The Slipper Room, Burlesque theater in Lower East Side, Manhattan, US
The Slipper Room is a theater on the Lower East Side that presents burlesque, comedy, drag shows, and neo-vaudeville performances. The venue features a design inspired by European opera houses and creates an intimate setting for live entertainment.
The theater opened in 1999 when James and Camille Habacker created the first dedicated venue for emerging talent in New York's neo-burlesque movement. This founding marked the beginning of a new wave for alternative performance art in the city.
The regular variety shows feature performers, dancers, drag queens, sideshow acts, and comedians creating inventive routines with complete artistic freedom. This format reflects how the audience engages with experimental entertainment in an intimate setting.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday shows operate with reserved seating, while Friday and Saturday performances use general admission seating. Visitors should plan different arrival times depending on the day to secure a good spot.
After evening shows, the theater transforms into a dance floor where guests can interact with performers and other audience members. This continuation of entertainment creates a casual space for socializing and dancing.
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