Escape from the Ordinary
AUGUST 29, 2008
Spiegelworld: Classic Eccentricity
Classic things always manage to look new, and the hard-to-describe but easy-to-fall-for Spiegelworld is no exception, revealing a fascinating surprise or two every time you visit. