Laurie Beechman News

Rocket Science, the new musical based on the HBO film of the same name, will enjoy a fresh look at its musical selections in concert at the upcoming NYTB in the D-Lounge, New York Theatre Barn's popular platform for up-and-coming new writers and musical projects, on Monday, September 10 at 7:30pm in the D-Lounge of the Daryl Roth Theatre.

New York based actor/therapist, Jude Treder-Wolff, will be taking her solo show, CrAzYToWn: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH to The San Francisco Fringe Festival tonight, Sept 8th - 16th.

By popular demand, an additional week of performances has been added to the previously announced run of cult sensation DINA MARTINA in DINA MARTINA: AMPLE WATTAGE at The Laurie Beechman Theater. Performances, which begin Sept. 20, have now been extended thru Sept. 30th.

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. This Thursday, Sept. 6th, Broadway Sessions welcomes cast members from the hit Off-Broadway revival of Rent and more.

Tony Sheldon performs 'Be Happy' at Broadway Sessions on August 16th, 2012. Join us every Thursday at 11:00PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 42nd & 9th, NYC. Hosted by Ben Cameron with Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.

Following an SRO engagement of his acclaimed theatrical concert BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND at the Laurie Beechman Theatre last May, two-time Tony Award nominated and Emmy Award winning performer ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS returns to the cabaret stage! His latest theatrical concert, I PUT A SPELL ON YOU will be performed for two shows only, Friday evenings October 5 and 12 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Downstairs at The West Bank Café (407 West 42 Street).

Jaime Cepero, the star of season one of NBC's hit TV show SMASH, has joined the cast of David Davila's 52 SONGS: Abridged! tonight, Sept 5th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Also joining the cast are Desi Oakley (Annie), and Lacey Angerosa (The Addams Family).

Lone Star Theatre Co will present a night of music by playwright/song-writer David Davila on Sept 5th at the Laurie Beechman theatre as part of their TX MUSIC, NY STAGES series.

XL Nightclub & Cabaret presents BROADWAY CALL with host Marti Gould Cummings every Monday night. DJ Tony Build plays musical theatre music videos beginning at 8pm during happy hour followed by a 9pm free show featuring a new Broadway guest each week. For Labor Day, today, September 3rd, the club welcomes Ben Rimalower and Mamma Mia! star Donell James Foreman.

XL Nightclub & Cabaret presents BROADWAY CALL with host Marti Gould Cummings every Monday night. DJ Tony Build plays musical theatre music videos beginning at 8pm during happy hour followed by a 9pm free show featuring a new Broadway guest each week. For Labor Day, Monday, September 3rd, the club welcomes Ben Rimalower and Mamma Mia! star Donell James Foreman.

MARIANNE CHALLIS, an award-winning cabaret singer and one of Broadway's busiest and most respected vocal technicians and voice teachers, died peacefully in her sleep early Wednesday morning at her apartment and voice studio in Manhattan's theatre district.

New York based actor/therapist, Jude Treder-Wolff, will be taking her solo show, CrAzYToWn: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH, to The Chicago Fringe Festival today, Aug 31st - Sept 2nd & The San Francisco Fringe Festival Sept 8th - 16th.

Ben Rimalower: PATTI ISSUES plays Thursdays at 9:30 PM at the Duplex, tonight, August 30th, September 6th, September 13th, September 27th and October 4th.

New York based actor/therapist, Jude Treder-Wolff, will be taking her solo show, CrAzYToWn: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH, to The Chicago Fringe Festival Aug 31st - Sept 2nd & The San Francisco Fringe Festival Sept 8th - 16th.

Lone Star Theatre Co will present a night of music by playwright/song-writer David Davila on Sept 5th at the Laurie Beechman theatre as part of their TX MUSIC, NY STAGES series.

This week at Joe's Pub, August 27 through September 2, look out for Sasha Allen, Ryan Raftery, Jared Evan, Veronica Klaus, Tori Scott, Annie and the Beekeepers, The Snow / C. Gibbs, Kate Douglas and the Imaginary Menagerie, Julia Haltigan / Rusty Belle and Saul Williams. More details below!

Charity Hope Valentine, with a shoulder bag and a heart tattooed on her left arm, works as a dancer-for-hire in a Times Square Dance Hall but longs for love.

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BroadwayUnderstudies.com's 'Half Hour: A Last Minute Concert' took place on August 19th, 2012, featuring some of Broadway's most talented understudies onstage at the Laurie Beechman Theatre sharing their rare talent-the ability to perform at a second's notice. The concert's lineup included Jen Noble (Ghost) and Delius Doherty (Book of Mormon), Allison Blackwell (Porgy & Bess), Garett Hawe (Newsies), Carly Hughes (Ghost), Stephen Mark Lukas (Book of Mormon), Corey Mach (Godspell), Matthew Marks (Book of Mormon), Julia Mattison (Godspell), Constantine Rousouli (Ghost), Jack Scott (Newsies), Brendon Stimson (Newsies), Julius Thomas III (Porgy & Bess), and Laurie Veldheer (Newsies). Check out photos from the concert below!