Laurie Beechman News

The Award winning series Cabaret Cares returns October 18th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Cabaret Cares is a monthly cabaret series the raises awareness and funds for Help Is On The Way Today. A non for profit that helps and assists children and young adults living with HIV and AIDS. Cabaret Cares has raised and distributed over $50,000 in the first five years.

Following six sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre continued their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED for a seventh installment, Friday, October 1 at 7pm. Joining the cast were four special guests, all of whom originated roles in Sondheim musicals: Len Cariou (Sweeney Todd, A Little night Music), Annie Golden (Assassins), Victoria Mallory (A Little Night Music) and Sarah Rice (Sweeney Todd).

Following six sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED for a seventh installment, Friday, October 1 at 7pm.

Friday October 1st THE AFTER PARTY is thrilled to welcome Broadway's MORGAN KARR & MICHELLE DOWDY

Following six sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED for a seventh installment, Friday, October 1 at 7pm.

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.

Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, 'Classically Speaking,' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St.) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only.

kef theatrical productions has announced the return of GURLAND AND FARLEY SING RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN. The one-night only performance will take place at 7:00 PM on Sunday, September 26th at the Laurie Beechman Theater in the West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue. The show features David Gurland and Brian Farley with music direction by Tracey Stark. Tickets are $15 (plus a $15 food/drink minimum) and reservations can be made by calling the Beechman at 212.695.6909. More information on the show can be found at www.westbankcafe.com or at www.davidgurland.com.

After selling out its initial performances in June, two encore performances in September and adding a 3rd performance, a fourth (and final) performance has been added to DINA MARTINA: SITTING OVATIONS at The Laurie Beechman Theater on Sunday, September 26 at 9:30pm

BWW is thrilled to bring its readers a chance to win two tickets to see Seth Rudetsky's 'Deconstructing Broadway' in Toronto this Tuesday, September 28th. Read on to find out more details, and an exclusive interview with Seth where he gives his Top 5 Reasons for coming out to see the show!

Cult sensation DINA MARTINA returns to New York with an encore engagement of DINA MARTINA: SITTING OVATIONS. After quickly selling out a two performance run in June, Martina brings this unique night of performance back to The Laurie Beechman Theater for three nights only beginning Thursday, September 23. After attaining cult status in her native town of Seattle and touring nationally, Martina's official New York debut in 2005 sold out in minutes. Her follow-up shows have left jaded audiences (including Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, S. Epatha Merkerson, John Cameron Mitchell, Margaret Cho, Rue McClanahan, Bruce Vilanch, Joyce Dewitt, and Jeff Stryker -- a list as strange has her shows) stunned and clamoring for more.

Tonight Friday, September 24th THE AFTER PARTY is thrilled to welcome Curtain Call's EMILY McNAMARA

It is with great pleasure that 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.

Cult sensation DINA MARTINA returns to New York with an encore engagement of DINA MARTINA: SITTING OVATIONS. After quickly selling out a two performance run in June, Martina brings this unique night of performance back to The Laurie Beechman Theater for three nights only beginning Thursday, September 23. After attaining cult status in her native town of Seattle and touring nationally, Martina's official New York debut in 2005 sold out in minutes. Her follow-up shows have left jaded audiences (including Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, S. Epatha Merkerson, John Cameron Mitchell, Margaret Cho, Rue McClanahan, Bruce Vilanch, Joyce Dewitt, and Jeff Stryker -- a list as strange has her shows) stunned and clamoring for more.

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

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.

Following six sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED for a seventh installment, Friday, October 1 at 7pm.

kef theatrical productions has announced the return of GURLAND AND FARLEY SING RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN. The one-night only performance will take place at 7:00 PM on Sunday, September 26th at the Laurie Beechman Theater in the West Bank Café, 407 West 42nd Street at Ninth Avenue. The show features David Gurland and Brian Farley with music direction by Tracey Stark. Tickets are $15 (plus a $15 food/drink minimum) and reservations can be made by calling the Beechman at 212.695.6909. More information on the show can be found at www.westbankcafe.com or at www.davidgurland.com.

Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, 'Classically Speaking,' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St.) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only.

Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, 'Classically Speaking,' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St.) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only.