Laurie Beechman News

DONNA McKECHNIE, Tony-Award winner and star of the original 'A Chorus Line' premieres her unique theatrical experience, 'MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE' in an exclusive, South Florida engagement as part of The PlayGround Theatre's new project, Between Engagements. Ms. McKechnie, one of Broadway's most beloved and enduring stars appears in the limited, three-performance run at The PlayGround Theatre in Miami Shores on Saturday, February 12th at 8pm and Sunday, February 13th at 2pm and 7:30pm. 'MY MUSICAL COMEDY LIFE,' is Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander with Musical Direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

What does one get when combining two college baseball players, a surfer, a mixed martial artist, a pretty boy, a piano, and a proscenium?

Everyone knows that 'all work and no play' is not good for the soul. This past summer, after a series of Master Classes in Florida, McKechnie spent a week's holiday on Miami Beach and fell in love with it. She decided that she wanted to shorten her New York winter time and committed to taking the month of February off and spend it in Miami - being a tourist, enjoying the healthy environment and food, read, visit Miami City Ballet and even attend what will be her first visit to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, at the invitation of Lee Brian Schrager.

What does one get when combining two college baseball players, a surfer, a mixed martial artist, a pretty boy, a piano, and a proscenium?

Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present "Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends," an evening of songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY and rockin' new tunes, February 13 at 7 PM in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to present Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem, both currently starring in the hit Showtime series, Nurse Jackie, in The Other Steve and Edie, their brand new cabaret show and Ms. Falco's cabaret debut.

Multiple Emmy award winner Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem, both currently starring in the Showtime series 'Nurse Jackie,' will team up for a brand new cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The Other Steve and Edie is scheduled for Feb. 4-6 at 7 PM.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

What does one get when combining two college baseball players, a surfer, a mixed martial artist, a pretty boy, a piano, and a proscenium?

Fifty years after her legendary Carnegie Hall debut, The New York Pops remembers Hollywood icon Judy Garland with a song-for-song re-creation of the 1961 performance that is referred to by so many as "the greatest night in show business history".

Therapy Lounge, located at 348 W.52nd Street (between 8th and 9th Aves.), is thrilled to continue our newest addition to the Therapy line-up, BROADWAY BROUHAHA. Every Tuesday from 11pm until Midnight, pros from Broadway belt it out on the stage upstairs at Therapy Lounge. Join host BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistro, MAC and Nightlife Award winner) for this weekly party in the theatre district. While there is no cover charge or minimum for this event, it is 21 and over only.

Following nine sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present the last performance of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED on Monday, January 31 at 7pm.

Composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki will present an evening of his music February 13 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, titled 'Spread The Love: The Songs of Robert Rokicki and Friends.' The 7PM show will feature songs from his award-winning musical Love, NY; a full rock band; and several talented friends, including Courtney Wolfson (Addams Family), Megan Reinking (Hair), Tally Sessions (Yank!, Legally Blonde), Brian Gallagher, Heather Parcells (Wonderland, A Chorus Line), Amanda Flynn (Wicked, Mamma Mia), Lorinda Lisitza, Michael Ruby, and more!

Three-time Richard Rodgers and Jonathan Larson Award-winning composer Andrew Gerle presents an evening of his songs from his shows MEET JOHN DOE, THE TUTOR, GLORYANA, plus stand-alone cabaret numbers from his recently-released songbook. Signing after the show!

Cole Escola, acclaimed for his inspired musical performances in Joe's Pub's recurring smash Our Hit Parade and Casserole Live, the live performance component of his hit television series, Jeffery & Cole Casserole, makes his eagerly anticipated solo debut. With Cole's broad showmanship and sweetheart charm, his act will hearken back to a time when the great ladies of stage and screen dazzled the crowds in smoky rooms all over town. An exciting bill of standards, showtunes, Motown and original material brought to life by Cole's decidedly fresh perspective and raw energy under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) and featuring a band led by Bistro Award-winner Ray Fellman. Cole Escola premieres at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Friday and Saturday, January 28th and 29th at 11:30 PM.

After two sold-out shows at the Laurie Beechman Theatre and Rockwood Music Hall, Kerrigan-Lowdermilk continue their New York City concert series You Made This Tour with a Monday night show at Le Poisson Rouge.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) from February 24 - March 13, 2011.

After two sold-out shows at the Laurie Beechman Theatre and Rockwood Music Hall, Kerrigan-Lowdermilk continue their New York City concert series You Made This Tour with a Monday night show at Le Poisson Rouge on February 7th

Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's YOU MADE THIS TOUR opened this Sunday, January 16 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Legendary comedian Joan Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashion. A full dinner menu and bar are available, and pianist Lance Cruce plays from the time doors open until Joan takes the stage. Tickets are $35 with a $15 per person food/beverage minimum.