Lily verlaine and jasper mccann snowstorm into seattles illustrious triple door this december for the tenth anniversary of land of the sweets. Seattles awardwinning wintertime spectacle of striptease pageantry returns for its 12th year. The triple door seattle 2020 all you need to know before. However, it has sometimes been hard to keep such gratefulness in mind when, after a long day of nutcracker rehearsal, all the stores seem to be playing billy bobs banjo sugarplum or krazy kazoo mirletons, causing me to walk right back out the door, dinner unbought, blood pressure. The producers of the wildly popular holiday spectacular land of the sweets. The burlesque nutcracker glides and leaps and spins across the stage at the triple door in downtown. Psa the first four performances of land of the sweets. Oh, and did i forget to mention how much i love the triple door. Dec 18, 2012 in its seventh consecutive year, this performance of the burlesque nutcracker is guaranteed to be a hit. Created by the dynamic, cabaretinspired duo of lily verlaine and jasper mccann, this holiday favorite celebrates 11 seasons this year and returns to the main. The burlesque nutcracker is a lascivious holiday show experience with sugar plum fairies, exciting clothesdropping times.
Mar 17, 2016 dame dynamite and cava electras nutcracker at hubba hubba revues christmas show at dna lounge in san francisco. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to. From december 12 through 29, the triple door hosts another annual installment of land of the sweets. When sipping on this signature cocktail, one cant help but fall in love with the refreshing summertime flavors. Home page of the triple door, a venue from seattle. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroque burlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera, high fashion and sumptuous design. The burlesque nutcracker snowstorm into downtown seattles illustrious triple door for. A seattle holiday tradition since 2006, verlaine and mccanns land of the sweets. I was gifted not one, but two tickets to the burlesque nutcracker. The burlesque nutcracker is returns to the triple door for its th edition. The burlesque nutcracker runs through december 27th.
Honestly, tchaikovskys music in the nutcracker gives me panic attacks. Land of the sweets the burlesque nutcracker the triple. Restaurantbarultimate swankymusicvenue, the triple door, hosted the show. Seattle holiday arts traditions power rankings seattle. Created by the dynamic, cabaretinspired duo of lily verlaine and jasper mccann, this holiday favorite celebrates 11 seasons this year and returns to the main stage of the triple door. Hurry and grab your tickets to one of the other shows. Land of the sweets features topnotch local dance talent, opulent costuming by stephanie seymour, original choreography from the classicallytrained lily verlaine, and original jazz arrangements of the.
The holiday season in seattle has begun and that can mean only one thing, the return of lily verlaine and jasper mccanns annual installment of land of the sweets the burlesque nutcracker at the renowned venue, the triple door. The burlesque nutcracker continues to deliver the artful spectacle that audiences at the triple door have come to expect. The burlesque nutcracker at the triple door is still fun, flirty, and inclusive. The show itself is more burlesque than nutcracker, but it does have an intoxicating holiday feel.
The burlesque nutcracker gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover. Land of the sweets features topnotch local dance talent, opulent costuming by stephanie seymour, original choreography from the classicallytrained lily verlaine, and. Dec 18, 2017 the burlesque nutcracker at the triple door is still fun, flirty, and inclusive. The burlesque nutcracker is a lascivious holiday show experience with sugar plum fairies, exciting, clothesdropping times, and who knows, maybe some woody jokes. Its a mashup of traditional burlesque with the classic christmas ballet. The triple door has many live shows throughout the year and the food is prepared.
Restored and updated from the bones of the historic embassy theatre, this 300seat performance space is at once timeless and modern. Dec 15, 2016 the latest incarnation of verlaine and mccanns annual tradition land of the sweets. The show itself is more burlesque than nutcracker, but it does have an intoxicating holiday. Backed by a live jazz band, the nutcracker receives a bawdy. Knkx public radio here at the triple door at the end of the month. The inspired pair who masterminded burlesque versions of the nutcracker and alice in wonderland, lily verlaine and jasper mccann, presented. Land of the sweets the burlesque nutcracker the triple door. The burlesque nutcracker playing at the triple door december 728th this is the twelfth season for jasper mccann and lily verlaines festive holiday frolic and corps du burlesque. The burlesque nutcracker playing at the triple door december 728th. The lounge takes its name from the triple doors dedication to music and the brilliant visual focus of the room, a.
If the traditional version of the nutcracker is too tame for you, take it up a notch and get your burlesque on or should we say, off with land of the sweets. The triple door psa the first four performances of. Acts on the bill include the aerialistas, verlaine and newcomer osiris. The triple door seattles best live music venue triple door. The burlesque nutcracker at the triple door downtown seattle while you still can. Hmm twelve seasons of this exquisite burlesque holiday show and twelve day of christmas. When we arrived to triple door i had no idea what was in store, but let me tell you, it was wait for it. When i discovered a burlesque version, i was intrigued and figured any anxiety could easily be overlooked with some sexy burlesque. Now residing in london, jesus immerses the listener in sweet dance sessions full of swaggering horn charts and wild polyrhythms that recall the vintage bigband son sound. Land of the sweets, voted best burlesque in western washington by king 5, features topnotch dance talent, opulent costuming, incredible choreography from the classicallytrained lily. The triple door seattle all you need to know before you.
