House of Verlaine’s take on Giselle is a tangle of emotions, the erotic, and ghostly bodies.
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House of Verlaine’s take on Giselle is a tangle of emotions, the erotic, and ghostly bodies.
Continue readingAttention readers: To all those tired of the Nutcracker—whether that’s performing the Nutcracker, watching the Nutcracker, or feeling weary from
Continue readingThe Nutcracker is the Shmoo of ballets. If you’re under 50, you’ll probably have to look up cartoonist Al Capp’s
Continue readingThe inspired pair who masterminded burlesque versions of The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland, Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann, presented
Continue readingHow many elements of the performance have to change before ballet becomes burlesque? And when you’re Lily Verlaine, are those
Continue readingHouse of Thee UnHoly, a ‘70s epic rock-burlesque-theater spectacle that defies categorization, will see its sixth incarnation this March 11-15
Continue readingLike many dancers, I have performed in many (too many?) Nutcrackers. Intellectually, I can appreciate the ballet’s role as a
Continue readingImagine living the dream: Led Zeppelin as a life soundtrack, beautifully choreographed orgies with beautiful people all the time, and
Continue reading“What better metaphor for love is there than getting stabbed in the heart by a flying baby?” jokes Ben De
Continue readingLily Verlaine and Jasper McCann, the Seattle-based burlesque artists, showcased dance.
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