THIS IS BURLESQUE Plays Its Final Performance At Corio 8/1

On the cusp of its 2nd anniversary the cast of NYC's hottest running burlesque revue, THIS IS BURLESQUE, created by and co-starring ANGIE PONTANI and Murray Hill, will be packing up their tail feathers for their final performance at CORIO on Saturday, August 1st. After countless sold out shows, an A-List cast, glowing reviews and a multitude of celebrity fans and guest stars, including DAVE ATTELL and CATHERINE D'LISH. THIS IS BURLESQUE has undoubtedly become NYC's go to burlesque show. The cast closes out their run at Corio for larger plans, including a new and more spacious venue as well as a national tour in the Fall of 2009.

Hosting the finAl Weeks of the show with his patent-pending brand of comedy is Mister Showbiz himself Murray Hill. The King of comedy will perform along side award winning Tease Queen ANGIE PONTANI who is sure to bedazzle with her sexy and sizzling over the top glamour drenched performances! Together this not-really-a-couple power couple will reunite the original cast including THE WORLD FAMOUS PONTANI SISTERS, HELEN PONTANI, PEEKABOO POINTE and new edition, LIL' MISS LIXX. Special guests throughout the month include LITTLE BROOKLYN, MISS SATURN, MELODY SWEETS and surprise to be announced appearances.

This is your final chance to see the pageantry that has redefined burlesque in its original home. Corio provides a uniquely intimate and sexy show .The dim lights, vintage print wallpaper, inviting plush banquets and low tables create a lavish speakeasy environment. Get a close look at ANGIE PONTANI'S flawless figure and winning smile, behold the amazing polyester weave of Murray Hill'S suits, see the sparks fly from HELEN PONTANI'S tap shoes, feel the breeze from PEEKABOO POINTE'S twirling tassels!!! Only at THIS IS BURLEQUE can you get this close to all the amazing action happening on stage.

Don't miss the final performances of THIS IS BURLESQUE at Corio! With after parties post every show!

This Is Burlesque (THROUGH AUGUST 1ST ONLY) at Corio
337 W. Broadway at Grand St - NYC
Every Friday 7:00 DOORS, 7:30 Show
Every Saturday 6:30 DOORS, 7:00 show and 9:30 show $25.00
For VIP Dinner packages, Group Sales and after party table reservations call 212 966 3901
general admission tickets avaliable at WWW.SMARTTIX.COM