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- Reali-Tease Burlesque: Summer Love Edition Comes to Caveat This July
Reality TV meets the art of striptease in this sizzling summer spectacle at Caveat. On July 10th, Reali-Tease Burlesque returns to Caveat NYC with Summer Love Edition, a sultry, smart and satirical tribute to reality TV’s most outrageous romantic moments. Blending burlesque, drag, live vocals, and comedy, the show parodies pop culture favorites like The Bachelorette, Love Is Blind, Love Island and The Real Housewives in a one-night-only variety event hosted by Gemma Stone. Follow @realiteaseburlesque The lineup includes: Diva LaMarr, LA Ovation Award nominee (Dreamgirls) and powerhouse vocalist seen in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots Valentina, classically trained ballerina and “Princess of Pasties on Pointe,” in a tribute to Teresa Giudice’s iconic wedding Nirah, a magnetic performer seen at The Slipper Room and The Box, bringing Too Hot to Handle to life through dance Indigo XO, Brooklyn-based draglesque artist mixing chaos and camp with Temptation Island flair Muffy Styler, jazz singer, clarinetist, seasoned host, and professional clown will be bringing an iconic Real Housewife to life. She’s known for her musical comedy and character-driven variety shows at The Slipper Room. Dia Bolique is a Venezuelan-born burlesque artist seen at House of Yes, Pink Metal, and Medusa Brooklyn. Her act, inspired by Love Island's Heart Rate Challenge, delivers full bombshell energy. Lorna Doomed is the alter ego of Lauren Kosteski. With a background in cabaret & VO credits like Best Furry Friends, she delivers witty Love is Blind commentary and audience interaction. With audience games, themed prizes, and no shortage of surprises, Reali-Tease is where romance meets rhinestones and satire strips down to sequins.
Cast and Creative team for Reali-Tease Burlesque: Summer Love Edition Comes to Caveat This July at Caveat
Cast
Gemma Smith
Producer and Host
Gemma Stone (aka Gemma Smith) is the host and producer of Reali-Tease Burlesque, where she combines her love for reality TV with her passion for burlesque. When she’s not researching her favorite reality shows for inspiration, Gemma also hosts Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show at Caveat, featured in AMNY, TimeOut New York, and more! She’s also the host of Tails and Tassels, a podcast about burlesque, nightlife, and, of course, cats.
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