Nina West

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora, producers and owners of the iconic 42nd Street restaurant West Bank Cafe, announced the official Renaissance Gala, marking the reopening of one of New York City’s most beloved cabaret venues, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, to be held on Monday, April 14 at 7PM. The event will raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA), one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations, and will reveal the historic venue’s renovation, currently being completed by Tony Award® winner and renowned architect and theater designer David Rockwell. ​ Performers welcoming the Laurie Beechman Theatre back to 42nd Street include Chip Zien, Tony Award winner André De Shields, Academy Award winner Ariana Debose, Lorna Luft, Andrea McArdle, Tony Award winner Matt Doyle, Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, Tony Award winner Lillias White, Jak Malone, Milo Manheim, Elizabeth Gillies, Nina West, Bryan Batt, Christine Pedi, Joe Iconis, Jelani Remy, Emma Pittman, and JJ Niemann. Additional performers for the Renaissance Gala will be announced soon. ​ Renaissance Gala features Music Direction by Benjamin Rauhala with Stage and Venue Lighting Design by Aiden Bezark, Brendan McCann serves as Creative Consultant.