Burlesque, an age old form of entertainment, has experienced a renaissance in the 21st century. Modern American burlesque, or neo-burlesque, features elements of dance, comedy, performance art and strip tease. Here are some spots you can enjoy burlesque in NYC. It is always a good idea to confirm with the venue that they are still hosting burlesque events:
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Manhattan:The Slipper Room The first venue built specifically to showcase burlesque. [See schedule] |
Apothéke 9 Doyers St. (between Pell & Bowery) New York, NY (212) 406-0400 ApothekeMixology.com Prohibition Sessions every Wednesday with jazz from Broadway Brassy and the Brass Knuckles accompanied by live Burlesque performances |
Bathtub Gin 132 Ninth Ave. (between 18th & 19th St.) New York, NY (646) 559-1671 BathtubGinNYC.com a modern speakeasy hidden within Chelsea’s Stone Street Coffee, hosting burlesque on Tuesdays and Sundays [See calendar] |
The Box 189 Christie St. (between Stanton & Rivington St.) New York, NY (212) 982-9301 TheBoxNYC.com The Box is a nightclub and performance art theater |
Club Cumming 505 E. 6th St. (between Avenue A & B) New York, NY (917) 265-8006 ClubCummingNYC.com Cabaret and performance space from entertainer Alan Cumming & friends |
Drom 85 Avenue A (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York, NY (212) 777-1157 DromNYC.com Live music venue and performance space featuring jazz and rock, electronic, soul & funk, hip-hop and international music, plus occasional burlesque [See calendar] |
Duane Park 308 Bowery (1st St.) New York, NY (212) 732-5555 DuaneParkNYC.com Burlesque and live music supper club [See calendar] |
Ethyl’s Alcohol 1629 Second Ave. (between 84th & 85th St.) New York, NY (212) 300-4132 EthylsAlcohol.com Retro bar & restaurant that occasionally hosts burlesque shows |
London & Martin 6 Stone St. (between Whitehall & Broad St.) New York, NY. (646) 370-1330 LondonMartinCo.com burlesque tea brunch party every Saturday |
Nurse Bettie 106 Norfolk St. (between Delancey & Rivington St.) New York, NY. (917) 434-9072 NurseBettie.comNurse Bettie is a 1950’s burlesque themed pinup bar. Free burlesque shows every Wednesday and Thursday nights. |
Parkside Lounge 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.) New York, NY (212) 673-6270 ParksideLounge.nycLower East Side old school dive bar with a performance space occasionally showcasing burlesque, including D20 Burlesque [See calendar] |
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (between Thompson & Sullivan St.) New York, NY. (212) 505-FISH LePoissonRouge.com Le Poisson Rouge is a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate. Dedicated to the fusion of popular and art cultures in music, film, theater, dance, and fine art. Occasionally features burlesque acts. |
Rosewood Theater 552 W. 38th St. (between 10th & 11th Ave.) Mew York, NY. (646) 759-0392 RosewoodTheater.com [Manhattan][Brooklyn] Rosewood Theater is an experiment seeking to disrupt the course of the modern gentlemen’s club, providing a space for erotic entertainment and human connection. |
Brooklyn:Sideshows by the Seashore During the spring and summer season, Bambi The Mermaid presents the popular Burlesque at the Beach |
Gemini & Scorpio Loft 267 Douglass St., (between Third Ave. & Nevins St.) Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY GeminiandScorpio.com 2,000 square foot loft and event space that occasionally hosts burlesque events |
Littlefield 622 Degraw St. (Fourth Ave.) Brooklyn, NY (718) 855-3388 LittlefieldNYC.com Littlefield is an independent live event venues featuring comedy, live music, art, dance parties, film and theater |
House of Yes 2 Wyckoff Ave. (Jefferson St.) Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY HouseofYes.org Performance fueled nightclub featuring burlesque and other eclectic events |
Theatre XIV 383 Troutman St. (between Wyckoff Ave. & Irving Ave.) Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY CompanyXIV.com Home to Company XIV Cocktail Magique Theatre |
Queens:The Keep |
Staten Island:The Coupe |
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