Madonnas material girl deliriously sung by the bewigged fullfigured shelly watson in a grand hoop dress with a company of provocatively clad male and female dancers snapping fans and suggestively cavorting around was among the exhilarating highlights of nutcracker rouge its presented by company xiv which specializes in opulent bawdy dance extravaganzas. New york city can be tough to get around, especially when youre a visitor trying to sightsee. The company has garnered garlands of accolades, from love letters from the new york times rococo rouge is a buoyant festival of. Turkish delight handbalancer and aerialist in nutcracker rouge by company xiv. Oct 23, 2015 cinderella burlesque comes to new york with company xiv, whose 20152016 offbroadway season includes three adult only shows.
Dont miss an opportunity to experience this for yourself. Dec 21, 2018 the nutcracker rouge is performed by company xiv, which describes itself as baroqueburlesque, the washington post reported thursday. If you need assistance placing your order, call ovationtix customer service tollfree. Company xiv says bienvenue to its new brooklyn home playbill. Brooklyns sexiest dance troupe company xiv is hotter than.
I would return to see it again if given the opportunity. Company xivs nutcracker rouge shares holiday schedule. Company xivs critically acclaimed nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius by the new york times and the perfect. Dont miss austin mccormicks sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with sensual and opulent flair. Nestled in bushwick is theatre xiv, the home of company xiv and their artistic director and founder, austin mccormick. Take the nutcracker standard and blend with a dash of sally bowles, a soupcon of marie antoinette, a pinch of dominatrix and a lot of spangles and you have the basis of the 2015 iteration of company xivs nutcracker rouge. The story follows a plot close to the original 1892 ballet, but flashes a lot more skin on. Lexxe red velvet from company xivs nutcracker rouge.
Skip the stress of finding your way with this easytoexchange voucher for a big bus ticket. Founder and choreographer austin mccormicks baroque burlesque extravaganzas are kaleidoscopic fusions of ballet, circus, drama, athleticism, and camp. You may know company xiv as the burlesque bastion behind shows like ferdinand. For the adventurous type, currently playing in bushwick is nutcracker rouge, by company xiv through jan. Company xiv s production of nutcracker rouge is pure magic. Here, the setting is a nightclub and the young female stars. Dont take the kids to company xiv s racy nutcracker rouge, because no one under 16 will be admitted. Company xiv has been forging genresmashing, genderbusting dancetheater productions for quite a few years now. Nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, and the greatest. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera, high fashion and sumptuous. But openminded ballet fans with no plans for tonight apart.
Austin mccormick brings a bawdier nutcracker to the stage with a blend of cabaret, baroque dance, circus and theater, all doused in glitter with. This location was created to be the home of company xiv, a group brought together by the infamous choreographer and producer austin mccormick. Company xiv brooklyn 2020 all you need to know before. New york troupe reimagines the nutcracker as drag show. In nutcracker rouge, the nutcracker gets a crazy, sexy. The show had me at the edge of my seat from the beginning til the end. A sexy twist to the nutcracker brought to you by company xiv. The pretext for it is a racy variation on tchaikovskys perennial holiday classic, the nutcracker, but it goes off on many outrageous tangents. Feb 11, 2020 immerse your senses in an elegant, hedonistic dreamscape of xivs sinfully lush melange of dance, circus, magic, music and overthetop design. Company xiv now have an intimate yet fabulously decorate nest in the heart of bushwick, brooklyn. Cinderella burlesque comes to new york with company xiv, whose 20152016 offbroadway season includes three adult only shows. Behold a cavalcade of tempting treats and decadent feats, delectable nibbles and bespoke cocktails inspired by the seven deadly sins served by the beauties of company xiv. Company xiv 383 troutman street, brooklyn, new york 11237 rated 4.
Company xiv seven sins nyc discount theatre tickets. Company xiv nutcracker rouge, opening november 9th. Where to watch the nutcracker in nyc new york magazine. Heres 7 ways we do the nutcracker in new york city metro us. Nov 14, 2019 company xiv s critically acclaimed holiday smash is back nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair.
