Laurie Beechman News

Following ten sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, for an eleventh installment, Monday, February 28 at 7pm. Included in the cast are an array of Broadway and cabaret alums, including Kristy Cates (Wicked), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Tony nominee, Avenue Q), Michelle Dowdy (Hairspray), Christine Pedi (Talk Radio) and Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan). We're also pleased to welcome back our special guest, Sarah Rice, who created the role of Johanna in the original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd

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.

On February 21, a reading of ALKY will be presented at the Laurie Beechman, directed and produced by Ryan Duncan (Shrek, Altar Boyz) and performed by members of Honorable Mention, Waterwell, and more.

KIM SMITH, the acclaimed international performer called 'all decadence and sly appeal' by Back Stage, has announced the debut of 'Misfit,' his special new show with three performances at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on March 2, 9 and 16 at 7:00 PM.

2010 MAC Award Nominee Joshua Warr is launching his new production company this year and is celebrating with a star-studded concert fundraising event with more than a few tricks in the bag. A dazzling assortment of the best and brightest talent from Broadway, Cabaret, Dance and Magic unite to celebrate the start-up of Art of Warr Productions.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to present Tony Award-winner DAISY EAGAN when she returns to the New York stage for one night only in her one-woman show, Still Daisy After All These Years.

Musical Comedy Premieres DELILAH DIX: SHOWIN' MY BUSINESS plays March 19 - 26 at Laurie Beechman Theater

One of 'Oprah's Chosen Ones' (People Magazine), Ryan O'Connor, will perform his critically acclaimed one-man show Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings, Mondays May 2, 9, 16 and 23 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at 9:30pm. Each week O'Connor will interview Tony-nominated guests from the 2010/2011 '11 Broadway season.

Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present "Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends," an evening of songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY and rockin' new tunes, February 13 at 7 PM in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present an evening of his music February 13 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, titled 'Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends.' The 7PM show will feature songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY; a full rock band; and several talented friends, including Courtney Wolfson (Addams Family), Megan Reinking (Hair), Tally Sessions (Yank!, Legally Blonde), Brian Gallagher, Heather Parcells (Wonderland, A Chorus Line), Amanda Flynn (Wicked, Mamma Mia), Lorinda Lisitza, Michael Ruby, and more!

On February 21, a reading of ALKY will be presented at the Laurie Beechman, directed and produced by Ryan Duncan (Shrek, Altar Boyz) and performed by members of Honorable Mention, Waterwell, and more.

DONNA McKECHNIE, Tony-Award winner and star of the original 'A Chorus Line' premieres her unique theatrical experience, 'MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE' in an exclusive, South Florida engagement as part of The PlayGround Theatre's new project, Between Engagements. Ms. McKechnie, one of Broadway's most beloved and enduring stars appears in the limited, three-performance run at The PlayGround Theatre in Miami Shores on Saturday, February 12th at 8pm and Sunday, February 13th at 2pm and 7:30pm. 'MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE,' is Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander with Musical Direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

What does one get when combining two college baseball players, a surfer, a mixed martial artist, a pretty boy, a piano, and a proscenium?

Everyone knows that 'all work and no play' is not good for the soul. This past summer, after a series of Master Classes in Florida, McKechnie spent a week's holiday on Miami Beach and fell in love with it. She decided that she wanted to shorten her New York winter time and committed to taking the month of February off and spend it in Miami - being a tourist, enjoying the healthy environment and food, read, visit Miami City Ballet and even attend what will be her first visit to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, at the invitation of Lee Brian Schrager.

What does one get when combining two college baseball players, a surfer, a mixed martial artist, a pretty boy, a piano, and a proscenium?

Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present "Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends," an evening of songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY and rockin' new tunes, February 13 at 7 PM in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to present Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem, both currently starring in the hit Showtime series, Nurse Jackie, in The Other Steve and Edie, their brand new cabaret show and Ms. Falco's cabaret debut.

Multiple Emmy award winner Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem, both currently starring in the Showtime series 'Nurse Jackie,' will team up for a brand new cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The Other Steve and Edie is scheduled for Feb. 4-6 at 7 PM.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

What does one get when combining two college baseball players, a surfer, a mixed martial artist, a pretty boy, a piano, and a proscenium?