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First NERDLESQUE FESTIVAL to Run 4/3-6 in NYC

Big Bang Theory. Horn rimmed glasses. Comic Con. It seems like nerds are everywhere these days -- and on the forefront of culture and fashion. Now, Epic Win, RAWR & D20 Burlesque will showcase the sexy side of nerds at the 1st annual NERDLESQUE FESTIVAL. For four days, from April 3rd through April 6th, burlesque performers from all over the world will unite in New York City to celebrate nerd chic. The schedule of events for this weekend by and for dweebs, dorks, geeks, freaks and their admirers is as follows:

No Name Comedy/Variety Show Set for Word Up Bookshop, 3/4

The long-running No Name Comedy / Variety Show brings New York's best established and upcoming authors and storytellers including Nelson Lugo, Lisa Kirchner, Daniel Guzman, Robin Bady and Tommy Pryor to Washington Heights on Tuesday, March 4th for their monthly series: 'No Name @ Word Up Super Storytellers' Edition', at the Word Up Community Bookshop (165th Street & Amsterdam Avenue).

MTF to Present THE DISAPPEARING MAN, 1/17-25

The Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) presents a showcase production of THE DISAPPEARING MAN, a new folk opera with book, music, and lyrics by Jahn Sood. This production follows a sold-out concert at Joe's Pub and a standing-room-only development reading in the spring of 2013. THE DISAPPEARING MAN takes place backstage at a small-time travelling circus in 1936. When the headliner is offered another job, the motley troupe must decide whether to adapt to the change or fight to keep the family together.

Horse Trade Theater Group Presents The Summer Burlesque Blitz Tonight

Summer just got hotter thanks to Horse Trade Theater Group's Summer Burlesque Blitz featuring classic striptease with Angie Pontani's Burlesque-A-Pades, Kita St. Cyr's Intime Burlesque, and The Paper Dolls troupe, nerdlesque with D20, RAWR!, and Storybook Burlesque, boylesque with Epic Win and Shocks & c*cks, and storytelling striptease mashups with Bare.

Horse Trade Theater Group Presents The Summer Burlesque Blitz, 7/18

Summer just got hotter thanks to Horse Trade Theater Group's Summer Burlesque Blitz featuring classic striptease with Angie Pontani's Burlesque-A-Pades, Kita St. Cyr's Intime Burlesque, and The Paper Dolls troupe, nerdlesque with D20, RAWR!, and Storybook Burlesque, boylesque with Epic Win and Shocks & c*cks, and storytelling striptease mashups with Bare.

AND I AM NOT LYING Opens Tonight at UNDER Saint Marks

And I Am Not Lying is described as 'cock-rocking the NPR crowd with the best underground comedy, storytelling, burlesque and sideshow acts. This whole thing (and all of everything) is about getting together and getting EXCITED - just turn your phones off and shout it out loud.'

AND I AM NOT LYING Opens 6/5 at UNDER Saint Marks

And I Am Not Lying is described as 'cock-rocking the NPR crowd with the best underground comedy, storytelling, burlesque and sideshow acts. This whole thing (and all of everything) is about getting together and getting EXCITED - just turn your phones off and shout it out loud.'

WorkShop Theater Company Presents PROTECTED, Previewing Tonight

WorkShop Theater Company (Scott C. Sickles, Artistic Director, Jeff Paul, Managing Director) will revive the 2009 FringeNYC hit, Protected, by playwright Timothy Scott Harris, tonight April 26 through May 17 in their Main Stage Theater (312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, 4th Floor).

WorkShop Theater Company Presents PROTECTED, Previewing 4/26

WorkShop Theater Company (Scott C. Sickles, Artistic Director, Jeff Paul, Managing Director) will revive the 2009 FringeNYC hit, Protected, by playwright Timothy Scott Harris, April 26-May 17 in their Main Stage Theater (312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, 4th Floor).

Joe the Shark and Cherry Pitz Present HOTSY TOTSY BURLESQUE 2/21

It is Valentine's Day this month and Cherry Pitz is caught up in the spirit of love. In this show she tells us all the story of her epic romance with superhero Johnny Angel. Monsters and mayhem tore them apart, but will true love bring them back together? Will they find each other again after all these years? And why is Dr. Phil doing a strip tease?

Joe the Shark and Cherry Pitz Present HOTSY TOTSY BURLESQUE 2/21

It is Valentine's Day this month and Cherry Pitz is caught up in the spirit of love. In this show she tells us all the story of her epic romance with superhero Johnny Angel. Monsters and mayhem tore them apart, but will true love bring them back together? Will they find each other again after all these years? And why is Dr. Phil doing a strip tease?

Adam the First Real Man Presents STUFF YOURSELF SILLY, 11/23

Thanksgiving Eve marks the one year anniversary of Stuff Yourself Silly, and Adam has harvested a wide assemblage of talents to ring in the holiday season. "After a successful seasonal run with this show, it's time to get back to where it all started, Thanksgiving Eve at Coney Island USA." The First Real Man proudly states. "It's a great evening to get out, there's no work the next day, it's a fantastic cast and with these performers you'll have some great stories to tell at Thanksgiving dinner."

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