Alex Beck
Latest News on Alex Beck:
The Barley Sheaf Players Bring Innovative Tony Award-Winning Musical, FUN HOME To Chester County This March (Feb 23, 2023)
SWAP Series Sings The Dolly Parton Songbook This Week (Feb 9, 2021)
Photo Flash: Will Thomason's THESE FOUR YEARS, PART 3 At Town Stages (Dec 17, 2019)
The Barley Sheaf Players Bring Innovative Tony Award-Winning Musical, FUN HOME To Chester County This March (Feb 23, 2023)
SWAP Series Sings The Dolly Parton Songbook This Week (Feb 9, 2021)
Photo Flash: Will Thomason's THESE FOUR YEARS, PART 3 At Town Stages (Dec 17, 2019)
BIO
Alex Beck most recently directed "Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute" at The Green Room 42, and the "SWAP (Songs With Another Perspective) Cabaret" at the West End Loung. He also directed and co-adapted the 50th Anniversary BC/EFA concert of Disney's "The Happiest Millionaire" at Joe's Pub. Some original works he's directed in New York include “The Return” (APT Theatre), “Bck t th Grnd” and “Unbecoming” (RaW Theatricals), and “NY/XY” (Stage Left Studio). He has also directed a number of short plays, monologues, and readings with ESPA Primary Stages. Alex was an associate director on “Cocaine: The Band – The Musical” at NYMF. Also a playwright, Alex’s “12 Things I Learned in My 20s” and “Yesterday Was Dramatic” have been produced both in NYC and Louisiana.
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The Barley Sheaf Players Bring Innovative Tony Award-Winning Musical, FUN HOME To Chester County This March
Community members are invited to join The Barley Sheaf Players' production of Fun Home, written by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori and directed by Christa Fisher. Inspired by Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic novel, the five-time Tony Award-winning musical follows Bechdel at three different ages in her life, as she sets out to unravel the many mysteries of her childhood through a series of memories and conversations - from her coming out, to her moving journey of acceptance. Fun Home runs from March 3rd through March 25th.
Community members are invited to join The Barley Sheaf Players' production of Fun Home, written by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori and directed by Christa Fisher. Inspired by Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic novel, the five-time Tony Award-winning musical follows Bechdel at three different ages in her life, as she sets out to unravel the many mysteries of her childhood through a series of memories and conversations - from her coming out, to her moving journey of acceptance. Fun Home runs from March 3rd through March 25th.
SWAP Series Sings The Dolly Parton Songbook This Week
This Thursday, SWAP premieres it's performance of The Dolly Parton Songbook on YouTube! We take a look at some of the 75 year old artist's massive catalog dating back to the mid-60s. 17+ musicians of various identities and expressions bring intentionally new interpretations to some of Dolly's hits, B-sides, and forgotten gems.
This Thursday, SWAP premieres it's performance of The Dolly Parton Songbook on YouTube! We take a look at some of the 75 year old artist's massive catalog dating back to the mid-60s. 17+ musicians of various identities and expressions bring intentionally new interpretations to some of Dolly's hits, B-sides, and forgotten gems.
Photo Flash: Will Thomason's THESE FOUR YEARS, PART 3 At Town Stages
On Sunday, December 15th, Town Stages presented Will Thomason's newest song cycle, “These Four Years, Part 3.” The four part project follows an ensemble of six late 20s New Yorkers, one year at a time, from 2017-2020.
On Sunday, December 15th, Town Stages presented Will Thomason's newest song cycle, “These Four Years, Part 3.” The four part project follows an ensemble of six late 20s New Yorkers, one year at a time, from 2017-2020.
Will Thomason's Newest Song Cycle THESE FOUR YEARS, PART 3 Comes to Town Stages
Town Stages is pleased to present Will Thomason's newest song cycle, 'These Four Years, Part 3.' The four part project follows an ensemble of six late 20s New Yorkers, one year at a time, from 2017-2020.
Town Stages is pleased to present Will Thomason's newest song cycle, 'These Four Years, Part 3.' The four part project follows an ensemble of six late 20s New Yorkers, one year at a time, from 2017-2020.
Alex Beck & Garrett Bruce Bring THE TASTY CABARET To The Green Room 42
Longtime friends Alex Beck and Garrett Bruce team up for their duo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42 in 'The Tasty Cabaret' on Friday, August 23rd at 7pm.
Longtime friends Alex Beck and Garrett Bruce team up for their duo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42 in 'The Tasty Cabaret' on Friday, August 23rd at 7pm.
