Laurie Beechman Theatre

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is a dinner theatre located in the basement of West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street with seating for approximately 80 people. The close arrangement brings performers and viewers into direct contact, making each show feel personal and connected.

The venue opened in 1983 as a bar and gradually became a stage for theatrical productions. Over the decades it evolved into an established home for performers who wanted to develop and present their work.

The name honors singer and actress Laurie Beechman, who grew up and performed in this neighborhood. Today it serves as an intimate space where artists share their work directly with audiences who sit just feet away from the stage.

To visit, book your tickets online beforehand and expect to order food and beverages once there. A minimum spending requirement of about 25 dollars per person applies to dining charges, not including tips.

The space became a launching ground for playwrights, with one writer developing numerous works here that shaped his early career. This role as an experimental stage for new theatrical voices remains part of what draws artists to perform today.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1983

Official opening: 1983

Capacity: 80

GPS coordinates: 40.75870,-73.99280

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46