Cabaret is making a comeback in New York City, and the South Street Seaport’s Spiegeltent, “the world’s most beautiful traveling venue,” is providing two great examples of this increasingly popular form. Join the good carny fun almost every night and follow up the show with hot music by the Vintage DJ and Badly Drawn Boy. Head down to the Pier for dinner, dancing, a show and pretty people all hiding behind a bamboo fence. For a complete listing of events, visit www.spiegelworld.com. Super HIPSTER FRIENDLY!
Absinthe -- Rating: 3 heartsMore tame than what you’ll catch at The Box, but still full of spicy surprises, Absinthe returns to Spiegeltent with a whole new set of acts and a new emcee. Unlike last year’s sultry chanteuse who lured you into a sexy stew of your freak-show favorites, this year’s emcee “drags” you from one musical style to another, including a moving rendition of Judy Garland’s “The Man Who Got Away.” Those afraid of audience participation should not sit in the front row or on an aisle.
UPDATE: Highline sensation and sexy chantuse Meow Meow will be filling in as emcee for the next week or two. Check her out!
La Vie -- Rating: 2 heartsRemember that old TV show, “This is Your Life?” Now picture it taking place in Hell/Limbo/Purgatory and hosted by a multi-talented Frenchman! And the guests on the show are so much cooler than you because they’re contorting their nimble bodies, swinging from trapezes and juggling things.
What are some of your favorite hot spots around town for Cabaret? The Box? The Slipper Room?
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