McCartney, Rauch, Gurland, 'Tell Me on a Sunday' in Beechman March Line-Up

The West Bank Café announces our March, 2008 line-up of live entertainment, to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd St., at 9th Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909, between the hours of 12pm and 6pm.

This February, the theatre is pleased to announce an exciting and eclectic line-up of performers and performances, all of which will take place in the gorgeous eighty seat venue.

Please note there is a $15 food and/or beverage minimum at each performance, with the exception of The After Party & New York Underground. All major credit cards are accepted.

The After Party
Every Friday from 10:30pm to 3am
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. 

David Gurland: Best of '07 Concerts
Saturday, March 1 at 7pm
Friday, March 14 at 8pm
$15 cover

Two different nights music from this Award-winning vocalist, following his successful '07 run of concerts. On March 1: Mostly Country with a Madonna Chaser featuring Musical Director Tim DiPasqua and vocalist Lisa Asher. On March 14^th: Judy Garland and Other Gals, featuring Musical Director Ray Fellman, Rob Maitner, Randi Driscoll and Kristy Cates.

Cougar
Saturday, March 1 at 9:30pm
$20 cover

Join Donna Moore as she lets the cat out of the bag and prowls for young bucks in this funny, new - and sexy - musical exploration of the phenomenon of older women and younger men. Original music score by Mark Barkan and Donna Moore, Music Direction by Steven Borsuk, Directed by Robert Brink. "...delightfully sharp and entertaining. It's a clever work from an appealing, multi-talented performer." - William Wolf, Wolf Entertainment Guide. 

Liz McCartney in Rosemary and Time
Sunday, March 2 at 7pm
Sunday, March 9 at 3pm
Monday, March 31 at 7pm

$15 cover

The ridiculously talented McCartney returns to our stage following her triumphs in Broadway's Taboo (Big Sue) and Mamma Mia (Rosie), as well as Papermill Playhouse's Pirates and the Grove Street Playhouse production of Souvenir, to debut a new show celebrating the life and music of Rosemary Clooney.

Life on Earth: The Songs of Craig Carnelia
Sundays, March 2 & 9 at 9:30pm
Monday, March 17 at 6pm
$20 cover

Four of Broadway's most exciting young performers unite to perform the music of esteemed composer Craig Carnelia (Is There Life After High School, Working, Sweet Smell of Success). The cast includes Carey Anderson (Mamma Mia), D.B. Bonds (Make Me a Song), Lisa Brecia (Wicked) and Evan Harrington (Avenue Q). Conceived and Directed by Craig Carnelia.

Ben Rauch in Ben Rauch is Horance Vanderveer
Monday, March 3 at 7pm
Tuesday, March 4 at 7pm
$15 cover

Following a sold out run last December, Ben Rauch is back as everyone's favorite musical theatre obsessed community theatre outcast from NJ who's one dream is to be on Broadway. The only problem is he has one credit to his name and very little training. Come hear him act, sing, dance, and play the xylophone through this musical theatre comedy romp. This guy probably has the worst teeth to hit the theatre scene since… well no one has worse teeth.  This show is appropriate for families and any big name people in the industry that want to give Horace his first job. 

Cabaret Cares
Mondays, March 3 & 24 at 9:30pm
$25 cover

This ongoing series benefits Help is on the Way Today, a not-for-profit organization which helps children living with HIV/AIDS.  

Scot Albertson
Thursday, March 6 at 9:30pm
$20 cover

A return engagement for Scot & the Daryl Kojak Jazz Quintet. Scot's third CD, Fate Revealed by Design is spotlighted at this performance as well as brand new music. The new CD was publicly released at The Laurie Beechman on December 29, 2007 to a packed theater. Scot's fourth CD project is now in the planning stages for release in December, 2008. The Jazz Quintet consists of Daryl Kojak-Musical Director/Pianist, Cameron Brown-bass, Tony Jefferson-drums, Scott Wendholt-trumpet & "Sweet" Sue Terry-sax. For more information, to listen to Scot's CDs, view performance videos or read press reviews, please visit ScotAlbertson.com.  

Will Trice in Goodbye, Pluto
Fridays, March 7 & 21 at 8pm
Saturday, March 15 at 9:30
$10 cover

Will Trice (with Jamie Schmidt, piano) has his head in the clouds with an eclectic mix of songs about the moon, stars, planets, and such….featuring tunes by Jake Heggie, Liz Phair, Ricky Ian Gordon, Counting Crows, Johnny Mercer, Kurt Weill, Michael Rice, Radiohead and more.

