It's All A Swindle
IT'S ALL A SWINDLEWhat do you do when fraught times fetter your hope for a better future, and the world comes crashing all around you?...
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
Broadway Barfly LIVE! With Robert Driemeyer
Encore performances of an acclaimed show celebrating Broadway's fabled nightlife, featuring songs, stories, spirits, and special guests.
I Am Me – On Purpose
I Am Me – On Purpose is the debut cabaret show of genderqueer performing artist Earl Grey (they/them), directed by Michael Kirk Lane with musical...
Broadway Barfly LIVE! With Robert Driemeyer
Encore performances of an acclaimed show celebrating Broadway's fabled nightlife, featuring songs, stories, spirits, and special guests.
Richard Skipper Celebrates! LIFE LESSONS FROM LEGENDS
Richard Skipper Celebrates! LIFE LESSONS FROM LEGENDSCarol Channing, Lesley Ann Warren, and More!What They Taught Me, What I Now Share With YouRICHARD SKIPPER brings his...
Review: A Starry Summer Birthday in Manhattan at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Singer and actor Nicolas King celebrated his 35th birthday with starry friends on Friday July 24 with a standing-room-only show at the Beechman Theatre.…
Review: Nicolas King Next Level With THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT at The Laurie Beechman
For his birthday concert at The Laurie Beechman, Nicolas King tore it down and built it back up again.…
Review: KT Sullivan K.O.'s I'M GLAD I'M NOT YOUNG ANYMORE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
The Lady knows cabaret and the proof is in the performance.…
Review: Jak Malone brings MISS YOU, MISS YOU, REALLY WANT TO KISS YOU to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Jak Malone’s MISS YOU, MISS YOU, REALLY WANT TO KISS YOU is a love letter to New York, wrapped in smooth vocals, sparkle, and an undercurrent of longing. Blending familiar favorites and lesser-known selections Malone’s authentic self shines through.…
Review: Lisa Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL Brings the Hits to NYC at Green Room 42
Bravo! This Reviewer was enchanted with the vocals of Lisa Yaeger. Taking a trip to the Jersey side of the river was worth the ride. The July 15 concert celebrated the release of Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL album.…
Review: MISS MAYBELL & HER RAGTIME ROMEOS Celebrate New Album at Birdland Jazz
Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos celebrated the release of Under the Midnight Moon with an infectious set of newly unearthed ragtime, blues, and early jazz. Brilliant musicianship, irresistible energy, and forgotten songs made for a fabulous set.…
Review: BROADWAY ORIGINALS Brings Memories & Talent to 54 Below
The series BROADWAY ORIGINALS, presenting notable Broadway performers revisiting and talking about their roles of yore, scores again. Thanks for the memories! (More to come in this series at 54 Below)…
Review: CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below
Old showtunes prove there's life in old-school show tunes when the Pocket Change Combo combines forces with young singers. Terrific Tyler J. Landusky led the combo platter of jazz and Broadway in CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below.…
Review: Suzie Toot’s SUZIE WITH A Z Is a Star-Making Solo Debut at City Winery
It would be a BroadwayWorld felony if I failed to single out her dream roles section. This is where Suzie Toot planted a flag. Her 'Funny Honey' from Chicago was a masterclass in comic timing. Chicago, take notice — there's a new Roxie in town.…
Review: Seth Sikes Sparkles in the Singular SING A SONG WITH ME at 54 Below
Sunshine radiates from singer Seth Sikes in SING A SONG WITH ME, a show that returns to 54 Below on September 22. Read a review of the May performance.…
Past Shows
Miss You, Miss You, Really Want to Kiss You
Jak Malone, the 2025 Tony Award-winning Best Supporting Actor for Operation Mincemeat, returns to New York City with a new solo cabaret show. The intimate...
Make Me French
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...
Richard Skipper Celebrates! Life Lessons from Legends
Richard Skipper returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with an audience-interactive musical TED Talk that blends storytelling, song, and real-time audience participation into a shared...
Richard Skipper Celebrates! Life Lessons from Legends
Richard Skipper Celebrates! LIFE LESSONS FROM LEGENDSCarol Channing, Lesley Ann Warren, and More! What They Taught Me, What I Now Share With YouRICHARD SKIPPER brings his...
Legends In Residency
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,...
Sunday Brunch
The Laurie Beechman Theatre presents Sunday Brunch, a new musical by Ernie Bird and Rachel Aberman, drawn partially from their own experiences navigating familial expectations...
Broadway & Blessings
Broadway & Blessings is a gospel brunch experience created by singer, actor, and social media influencer JeeMell Green, blending Broadway vocals with gospel music, storytelling,...
Grace Peña: Under the Influence
A new show exploring musical influences throughout the generations.
Stella & Marlon
Stella & Marlon, written by Julia Adler Batavia and directed by Alberto Bonilla, is presented at the Laurie Beechman Theatre as part of Abingdon Theatre...
Broadway Abroad
Broadway Abroad returns for its third edition at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, bringing together a cast of international artists to perform songs from the Broadway...
COMPUTER ROOM LIP SYNC
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
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
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...
Ava Nicole Frances: Glitter and be Gay!
Born to glitter and be gay, American Idol Finalist and one of NYC’s most exciting new performers, Ava Nicole Frances is thrilled to celebrate the...
Christmas on 42nd Street
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...
Let Your Heart Be Light
Elizabeth Stanley, a Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner known for her performances in Jagged Little Pill and Company, will present a one-night-only concert...
Richard Skipper Celebrates!
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
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
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
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)
Acclaimed entertainer and storyteller Richard Skipper returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for an encore performance of his audience-interactive cabaret.
FeaturedAshley Wool in The Broadway Era
Ashley Wool (How to Dance in Ohio) shares humorous and heartfelt stories from her unconventional journey to Broadway.
ConcertCabaret Premiere
FeaturedDiane D'Angelo: Closing Credits
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
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
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
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 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
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...
FeaturedMargaret Curry: The Space In-Between
Bistro Award-winning vocalist Margaret Curry returns Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7 PM in an encore performance!
Mary Lahti's WOULDA, COULDA, SHOULDA
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 ManA 90s Farce/ Cabaret PlayBecause we all have a rainbow inside! Written and Directed by: Antonia Kasper Everyone thinks Todd...
FeaturedRegina Zona: Becoming...the Queen 2.0
Regina Zona brings her critically acclaimed show, Becoming...the Queen 2.0: When One Coronation in a Lifetime is Not Enough to the Laurie Beechman for TWO...
Jennifer Roberts: She Loves....Sheldon!
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!
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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John Lloyd Young: Songs from the Road 54 Below (10/21-10/21) |
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Thomasina Gross: Eartha! 54 Below (8/26-8/26) |
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Broadway Undressed with Tom Guthrie and Landon Stovall: A Benefit for The Door 54 Below (9/17-9/17) |
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Darwin Del Fabro Sings Torch Songs 54 Below (9/27-9/27) |
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Songs for Slutty Girls by Kailey Marshall 54 Below (9/28-9/28) |
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La Música de mi Casa: An Evening of Latino Culture 54 Below (10/08-10/08) |
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Felipe Rose: Live in Cabaret Disco 54 Below (9/23-9/23) |
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Michael Cerveris: The Other Part 54 Below (9/16-9/16) |
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Leslee Warren: Light Dark & Stormy - Lena Horne Chelsea Table + Stage (10/08-10/08) PHOTOS VIDEOS |