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LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE

407 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
2126956909

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About the Theatre

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is an 80-seat dinner theater in the basement of the West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street in the Manhattan Plaza apartment complex in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City. The theater is named for Laurie Beechman, who was a Broadway singer/actor and cabaret performer.

Upcoming Shows

Legends In Residency
Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2026

Legends In Residency at the Laurie Beechma Theatre will showcase monthly performances from January to June 2026. The lineup includes Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle,...



Review: COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE Is Still Going Strong


by Rebecca Kaplan - March 09, 2026

COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE celebrated its fifth anniversary with a Friday February 27, 2026 show at Joe’s Pub. Zach Schiffman and Reid Pope give former theater kids turned comedians the chance to return to the stage....

Review: Debby Boone: We Witness 'Magic' at 54 Below


by Stephen Sorokoff - March 09, 2026

Boone's performance at 54 Below was a beautifully calibrated set of songs and the correct “temperature” for them, with no histrionics or depressing news....

Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME: ON THE TOWN at Carnegie Hall


by Andrew Poretz - March 06, 2026

Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth....

Review: Luminous and Legendary Donna McKechnie Plays A MUSICAL MEMOIR at The Laurie Beechman Theatre


by Stephen Mosher - March 06, 2026

A Musical Memoir might be the most entertaining show in cabaret right now, but since it is Donna McKechnie's memoir, it is definitely the most important....

Review: Venus Cuffs' STRANGE FRUIT Ripens at Joe's Pub


by Chloe Yang - March 06, 2026

Strange Fruit, directed by Venus Cuffs at Joe's Pub on 2/26, is a multimedia protest performance inspired by Billie Holiday's 1939 anti-lynching anthem. An all-LGBTQIA+ cast of Black artists explores resilience and resistance....

Review: Linda Glick Wows Crowd with 'ENTRE NOUS' at Laurie Beechman Theater


by Lydia Rose - March 05, 2026

Linda Glick, veteran of the cabaret circuit, stopped by the Laurie Beechman Theater in Midtown Manhattan on 2/25 with a curated collection of tunes across languages and eras that Glick tied together with her witty banter and vocal talents....

Review: Frank Dain Commemorates Award Win With Encore of A CELEBRATION at Don't Tell Mama


by Stephen Mosher - March 05, 2026

A win and a nomination, and this cabaret shows why Frank Dain deserves all the accolades....

Review: Jeremy Sussman's Entertaining Encore of FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama


by Analisa Bell - March 03, 2026

The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26. Throughout the evening, Sussman’s off-kilter wit and warmth reminded us why cabaret remains such a treasured form....

Review: Sarah Carson Celebrates Her Welsh Heritage In A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDE at Don't Tell Mama


by Analisa Bell - March 02, 2026

With thoughtful direction, vibrant musical collaboration, and Carson’s luminous storytelling at its core, the night celebrated not only Welsh heritage but the enduring strength of family ties. It was nostalgic, educational, and thoroughly heartfelt....

Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART at LA Opera


by Andrew Child - March 02, 2026

LuPone has woven an unexpected, eclectic musical collage that leads to two clear conclusions; she knows what sounds good in her voice and she knows how to sell a song....

Past Shows

COMPUTER ROOM LIP SYNC
Mar 3

Nick Drake's new show COMPUTER ROOM LIP SYNC will be presented at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. The performance offers a unique exploration of lip-syncing as...

Broadway Barfly Live
Feb 26

Bianca Marroquín, known for her performances in CHICAGO, will join Robert Driemeyer in Broadway Barfly Live on February 26, 2026, at The Laurie Beechman Theatre....

Bachelorette Duets with Julie Biancheri
Feb 13

Bachelorette Duets with Julie Biancheri features an evening of live musical theatre duets, allowing audience members to participate in voting for their favorites. The performance...

Christmas on 42nd Street
Dec 7 – Dec 8, 2025

Daniel Reichard will bring his annual holiday concert, Christmas on 42nd Street, to The Laurie Beechman Theatre on December 7 and 8. The performer, known...

