Laurie Beechman
Laurie Beechman is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Dangerous Music, Les Miserables, and Cats. Awards include Theatre World Awards for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1982).
Date of Birth: April 04, 1953
Date of Death: March 08, 1998 (44)
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
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[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1981
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
A Star to Be, Bonnie Boylan, Cecille, Ensemble, Perkins, Sophie, the Kettle
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
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Theatre World Awards - 1982 - Performance
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Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
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Videos
Exclusive: Watch Anania Sing 'Science Fiction/Double Feature' from THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Sam Anctil - 2026-08-27 14:50:35
Video: Watch André De Shields in Jim Steinman & Barry Keating’s RHINEGOLD
by Michael Major - 2026-08-06 16:59:57
Exclusive: Watch Michael Iván Carrier's Powerful 'I'm Not a Girl...' from & JULIET
by Luka Vonier - 2026-07-12 16:00:24
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - 2026-04-03 13:00:22
Video: Can You Guess Jenna Bainbridge & Danny Quadrino's 3 Dream Roles?
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-03-14 16:00:20
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Review: Andy Saehan Shin Proves He's a STAR TO BE at the Beechman Theatre
by Gregory Fletcher - Aug 28, 2026
From his opening lyrics of “New York, New York,” it was clear that this was a voice of star quality. Shin commanded the stage with a deep, resonant baritone, embellishing the familiar melody with impressive ease
by Gregory Fletcher - Aug 28, 2026
From his opening lyrics of “New York, New York,” it was clear that this was a voice of star quality. Shin commanded the stage with a deep, resonant baritone, embellishing the familiar melody with impressive ease
Wait in the Wings’ Broadway History Harvest Will Return This September
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2026
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Wait in the Wings invites theater fans, performers, and members of the theater community to help answer that question at the Broadway History Harvest, a free community archiving event at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Manhattan.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2026
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Wait in the Wings invites theater fans, performers, and members of the theater community to help answer that question at the Broadway History Harvest, a free community archiving event at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Manhattan.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 28, 2026: SIX THE MUSICAL To End Its Broadway Reign and More
by - Aug 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Watch Anania Sing 'Science Fiction/Double Feature' from THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Sam Anctil - Aug 27, 2026
Watch a video of The Rocky Horror Show swing Anania deliver an exclusive performance of 'Science Fiction/Double Feature.' Filmed at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, she shares her rendition of the opening number with Jane Cardona on the piano.
by Sam Anctil - Aug 27, 2026
Watch a video of The Rocky Horror Show swing Anania deliver an exclusive performance of 'Science Fiction/Double Feature.' Filmed at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, she shares her rendition of the opening number with Jane Cardona on the piano.
Photos: Highlights from NERDLESQUE - ANIME AFTER DARK at the Beechman Theatre
by Anthony Zaccardi - Aug 26, 2026
Friday night fans from Anime Con got to get on their wild side and attend 'Nerdlesque' at The Laurie Beechman Theater. See photos from the August 21 show. They return on August 27 at the Slipper Room.
by Anthony Zaccardi - Aug 26, 2026
Friday night fans from Anime Con got to get on their wild side and attend 'Nerdlesque' at The Laurie Beechman Theater. See photos from the August 21 show. They return on August 27 at the Slipper Room.
LEGRAND LEGACY – KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING! to Bring Jackie Draper to Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
Jackie Draper will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with a new cabaret show celebrating composer Michel Legrand, featuring musicians Gregory Toroian, Tom Hubbard, Ron Tierno, and Robbyn Tongue.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
Jackie Draper will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with a new cabaret show celebrating composer Michel Legrand, featuring musicians Gregory Toroian, Tom Hubbard, Ron Tierno, and Robbyn Tongue.
Steph Koffroth to Make NYC Cabaret Debut in WORTH THE WAIT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Steph Koffroth will bring her solo cabaret show WORTH THE WAIT to the Laurie Beechman Theater, featuring Broadway songs, live music and personal storytelling.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Steph Koffroth will bring her solo cabaret show WORTH THE WAIT to the Laurie Beechman Theater, featuring Broadway songs, live music and personal storytelling.
Isabella Esler and Giselle Gutierrez Will Perform LYDIA SQUARED at the Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Isabella Esler and Giselle Gutierrez, who each played Lydia on tour in Beetlejuice and Mrs. Doubtfire, will perform a duo cabaret at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on October 13, 2026, with music direction by Aidan S. Wells.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Isabella Esler and Giselle Gutierrez, who each played Lydia on tour in Beetlejuice and Mrs. Doubtfire, will perform a duo cabaret at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on October 13, 2026, with music direction by Aidan S. Wells.
