Laurie Beechman News

After opening Whistling Away The Dark last year at Feinstein's, singer/actress Shana Farr (www.shanafarr.com) is now bringing it back for a summer run at The Metropolitan Room. Her performances are scheduled Wednesday, August 3, at 7:00 PM; Monday, August 8, at 9:30 PM; Monday, August 15, at 9:30 PM; and Wednesday, August 17, at 7:00 PM.

Artistic Director and Founder Richard Biever is pleased to announce the creation of Singing OnStage Productions, a new musical theatre production company dedicated to developing new writers, performers and musicians as well as presenting original and neglected musical theatre productions. 4-week Audition and Showcase Classes begin September 12, 2011, followed by a unique Music Director Training Program, September 16-18. The company's premiere theatrical production will be a fundraiser, 'Side By Side By Sondheim,' to be held at the Laurie Beechman Theatre September 13 & 15.

The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

Moments with Ravi, written and performed by Ravi Roth, will play Monday, August 1 at 9:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42 Street.

Direct from her NY engagement of 'Confessions of a Prairie Bitch' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Book Soup offer patrons a chance to meet the face behind one of America's greatest wicked icons-Ms Alison Arngrim.

The young producer talks about the success of her retrospective series 'If It Only Even Runs a Minute' and the nature of producing.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) presents Whiskey Songs: A Night with Joe Iconis and Family for two shows only on Saturday, July 30 at 5pm and 8pm.

After opening Whistling Away The Dark last year at Feinstein's, singer/actress Shana Farr (www.shanafarr.com) is now bringing it back for a summer run at The Metropolitan Room. Her performances are scheduled Wednesday, August 3, at 7:00 PM; Monday, August 8, at 9:30 PM; Monday, August 15, at 9:30 PM; and Wednesday, August 17, at 7:00 PM.

BEN CAMERON (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) is the host and creator of BROADWAY SESSIONS at THE MIDTOWN THEATRE at the HA! Comedy Club (163 West 46th Street / Between 6th & 7th Avenues) every Thursday night at 11:00pm.

Following fifteen sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, for a sixteenth installment, Monday, July 25 at 7pm. In this special addition to the series, we'll be celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, having begun this journey of celebrating Sondheim in July of 2010.

On July 25th, the acclaimed series 'Monday Nights, New Voices,' produced by composer Scott Alan, will continue it's celebration of new talent at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

Moments with Ravi, written and performed by Ravi Roth, will play Monday, August 1 at 9:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42 Street.

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).

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to announce two very special performances of a brand new venture, SIMPLY STREISAND, a celebration of Ms. Barbra Streisand, her legendary career and the music she made famous. SIMPLY STREISAND will take place for two very special performances only, Wednesdays, August 10 and 24 @ 7pm. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within The West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd St., in the heart of New York's theatre district. There is a $20 cover charge, as well as a $15 food/beverage minimum (a full dinner menu is available). For reservations, which are necessary for this event, please call 212 695 6909.

Lucio Fernandez, 2008 MAC Award nominee and winner of the ITRA Award, Star Award, and Premio ARTE Award, will be performing his new show 'Lucio...Less Cuban Than Ever' opening on October 15, 2011 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in the heart of New York City on 42nd Street.

TriArts Sharon Playhouse (Sharon, CT) presents Whiskey Songs: A Night with Joe Iconis and Family for two shows only on Saturday, July 30 at 5pm and 8pm.

Direct from her NY engagement of 'Confessions of a Prairie Bitch' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Book Soup offer patrons a chance to meet the face behind one of America's greatest wicked icons-Ms Alison Arngrim.

Award-Winning vocalist ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT will extend his run of CAST OF THOUSANDS: Gillett Sings Carnelia at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Mondays, July 11 & 18 & Tuesdays, August 2 & 23, all at 7pm. He will be accompanied by Musical Director Jeff Cubeta, with arrangements by Cubeta & Christopher Denny. CAST OF THOUSANDS is directed by Arthur Masella.

Following fifteen sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, for a sixteenth installment, Monday, July 25 at 7pm. In this special addition to the series, we'll be celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, having begun this journey of celebrating Sondheim in July of 2010.