In Love With Mom
Saturday, March 8 at 9:30pm
Sunday, March 9 at 7pm
$20 cover

In Love with Mom is a play based on a collection of poems bearing the same title. In this story, mother is not treated as a fairy or a goddess. We explore the relationships we have with our real mothers. We celebrate the love a mother has for her child. We embrace the love we feel for the person we call Mother. And, we come to see "Mother" is also a woman, an individual in her own rank – yes, the person we call "Mother," is that, and so much more!

Noelle McGrath
Saturday, March 15 at 7pm
$12 cover

Cabaret newcomer McGrath sings everything from Simon and Garfunkle to Cy Coleman.

Steven Lutvak
Sunday, March 16 at 7:30pm
$25 cover

Award-winning composer Stephen Lutvak returns to our stage to share some of his newest compositions, including works from the forthcoming musicals Kind Hearts and Coronets and Campaign of the Century. Of course, some of his most treasured chestnuts are included as well. Steven has won the first Johnny Mercer Foundation Emerging American Songwriter Award, two Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Grants for his work in the theatre (he is the first and only recipient of two such awards), a New American Works Grant from the NEA, two Bistro Awards and three MAC Awards.

Cashino
Monday, March 17 @ 9:30pm
$25 cover

Susan Mosher and John Boswell return in their hit revue, direct from Las Vegas.

Ron Mesa in Kick Bacharass!
Tuesday, March 18 at 7pm
Thursday, March 20 at 7pm
$15 cover

A jazzified celebration of songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David sung by Donna Accorso, Ron Mesa and Denise Royal. Some new twists on some old tunes plus a roof-raising Ode to Warwick medley!

 Screening Sondheim – Into the Woods
Saturday, March 22 at 8pm
No cover

We're thrilled to continue our new series, Screening Sondheim, with the 1987 Broadway production of Into the Woods! Starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien and many others, this iconic piece of musical theatre is treasured in hearts and minds of many theatre goers. Join us pre show for a discussion with members of the cast at 8pm, then stick around to watch this extraordinary production on the big screen with fellow Sondheim fans. The series continues with: Sunday in the Park with George (April 5), and Sweeney Todd (May 3).

Sing for the Cure
Wednesday, March 26 at 7pm
$25 cover

Four women share their stories in song, all in some way affected by this "dis-ease". Metastatic disease occurs when breast cancer spreads to another body system. MBCN is the proactive voice in the breast cancer community, dedicated to easing fear of metastatic disease, ending isolation, exposing misconceptions, and developing strategies for living with the disease and coping with treatment. And most important MBCN will continue to fight for the development of treatments to extend life as the search for the cure continues. 

Jonathan Whitton
Thursday, March 27 at 7pm
$15 cover

Jonathan Whitton returns following his August and December, 07 engagements, this time celebrating the release of his debut CD: Live at The Laurie Beechman. The evening will include selections from his acclaimed evening, Perfect Finite, as well as new material.  Whitton's shows highlight contemporary musical theatre masters including Adler & Ross, Finn, LaChiusa, Sondheim and more. More info at www.jonwhitton.com

Gabrielle Stravelli
Saturday, March 29 at 7pm
(continuing April 10 at 7pm and April 14 at 9:30pm)
$12 cover

The voice that roared is back on our stage for a continuation of her successful 2007 shows. Stravelli interprets music from everyone, including Rodgers and Hammerstein and Irving Berlin, straight through to Pink Floyd and Joni Mitchell. Always original, always impressive, - a reason to go to cabaret.

Spotlight Series
Friday, March 28 at 8pm
$10 cover

Presented by the Society of Singers, this on going, monthly benefit series are evenings featuring incredible up-and-coming Broadway and Off-Broadway singers, writers and groups benefiting the only national organization to exclusively support singers-in-need. March featured singers are Blake Whyte, Jason Michael Snow, composer-lyricist Julianne Wick Davis, special guests Sally Wilfert and Michael Winther, directed by Joe Barros with musical direction by Carmel Dean.

Snake Oil Show
Saturday, March 29 at 9:30pm
$10 cover

The Snake Oil Show is a variety show featuring fast paced entertainment full of comedy and music. This show features comics Tom-e and Brent Sullivan and singer songwriters Robert German and Paul and Maddy Wyatt.  Mentalist Eric Walton brings his own brand of entertainment and card tricks to the table. The Snake Oil Show seeks to cross the boundaries between stand-up comedy, cabaret and performance art in a queer but straight-friendly environment.

Tell Me on a Sunday
Sunday, March 30 at 7pm
(Continuing Sundays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7pm)
$30 cover

Andrew Lloyd Weber's hit Broadway musical concerning Emma, an English hatmaker trying to make it in the Big Apple, gets a revival production courtesy of The Alloy Theatre Company, staring Maxine Lineham

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