Laurie Beechman News

Cabaret Chronicles author Jenna Esposito catches up with Joshua Warr and Joshua Desjardins in an exclusive interview about their upcoming show, 'Joshing Around'!

The 2010 MAC Award-Winning Vocal Group MARQUEE FIVE - returns with their critically-acclaimed show '8-Track Throwback' in a CD Release Party and Concert for one night only on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7pm.

The first episode of the new web-series Outside The Box is now up and running on YouTube. Episode one stars Beth Leavel, Melody Hollis, Barry Pearl, Sandy Rosenberg, and Brandon Uranowitz. Written and Directed by Bruce Kimmel.

Outside The Box is a new musical comedy web series about a very outré musical theatre group called Outside The Box. Each episode features an entirely new cast, save for one recurring character, the director of the group. Each episode features between one and three musical numbers. The first episode of six (comprising season one) will premiere November 6 on YouTube (the YouTube channel is outsidetheboxseries), with new episodes every two weeks.

On November 18, 2011, stage and cabaret stars will come together for DIVA, to celebrate the life of award-winning singer, the late David Gurland on what would have been his 44th birthday.

Broadway Concerts Direct presents a benefit concert for ZANI'S FURRY FRIENDS- a wonderful animal rescue organization at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), 2011 IT Award Nominee for last season's The Human Comedy, announces their 11th Season featuring Ashlin Halfnight's A Hard Wall at High Speed and the musical The Secret Garden. Reflecting on the past ten years and with an eagerness for the upcoming year, Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik says, 'I am thrilled that in our 11th Season APAC will be producing primarily new work, as we begin to move away from our acclaimed revival productions into an arena of premieres and workshops.'

The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), 2011 IT Award Nominee for last season?s The Human Comedy, announces their 11th Season featuring Ashlin Halfnight?s A Hard Wall at High Speed and the musical The Secret Garden.

Call him crazy, but the international cabaret star Mark Nadler is packing over 61 songs and 61 newsworthy events in his new show, 'Crazy 1961,' a celebration of the year of his birth that has its New York premiere at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street, in a three-week engagement from December 1 to 18.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to continue SIMPLY STREISAND a celebration of a legendary career. EXTENDED! Two Additional Performances Only! Wednesdays, October 5 and November 2 @ 7pm

Florida Studio Theatre presents the Southeastern Regional Premiere of the contemporary rock musical Next to Normal.

Lampkin Music Group is set to present: 'Finally: The Jeffery Lyle Segal Songbook' starring Jeffery Lyle Segal at the new Cab Room at Stage 773 on Saturday, November 5th @ 8:00 p.m.

'Atmosphere is more real than truth,' explains Michael Evans, the narrating character recalling his childhood days in Brian Friel's thickly atmospheric Dancing At Lughnasa, now enjoying a warm and lovely mounting by Charlotte Moore at the Irish Rep.

Cover charges vary by performer. Most shows range from $15 to $35, with some exceptions. Each show's cover charge is listed in the show information on the calendar page. Feel free to call the Metropolitan Room with any questions regarding cover charges.

Pop culture icon Geri Reischl will perform GERI REISCHL: 'FAKE JAN' SINGS FOR REAL at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30 PM.

The West Bank Café has announced upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

This month, the hit Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! celebrates its first anniversary as it welcomes its newest leading lady, Christine Pedi. Pedi is set to begin performances in the title role on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre at Sofia's (221 West 46th Street, next to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in Times Square).

Patrick Mellen's ringfinger- a cabaret about equality is set to play The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

SIMPLY STREISAND, a celebration of Ms. Barbra Streisand, her legendary career and the music she made famous, will continue at The Laurie Beechman Theatre for one additional performance, following four critically acclaimed previous performances. SIMPLY STREISAND will continue on Wednesday, November 2 @ 7pm