Willard Beckham

Mary Testa and More Join IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE Benefit Celebrating the Birthday of Barbara Maier Gustern
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020

'If Music Be The Food Of Love - A Benefit for Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen' will be celebrated at Joe's Pub on February 10th, 2020 at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm), with an after party at Pangea in the East Village (starting at 9:30).

Photo Coverage: Benjamin Eakeley Returns to 54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Aug 15, 2018

Benjamin Eakeley brought Broadway Swinger, Vol. 2: All Of Me to Feinstein's/54 Below last night!

Photo Coverage: Benjamin Eakeley Returns to 54 Below for BROADWAY SWINGER
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 17, 2017

Feinstein's/54 Below - Broadway's Supper Club presented the return of Benjamin Eakeley and his acclaimed solo concert series, 'BROADWAY SWINGER,' on Wednesday, November 15. BroadwayWorld attended the event and you can check out full photo coverage below!

Temple Theaters to Host Staged Readings of LUCKY GUY, 1/22-24
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2016

Temple Theaters, with support from the George and Joy Abbott Center for Musical Theater, presents Lucky Guy: A Staged Reading, January 22-24 in the Randall Theater. Written by Willard Beckham, Lucky Guy is the tale of a singing cowboy who has the chance to become a star. The reading, starring Patrick Bishop and Rebecca Joy, is directed by Maggie Anderson and Dann Dunn, with musical direction by Gina Giachero.        

13th Street Rep's THEATER BOYS Cast Album Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2014

Famed gossip columnist Liz Smith -- 'the Grande Dame of Dish' -- has won countless honors, including an Emmy Award, in her long career. But she's never before been depicted on the stage. In 'Theater Boys' -- the new musical comedy by ASCAP Award-winner Chip Deffaa, now playing at the 13th Street Repertory Theater -- she's not only a character in the show, she's the subject of a whole song about her, a rousing fast-boogie simply titled 'Liz Smith.' That song will also be heard on the show's cast album (sung by Ricky Schroder and the ensemble), being released today, October 18th.

Photo Flash: James McDonald, Robert Gerlach and Willard Beckham Meet the Cast of Goodspeed's SOMETHING'S AFOOT
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2012

Something's Afoot cast had a surprise visit from writers James McDonald, Robert Gerlach, and Original Broadway Cast Member and "Lucky Guy" composer, Willard Beckham. Check out the photos below!

Elaine Strich, Ben Vereen, et. al. Set for RRazz Room Performances
by Max Schwager - Jan 30, 2012

The RRazz Room has announced upcoming performances for April-December 2012 which include Elaine Stritch, Ben Vereen, Ann Callaway, and more.

LUCKY GUY to Shutter Early; Ends Run 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011

L. Glenn Poppleton (Producer) announced that Lucky Guy, a new musical comedy, will end its limited engagement following the evening performance on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. The show, which began previews at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th & Dyer Avenues) on April 29 and opened on Thursday, May 19, will have played 23 preview performance and 14 regular performances. The production had been announced to run through July 24.

Review - Lucky Guy & Sister Act
by Ben Peltz - May 24, 2011

Unless the names 'Noel' and 'Coward' are involved, I tend to be a bit wary about musicals with the book, music, lyrics and direction all by the same person, but Willard Beckham makes a very entertaining go of it with his campy, country/western musical comedy, Lucky Guy.

LUCKY GUY Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2011

Yee Haw! Lucky Guy, a new musical comedy, written and directed by Willard Beckham, officially opens tonight (May 19th) and plays a 12-week engagement through Sunday, July 24th at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th & Dyer Avenues). L. Glenn Poppleton produces.

LUCKY GUY Begins Previews Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2011

Yee Haw! Previews being tonight for the Off-Broadway premiere of Lucky Guy, a new musical comedy, written and directed by Willard Beckham.