THE FARTISTE 20th Anniversary Concerts to Take Place at the Laurie Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
20 years after its Off-Broadway run, THE FARTISTE will bring its outrageous true story back to the stage with an explosive Anniversary Concert celebration at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
20 years after its Off-Broadway run, THE FARTISTE will bring its outrageous true story back to the stage with an explosive Anniversary Concert celebration at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Will Kelley's FOR THE RECORD to Close With Final Performance at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
Will Kelley will bring his show FOR THE RECORD to a close with a final performance at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, wrapping a run that began with a conversation with director Michael Kirk Lane.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
Will Kelley will bring his show FOR THE RECORD to a close with a final performance at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, wrapping a run that began with a conversation with director Michael Kirk Lane.
Cabaret Roundup: August 17-23 – Simple Plan, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
Leslee Warren to Bring LIGHT DARK & STORMY - LENA HORNE to Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Leslee Warren will present a tribute to Lena Horne at Chelsea Table + Stage, following her solo cabaret debut with a new show featuring signature songs from the American songbook.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Leslee Warren will present a tribute to Lena Horne at Chelsea Table + Stage, following her solo cabaret debut with a new show featuring signature songs from the American songbook.
DRAFTS Musical Sets Cast for NYC Concert Premiere at Beechman
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
BIG Theatricals announced the cast and creative team for Tyler Manning's DRAFTS, a new musical premiering in concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
BIG Theatricals announced the cast and creative team for Tyler Manning's DRAFTS, a new musical premiering in concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Review: Christine Andreas Soars in S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 7, 2026
Christine Andreas’s S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below on July 30 and 31 was pure love. The star provided a balm for our times through a brief history of song, accompanied by her husband, Broadway songwriter Martin Silvestri.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 7, 2026
Christine Andreas’s S'WONDERFUL at 54 Below on July 30 and 31 was pure love. The star provided a balm for our times through a brief history of song, accompanied by her husband, Broadway songwriter Martin Silvestri.
Christopher Caswell Will Bring Encore of ORDINARY MIRACLES to The Laurie Beechman Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Christopher Caswell will return once again to the Laurie Beechman Theater with an encore of his brand new, one-man show “Ordinary Miracles”. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Christopher Caswell will return once again to the Laurie Beechman Theater with an encore of his brand new, one-man show “Ordinary Miracles”. Learn more here.
Video: Watch André De Shields in Jim Steinman & Barry Keating’s RHINEGOLD
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026
Barry Keating has released the complete version of the 2023 cabaret presentation of Rhinegold, starring André De Shields. Written with Jim Steinman, Rhinegold is a musical de Shields first appeared in in 1973. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026
Barry Keating has released the complete version of the 2023 cabaret presentation of Rhinegold, starring André De Shields. Written with Jim Steinman, Rhinegold is a musical de Shields first appeared in in 1973. Watch the video!
RON DROTOS AND FRIENDS to Return to Pangea for Two Shows
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Jazz pianist Ron Drotos will return to Pangea with vocalists Lina Koutrakos, Dorian Woodruff, and Juliet Ewing for two evenings of jazz, bossa, ballads, and blues.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Jazz pianist Ron Drotos will return to Pangea with vocalists Lina Koutrakos, Dorian Woodruff, and Juliet Ewing for two evenings of jazz, bossa, ballads, and blues.
LADIES OF LAUGHTER Contest to Seek Funny Women Nationwide
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Comedy producers will search for America's funniest women in stand-up as the Ladies of Laughter contest continues its nationwide talent hunt, with finals set for New York City's Laurie Beechman Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
Comedy producers will search for America's funniest women in stand-up as the Ladies of Laughter contest continues its nationwide talent hunt, with finals set for New York City's Laurie Beechman Theatre.
THE COLOR PURPLE, BONNIE & CLYDE to Headline Gretna Theatre's 100th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Gretna Theatre will mark its centennial with a mainstage season featuring THE COLOR PURPLE, BONNIE & CLYDE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS and Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY, alongside special events celebrating a century of live theatre in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Gretna Theatre will mark its centennial with a mainstage season featuring THE COLOR PURPLE, BONNIE & CLYDE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS and Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY, alongside special events celebrating a century of live theatre in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Laurie Beechman been in?
Laurie Beechman has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Laurie Beechman been in?
Laurie Beechman has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Laurie Beechman been nominated for?
Laurie Beechman has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." She also received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards for the same production. Additionally, Beechman was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."
What awards has Laurie Beechman won?
Laurie Beechman has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for her role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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