Robbins, MacDermott, Etc. Part of Beechman's June Line-Up

The West Bank Café has announced upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.

This summer, the theatre is proud to announce an eclectic line-up of performers and performances, all of which will take place in the eighty seat venue.  Please note there is a $15 food and/or beverage minimum at each performance, with the exception of The After Party. All major credit cards are accepted.

According to press notes, the line-up is as follows:

The After Party
Every Friday from 10:30pm to 2am
No cover, no minimum
This weekly open-mic schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined has become the hit of midtown, hosted by iron-lunged Brandon Cutrell and Alysha Umphress, with Ray Fellman at the keys and Lisa Asher behind the bar (her pour is as ferocious as her belt). Come hang and belt out a showtune or two. No cover, no minimum. You never know who might drop by.

Time Flies
Saturday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 9:30pm
$20 cover
A collection of short plays by David Ives, presented by Bohemian Archaeology Productions.

Jana Robbins: One Hell of a Ride (The Songs of Cy Coleman)
Sunday, June 3 @ 7pm
$20 cover
Robbins, best known for her Broadway appearances in Gypsy and Tale of the Allergists Wife, and as one of the producers of Little Women, The Musical, reprises her popular music celebrating the tunes of the late Cy Coleman, following her sell out concert in March. Seats going fast!

Galt MacDermot
Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 7pm
$25 cover
The legendary composer of Hair presents a concert of his original work, joined by the swinging New Pulse Jazz Band. This Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and his band will be with us for all four Mondays in June!

MAC/ASCAP Showcase
Wednesday, June 6 @ 6pm
$5 for members of MAC, $15 for non-members
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs join forces with ASCAP to present this showcase of new compositions from aspiring songwriters. Featuring a performance and special interview with Carol Hall (The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas).

MargOH! Channing in What Makes a Legend Drink Most?
Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 @ 7pm
$12 cover
She was so touched by the outpouring of love demonstrated during her string of successful shows last year that she wrote this piece especially for her fans. MargOH! Channing shares more of her secrets while singing original songs, dancing and even releasing her inner most Liza. Ms. Channing is doing these shows for Gay Pride Month to celebrate her love and affection for the many, many gays in her life.

Spider Saloff
Friday, June 8 @ 7pm
$20 cover
Heard worldwide as the co-star and co-creator of the internationally syndicated weekly Public Radio series Words and Music on PBS, celebrated jazz singer Spider Saloff has received critical acclaim nationally and internationally. She has appeared in every major club in New York and many others nationally and internationally, and is a five time recipient of the MAC (Manhattan Association of Clubs and Cabarets) award. This special concert will feature pianist Tony Monte and bassist Lyle Atkinson

Tish Rabe
Wednesday, June 13 @ 7pm
$15 cover
Singer, songwriter Tish Rabe is joined by special guests in a musical evening featuring jazz guitarist Steve Brown.

My Friend, The Cat
Friday, June 22 @ 8pm
$18 cover
$60 dinner + show package
Phil Geoffrey Bond's tale of his ten year relationship with Chesterson the cat returns to our stage for a special encore performance. A hybrid between cabaret and traditional theatre, the piece includes music by composers as diverse as Laura Nyro, Charlie Chaplin, John Bucchino and even Andrew Lloyd Webber (guess which musical) featuring celebrated vocalists Lisa Asher, Brandon Cutrell, Julie Reyburn and Alysha Umphress.

Divapalooza 7: DivaMadness
Friday, June 15 @ 7:30pm
$20 cover
A tribute to the great Diva's of stage and screen with an all male cast to benefit Help Is On The Way Today a non for profit organization assisting children living with HIV and AIDS.

Getting There
Sunday, June 17 @ 5pm
Wednesday, June 20 @ 7pm
$10 cover
Featuring original material by the hottest up-and-coming musical theatre writers including Thomson & Mann, Miller & Tysen, Adam Wagner, Adam Gwon, Joe Kinosian and others. Performances by Meredith Anderson, Bryce Ryness, Kate Pazakis and Geoffrey Lind.

David Gurland: D-GUR in Concert '07
Sunday, June 17 @ 7pm
$16 cover
The multi award-winning vocalist is presenting his most ambitious performance series to date: The DGUR Concert Series, happening on the third Sunday of each month. The fifth performance of this series celebrates songs made famous by the incomparable Judy Garland. The evening will cover songs from Judy's films as well as her concert appearances, both obscure numbers and Judy classics. With special guests Brandon Cutrell, Brian Farley and Rob Maitner.

My Friend, The Cat
Friday, June 22 @ 8pm
$18 cover
$60 dinner + show package
Phil Geoffrey Bond's tale of his ten year relationship with Chesterson the cat returns to our stage for a special encore performance. A hybrid between cabaret and traditional theatre, the piece includes music by composers as diverse as Laura Nyro, Charlie Chaplin, John Bucchino and even Andrew Lloyd Webber (guess which musical) featuring celebrated vocalists Lisa Asher, Brandon Cutrell, Julie Reyburn and Alysha Umphress.

The Metropolitones: Spring Jam
Saturday, June 23 @ 6pm
$6 cover
The Metropolitones, NYC's premier Seven Sisters a cappella group, will perform an eclectic collection of tunes both old and new - waxing sultry and sentimental one moment, breaking out the bass and beat the next. www.metropolitones.com.  

A Musical Celebration: The Songs of Bob Levy
Sunday, June 24 @ 3pm
$20 cover
Featuring Dane Vannatter, Sue Matsuki, Vincent Wolfe, Laurie Krauz, Marcus Goldhaber, Barbara Brussell and special guest Ronny Whyte. Musical direction by Tedd Firth on piano & George Farrell on drums.

Singin' for Our Supper
Sunday, June 24 @ 7pm
Tuesday, June 26 @ 7pm
$6 cover|
Singin' For Our Supper is a musical performance designed to raise money for The Stiletto Project - an all female performance ensemble based in New York City (www.geocities.com/thestilettoproject) - so that they may continue to produce live theater and music performance.

Chez Jean
Thursday, June 28 @ 7pm
$20 cover
Singer Jean Brassard is back in an evening celebrating his French roots. This informal evening benefits a different charity at each performance, while celebrating music with an international flair.

For reservations, please call 212.695.6909, between the hours of 12pm and 8pm.

Photo of Jana Robbins by Mark Rupp