The Laurie Beechman Theatre Announces June Line-Up

The West Bank Café announces their June, 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 Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909, between the hours of 12pm and 6pm.

This June, the theatre is pleased to announce an exciting and eclectic line-up of performers and performances, all of which will take place in their 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.

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. BREAKING NEWS! Special Guest host Marty Thomas (Xanadu), skates over to the Beechman as special guest host for the month of June.

TALES FROM THE BAD YEARS
Sunday, June 1 @ 9:45
$20 cover
A concert version of a new musical by Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk, Tales From the Bad Years is a series of short, self-contained stories in the form of songs and musical scenes from those years when you're waiting for something big to happen but it never does. From the first time you try to make the Thanksgiving turkey and screw it up, to the moment when you realize your childhood is over, these stories are about youth, determination, and unexpected love. Directed by Daniel Goldstein and produced by Michael Cassara, performers include Michael Arden (The Times They Are-A-Changin), Nick Blaemire (Cry-Baby, Glory Days), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Josh Henry (In The Heights, Godspell), Brynn O'Malley (Sunday In The Park With George), Laura Osnes (Grease), Julie Reiber (Wicked), Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde), Phoebe Strole (Spring Awakening), Natalie Weiss (Ever After), Josh Young (Les Miserables) with more to be announced soon.

 
ALICE FRAZER: Broadway Without Boundaries
Thursday, June 5 @ 7pm
Friday, June 13 @ 7pm
$20 cover
Featuring music by composers Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, Bjorn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson, Rupert Holmes and much more, with renowned pianist and musical director, Don Rebic.  "Alice Frazier is a class act - in dress, stage style, respect for her audience, and the songs she selects. Her charm, warmth and clear soprano were placed in the service of a program of theater songs that, for the most part, are rarely sung today but deserve to be kept in circuit - particularly as performed with the intelligence she brings to their lyrics." Peter Haas, Cabaret Scenes

MARY ANN SCHAUB
Friday, June 6th @ 8pm
$10 cover
The cabaret debut of a thrilling new singer. Seriously, don't miss this one (hint).

GEORGE ALINE
Saturday, June 7 @ 6:30pm
$15 cover
George sings music from the big band era up to and including Elvis Presley. He is constantly adding to his repertoire. His background as a public speaker and a standup comic, plus his experience as a cabaret performer, add an extra dimension to his ability to connect with his audience.

Katrina Dideriksen
Saturday, June 7 @ 9pm
$8 cover

A New York debut of Dideriksen's original folk-rock tunes, matched with some smoking Joe Iconis songs seen in new light. Performers: Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Joe Iconis, Ian Kagey, Brent Stranathan & Mike Petry.
Steven Lutvak
Sunday, June 8 @ 7:30
$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.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKS
Mondays, June 9 & 23 @ 7pm
$18 cover
A concert of new musical theater works by some of New York's leading musical theater composers. Featuring musical pieces ranging from the hilarious to the heart-breaking, this evening of song brings together some of the most exciting voices currently working in contemporary American theater.

ANGELA SCOLLO: My Heart Stood Still
Monday, June 9 @ 9:30pm
$15 cover
With her signature ability to bring a fresh sound to both traditional musical theatre and newer, more obscure material, Angela Scollo's My Heart Stood Still explores the absurdity, humor and pain of love by way of such varied songwriters as Stephen Sondheim, Comden and Green, Noel Coward, Alanis Morrisette, William Finn and Rufus Wainwright. Angela Scollo burst onto the NYC cabaret scene in October of 2004. Since then, John Hoglund of Backstage raved she is "one of the new guilty pleasures to be found in cabaret," and Adam Feldman of Time Out NY said she "gives cabaret a much needed injection of hip."  Angela's show, With Eyes in Love, which ran from December 2005 - April 2006, paid tribute to the music of Rufus Wainwright, and was awarded "pick of the week" by both The Village Voice and Time Out NY.

1968
Wednesday, June 11 @ 7pm
$15 cover
1968 was an iconic year for politics, culture and music. Singer David Nathan Scott fronts a band consisting of Sheldon Forrest (musical director) on piano and keyboards, Pete Maness on bass and Alex Menge on drums and percussion, performing 90 minutes of Motown, hard rock, psychedelic and folk-rock, bubblegum pop and protest music written or popularized by: Donovan, Sly and the Family Stone, The Rascals, Mary Hopkins, the Bee Gees, Jimmy Webb, Todd Rundgren, Marvin Gaye, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Johnny Cash, Rolling Stones, Otis Redding, Nino Rota, Harry Nilsson, Three Dog Night, Blood Sweat and Tears, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Burt Bacharach, Leonard Cohen, The Beatles, Traffic, Joe Cocker,Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel and Hugh Masekela. All songs in the show were either written, recorded, or released in 1968.

