"Memory" -Laurie Beechman-Winter Garden 6/19/97

In the '80s, Laurie Beechman followed Betty Buckley in the Broadway company of "Cats" and remained in the role for four years. In June, 1997, "Cats" was poised to break the record for the longest-running show in Broadway history. Beechman was asked to return for a few months and be Grizabella at the 6/19/97 performance, when "Cats" broke the record. Beechman died the following year, age 44.