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House of Verlaine’s take on Giselle is a tangle of emotions, the erotic, and ghostly bodies.
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Land of the Sweets: A Burlesque Tradition
Attention readers: To all those tired of the Nutcracker—whether that’s performing the Nutcracker, watching the Nutcracker, or feeling weary from the same yearly routine and… Read More »Land of the Sweets: A Burlesque Tradition
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 character from ‘Lil Abner. The… Read More »The Nutcracker: A History
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 Burlesco DiVino: Wine in Rome,… Read More »DiVino: Burlesque Fit for the Gods
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 really the only two options?… Read More »Sexy New Ballets at House of Verlaine
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 at the Triple Door. Produced… Read More »House of Thee UnHoly: A “Rocklesque” Extravaganza
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 family holiday tradition, the smiles… Read More »With Land of The Sweets, Nutcracker Grows Up
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 a maid to clean it… Read More »UnHoly Night: Sex, Psychedelia, and Zeppelin
Atomic Bombshells Feel the Love
“What better metaphor for love is there than getting stabbed in the heart by a flying baby?” jokes Ben De La Creme, the emcee extraordinaire… Read More »Atomic Bombshells Feel the Love
Burlesco Divino Delivers a Timeless Journey in the Eternal City
Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann, the Seattle-based burlesque artists, showcased dance.