Laurie Beechman News

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, the legendary cabaret and theatre located in the West Bank Cafe, will present the college party of the year, as an open mic night at the Collegiate Cabaret.

INHALEEXHALE has never been about arriving at a fixed destination. It has been an act of listening to actors, audiences, collaborators & the shifting cultural moment the play exists within. That process continues at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Susie Mosher's bi-weekly variety show, a pay-what-you-can concert featuring emerging songwriting talent, and more.

A second 29-hour developmental reading of the new musical Paper Brigade will take place at the Segal Theatre at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City.

A new play titled, inhaleEXHALE by Rodney Hicks and directed by Josh Rhodes is presenting a one-night-only performance at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Terri Dannenberg will reprise her solo cabaret debut, EVERYTHING, at Don't Tell Mama in New York City on February 20 at 7:00 PM. The performance marks a significant return to the stage for Dannenberg, showcasing her range and passion in a personal and intimate setting.

This Valentine’s Day, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will turn up the heat as two Broadway stars reunite for a night of music and love for An Intimate Evening With Lauren Patten + Taylor Iman Jones.

Back by popular demand, Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of Dorothy Parker, will play a week-long return engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Craig A. Meyer will make his Manhattan cabaret debut at the Laurie Beechman Theatre with ELTON BILLY & BARRY – THEY WRITE THE SONGS. The show features music by Elton John, Billy Joel, and Barry Manilow.

Tony Award winner Jak Malone marked New Year’s Eve with their New York cabaret debut at Laurie Beechman Theatre, raising $5,000 for Broadway Cares through ticket sales and online donations. Check out photos of the show.

The three-night engagement from December 19-21 featured Mason’s annual holiday cabaret program. See photos and a write up of the show by guest writer Maryann Lopinto.

As 2026 approaches, the Laurie Beechma Theare is launching the “Legends In Residency,” featuring monthly performances in the first half of the year from Broadway’s original Annie Andrea McArdle, Tony winner Lillias White and more.

Another year down, another season seen, another list of the highlights of cabaret and concert, as we make the move from '25 to '26.

This is one of the reasons we choose to be New Yorkers.

Finding Dorothy Parker, an evening celebrating the wit and wisdom of Dorothy Parker, will play a week-long return engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including the Bridges of Madison County original Broadway cast reunion, Jessica Vosk's annual holiday show SLEIGH, and more.

For Ava Nicole, the lyric might be better if sung, 'May your gays be merry and bright.'

Elizabeth Stanley Cabaret Artist should be placed on everyone's do-not-miss list.

Christmas & You explores the many moods and meanings of the season through 13 brand-new original songs, each with its own personality and style, tied together by the singer’s unmistakable emotional conviction. Check out photos of the 12/6 evening.

STAGE TIME will present a month of December programming across multiple New York City venues, featuring events created and curated by founder PJ Adzima. The company continues its combination of variety performance, drag, burlesque, live music, and new work development with returning series, a holiday parody, and the final weeks of the Off-Broadway production Slam Frank.