Is it getting hot in here, or is it just the sultry cast of company xiv. It is a baroque burlesque version of the show, and an extravagant evening of decadent entertainment which features two and a half hours of burlesque, singing, magic, juggling, aerialists, tango, cancan, and a little bit of. Dec 22, 2017 5 unforgettable moments in nutcracker rouge. Company xivs gorgeous theater, deep in bushwick, is immaculately designed. Company xivs production of nutcracker rouge is pure magic. This is nutcracker rouge 2014 by company xiv on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Nutcracker rouge is more naughty than nice the new york times. Company xivs critically acclaimed holiday smash is back nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic. Company xiv founder and artistic director austin mccormick named his troupe after louis xiv, and the companys productions channel the rococo eras flashy, sumptuous exuberance.
Company xiv s gorgeous theater, deep in bushwick, is immaculately designed. Nutcracker rouge, at the minetta lane theater the new. There are many alternative nutcrackers out there, but hands down, nutcracker rouge has got to be one of the alltime best the operatic cabaret is a lush, opulent, rococo revue combining ballet, baroque, burlesque, aerial and acrobatic. Get discount nutcracker rouge tickets for theatre xiv new york. Nutcracker rouge group reservations private events theatre xiv.
Nutcracker rouge is more naughty than nice the new. Brooklyns sexiest dance troupe company xiv is hotter than ever ballet meets burlesque with flourishes of opera, aerialists and plenty of sensuality. The amazing marcy richardson, also a veteran of nutcracker rouge, can do everything from sing opera to pole dance. What makes company xiv so unique is the integration of different talents. Company xivs critically acclaimed nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius by the new york times and the perfect hot date by time. Lexxe red velvet from company xivs nutcracker rouge duration. The sizzling new queen of hearts, inspired by lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland, is. About nutcracker rouge created by drama desk award winner austin mccormick, company xiv has been wowing critics and audiences alike with its blend of dance, live music, and lavish costuming. Nutcracker rouge new york tickets coming soon at theatre xiv. Company xivs hit holiday spectacular nutcracker rouge announces special added performance schedule for december. Conceived, directed and choreographed by austin mccormick, with a script by jeff takacs.
There are many alternative nutcrackers out there, but hands down, nutcracker rouge has got to be one of the alltime best. Brooklyns sexiest dance troupe company xiv is hotter than ever ballet meets burlesque with flourishes of opera, aerialists and plenty of sensuality must be company xiv, and with a new home. The nutcracker rouge was one of the high points during our 2 week trip. Strong classical technique and unusual special skills a plus. Nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, and the greatest holiday homage. This november, the company returns to brooklyn in their brand new bushwick home with performances of their hit holiday classic, nutcracker rouge. Company xiv open audition male and female dancers dancenyc. Austin mccormick and his risque neobaroque dancetheater group company xiv present a lavish erotic reimagining of the classic holiday tale. Company xiv brooklyn 2020 all you need to know before you. Also theater xiv s first, and now traditional, production, nutcracker rouge is a delightful cabaret show.
Nov 30, 2019 the nutcracker rouge was one of the high points during our 2 week trip. The famous new york city ballet production of the nutcrackera muchcherished annual cultural fixture since 1954closed last night. Dec 20, 2014 nutcracker rouge members of austin mccormicks company in his risque take on this standard at xiv, in the east village. Dec 31, 2018 the famous new york city ballet production of the nutcrackera muchcherished annual cultural fixture since 1954closed last night.
Austin mccormicks company xiv is seeking male and female dancers for productions of queen of hearts and nutcracker rouge. Dec 29, 2016 lexxe red velvet from company xiv s nutcracker rouge duration. Company xivs spangly, turbocharged dance aesthetic, as energetic and psychedelic as ever, is all the more immersive in the companys own brooklyn nightclubtheater. New york troupe reimagines the nutcracker as drag show full. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, and the greatest holiday homage ever huffington post. Groupon has verified that the customer actually visited nutcracker rouge.
