Article | By Andrew Gans | March 27, 2025
André De Shields, Lillias White, Matt Doyle, Lauren Patten, More Will Reopen Laurie Beechman Theatre
The Renaissance Gala will mark the reopening of the Manhattan cabaret located within the West Bank Café.
Article | By Andrew Gans | March 12, 2025
Watch Season 4 Trailer for Max Series Hacks, Starring Jean Smart
The six-time Emmy winner is headed to Broadway this summer in the solo show Call Me Izzy.
Article | By Andrew Gans | March 7, 2025
David Rockwell Will Lead Renovation of The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Located within the West Bank Café, the Manhattan cabaret will reopen in the spring.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 7, 2025
Will Van Dyke-Jeff Talbott Musical Fuzzy Sets World Premiere at Barrington Stage
The Massachusetts company's newly announced summer season also includes Mario Correa's N/A, Rajiv Joseph's King James, and more.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 17, 2024
NYC Cabaret Mainstay Laurie Beechman Theatre Will Live On With New Owners
The venue had been poised to close alongside the restaurant that houses it, West Bank Cafe.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | October 14, 2024
Photos: Go Inside Benefit Concert to Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
Oh Mary!
star Bianca Leigh emceed the evening, co-produced by Michael and Tom D’Angora.
Article | By Margaret Hall, Logan Culwell-Block | October 8, 2024
Benefit to Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre Held October 8
The event intends to be a turning point for these cherished spaces, aiming to raise necessary funds.
Article | By Margaret Hall, Logan Culwell-Block | September 18, 2024
Broadway Stars Are Uniting to Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
The event intends to be a turning point for these cherished spaces, aiming to urgently raise necessary funds.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 23, 2024
NYC's Laurie Beechman Theatre Isn't Going Down Without a Fight; Find Out How You Can Help
The NYC cabaret venue announced an August closure last week.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | July 17, 2024
NYC Cabaret Venue Laurie Beechman Theatre to Permanently Shutter in August
The theatre is housed by the West Bank Cafe, which is closing due to financial troubles.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 28, 2024
Get to Know the Big 4 Venues at Edinburgh Fringe
If you're not sure what to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, start at these four performance venues.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 22, 2023
Joe Posa Will Be Joan Rivers at The Green Room 42
The acclaimed impersonator—reportedly Rivers' favorite—will celebrate the late comedian's 90th birthday November 25.
Article | By Margaret Hall | February 24, 2023
Get To Know the Big 4 Venues at Edinburgh Fringe
While hundreds of performance spaces exist at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, these four venue operators are some of the most coveted stages in town.
Article | By Seth Rudetsky | August 10, 2021
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Article | By Playbill Staff | January 2, 2020
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