Laurie Beechman News

FOREVER DUSTY's Coleen Sexton performed 'Grown-Up Christmas List' at Broadway Sessions on December 20th, 2012. Watch her sing below!

What do you get when you combine New York's favorite Matchmaker with a night of song? You get 'Dear Charlie'. Do you remember being on a date and not knowing what to say next? Do you feel lost looking for love in the big city? Charlie will offer an engaging evening of song, advice, and cunning humor as he takes you down Lovers' Lane.

Jonathan Whitton (Bistro & MAC Award Winner, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH) concludes the encore engagement of his sold-out 2012 concert series, THE FREE RESIDENCY, on Tuesday, February 19 @ 7:00PM at Don't Tell Mama. Tickets are $8 with advance reservation; $13 at the door plus a two-drink minimum.

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.

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PlaidBird Productions and Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal will present 'Bird Amongst the Blossom-A Tribute to the First Blossom Dearie Songbook' at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal tonight, February 18th, 2013 at 7pm. Reservations Required, Seating 5:30-6pm. Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Nick Fryman (Musical Director/piano) and Chris Conner (upright bass).

Eric Michael Gillett and friends will present We Lost It at the Movies, the premiere of a new bi-monthly series, beginning tonight, February 17 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42 Street.

Come to the Laurie Beechman Theater tonight, February 17th for 'Too Legit to Quit: a Riff-Free Evening', a concert devoted to the golden era of music theater.

Patrick Page performed 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch' at Broadway Sessions on December 20th, 2012. Watch him sing below!

Film, television, and stage actress Jen Ponton will kick off a new series of performances of the timely comedy show Missed Connections: An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, located inside the West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd St at 9th Ave.

'Dear Charlie' at the Laurie Beechman Theater, 407 W. 42nd St. is an evening of pop hits and standards; Wednesdays, February 20th and March 13th at 7pm. 'DearCharlie' will guide you on a whirlwind tour through the ins and outs of love. With his new cabaret show, Charlie will bring his matchmaking secrets center stage, allowing love to carry the evening as he offers advice on communication, first dates, special moments, and achieving lifelong love. A perfect night out for singles and couples. Tickets can be purchased at http://dearcharlie.eventbrite.com Tickets start at $20.

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. Tonight, February 14th Broadway Sessions will celebrate Valentines day with performances by real life Broadway couples Jesse Swimm and Ellen Harvey, Clyde Alves and Robyn Hurder, and Nicolas Dromard and Gabrielle Ruiz.

On February 6th, 'Debutante Ball' featured 10 young performers making their New York stage debut at the Laurie Beechman theatre, singing brand new songs by Landon Braverman & Derek P. Hassler, Maggie Kate Coleman & Julia Meinwald, Joey Contreras, Rob DelGaudio & Kaley McMahon, Kyle Ewalt & Michael Ian Walker, Mishaela Faucher & Jason Michael Snow, Paul Fujimoto, David Levinson, Michael Mott & Zoe Samuel, Alexander Sage Oyen, Bradford Proctor, Alex Rubin & Mark Sanderlin, Sam Salmond, Zack Zadek.

Collaboration Town in partnership with Sister Scars will present the World Premiere production of ALL GIRLS, written by Anna Greenfield (Norma and Claude Get Married at the Lee Strasberg Institute) and directed by Lee Sunday Evans (The Play About My Dad at 59E59). The production will feature Zoe Costello, Anna Greenfield, and Anna Ryan Konkle.

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, February 14th Broadway Sessions will celebrate Valentines day with performances by real life Broadway couples Jesse Swimm and Ellen Harvey, Clyde Alves and Robyn Hurder, and Nicolas Dromard and Gabrielle Ruiz.

Libra Theater Company presents Songs You Should Know, A Concert of New Music from Great Writers, including new and rarely performed songs. Hosted by John Early, the concert is set for tonight, February 11th, 2013 at 9:30 pm (Doors open at 9:00 pm) at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street.

Eric Michael Gillett and friends will present We Lost It at the Movies, the premiere of a new bi-monthly series, beginning Sunday, February 17 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42 Street.

With her bright, sparkly, dulcet, sometimes belty tone, her unique, quirky girl-next-door-with-a-twist demeanor, and her background/training in musical theatre (NYUSteinhardt, national tours of Henry and Mudge & If This Hat Could Talk, directed by George Faison), Amanda will be performing mostly originals on guitar. The evening will feature her friend and musical collaborator Walter Thompson (Wicked) on piano, as well as special guests Jeremy Morse (Bloodsong of Love) and Lauren Marcus, who will provide additional vocals.