Eileen Barnett: Back Again...For The Very First Time! at The Laurie Beechman Theatre

Eileen Barnett: Back Again...For The Very First Time! After years of memorable performances on Broadway, in regional theater, on television, and in concert halls across the country, actress and singer Eileen Barnett returns to New York for Back Again...For the Very First Time!, a joyful evening of music, stories, and reflection at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m.

Fresh from recent appearances on the hit television series Hacks and Matlock, and a new show with Elizabeth Banks and Ted Danson, Barnett invites audiences into an evening that celebrates not only a remarkable career, but the unexpected turns, surprising opportunities, and enduring love of performing that continue to shape her life.

The program features songs by Stephen Sondheim, Randy Newman, William Finn, Ahrens & Flaherty, Lerner & Loewe, Rodgers and Hart, and others whose music has accompanied Barnett throughout her artistic journey. Woven throughout are personal stories, creating an intimate portrait of an artist whose passion for storytelling is vibrant as ever.

Her Broadway credits include Stephen Sondheim's Company and Tommy Tune's Tony Award-winning production of Nine. After moving to Hollywood, she continued to build a distinguished career, appearing in dozens of theatrical productions while also becoming a familiar face on television, with credits including Hacks, Matlock, Criminal Minds, ER, Gilmore Girls, S.W.A.T. and many others.

Barnett says the show is also something of a birthday present to herself—a celebration of the people, music, and moments that have defined an extraordinary life in show business.

“Revelatory and deeply moving, an evening of Cabaret artistry that’s not to be missed! — Andrea Marcovicci

“Eileen brings such joy, with her songs, her acting and her beauty!” — Karen Morrow

“I LOVE Eileen! Her new show is radiant, funny, warm, and mellifluous- all things Eileen!” — Jason Graae

Barnett will be joined by Broadway World Award-winning Musical Director Michael Collum and directed by Los Angeles-based Kirsten Chandler.