Laurie Beechman News

This summer, Tony-nominated playwright and screenwriter Douglas Carter Beane will bring his signature wit and theatrical brilliance to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with two new public developmental readings

The 5/24 encore performance was a collection of songs that shine a spotlight on the choices we make during the moments that matter. See highlights from the night snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Nadler was back at the newly reopened Beechman on 5/17 for a show full of his 'sly wit and undeniable charm' (BroadwayWorld). See photos from the sold-out show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 16, 2025 with videos from Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard, and more!

Watch in this video as the Tony-nominated creators of Death Becomes Her- Julia Mattison and Noel Carey- join us at the newly renovated Laurie Beechman Theatre to unpack the show's epic Act 2 duet, 'Alive Forever'.

AN EVENING WITH RICHARD SKIPPER on 5/30 will be an unscripted and heartfelt journey through his career through stories and songs with spontaneity, vulnerability, and real-time connection.

New York-based vocalist Maria Corsaro and Minneapolis-based vocalist Leslie Vincent will premiere their Jazz à Deux Tour at Chelsea Table + Stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The May 4 show featured a “boxed set” of highlights from Ms. Berk's critically acclaimed albums and a special spotlight on her new EPs Four Seasons Of Song.

Sandy Duncan, a beloved star of Broadway, television and film, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview/audience Q&A program that will feature video clips of some of her greatest performances.

'Little House on the Prairie' former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner ALISON ARNGRIM will return to New York with her critically acclaimed CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH. Learn more!

The Mabel Mercer Foundation's AMERICAN SONGBOOK H.S. COMPETITION had all the talent and excitement of the “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” competition shows.

Ann Talman will bring her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Stissing Center for Arts & Culture in Pine Plains, NY. Learn more!

Alison Arngrim, known for her role as Nellie Oleson in the hit series Little House on the Prairie, is scheduled for numerous sold out presentations of her critically acclaimed global sensation Confessions of a Prairie B*tch.

Craig Rubano will return The Laurie Beechman Theatre an encore performance of Take the Moment. Take the Moment is directed by Jeff Harnar and features music director Beth Ertz on piano, with Steve Doyle on Bass.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, will present Taylor Swift (From the Vault) at 9:30pm. Produced by Julie Biancheri with music direction by Joshua Turchin. Learn more!

Andrea McArdle will return to the Beechman stage for two nights only this spring. Learn more about the original Annie on Broadway and about the upcoming performances here!

This week we look at potential shifts in arts funding on a national level, exciting leadership changes at Queens Theatre and Kansas City Rep, and a look at both the celebratory reopening of a beloved New York venue and the charitable spirit of the Broadway community. We also examine efforts towards accessibility in regional theatre and confront the challenges of rising costs impacting the UK theatre scene, alongside a rather unusual incident of theatrical theft in Scotland.

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 18, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Smash, and more!

After many years in San Francisco, Diane D’Angelo has returned to New York — and to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with Closing Credits, her second show since her homecoming!  Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre just celebrated its reopening at the Renaissance Gala. Special guests included: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, Chip Zien, Matt Doyle, and more. Check out photos here!