Laurie Beechman News

Yale Repertory Theatre opens its 2017-18 season with An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, newly translated from the Norwegian by Paul Walsh, directed by James Bundy, now through October 28 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is tonight, October 12.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Jenna Esposito in Memories Are Made Of This: A Centennial Celebration of the Life and Music of Dean Martin on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 9:30 p.m.

Ruth Carlin debuts her new show 'Kaleidoscope Eyes' at Don't Tell Mama with the skilled hand of a true artist. Through her own poetry, original material and songs composed by Joni Mitchel, Craig Carnelia, Sting, Prince, Lionel Bart, Rupert Holmes and more, Carlin takes us on an entertaining and heartfelt journey filled with integrity, musicality, spirit, truth, courage, and hope.

Yale Repertory Theatre opens its 2017-18 season with An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, newly translated from the Norwegian by Paul Walsh, directed by James Bundy, tonight, October 6, through October 28 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, October 12.

Milford Arts Council, in association with Pantochino Productions Inc., announce the next show of their third season of the Nite Spot Nights series of cabaret entertainment on Saturday, November 4th at 8 pm, at the Milford Center for the Arts in downtown Milford.

After a highly successful debut of her brand new show 'JERSEY GIRL' this past June, Lisa has added two performances at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, today Oct 4th, 7pm and Saturday Nov 11th, 8pm.

WHORTICULTURE, a confrontational tragicomedy, written by Emma Goldman-Sherman transfers to Dixon Place for a one night only event at Dixon Place, Friday October 20 at 7:30 pm.

Broadway's Ben Cameron hosts the Franklin Performing Arts Company's annual Gala on Saturday, October 14 at THE BLACK BOX, the Company's home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Titled Anything Goes in THE BOX, the evening features eclectic food, assorted fundraising, and a variety of outstanding entertainment. Ben Cameron has appeared on Broadway in Aida and the original casts of Wicked and Footloose. He has toured with Sweet Charity, Fame, Tommy, Footloose, and State Fair. Cameron is currently the creator/host of Broadway Sessions at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

Two time MAC Award Nominee MargOH! Channing is returning to Pangea with her all new show MargOH!'s Favorite Nips September 22 and 30 at 7:30PM.

After a highly successful debut of her brand new show 'JERSEY GIRL' this past June, Lisa has added two performances at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, on Wednesday Oct 4th, 7pm and Saturday Nov 11th, 8pm.

Military veteran artists will present special readings of poetry, flash fiction and more before each performance of OUTSIDE PADUCAH: THE WARS AT HOME, written and performed by J. A. Moad II, running at the wild project from September 26 - October 15, for the first annual VETERANS VOICES 2017, a groundbreaking initiative celebrating the creative work of our military veterans.

Broadway veterans Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease, and Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, have teamed up to celebrate the music of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, composers of THE FANTASTICKS, 110 IN THE SHADE, and I DO! I DO! and more. Demas and Rice have based their show on their 50 years of work and personal relationships with Jones and Schmidt.

Swings are the super heroes of Broadway, plain and simple. This last week at Sessions, we put the spotlight on these magical unicorns of Broadway. You'll be blown away by performances from Dear Evan Hansen's Garrett Long, Book of Mormon's Matthew Marks and Keziah John-Paul, Cats and Newsies alum Aaron J. Albano, Aladdin's Lauryn Ciardullo, Beautiful and Motown's Nicholas Ryan, Miss Saigon's Viveca Chow, Avenue Q's Jed Resnick and Imari Hardon, Anastasia's Kathryn Boswell and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Michael Williams. We also enjoyed performances by Rising Stars Mackenzie Messick and Jose Plaza. ENJOY these incredible talents!

In one week - back by popular demand! Broadway vets Carole Demas & Sarah Rice return in tribute to Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt. Thank You For Your Love will feature songs, multimedia, and memories from two storied careers, 2 nights only.

Barry Levitt the acclaimed pianist, conductor, composer, musical director and mensch passed away on September 21 after suffering a massive heart attack at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sept 21st.

This is the moment, theatre lovers! Today's the day that you can turn your love of Broadway into a philanthropic endeavor, because today is the Broadway Flea Market &Grand Auction!

Two time MAC Award Nominee MargOH! Channing is returning to Pangea with her all new show MargOH!'s Favorite Nips September 22 and 30 at 7:30PM.

Backstage Bistro Award-winning recording artist and Broadway actress Rebecca Spencer (JEKYLL AND HYDE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) releases her third recording on the LML Music label, entitled STILL, STILL, STILL, today, September 22nd.

Tonight, due to popular demand, Marty Thomas Presents DIVA: The music of Celine Dion will offer an encore performance.

This today night, September 21st, BROADWAY SESSIONS celebrates some of the hardest working and most talented folks on Broadway, the swings!