Laurie Beechman News

Libra Theater Company presents The Entropy Songs, written by 2011 Jonathan Larson Grant-winner Joshua H. Cohen. The production will play three performances at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on May 4 at 7:00 pm, May 5 at 9:30 pm, and May 8 at 4:00 pm.

The Araca Group announces the return of AracaWorks, a week-long series of play readings celebrating new work for the theatre.

After a successful performance at the Broadway Comedy Club and the Laurie Beechman Theatre, the Marumsco Valley Players are back, this time presenting their teen drinking drama, ALKY: only the luckiest victims die, to more impressionable people at the PIT (Peoples Improv Theater) on E. 24th Street. Alky was written by Jerome McDonough more than 20 years ago and was intended for teenagers to perform in schools for other teenagers. In this version, created and directed by Ryan Duncan (Shrek, Altar Boyz), ALKY tells the tale of the evils of teen drinking told by twistedly funny adults who are 'under the influence'.

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Joining Ryan O'Connor on the opening night of Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings on May 2 will be Susan Blackwell (title of show) and Katie Thompson (Spidermusical). The evening's proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.

Denis Lambert (Broadway's A Chorus Line, White Christmas,Yank!) will appear in his solo show Getting Tall on Friday April 29 and Sunday May 1 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Join Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Joe Iconis (currently appearing with Suzanne Vega in Carson McCullers Talks About Love at The Rattlestick Playwrights Theater) for The Friday Night Commotion at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

Denis Lambert (Broadway's A Chorus Line, White Christmas,Yank!) will appear in his solo show Getting Tall on Friday April 29 and Sunday May 1 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Join Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee Joe Iconis (currently appearing with Suzanne Vega in Carson McCullers Talks About Love at The Rattlestick Playwrights Theater) for The Friday Night Commotion at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

Two time Grammy nominee Violinist Philippe Quint and Tenor Saxophonist Harry Allen to join Emily Bergl in her cabaret show, "Kidding on the Square," at NYC's Laurie Beechman Theatre

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to present Broadway, film and current star of ABC Television's Desperate Housewives, EMILY BERGL, for two very special performances of her acclaimed cabaret show, Kidding on the Square.

Veteran actress, singer and comedienne Andrea Wolff will star in "Loose Screws," an original musical comedy beginning on Friday, May 6th (7PM) at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street, located in the lower level of the West Bank Cafe on Theatre Row).

Emily Bergl will return to NY with her cabaret show, 'Kidding on the Square' on April 26 and 27th. Ms. Bergl, accompanied by acclaimed musical director G. Scott Lacy, will perform at the the Laurie Beechman Theatre. She is currently starring on ABC's 'Desperate Housewives' as Beth Young, and on TNT's 'Southland,' as Tammi Bryant. She most recently appeared on the New York stage in Second Stage's 'Becky Shaw,' a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Denis Lambert (Broadway's A Chorus Line, White Christmas,Yank!) will appear in his solo show Getting Tall on Friday April 29 and Sunday May 1 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.

After a successful performance at the Broadway Comedy Club and the Laurie Beechman Theatre, the Marumsco Valley Players are back, this time presenting their teen drinking drama, ALKY: only the luckiest victims die, to more impressionable people at the PIT (Peoples Improv Theater) on E. 24th Street. Alky was written by Jerome McDonough more than 20 years ago and was intended for teenagers to perform in schools for other teenagers. In this version, created and directed by Ryan Duncan (Shrek, Altar Boyz), ALKY tells the tale of the evils of teen drinking told by twistedly funny adults who are 'under the influence'.

Two time Grammy nominee Violinist Philippe Quint and Tenor Saxophonist Harry Allen to join Emily Bergl in her cabaret show, "Kidding on the Square," at NYC's Laurie Beechman Theatre

Splash's Musical Mondays is proud to present a very special edition of 'Curtain Call' with Broadway star Leslie Kritzer. On April 25th, directly following the video clip extravaganza, host Emily McNamara welcomes Leslie back to bring the screens to the stage with a full set of live Broadway tunes!

Following twelve sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, for a thirteenth installment, Monday, April 25 at 7pm. Included in the cast are an array of Broadway and cabaret alums.

Join Composer and producer, Scott Alan, for another night of 'Monday Nights, New Voices' April 25th at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

As previously announced, internationally renowned singer, recording artist, and humanitarian Dionne Warwick and the legendary musical theatre performer Carol Channing will be honored, along with 16 other members of the New York cabaret and jazz community, at the 26th Annual Bistro Awards, which will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at Gotham Comedy Club, located at 208 West 23rd Street (between 7th & 8th avenues).