APT Theater Presents New Gay Thriller PROSPECT PARK
A man and his lover are propositioned to kill a stranger for a million dollars in APT Theater's brand new full-length thriller PROSPECT PARK, opening November 1 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory in Chelsea.
A man and his lover are propositioned to kill a stranger for a million dollars in APT Theater's brand new full-length thriller PROSPECT PARK, opening November 1 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory in Chelsea.
APT Theater Presents New Gay Thriller PROSPECT PARK
A man and his lover are propositioned to kill a stranger for a million dollars in APT Theater's brand new full-length thriller PROSPECT PARK, opening November 1 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory in Chelsea.
A man and his lover are propositioned to kill a stranger for a million dollars in APT Theater's brand new full-length thriller PROSPECT PARK, opening November 1 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory in Chelsea.
APT Theater Presents New Gay Thriller PROSPECT PARK
A man and his lover are propositioned to kill a stranger for a million dollars in APT Theater's brand new full-length thriller PROSPECT PARK, opening November 1 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory in Chelsea.
A man and his lover are propositioned to kill a stranger for a million dollars in APT Theater's brand new full-length thriller PROSPECT PARK, opening November 1 at the Alchemical Theatre Laboratory in Chelsea.
Photo Flash: GORGEOUS: A BARBARA HARRIS TRIBUTE at The Green Room 42
At 83, the Second City founding member, Tony-award winning performer, and Oscar-nominated actor Barbara Harris passed away on August 21st of this year. Under the direction of Alex Beck (Disney's The Happiest Millionaire 50th Anniversary) and the music direction of Andy Roninson (Take a Ten Podcast), The Green Room 42 presented an evening of song and remembrance with 'Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute' on October 2nd.
At 83, the Second City founding member, Tony-award winning performer, and Oscar-nominated actor Barbara Harris passed away on August 21st of this year. Under the direction of Alex Beck (Disney's The Happiest Millionaire 50th Anniversary) and the music direction of Andy Roninson (Take a Ten Podcast), The Green Room 42 presented an evening of song and remembrance with 'Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute' on October 2nd.
Nicholas Barasch And Kerry Ipema Set For Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute At The Green Room 42
She was a founding member of Chicago's Second City, a treasured Tony Award winning performer, and a sought-after Oscar-nominated film actor who often evaded the limelight in favor of 'the work.' At 83, the legendary Barbara Harris passed away on August 21st of this year. The Green Room 42 is proud to present an evening of song and remembrance with Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute today, October 2nd at 7pm.
She was a founding member of Chicago's Second City, a treasured Tony Award winning performer, and a sought-after Oscar-nominated film actor who often evaded the limelight in favor of 'the work.' At 83, the legendary Barbara Harris passed away on August 21st of this year. The Green Room 42 is proud to present an evening of song and remembrance with Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute today, October 2nd at 7pm.
Nicholas Barasch And Kerry Ipema Set For Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute At The Green Room 42
She was a founding member of Chicago's Second City, a treasured Tony Award winning performer, and a sought-after Oscar-nominated film actor who often evaded the limelight in favor of 'the work.' At 83, the legendary Barbara Harris passed away on August 21st of this year. The Green Room 42 is proud to present an evening of song and remembrance with Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7pm.
She was a founding member of Chicago's Second City, a treasured Tony Award winning performer, and a sought-after Oscar-nominated film actor who often evaded the limelight in favor of 'the work.' At 83, the legendary Barbara Harris passed away on August 21st of this year. The Green Room 42 is proud to present an evening of song and remembrance with Gorgeous: A Barbara Harris Tribute on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7pm.
Pride Films And Plays Hosts Discussions On Living With HIV To Follow Friday Performances Of PINK ORCHIDS
Pride Films and Plays has announced a series of discussions in conjunction with its American premiere of PINK ORCHIDS - a British play in which five eloquently interwoven and often funny monologues explore the experience of living with HIV from the perspectives of those living with the virus and those who care for and care about HIV+ persons. Staff members from Test Positive Awareness Network (TPAN) and other HIV activists will lead the weekly discussions about living with in a world with HIV - either as someone who has tested positive for the virus or is vulnerable to it.
Pride Films and Plays has announced a series of discussions in conjunction with its American premiere of PINK ORCHIDS - a British play in which five eloquently interwoven and often funny monologues explore the experience of living with HIV from the perspectives of those living with the virus and those who care for and care about HIV+ persons. Staff members from Test Positive Awareness Network (TPAN) and other HIV activists will lead the weekly discussions about living with in a world with HIV - either as someone who has tested positive for the virus or is vulnerable to it.
