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Jake Bentley
to think, mostly because I had no idea what a burlesque show was, this being Connecticut where the burlesque scene has all but died. So my first step was to find out what burlesque actually meant, and thanks to the all-knowing entity, Wikipedia, I now know. With its origins in nineteenth century music hall entertainments and vaudeville, in the early twentieth century burlesque emerged as a populist blend of satire, performance art, and adult entertainment, that featured strip tease and broad comedy acts that derived their name from the low comedy aspects of the literary genre known as burlesque. My second and now somewhat informed reaction to this news was that this was going to be some second rate T & A show in which being there would give me an eerie feeling. I must say I was pleasantly disappointed. The “Gypsy Gyrls Burlesque” show was far from it – teasing yet tasteful and always extremely creative. I saw these girls perform in what was only their second show and I must say they looked like season veterans out there. The show had some technical difficulties and I was downright impressed with how excellent these girls handled it and kept their composure when most people would have just pulled their hair out! And then there was the show itself, by no means did I think this show was going to suck but I was downright surprised at how talented these girls actually are, belting out notes that would shame most pop princesses, and a cast of characters better than any on the current seasoned of Saturday Night Live. From a Marilyn Monroe impersonator to a ring leader bordering on dominatrix the characters portrayed showed great originality and promise. I was particularly impressed with a skit involving a certain “Prop Guy” who, (I will admit, I was quite envious of by the shows conclusion). In the midst of all this the show was enhanced by the comedic stylings of Christine O’Leary (.com) whose biting and edgy style complemented the show quite tastily. Christine, who had the arduous task of trying to keep the audience’s attention during the down times and intermissions actually rose to the occasion and kept the crowds focus and entertained with a ferocity reserved for Olympic athletes and small rabid animals. The best thing about the Gypsy Gyrls Burlesque Show is that as good and solid of a show as they put together, they’re only going to get better! As I said previously, in Connecticut the burlesque scene has all but died out, but it looks like the Gypsy Gyrls are on the forefront looking to bring it back. I also look forward to seeing where they take this next, and ultimately where they end up with it. So if your sitting on the couch one debating between staying home and doing nothing or checking out the next lame-ass Kate Hudson/Matthew McWhateverhisnameis romantic -comedy- action- adventure romp, instead check out the Gypsy Gyrls show - unless of course you hate singing, dancing, theatre, comedy, and good music! |
| Go to www.myspace.com/gypsygyrlsburlesque to learn more about these very talented women, The Gypsy Gyrls Burlesque, view photos and get tickets to their next show. |
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