The story follows a plot close to the original 1892 ballet, but flashes a. Company xivs nutcracker rouge returns this holiday season. Theatre has tight seats and small bathrooms but the company xiv make up for it with personality and a welcoming attitude. The revived production is at xiv, company xivs new home in the east village, and the current cast does not include marisol. Austin mccormick and his risque neobaroque dancetheater group company xiv present a lavish erotic reimagining of the classic holiday tale, complete with circu. Catch company xivs signature show in brooklyn this season. Nutcracker rouge off broadway, burlesque, dance play. Queen of hearts by company xiv september 12october 24. Dont see it if you are offended by scantily clad actors and sexual simulations. Nutcracker rouge by company xiv dont miss company xivs sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker ballet told with sensual and opulent flair.
This comingofage story delicately balances burlesque, circus and baroque with ballet as its throughline. Boylesque bullfight, and their ribald spin on tchaikovsky promises the same level of. A new york dance group is performing a version of the christmas classic the nutcracker in gstrings, heels and glitter so that the audience will feel more included, according to its director. Nobody does fireworks displays bigger or better than nyc. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera, high fashion and sumptuous design. Mark shelby perry this is a revival of one their most successful shows. Dec, 2010 nutcracker rouge at company xiv 303 bond st.
Austin mccormick and his risque neobaroque dance theater company xiv present a lavish erotic reimagining of a classic holiday tale adapted by jeff takacs, complete with circus performers. Wong of all the various nutcracker productions that pervade new york during the month of december, only one features ballerinas in bondage gear, a poledancing turkish delight and a sugar plum fairy who sparkles in pasties and stilettos. Named for the intimate and decadent private performances at frances louis xivs court, company xivs enticing and elegant preshow atmosphere is. Company xiv nutcracker rouge new york, minetta lane theatre 28 november 2015. Boylesque bullfight, will open a return engagement of their hit holiday spectacular nutcracker rouge at theatre xiv 383 troutman street, bushwick, brooklyn on sunday, november 18th at 6. Austin mccormicks nutcracker rouge, performed at xiv, is an oddity, and not only because of its kinky edge. November 29th, 2019 see it if you want to see a great cabaret show with great dancing, acting, magic, singing. Company xiv s hit holiday spectacular nutcracker rouge announces special added performance schedule for december. It is at is best when it uses tchaikovskys music as those scenes really resonate with the audience. Company xiv, which recently presented their acclaimed production of ferdinand.
We still have the offer to get a discounted season ticket to see all three shows boylesque bullfight, nutcracker rouge, queen of hearts by using my code. Dec 04, 2015 company xiv nutcracker rouge new york, minetta lane theatre 28 november 2015. The eyepopping production is the nutcracker as it might exist in another, decadent dimension. Company xiv have taken the nutcracker, turned up side down added nipple tassels and glitter to bring us the nutcracker rouge. Brett umlauf far left and laura careless far right and cast of nutcracker rouge photo credit. Discounted nyc show tickets for company xiv seven sins available online. Company xivs critically acclaimed holiday smash is back nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair. When you walk in and see how cool the space is, you know youre in for a real treat. Austin mccormicks drama desk award nominated unique theatrical experience, nutcracker rouge has been called dazzling and genius the new york times, the perfect hot date timeout ny, and the greatest holiday homage ever huffington post. Austin mccormicks company of multitalented artists span vaudeville, burlesque, circus, opera and. Dont take the kids to company xivs racy nutcracker rouge, because no one under 16 will be admitted.
Also theater xivs first, and now traditional, production, nutcracker rouge is a delightful cabaret show. Company xiv open call auditionmonday may 20th, 12pm 6pmcall back tuesday may 21st, 1pm4pm. The nutcracker rouge is performed by company xiv, which describes itself as baroqueburlesque, the washington post reported thursday. Dec 19, 2014 nutcracker rouge puts a sexy, baroqueburlesque twist on the classic christmas ballet by curtis m.