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The New American Review
Phone: 312-282-2997
Price: $15-$20
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This variety show from Mo Roses Productions combines two disreputable old-timey entertainments: burlesque and the circus sideshow. Between magic tricks, a contortionist act, and a fire-eating demonstration, half a dozen women--including Coo d’Twat, whose name would make a drag queen envious--take turns removing their saucy, clever costumes to the accompaniment of a live brass band. Lula Houp Garou manages to keep a hula hoop going while stripping down to panties and pasties. There's also some patriotic bunting to justify the title and a stern schoolmistress type to serve as emcee. Sounds like fun, sure--but much of the sideshow stuff is tedious filler, and too many of the strippers lack the necessary panache, so enjoyment comes in fits and starts. --Zac Thompson
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No Exit Cafe
- Rogers Park/West Rogers Park 6970 N. Glenwood
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A MUST SEE! My wife and I went to this show on Saturday and had a great time. We loved the old school flair from the live music burlesque numbers to the authentic barker working the door. The combination of burlesque numbers, circus sideshow acts and the singing MC makes this one of the better shows we've seen in a while.
Posted by Byron
on July 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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