McKechnie, who earned her Tony for A Chorus Line and appeared in the original production of Sondheim's Company and the acclaimed Paper Mill Playhouse revival of Follies, will take part in the 7 PM concert. She will be joined by Lisa Asher, Harris Doran, Kevin Dozier, John Treacy Egan, Larry Hamilton, Lorinda Lisitza, Julie Reyburn and Jason Williams.
Phil Geoffrey Bond will host the evening, which will feature musical direction by Mark Hartman.
Sondheim Unplugged features an array of cabaret and theatre performers, as well as special guest stars who originated roles in Sondheim musicals. The performers are solely accompanied by piano.
Regular performers for Sondheim Unplugged have included Carey Anderson, Lisa Asher, Christina Bianco, David Brian Colbert, Harris Doran, Natalie Douglas, Michelle Dowdy, Barbara Fasano, Terese Genecco, Eric Michael Gillett, Larry Hamilton, Joe Iconis, David Gurland, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Trent Armand Kendall, Audrey Lavine, Lorinda Lisitza, Karen Mack, Rob Maitner, Cindy Marchionda, Liz McCartney, Susie Mosher, Mark Nadler, Karen Oberlin, Miles Phillips, Shaynee Rainbolt, Leenya Rideout, Jana Robbins, Becca Johnson Southworth, Trevor Southworth, Elizabeth Stanley, Katie Thompson, Will Trice, Jonathan Whitton and Lennie Watts.
There is a $20 cover and a $15 food and beverage minimum. Phone (212) 695-6909 for reservations. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located within The West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd St.
