'This is Burlesque' Celebrates 100th Performance

Corio's dazzling weekly revue "This is Burlesque" celebrates its 100th performance with a weekend of tassel-twirling festivities Thursday, June 12 - Saturday, June 14.  Friday, June 13 (11:00 PM show) marks the milestone 100th performance - but the celebration will roll all weekend long with debut new numbers and complimentary P.I.N.K. Pastie Cocktails at intermission.       
                                                                                                                                              
With a nod to the speak-easy era, downtown "King of Comedy" Murray Hill, neo-burlesque star Angie Pontani, The World Famous Pontani Sisters and others deliver a stage show like no other in an intimate lounge atmosphere - creating a total New York nightlife experience.  Performances began October 11, 2007 and the show has been drawing capacity crowds ever since.
 
"This is Burlesque" is an uproarious and racy evening, with bodacious beauties and sultry singers taking center stage.  Set to swingin' music, the show features performances by legendary host and renowned comedian Murray Hill, the Italian Stallionette and reigning Miss Cyclone Angie Pontani, the tapping tornado Helen Pontani, the delinquent darling of burlesque and the fastest tassel twirler from east to west Peekaboo Pointe, The World Famous Pontani Sisters and the divine songstress Melody Sweets, with frequent guest appearances by fabulous downtown favorites.  With the laughs flying as fast as the tassels - it's never the same show twice!
 
Corio offers an upscale, intimate setting that is also comfortable and fun - where guests aren't hassled with velvet ropes or pretentious policies.  This venue delivers something vital and new: a total nightlife experience where audiences can revel in the atmosphere and be dazzled by the show.
 
This is Burlesque is written by Murray Hill & Angie Pontani.  Choreography by Angie Pontani.
 
This is Burlesque plays at Corio (337 West Broadway at Grand Street): Thursday @ 8:00 PM,
Friday at 8:00 & 11:00 PM and Saturday at 8:00 PM.  Note: In honor of the upcoming anniversary weekend, there will be an additional performance Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 PM.  Doors open at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $25.  Tickets are available online at www.smarttix.com.
 
For groups & special VIP Ticket Packages call (212) 966-3901.
 
For more info visit www.ThisIsBurlesque.com.

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