I'm just missing you.

saw the revival of les miz two days ago. recalled that i had seen a remarkable performance by the actress playing fantine the first time i had seen the original show. a little research confirmed it was laurie--she blew us out of our seats, and honestly i do not believe that anyone can ever do the part better than her.
sorry to hear she passed away-God Bless her.

"A lost treasure"

I used to hang out with Laurie a couple of nights a week at the Good Times Cabaret.She was dating Richie Sacks at the time who I still hang with.The night Laurie was nominated for a TONY I was working at the Theatre and the security at the door didn't know who she was.I just happened to be walking by the door and she yelled out Cliff they don't who I am and won't let me in .We both laughed as I escorted her in

Ms. Beechman had an incredible, powerful voice that, although I never saw her perform, has touched me ever since I first heard the Broadway CD of "Joseph".
Although she is no longer with us, she's left behind a body of work that will continue to inspire and delight. A fitting tribute to her courage and talent.

Thank you, Ms. Beechman, for enriching all of our lives, and may you have found peace.

I saw Laurie perform as the narrator in Joseph on a high school theatre trip to New York city when I was in Grade 11. She brought theatre alive for me and I have been a devoted fan ever since. I have made the pilgrimage to NYC many times and the magic is always there. Thank you Laurie, you were my first broadway star, my first crush and you will always be in my heart.
Forever your fan

Listening to her sing even now touches one's soul and reveals the dept of her life.

I happened to randomly take out a CD from my local library entitled A Broadway Valentine. Laurie's rendition on No One Is Alone moved me so that I downloaded it on my MP3 and continuously listen to it. I just thought I would research her career on the Web. Laurie was definitely a most talented, heart-rendering performer...

Hillary Gurman

I have been a fan of this wonderful singer and performer for so many years. I know she is gone but she lives forever in my mind and heart. I have seen her in Annie didn't know who she was but thought WOW what a voice> Then later in Joseph and twice in Cats. I still play all her CDS. I have given her CDs as bitrhday and Christmas gifts to alot of friends and relatives I feel I am doing my part to keep her alive in our hearts. I have sent her 3 fan mail letters and received wonderful responses from her then manager/agent Jim Wilham. Everonce once in a while I'll hear a song and think would I love to hear her sing this song. Also I do have a question Does anyone know if the documentry Listen To My Heart The life and Music of Laurie Beechman is available anywhere. God bless her family and friends and all her fans.

What a powerful, yet soothing voice! I never knew Laurie, but recently was given a couple of her CD's by her nephew Beryl. I'm coming out of a hard period of my life and have found her voice and song choices to be so uplifting. May it continue to inspire others.

I first saw Laurie sing at 33rd and 3rd in a cabaret with other performers. this had to be in the 70's. I got goose bumps. I never forgot those eyes, that voice. My best friend at the time was dating another singer His name was (I think) Richard Sachs. I can't remember the cabaret's name although. I met her and saw her perform many times. She became a friend and I followed her career. I saw all her Broadway shows. I still have her LP "Laurie and the sighs". I think of her often and miss her great laugh. this is the first time I put her name in the computer and came up with this lovely site. My heart goes out to her surviving family and widow. As you see by all these people- she live on and is loved. Peace Laurie, your not forgotten xxoo lulubelle

Herd her voice yesterday on a CD for the first time and new that was a star, learned moments later that she had passed. Know now that shes a shining star in the eternal gallexy of life.

We met at a restaurant on the corner of 85th and Broadway. It was the late 70's. We struck up a conversation and she told me about her role in Hair among other things. We chatted and joked for a long time. We met a couple of other times at the same place. She invited me to a cabaret performance and I will never forget my chills when she sang Tomorrow from Annie. I saw her in Joseph and Cats but never went backstage. Her name came up recently and I was shocked to hear of her death. This website is proof that this beautiful and talented woman was loved by so many and will live forever. Mark Littman

One of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard...introduced to me by a wonderful friend, who also died of cancer too young...

Watching "Hair" tonight brought back memories of Laurie. I listened to her CDs by my bedside every night before I went to bed. I recently moved and all my CDs are still packed up. I love her voice and her presence so much. Seeing Nell Carter in the same scene in "Hair" brought a sadness of how we've lost the greatness of two such wonderful performers.Fortunately they've been captured on CD and DVD. God bless Laurie!
I watched the scene about 10 times! Thank God I own the DVD. Well...I'm gonna get out a Laurie CD and have sweet dreams tonight.

The best job I ever had was working at the Royale Theatre selling "assorted accouterments" during the Broadway run of "Joseph and..." I must have stood behind Row R, listening to Laurie sing "A Pharoah's Story" literally hundreds of times -- and I never got tired of it. From those days through her final club act directed I listened to her in awe and in love. And though we were only friendly acquaintances, I was as affected by her talent as by almost anything or anyone else in my adult life. I still have a hard time listening to her cds without welling up. I have a number of Beechman memories, but standing in the Royale Theatre hearing that voice remains pure and clear and forever wonderful.

Her magical voice, her beauty,
her spirit. Remembering Laurie on her birthday with love.

It's appropriate I guess that Laurie should occupy my thoughts today...though really, she's never far from them. Thanks Laurie for all the great memories and for all of the sweet, sweet music. With much love...

Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday Dearest Laurie!
Happy Birthday to You!
We miss you dearly...
Love Sue & Jack

I was introduced to Laurie Beechman's music only in the past two weeks. She and her talent are a huge loss to Broadway and the entertainment industry. I rank her equally to Linda Eder and Nancy Lamott. Is it possible to send me the title's of her CD collection

Thank you

Talk about happy accidents. Laurie's Andrew Lloyd Webber album was left in my car. By whom? I don't know. Being a Webber fan, I slipped her album into my CD player, and I was hooked.

What a tragedy that her voice was silenced so prematurely. For years I was a high school drama teacher--and I directed musicals--and I know many of my students aspired to greater dramatic possibilities. They loved attending live theatre, listening to voices like Laurie Beechman's.

I never knew her, yet somehow I feel her loss--now eight years past--personally.

i worked with laurie in 1979, at the alvin theatre in nyc, on the musical annie. i was the follow spot operator and followed her every show.

she was a show stopper! a belter! teriffic!

by the way, annie was played by sarah jessica parker.

Laur,
We all miss you so much.
Love,
Your Claud

dearest laur - we just had a visit and left prayers and flowers for you. We all miss you so, but you've left so much love and beauty with us that it helps fill the void. I can only feel the time when I see how little Dolly is blossoming - you would be so proud of her - a sweet and wonderful soul filled with your artistry - she too has been blessed with the beechwoman's spirit! Steve and the boys have lit a candle and said a prayer and we are filled with love for you today and everyday - and the sun is shining xxoo lil sis

I cant beleive it has been 8 years. I miss you so much and I miss our kitchen chats. I never really thanked you for all you did for me and all you showed me. I got a little glimpse into the life of Laurie Beechman and I loved what I saw. I still hurts me to remember those last days. I get angry because I dont understand how God would take the ONE person that wanted to live the most. I dont beleive your job was done on this earth, I still need you. One day maybe you will explain it to me. Thanks for the Memories.

Love
Susan