Pauline Adamek
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The Bevy returns with an homage to The Golden Age of Burlesque presented at The Mezz, a beautiful 1920’s speakeasy on the 2nd floor of the historic Alexandria Hotel in Downtown LA.
The Golden Age was roughly the 1930s “™till the 1950s and was full of raucous comedy, sultry women and sometimes strange surprises! This redux of this classic era won”™t just be some modern mimicry””they strive to inject the old with the new!
Presenting”¦The Bevy – a collective of some of the most experienced and popular burlesque entertainers and producers in Los Angeles. The Bevy features the best of the best, burlesque entertainers of all ages and experience levels, putting on a rotating monthly revue at The Mezz in downtown LA. The idea is to not only consistently put up quality shows with full production budgets, but also feature the city”™s top talent, solidifying burlesque”™s place as one of the city”™s most booming and crowd-pleasing entertainment industries.
“We have a unique opportunity with burlesque in L.A. because we are such a melting pot,” one of the show”™s producers, Eric Adams said. “Each part of the country seems to have a focus when it comes to burlesque, be it classical, pin up, comedic, etc. But in L.A. we blend a little of everything to create something truly special. It”™s a beautiful collection of all of it.”
Co-producer extraordinaire Lili Von Schtupp has put together a fabulous slate of performers to provide an entire evening of entertainment for you. Guests will enjoy an approximately two-hour show of tantalizing spectacle, after which DJ Eric Adams will be on the decks presenting the best dance tracks, both vintage and new-fangled.
Performers scheduled to appear include:
- Venus DeMille
- Mariel a la Mode
- Red Snapper
- Evie Lovelle
- Scarlet O’Kelijus
- Ruby Champagne (Friday Only)
- Shyloh DeMille
- The Chorus Line Stylings of the ATOMIC Cherry Bombs Dance Troupe
The night will be hosted by Doc & Stumpy “” keeping the vaudeville tradition of Baggy Pants Comedy alive!
And there”™ll be additional appearances by Mr. Snapper, Funny Eddie & Chris Beyond.
And this is only what”™s on stage!
You can also see live oil-painting of burlesque beauties by Richard McDowell. There will be photo opportunities to show off your finest. And The Mezz has a full bar to handle all your drinking needs. Keep an eye out for additional surprises, as well.
Discounted pre-sale tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com up until 6 hours before the show. Regular ticket prices are $20 for front row and table seating, $15 general admission. (There”™s no cover after show for the dance party.)
DATES AND TIMES:
Friday and Saturday
November 5 and 6
9:30 p.m.
*Doors at 8:30 p.m.
*Dancing til 2 a.m. courtesy of DJ Eric Adams
LOCATION:
The Mezz
501 S. Spring St.
Downtown Los Angeles  (map here.)
*Located on the 2nd floor of The Alexandria Hotel
- Enter lobby and look for signage and marble staircase. Elevator available, too.
- Valet parking available onsite for $7. Nearby lots are usually $5 and some free street parking is available.
*Venue also includes a full bar
TICKET PRICES:
$20 table seating
$15 general admission
*tickets available at here for a discounted price
- Call Eric at 323.382.2615 for group discounts, special arrangements, or any other questions about the show.
INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS here.
Report by Pauline Adamek
Brian Sonia-Wallace
