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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

Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies

Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies

Jul 31 – Nov 18, 2026

Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies is an acclaimed solo play written and performed by Jessica Sherr and directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter. Audiences meet the woman behind the legend as Bette Davis recounts the triumphs, heartbreaks, and fearless choices that...

Jensen Freeman - Neon Nights

Jensen Freeman - Neon Nights

Sep 26

JENSEN FREEMAN: NEON NIGHTS An Electrifying 80s-Inspired Vegas Cabaret Comes to New York City Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM Doors Open: 5:30 PM Laurie Beechman Theatre 407 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 NEW YORK, NY — Get ready for a night of neon, nostalgia...

Icons Only

Icons Only

Nov 7

Icons Only examines the lives of multiple extraordinary women of the 20th century and beyond through the lens of musical theater songwriting. Each song takes the perspective of a different changemaker on the verge of her biggest breakthrough - which, at the time the song is...

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Past Shows

32 total · showing 1–10

Worth the Wait - Steph Koffroth

FeaturedWorth the Wait - Steph Koffroth

Aug 26

An evening of powerhouse vocals featuring Broadway favorites, pop hits, sprinkles of opera, heartfelt storytelling, unexpected musical surprises, laughter, connection, and an incredible live band.

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Two Most Wanted, LIVE!

Two Most Wanted, LIVE!

Aug 6

TWO MOST WANTED is powerhouse vocal duo Nina Pelton and Kellie Ishmael: two long-time friends, collaborators and accomplished performing artists in their own right. The pair first met over 30 years ago, performing as part of the band Jigsaww - playing soul, funk, and R&B, whilst...

Gleemails I Can't Send

Gleemails I Can't Send

Aug 3

Gleemails I Can't Send imagines what an episode of Glee would look like in the year 2026, with the same characters from the original series attending McKinley. The show is presented by Rendezvous Theatre Collective and features storylines involving familiar characters including...

FeaturedGleemails I Can't Send

Aug 3

Gleemails I Can't Send imagines what an episode of Glee would look like in the year 2026, with the same characters from the original series attending McKinley. The show is presented by Rendezvous Theatre Collective and features storylines involving familiar characters including...

Master Mentalist Michael Gutenplan

Master Mentalist Michael Gutenplan

May 2

Third-generation psychic and master mentalist MICHAEL GUTENPLAN brings his astounding, mind-bending, jaw-dropping performance to New York's Laurie Beechman Theatre for 1 show, Sat. May 2, 7pm. This high-energy and interactive family-friendly show blends classic showmanship with...

Raqs in the City - New York Belly Dance Festival Kickoff Show

"Raqs in the City" - New York Belly Dance Festival Kickoff Show

Mar 20

The pulse of Middle Eastern dance and music returns to the Big Apple as the New York Belly Dance Festival 2026 celebrates its second edition - kicking off with “Raqs in the City” on March 20, 2026 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, hosted by Cirque du Soleil’s Shereen Hickman. Step...

Shitzprobe: The Improvised Broadway Musical

Shitzprobe: The Improvised Broadway Musical

Sep 29 – Dec 15, 2025

Welcome to the opening (and sadly, the closing) night of a brand-new musical! What’s it called? You get to choose! Shitzprobe is a fully improvised musical that features a Broadway star throwing away the script and making it all up on the spot. Every song, lyric, line of...

Blue Blind: A New Musical

Blue Blind: A New Musical

Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2025

Blue Blind is a groundbreaking contemporary musical inspired by the beloved Korean folktale Shimcheongjeon. Reimagined through a modern lens, the production blends East and West, tradition and innovation, to deliver a strikingly original theatrical experience. With a score that...

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. After seeing “Les Mis” on Broadway, he had one prayer: “Make Me French!” Matt was determined to not just LEARN French but to BE as...

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