Friday, June 27, 2008
8:30p.m. – 1:30a.m.
Featuring the notorious, the noir-ish
with Nicole Nelson and special guests Jolie Holland and tap stylist DeWitt Fleming Jr.
Hosted by the irrepressible Mel Frye, dilapidated denizen of the Slipper Room
and featuring the illustrious, the talented, Headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque, Jo Boobs
Tickling of the ivories by Jesse Gelber, accompanied on trombone and tap by Todd Londagin
Specialty cocktails by Loungerati
The Players Club
16 Gramercy Park S.
(20th St., off Park Ave) New York, NY
$25 at the door
$20 & $25 advance tickets are no longer available.
ADVANCE TICKETS
Advance tickets and online sales are now closed.
You may still purchase tickets at the door (cash only).
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THE SETTING
The legendary Player's Club, founded in 1888 by Edwin Booth, located on the edge of idyllic Gramercy Park.
THE SCENE
Hard-swingin' big band playing all original tunes for dancing, special guests vocalists, piano interludes, and burlesque breaks. Dress to play – sequins, feathers, bow ties and skinny ties, spats, backless dresses and finger-curled tresses welcome.
THE CHARACTERS
Past members of the Player's Club include Cole Porter, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Ernest Hemingway, and Harry Belafonte… Feel up to the part?
THE SALON
Lounging and dancing with style since 2001.
Sponsored by Patrick Soluri, Andre Soluri, Loungerati, and Prohibition Productions