Laurie Beechman News

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. 

Cast members from the hit revival of Fiddler on the Roof joined Broadway's favorite Thursday night 'tradition' (see what I did there?) on March 10th for an evening of music, mayhem and much Mazel Tov!

'Raunchy Romeo of Burlesque'  and porn 'starlet' Chris Harder and Spin Cycle NYC proudly present, Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy: The Mystery of the Family Jewels! a play with burlesque, BOYlesque, and drag performances.

The Broadway Artists Connection (BAC) presents it's seventh Broadway Artists & Friends Open Mic & Mingle hosted by Antoine L. Smith (THE COLOR PURPLE) on Monday April 11th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm).  The evening will be kicked off by a stellar line up of Broadway pros followed by selected 'up and comers' at at the legendary Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street.

Tonight, March 10th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from the current revival of Fiddler on the Roof and more.

Molly Pope -- brassy belter/whiskey guzzler/benevolent lunatic -- will return with the acclaimed concert MOLLY POPE LIKES YOUR STATUS for one night only at The Duplex (61 Christopher Street) on Thursday, March 31 at 9:30 PM.

'I feel like I'm home', were the first words uttered by Tony Award-winning star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Lena Hall, as she took the stage at Broadway Sessions on Thursday night March 3rd. And that's just how it felt in the room... like we were all home. Granted, a boozey, showtuney home, but home nonetheless.

Inspired by true events from the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, MEMPHIS follows the fame and forbidden love of a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, MEMPHIS is filled with laughter, emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll, and features a Tony-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony-winning score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the latest cabaret performance from Amy Jo Jackson, host of the 54 Concert Lab and Mrs. Peacock from the 30th Anniversary Reading of CLUE..

This Sunday, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings at RISE Bar with their respective solo show. In addition to it's cash and prize package, RISING STAR is offering networking opportunities with guest celebrity judges, fantastic exposure and valuable live stage experience.

Tonight, March 3rd, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes Tony award winner Lena Hall and more.

Kalamazoo is represented in large numbers and with great pride in The Big Apple. The Kalamazoo shootings left people across the country in shock - our friends, former students, and family in New York City were no exception. In response, several WMU Theatre alums and Kalamazoo natives who now reside in NYC are coming together to produce KALAMAZOO STRONG: A BENEFIT CABARET The event will be held Monday, March 7th at 9:30pm in the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Manhattan.

After an acclaimed downtown premiere earlier this year, NASTY DREW AND THAT HARDER BOY: THE MYSTERY OF THE FAMILY JEWELS heads to Times Square for a limited run at The Laurie Beechman Theater beginning April 1.

The Laurie Beechman Theater continues its reign as The Magical Queendom as DISTORTED DIZNEE celebrates its 4th Anniversary on March 25, 2016. This non-stop, high-energy late night cult hit currently stars drag sensations Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura and Brenda Dharling.

This Thursday, March 3rd, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes Tony award winner Lena Hall and more.

Nothing but blue skies at Crazy Coqs this month.

Broadway Sessions is known for bringing audiences up close and personal with Broadway's best. This last Thursday night, however, Broadway Sessions opened it's door and it's microphone to up and coming performers with a song in their heart. And HOLY COW do these folks have voices!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has just announced the 2016 MAC Award nominees and complete list of honorees for the 30th Annual MAC Awards.

After a well-received December performance, (Le) Poisson Rouge once again presents The Songwriter's Orchestra on Saturday March 12th at 8pm.

The cast of ON YOUR FEET! brought the heat to Broadway Sessions on Thursday night February 18th. The sold out room was abuzz, as ON YOUR FEET cast members took the stage. The show started off with a world class latin dance number performed by pint size stars Keven Tellez and Eduardo Hernandez. Then the cast went on to serenade the audience (and each other) with gorgeous, spirited performances. Star Ana Vilafane answered Broadway Sessions signature 20 questions and leapt into an impromptu  Gloria Estefan Lip Sync challenge.  Check out some moments from this spicy night with this incredible cast!