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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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STAGE CREDITS

Dangerous Music
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1988
Performer
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Fantine [Replacement]
Cats
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Grizabella [Replacement]
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1982
Narrator
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1981
Narrator, Narrator
The Pirates of Penzance
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1981
Performer (Swing)
Annie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
A Star to Be, Bonnie Boylan, Cecille, Ensemble, Perkins, Sophie, the Kettle
Annie
[East Haddam, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1976
Performer
Carrie
[New York]
Reading, 1986
Miss Gardner

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Laurie Beechman, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


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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

Laurie Beechman, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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TRICKS + TREATS Starring Michelle Dowdy, Jordan Wolfe To Play The Laurie Beechman The Photo
TRICKS + TREATS Starring Michelle Dowdy, Jordan Wolfe To Play The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 11, 2026

Cabaret favorites, newlyweds, and Halloween fanatics Michelle Dowdy and Jordan Wolfe will take you on a thrilling musical journey to all things macabre at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Kalliope Barlis Voted Top Ten Finalist 2026 Ladies Of Laughter Competition Photo
Kalliope Barlis Voted Top Ten Finalist 2026 Ladies Of Laughter Competition
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 11, 2026

Building Your Best Inc. has announced that New York City stand-up comedian Kalliope Barlis has been named one of Top Ten Finalists in the 2026 Ladies of Laughter National Competition. She will perform before a panel of industry judges at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Review: Broadway Baby Andrea McArdle Struts Her Stuff at Beechman Residency Photo
Review: Broadway Baby Andrea McArdle Struts Her Stuff at Beechman Residency
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 11, 2026

Andrea McArdle, the iconic voice behind the lead in the original Broadway production of ANNIE, has a new residency at the Beechman Theatre in Manhattan that you won’t want to miss.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2026- Rosie O'Donnell Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SH Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2026- Rosie O'Donnell Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Oct 8, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 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 'When You're In Love' and 'Sentimental Person' from the MAYBE HAPPY Photo
Exclusive: Watch 'When You're In Love' and 'Sentimental Person' from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tour
by Sam Anctil - Oct 7, 2026

Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre is currently home to the North American tour of Maybe Happy Ending, by Tony Award-winners Will Aronson and Hue Park directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Arden. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you two exclusive performances of 'When You're In Love', featuring Huynh and Kwon, and 'Sentimental Person', featuring  González, performed at the beautiful Laurie Beechman Theatre. Watch in this video!
Photos: Bill Russell Memoir STILL, BILL to Arrive With Broadway Book Events Photo
Photos: Bill Russell Memoir STILL, BILL to Arrive With Broadway Book Events
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026

Tony nominee Bill Russell releases a new memoir chronicling his journey from Wyoming to Broadway, with book events featuring theatre stars Alice Ripley, Erin Davie, and Joe DiPietro.
Review: CHARLIE SINGS JUDY at Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
Review: CHARLIE SINGS JUDY at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Gregory Fletcher - Oct 5, 2026

As one of the inaugural recipients of the Star to Be Project at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, produced in conjunction with the York Theatre Company, Charlie High paid tribute to Judy Garland and her legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert on October 4
RON DROTOS AND FRIENDS Return to Pangea for Encore Jazz Performance Photo
RON DROTOS AND FRIENDS Return to Pangea for Encore Jazz Performance
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026

Jazz pianist Ron Drotos reunites with vocalists Lina Koutrakos, Dorian Woodruff, and Juliet Ewing at Pangea for an encore performance featuring jazz, bossa, ballads, and blues.
BWW Q&A: Earl Grey on I AM ME - ON PURPOSE at The Beechman Photo
BWW Q&A: Earl Grey on I AM ME - ON PURPOSE at The Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 4, 2026

Read a conversation with performer Early Grey (GUYS AND DOLLS, LES MIZ) about the October 10 and November 12 show which explores identity, gender expression and more.
​Sarah Goodman to Make Laurie Beechman Theatre Debut With GAY GASP! Photo
​Sarah Goodman to Make Laurie Beechman Theatre Debut With GAY GASP!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026

​Sarah Goodman, Lesbian Thespian, will make her Laurie Beechman Theatre debut with GAY GASP!, a Halloween-themed cabaret featuring showtunes, spooky tunes, GAY GHOSTS, and rhinestones.
Interview: Sarah Goodman Talks Lesbian Thespian at The Beechman Photo
Interview: Sarah Goodman Talks Lesbian Thespian at The Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 2, 2026

Sarah Goodman, Lesbian Thespian, makes her Laurie Beechman Theatre debut in GAY GASP! on October 5. Read a conversation about the show.
Review: Jackie Draper Charms Laurie Beechman Crowd With LEGRAND LEGACY Photo
Review: Jackie Draper Charms Laurie Beechman Crowd With LEGRAND LEGACY
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 2, 2026

Charming, disarming, and absolutely delightful, Jackie Draper is a beacon of professionalism in cabaret, while presenting her Michel Legrand tribute show.
Photos: Jillian Armenante Joins YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Recording Photo
Photos: Jillian Armenante Joins YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2026

Actress Jillian Armenante appeared on a live episode of the podcast YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM at Café Berlin in Columbia as part of Mid-Missouri Pride, hosted by Anne Rodeman and Damian Bellino. Check out photos of the event.
Francis Asissy to Return to Laurie Beechman Theatre with TORCH SONG SOLILOQUY Photo
Francis Asissy to Return to Laurie Beechman Theatre with TORCH SONG SOLILOQUY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Drag performer and cabaret artist Francis Asissy will return to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with Torch Song Soliloquy, an intimate theatrical celebration of the women and performers who influenced her artistic voice.
Photos: See Highlights from Lorna Dallas: THE CABARET FILES at the Beechman Photo
Photos: See Highlights from Lorna Dallas: THE CABARET FILES at the Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 29, 2026

See photos from the September 24 show, revisiting musical moments from the past decade along with new selections never previously performed, snapped by Conor Weiss
Review: Shock, Awe and Surprise as Randy Roberts Triumphs at The Beechman Photo
Review: Shock, Awe and Surprise as Randy Roberts Triumphs at The Beechman
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 26, 2026

It was a night of shock, awe, surprise, and enormous talent as Randy Roberts brought a star-studded Laurie Beechman Theatre to its feet several times with a brilliant display of singing, comedy, acting, and female impersonation.
FOREVER NOON: A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY Cast Set for Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
FOREVER NOON: A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY Cast Set for Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

FOREVER NOON: A TWILIGHT MUSICAL PARODY returns to Manhattan's Laurie Beechman Theatre with Imani Russell as Bella Swan and Garrett Poladian as Edward Cullen, along with a full ensemble cast.
Special: Andrea McArdle's Broadway On Deman at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New Yor Photo
Special: Andrea McArdle's Broadway On Deman at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York
by Team BWW - Sep 25, 2026

You choose, she belts! Broadway’s original Annie lets the audience call the shots - questions are asked, song titles and story prompts are drawn at random, a surprise guests pops up - making every performance a…
Martin Bonventre to Make Solo Debut at 54 Below in November Photo
Martin Bonventre to Make Solo Debut at 54 Below in November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026

Martin Bonventre, a New York-based actor and singer who performed on the national tour of A BRONX TALE, will make his solo debut at 54 Below on November 12, 2026, performing material from his debut EP SWINGIN' IN A NEW DIMENSION.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2026- Meet PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Star Caroline Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2026- Meet PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Star Caroline Hendricks and More
by - Sep 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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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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