Margaret Cho's 'The Sensuous Woman' Extends thru Nov.17

Due to popular demand, Margaret Cho's off-Broadway hit, The Sensuous Woman will extend for an additional two weeks.  The Sensuous Woman will now play its final performance at The Zipper Factory (336 West 37th Street) on Saturday, November 17.

"Direct from performances in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago, Margaret Cho brings The Sensuous Woman to New York. A new variety show starring the critically acclaimed comedian/actress Margaret Cho, The Sensuous Woman features an impressive line-up of the country's most renowned burlesque performers, along with hilarious stand-up and sketch comedy from emerging and established artists. Featured performers include Los Angeles belly dance and burlesque sensation Princess Farhana, emerging transgendered comic Ian Harvie, the ingenious burlesque performer Selene Luna, comic actor Liam Sullivan, New York downtown favorite Miss Dirty Martini, and sketch comedians Diana Yanez and Kurt Hall of the Gay Mafia Comedy Troupe of West Hollywood," state press notes.
 
A stand-up comedian, actress and author, Cho has been honored by GLAAD, American Women in Radio and Television, the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, PFLAG and the National Organization for Women for "making a significant difference in promoting equal rights for all, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identity."

The Sensuous Woman is presented in New York and Chicago (in association with the Lakeshore Theater) by WestBeth Entertainment. WestBeth Entertainment (Arnold Engelman, President) is a creative development and producing organization that for 29 years has consistently produced critically acclaimed work in theatre and other performing arts. 

The Sensuous Woman plays: Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM, with late shows on Friday and Saturday at 11PM.  The Zipper Factory is located at 336 West 37th Street.  Tickets are $45 (Wednesday & Thursday) and $55 (Friday & Saturday).  Ticket fees may apply.  To purchase tickets, visit www.thezipperfactory.com or call (212) 352-3101 or (866) 811-4111 (toll free). Visit www.margaretcho.com for more on Cho.