Attention readers: To all those tired of the Nutcracker—whether that’s performing the Nutcracker, watching the Nutcracker, or feeling weary from
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Tag: Lily Verlaine
The Nutcracker: A History
The Nutcracker is the Shmoo of ballets. If you’re under 50, you’ll probably have to look up cartoonist Al Capp’s
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Two Haunted Affairs at reSET
It’s not often that choreographers or even dance companies can splurge on elaborate theatrical sets. Enter Washington Ensemble Theater, ready
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DiVino: Burlesque Fit for the Gods
The inspired pair who masterminded burlesque versions of The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland, Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann, presented
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Sexy New Ballets at House of Verlaine
How many elements of the performance have to change before ballet becomes burlesque? And when you’re Lily Verlaine, are those
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House of Verlaine Opens New Doors
“In the past I’ve brought a classical aesthetic to burlesque dance,” says Lily Verlaine, the Seattle burlesque diva extraordinaire. Now,
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House of Thee UnHoly: A “Rocklesque” Extravaganza
House of Thee UnHoly, a ‘70s epic rock-burlesque-theater spectacle that defies categorization, will see its sixth incarnation this March 11-15
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With Land of The Sweets, Nutcracker Grows Up
Like many dancers, I have performed in many (too many?) Nutcrackers. Intellectually, I can appreciate the ballet’s role as a
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UnHoly Night: Sex, Psychedelia, and Zeppelin
Imagine living the dream: Led Zeppelin as a life soundtrack, beautifully choreographed orgies with beautiful people all the time, and
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Burlesco Divino Delivers a Timeless Journey in the Eternal City
Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann, the Seattle-based burlesque artists, showcased dance.
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