Laurie Beechman News

Election Day Special Event Premieres THE SARAH PALIN ELECTION DAY MUSICAL SPECTACULAR! Tuesday, November 2 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre also featuring Levi Johnston & Christine O'Donnell

The Laurie Beechman Theatre has announced that THE AFTER PARTY, the weekly midtown schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined, has been discontinued after four and a half remarkable years.

Carole Demas, star of TV's The Magic Garden and the original Sandy in Broadway's Grease, will perform two encore performances of her critically-acclaimed show Summer Nights at New York City's Laurie Beechman Theatre on 42nd Street.

Just in time for Halloween, The Laurie Beechman Theatre Offers ASTRONAUTS, BEDBUGS & OTHER KILLERS: The Songs of Leschen and Sauter Wednesday, October 27 featuring Celina Carvajal, Brian Charles Rooney, Ben Cameron, Molly Hager, Eric Anderson & more.

In light of the recent string of suicides among young gay men in our country, The Laurie Beechman Theatre is humbled to present It Gets Better: Broadway Supports The Trevor Project. The 6pm concert will host some of Broadway's leading voices, lending their support to this vital organization that provides suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

After two successful runs earlier this year at Joe's Pub and a feature in May's issue of Playbill Magazine, "Little Edie" Beale returns to New York City, this time to the Laurie Beechman Theatre, for a very special Halloween treat!

Rhapsody in Seth, written by and starring Seth Rudetsky and directed by Peter Flynn, is a one-man, multi-media comedy about an obsession with high-belting Broadway divas, Gershwin's 'Rhapsody In Blue,' and growing up in Long Island's North Woodmere. The show traces Rudetsky's childhood on Long Island - where being musically talented was praised, but growing up gay wasn't - all the way to a successful Broadway musical director and comedy writer in New York City.

Following seven sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED for an eighth installment, Saturday, October 30 at 7pm.

Peter Lerman, a 2010 Jonathan Larson Award-winner, will present his New York Debut concert at the Laurie Beechman Theater on Monday, November 1st, at 9:30pm. The evening of original music will feature performances by 'Spring Awakening's' Christy Altomare and TONY Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon. The evening will be directed by Laura Pietropinto.

Joe's Pub has announced their performance schedule for November. For more information, photos, press tickets or artist contact information for the above upcoming shows.

Five of Chicago's most twisted and original writers join five of New York's most talented actors for two nights of Halloween tales. From getting freaked out to getting their freak on these storytellers tell twisted tales to get you in the Hallows' Eve mood. On Halloween night, a young hipster gets freaky with a hot DJ and wonders what happens when the costumes come off; a homeless man jams to '80s rock with a broomstick; a backpacker finds herself surrounded by freaks in the Red Light District of Amsterdam; and a bike racer dons her superhero cape and rides for her life.

After a sold-out performance at THE MAGIC CASTLE in Hollywood, TELLY LEUNG is back in NY for a repeat performance of his one-man show: WHO LOVES YA', BABY? The performance is Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 at 7 pm at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (THE WEST BANK CAFE - W. 42nd & 9th Ave.) Make your reservations today by calling 212-695-6909.

Carole Demas, star of TV's The Magic Garden and the original Sandy in Broadway's Grease, will perform two encore performances of her critically-acclaimed show Summer Nights at New York City's Laurie Beechman Theatre on 42nd Street.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre announced that Tony Award-winner DONNA McKECHNIE will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with her critically-acclaimed solo show, My Musical Comedy Life, which will play the midtown venue on Wednesday, November 3rd at 8pm. There is a $35 cover charge, as well as a $15 food/beverage minimum (a full dinner menu is available). The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within The West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave)., in the heart of New York's theatre district. For tickets, please contact Smarttix at www.smarttix.com or 212 868 4444.

Singer KEVIN DOZIER will bring his acclaimed cabaret show "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on Tuesday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7 PM.

Singer KEVIN DOZIER will bring his acclaimed cabaret show "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on Tuesday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7 PM.

Singer KEVIN DOZIER will bring his acclaimed cabaret show 'TAKE ME TO THE WORLD' to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd Street, on Tuesday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7 PM. The evening, directed by Lennie Watts, includes songs by Maltby and Shire, Jones and Schmidt, Irving Berlin, Jerry Herman, Lerner and Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Noel Coward, Ervin Drake, Rusty Magee, Alex Rybeck and others. Kevin debuted 'Take Me to the World' at Feinstein's earlier this year to universal raves. He returns in this extended engagement at the popular theatre-district restaurant and cabaret theatre named for Broadway's Laurie Beechman. Kevin will be joined by Musical Director Alex Rybeck at the piano with Jered Egan on Bass and John Redsecker on drums. The cover is $20 with $15 food/beverage minimum, with a full dinner menu available. Reservations: (212) 695-6909

David Alpert and DiStar Productions/Justin Huebener are pleased to announce the third annual concert series of LIVING FOR TODAY, with musical direction by Michael Postic, and direction by David Alpert. LIVING FOR TODAY will play a one-night-only engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St. NYC, NY 10036) on October 24, 2010 at 9:30PM.

Singer KEVIN DOZIER will bring his acclaimed cabaret show "TAKE ME TO THE WORLD" to The Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on Tuesday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7 PM.

Dreamlight Theatre Company presents HERE'S THE THING… An evening of original music and lyrics by Micah Young