Cast Announced For Pride Films And Plays' PINK ORCHIDS
Casting has been announced for Pride Films and Plays' American premiere of PINK ORCHIDS - the first play of the "PAC Pride Fest" - a summer season of five plays. PINK ORCHIDS, by Patrick Cash, is a British play in which five eloquently interwoven and often funny monologues explore the experience of living with HIV - a virus that attacks the emotions as well as the body. It premiered in London in 2016 under the title THE HIV MONOLOGUES. This production will be directed by Brennan T. Jones and will open to the press on Friday, June 8 at 7:30 pm, in the Pride Arts Center's Buena space. Jones directed JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS for Pride Films and Plays in summer 2017 and was Assistant Director for TimeLine Theatre's THE AUDIENCE last fall.
Casting has been announced for Pride Films and Plays' American premiere of PINK ORCHIDS - the first play of the "PAC Pride Fest" - a summer season of five plays. PINK ORCHIDS, by Patrick Cash, is a British play in which five eloquently interwoven and often funny monologues explore the experience of living with HIV - a virus that attacks the emotions as well as the body. It premiered in London in 2016 under the title THE HIV MONOLOGUES. This production will be directed by Brennan T. Jones and will open to the press on Friday, June 8 at 7:30 pm, in the Pride Arts Center's Buena space. Jones directed JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS for Pride Films and Plays in summer 2017 and was Assistant Director for TimeLine Theatre's THE AUDIENCE last fall.
Photo Flash: The SWAP Cabaret At The West End Lounge
Monday, April 9th marked the first edition of the SWAP (Songs With Another Perspective) Cabaret, produced and directed by Alex Beck. Twenty-two artists sang gender-swapped songs from 100 years of the musical theatre cannon.
Monday, April 9th marked the first edition of the SWAP (Songs With Another Perspective) Cabaret, produced and directed by Alex Beck. Twenty-two artists sang gender-swapped songs from 100 years of the musical theatre cannon.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Donmar's THE WAY OF THE WORLD
The Way of the World opens tonight at the Donmar Warehouse (Thursday 5 April), get a first look at the show below!
The Way of the World opens tonight at the Donmar Warehouse (Thursday 5 April), get a first look at the show below!
Brand New Gender SWAP Cabaret Comes to The West End Lounge
SWAP (Songs With Another Perspective), the newest gender-swapping cabaret, holds up a quirky magnifying glass to some of the more stereotypical, problematic, and oddly curious gender moments in the American musical theatre cannon.
SWAP (Songs With Another Perspective), the newest gender-swapping cabaret, holds up a quirky magnifying glass to some of the more stereotypical, problematic, and oddly curious gender moments in the American musical theatre cannon.
Photo Flash: Lesley Ann Warren, Joyce Bulifant, Brooke Shields, Tonya Pinkins and More Bring THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE to Joe's Pub
A special 50th anniversary production of the classic film, Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, benefited Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS in two performances at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) last Sunday, December 3rd. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show below!
A special 50th anniversary production of the classic film, Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, benefited Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS in two performances at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) last Sunday, December 3rd. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show below!
Brooke Shields Signs on for THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE Benefit at Joe's Pub
TV and theater favorite Brooke Shields will join the cast of the one-night-only benefit performance of Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, it was announced today.
TV and theater favorite Brooke Shields will join the cast of the one-night-only benefit performance of Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, it was announced today.
Tonya Pinkins Joins THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE Benefit at Joe's Pub
Tony Award Winner and three-time nominee, Tonya Pinkins (Caroline, or Change, Play On!, Jelly's Last Jam) joins the cast of Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a concert that will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Tony Award Winner and three-time nominee, Tonya Pinkins (Caroline, or Change, Play On!, Jelly's Last Jam) joins the cast of Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a concert that will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Dana Ivey, Brad Oscar and More Join THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE to Benefit BC/EFA
Two-time Tony Award nominee and celebrated screen actress Dana Ivey (Sunday in the Park with George, Heartbreak House, Driving Miss Daisy) is set to appear as Aunt Mary, the steadfast no nonsense matriarch of the Drexel Biddle family in Walt Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a concert benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Two-time Tony Award nominee and celebrated screen actress Dana Ivey (Sunday in the Park with George, Heartbreak House, Driving Miss Daisy) is set to appear as Aunt Mary, the steadfast no nonsense matriarch of the Drexel Biddle family in Walt Disney's The Happiest Millionaire, celebrating its 50th anniversary in a concert benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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