THE BAILEN BROTHERS
Thursday, June 12 @ 9:30
$10 cover
The Bailen Brothers Live in Concert! Featuring David Bailen: Drums/Vocals, Daniel Bailen: Bass/Vocals, Pierre Piscitelli: Keyboards, Rogerst Charles: Alto Sax, and Travis Antoine: Trumpet. Along with special guests on guitar and vocals. Twin brothers and Songwriters, Daniel and David Bailen, combine a unique fusion of popular sounds into The Bailen Brothers original style; a mix of Folk, Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock. Come hear them live in concert for a fun filled night of original and popular music. Visit them at www.thebailenbrothers.com.

SIGALI HAMBERGER: Here I Go Again
Saturday, June 14 @9pm
Thursday, June 19 @ 7pm
$12 cover
Join Sigali as she delivers an evening of standards as well as few surprises. Musical Direction and Arrangements by David Shenton with Mark Wade on Bass.

THE TONY'S @ THE BEECH
Sunday, June 15 @ 7pm
No cover
Join our Tony party! Join your fellow theatre fans as we gather at the Beech for Broadway's biggest night. Will it be Faith or Patti? Gypsy or South Pacific? Join us for drinks and food as we watch on the big screen.

D.C. ANDERSON
Monday, June 16 @ 7pm
$15 cover
Award-winning singer/songwriter D.C. Anderson in concert. D.C. will perform selections from his recent CD release, Our Story, as well as favorites from the CD's i am still and ballad. D.C. will premiere a few new songs, as well.

Tuesday NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Tuesdays, 17, 24 and July 1 @ 8pm
No cover
Beat the summer heat with some of our all time favorite movie musicals. Join your fellow theatre fans as we screen some of the most enticing recent screen adaptations of Broadway favorites, as well as the much loved Camp. To kick things off - Chicago (June 17), Camp (June 23), and Dreamgirls (July 1).

SUSAN CHAGNON: About the Lyric
Thursdays, June 19 & 26 @ 9:30pm
$20 cover
An evening of luscious lyrics and sumptuous sounds with Don Rebic as musical director/pianist, Ray Kilday on bass and Rex Benincasa on drums.

SCOT ALBERTSON
Friday, June 20 @ 8pm
$20 cover
Scot Albertson & the Daryl Kojak Jazz Quintet return for Summer Fun to the Laurie Beechman Stage. As in every performance, new music will be
introduced as well as music from Scot's previous 3 CDs. Scot's 4th. CD will
be recorded during the Summer of 2008 for a December 2008 Release. The
Quintet will be: Daryl Kojak-Pianist/Musical Director, Cameron Brown-bass, Tony Jefferson-drums, "Sweet" Sue Terry-alto sax & Jim Clark-alto & tenor saxes.  Daryl won a 2008 MAC Award for Jazz Duo/Group.  Scot has been nominated in 2007 & 2008 in the Male Jazz Vocalist category for a MAC Award. Also, Scot's 3rd. CD, Fate Revealed By Design, has been nominated for a 2008 MAC Award Jazz Recording.  Please Visit www.ScotAlbertson.com for more information & all 3 CDs.  

SNAKE OIL SHOW
Sunday, June 21 @ 7pm
$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.

AMONG FRIENDS: Hot Fun in the Summertime
Saturday, June 21 @ 9:30pm
$15 cover
Among Friends are a group of musicians and entertainers who celebrate all musical styles ~ from standards, torch songs, pop and ballads, jazz and golden oldies.  

CABARET CARES
Monday, June 23rd @ 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.  

RICK YOUNGER: The Rick Younger Show
Friday, June 27 @ 8pm
$10 cover
The Rick Younger Show merges live music, sketch comedy and stand-up in a party that has audiences coming back again and again! An accomplished stand-up comic and singer, Rick and his jazzy, live House Band, Love Bucket, will entertain audiences with hilarious sketches, stand-up comedy and familiar favorite songs.

GREG JACOBS - ROSEMAN: Cold Turkey
Monday, June 30 @ 7pm
$10 cover
A collection of new songs by musical theatre composer/lyricist Gregory Jacobs-Roseman, Cold Turkey explores themes of starting over and new beginnings -- that moment when you decide to dust yourself off and chart a new course in life. From giving up smoking, to quitting your job, to seeking companionship, Cold Turkey is a delightful romp through the theme of renewal.

Ric Ryder
Monday, June 30 @ 9:30
$25 cover
Broadway favorite Ric Ryder (Blood Brothers, The Music Man, Grease, Starmites), brings his solo cabaret show to our stage.

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