The burlesque nutcracker opened to a packed house at seattles triple door. Over the holidays, friends and i attended the triple door is seattle to see the production burlesque nutcracker. The triple door interviews lily verlaine, dancer, producer and overall bad influence, about all things burlesque in seattle, wa. Now in its 10th year, the show cocreated by lily verlaine artistic director, choreographer, and dancer and jasper mccann technical director, writer, and lyricist mixes. Bonus cards are sent to the purchaser and can be forwarded along if you did not plan to use them. Burlesque, hiphop and other alternative nutcrackers to see. Nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair. The triple door seattles best live music venue triple. Mostly for jazz performances but recently attended their burlesque holiday show land of the sweets, roughly based. The couple met at the triple door after a land of the sweetsthe burlesque nutcracker performance over a year ago. The triple door s burlesque nutcracker features sparkling pasties, swinging tassels and cornball patter that wont quit. For more information on triple door policy for existing tickets, please visit their website at.
We have been to the triple door on several occasions. The burlesque nutcracker snowstorm into downtown seattles illustrious triple door for their 11th season, offering 36. The burlesque nutcracker is a lascivious holiday show experience with sugar plum fairies, exciting, clothesdropping times, and who knows, maybe some woody. The triple doors burlesque nutcracker features sparkling pasties, swinging tassels and cornball patter that wont quit. Nov 27, 2018 if the traditional version of the nutcracker is too tame for you, take it up a notch and get your burlesque on or should we say, off with land of the sweets.
With land of the sweets, nutcracker grows up seattle dances. We only did four shows in 2006 and this year were doing 36. The lounge takes its name from the triple doors dedication to music and the brilliant visual focus. It sounds ridiculous, but even typing about it gets me nervous. The burlesque nutcracker voted best burlesque of western washington by king 5 gives the traditional ballet a bawdy makeover. The triple door, 216 union street, seattle its a burlesque nutcracker for the pacific northwest performed to bigband versions of the nutcracker suite. The burlesque nutcracker takes a holiday classic to a. We are doing everything we can to reschedule live performances, and the triple door asks that for the sake of the venue that patrons hold their reservations if possible. Now, the sweet and tangy meeting has inspired this summer love cocktail. Land of the sweets remains decembers best date night.
The burlesque nutcracker is a lascivious holiday show experience with sugar plum fairies, exciting clothesdropping times, and more swanky fun. If youre sick mundane holiday entertainment, like me, look no further than the triple doors newest show, the land of the sweets, a burlesque nutcracker. Jan 04, 20 the triple door interviews lily verlaine, dancer, producer and overall bad influence, about all things burlesque in seattle, wa. Mostly for jazz performances but recently attended their burlesque holiday show land of the sweets, roughly based on the nutcracker ballet.
It was scott giampino who brought the show to the triple door. Located in downtown seattle, across from benaroya hall on union street, the triple door combines worldclass entertainment with a worldrenowned menu inspired by local pacific northwest ingredients. This is the twelfth season for jasper mccann and lily verlaines festive holiday frolic and corps du burlesque. The burlesque nutcracker is a lascivious holiday show experience with sugar plum fairies, exciting, clothesdropping times. They have been seen at numerous venues throughout seattle including key arena, on the boards, the triple door. From december 12 through 29, the triple door hosts another annual installment of land of. Land of the sweets puts a unique twist on the traditional nutcracker. The show opens tonight and ends december 27, with shows already selling out. The triple door seattle all you need to know before. Waxie moon has headlined burlesque festivals in austria, finland, canada, texas, new york, and washington state. This rollicking, frolicking, unabashed and uninhibited celebration of the season seattle p. Opening night at the land of the sweets, a burlesque.
Bonus egift cards are valid for use from january 1st, 2020. From awardwinning directorchoreographer austin mccormick comes a baroqueburlesque confection of theatre, dance, music, circus, opera, high fashion and sumptuous design. Land of the sweets puts a unique twist on the traditional nutcracker suite, incorporating various styles of professionally. Although fairly subdued, this is not the nutcracker for young children. Seattle holiday arts traditions power rankings seattle weekly. Land of the sweets, voted best burlesque in western washington by king 5, features topnotch dance talent, opulent costuming, incredible choreography from the classicallytrained lily verlaine, and stunning original jazz arrangements of the tchaikovsky score by jasper mccann, kate olson, and michael owcharuk. Join us this thursday at out popup shop at the land of the sweets. However, it has sometimes been hard to keep such gratefulness in mind when, after a long day of nutcracker rehearsal, all the stores seem to be playing billy bobs banjo sugarplum or krazy kazoo mirletons, causing me to walk right back out the door, dinner unbought, blood pressure elevated. While the pacific northwest ballet undergoes a nutcracker overhaul, land of the sweets. Nov 14, 2019 nutcracker rouge is a sparkling reimagining of the beloved nutcracker tale told with erotic, sensual and opulent flair. The burlesque nutcracker is a lascivious holiday show experience with sugar plum fairies, exciting clothesdropping times, and more.
Pyotr ilyich may be taking off his clothes as well. Jan 29, 2014 honestly, tchaikovskys music in the nutcracker gives me panic attacks. Now in its 10th year, the show cocreated by lily verlaine artistic director, choreographer, and dancer and jasper mccann technical. The latest incarnation of verlaine and mccanns annual tradition land of the sweets. I brought my best guy friend, hopped in our uber and hit the town peeps. The burlesque boutique seattle, visit our pop up shop in. Dame dynamite and cava electras nutcracker at hubba hubba revues christmas show at dna lounge in san francisco. The burlesque nutcracker various times daily, except for christmas, through dec.