Richard Skipper Celebrates!
Richard Skipper Celebrates!
Nov 21

Songs, Stories, Surprises…And So Much More!2nd ENCORE PERFORMANCEDirected by James Beaman | Musical Direction Dan PardoAfter 46 years in show business, award-winning entertainer and host Richard Skipper invites...

Right Where I Belong
Nov 20

Michael Kirk Lane, a celebrated cabaret performer, will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre for an encore performance of his newest show, Right Where I...

We're in Hell
Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2025

In a Halloween-themed cabaret, award-winning drag performer Kiki Ball-Change takes audiences on a journey into the underworld of comedy, music, and mayhem with We're in...

Songs of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt Celebration
Sep 9

A stellar lineup of Broadway talent will gather at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on September 9 to celebrate the songs of Tom Jones and Harvey...

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Richard Skipper (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Richard Skipper (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Aug 22

Acclaimed entertainer and storyteller Richard Skipper returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for an encore performance of his audience-interactive cabaret.

Ashley Wool in The Broadway Era
Ashley Wool in The Broadway Era
Jul 28

Ashley Wool (How to Dance in Ohio) shares humorous and heartfelt stories from her unconventional journey to Broadway.

ConcertCabaret Premiere
Matthew Rosenstein in Make Me French
Matthew Rosenstein in "Make Me French"
Jul 14

A bagel who dreamed of being a croissant, young Matt Rosenstein longed for a life that was far more sophisticated and interesting than his own....

Diane D'Angelo: Closing Credits
Diane D'Angelo: Closing Credits
May 15

An encore performance of a new show celebrating songs from select films, classic and modern, that play as the end credits roll.

Matt Doyle: Bon Voyage
Apr 8 – Apr 10, 2025

Matt Doyle, a Tony Award winner, will grace The Laurie Beechman Theatre for a limited engagement in Matt Doyle: Bon Voyage. This farewell event features...

TRANSVESTIGATION
Aug 25

Bianca Leigh, known for her role in Oh, Mary!, returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with her newest solo cabaret comedy, TRANSVESTIGATION. This captivating performance...

BAD ADVICE
Aug 17

Scarlet Envy, known for her standout performances on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World and RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars, will present her latest solo...

Jackie Draper - Love Language
Jackie Draper - Love Language
May 19

Jackie Draper: Love-Language Jackie Draper returns to the Beechman with her new show “LOVE-LANGUAGE,” which explores and celebrates languages of love and Jackie’s love of language...

Liz Lieber - An Evening With
Liz Lieber - An Evening With
May 10

About the show An Evening with Liz Lieber: A Musical Journey Through Nostalgic Hits & OriginalsJoin viral sensation Liz Lieber as she returns to the Laurie...

Margaret Curry: The Space In-Between
Margaret Curry: The Space In-Between
Apr 6 – May 4, 2024

Bistro Award-winning vocalist Margaret Curry returns Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7 PM in an encore performance!

Mary Lahti's WOULDA, COULDA, SHOULDA
Mary Lahti's WOULDA, COULDA, SHOULDA
Nov 5

2014 MAC Award Winning Debut Artist, singer and actress, Mary Lahti returns to the cabaret stage with an encore of her acclaimed - comically tragic...

True Confessions of The Straight Man (A '90's Farce)
True Confessions of The Straight Man (A '90's Farce)
Jun 9 – Jun 30, 2022

True Confessions of The Straight ManA 90s Farce/ Cabaret PlayBecause we all have a rainbow inside! Written and Directed by: Antonia Kasper Everyone thinks Todd...

Jennifer Roberts: She Loves....Sheldon!
Jennifer Roberts: She Loves....Sheldon!
Feb 5

We celebrate the brilliant work of Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick, featuring songs from his most beloved shows Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me,...

Jennifer Roberts: She Loves....Sheldon!
Jennifer Roberts: She Loves....Sheldon!
Jan 30

We celebrate the brilliant work of Broadway Legend Sheldon Harnick, featuring songs from his most beloved shows Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me,...

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