" And the show is a NY Times "critics pick." New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix:www.smarttix.com or 212 868 4444.

Karen Finley: The Jackie Look Saturdays, Apr 3, 17, 24 @ 7:30 Tickets, $20: www.spincyclenyc.com or 212 352 3101

Karen Finley, the most controversial woman in performance today, premieres her latest work, The Jackie Look. Finley brings icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis back to life in this unique look at history, style, trauma, femininity and the demands of being the First Lady. Using the structure of a lecture set in the present day, Jackie, one of the most photographed woman of her day, contemplates her life in pictures. Jackie also makes use of YouTube and views online homages to herself and her family. Along the way, Jackie ruminates about Michelle Obama, Marilyn Monroe, Caroline's run for Senate, the art world, Michael Jackson and the lasting impact of that fateful day on the grassy knoll in Dallas. Since her first performances in the early 1980's, Karen Finely has become synonymous with performance art. She is the recipient of two Obies, two Bessies, and multiple grants from the NEA and NYSCA. She has toured internationally with pieces including Make Love, George & Martha, The American Chestnut, A Certain Level of Denial and The Return of The Chocolate Smeared Woman. In 1990, Finley became an unwilling symbol for the NEA when she, along with Tim Miller, Holly Hughes & John Fleck, sued the NEA for withdrawing grants on the grounds of indecency.Scott Nevins: Live in NYC!

Scott Nevins Thur, Apr 1 @ 7pm $20 cover 

Scott Nevins, the award-winning TV personality and host, known as the "Hilarious Hottie" from truTV's hit show The Smoking Gun Presents, and Instinct Magazine's March Cover Model/Story, returns home to NYC for a special one night only performance.

Sarah Rice: Screen Gems Fri, Apr 2 @ 7pmMon, Apr 26 @ 7pmFri, Apr 30 @ 8pm $20 cover

Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, Sweeney Todd returns to our stage with added performances of her hit show, Screen Gems, Songs of Old Hollywood. The evening explores songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood.

Jimmy Gleason: Actor Under Fire Mondays, April 5 & 12 @ 7pm$10 cover

A solo performance account of Gleason's enlistment in the Air Force, being sent to Vietnam and then once there, being cast to star in Neil Simon's Star Spangled Girl. Having traveled to over twenty base camps, hospitals villages and to the front lines for over a month to bring this show to men and women in uniform, Gleason tells the story of the effect the tour had on him as well as the stories of the soldiers. Sue Matsuki at The BeechmanMon, Apr 5 @ 9:30$202010 MAC nominee Sue Matsuki returns to the Beechman for an encore performance of this brand new show with the Gregory Toroian Trio. This is Sue's first solo show in over two years and her first show collaborating with multi-award winning director, Eric Michael Gillette.

Joshua Warr - Sing No Evil Thur, April 8 @ 7pm$15 cover

2010 MAC nominee Joshua Warr tackles the "Subject of Sin" head-on with grace, passion and humor, in his NY nightclub debut! Inspired by the greats like Liza Minnelli, Ben Vereen, Barbra Streisand, Peter Allen and Jessica Rabbit - he dives into a delectable assortment of poetry, comedy, dance and (of course) music to spread a little decadent fun around the Nine Circles of Hell - all the while maintaining that he's "not Evil ... just drawn to the material." Joshua has enlisted the show-biz savvy of multiple award-winners Miles Phillips (Director) and Tracy Stark (Musical Director) to create a provocative evening you won't want to miss!

Brandon Cutrell & Co-Horts Thur, Apr 8 @ 9:30pmTue, Apr 13 @ 9:30 $20 cover

The After Party's own 2009 Nightlife Award winner, Brandon Cutrell takes to the Beechman stage with his new show, Brandon Cutrell & Co-Horts. A cabaret showcase, Brandon emcees the show, which features five different people at each performance. Do not miss this opportunity to meet some of New York's brightest and youngest stars-to-be.

Lois Sage Fri, Apr 9 @ 8pmSun, Apr 11 @ 7pm $20 cover

Well know to cabaret audiences for her work at the former 88's in the village and other venues and recordings, cabaret artist Lois Sage makes two rare NYC appearances, with Robbie Stamper at the piano. Calling All Angels: A Benefit for Gregory Kennell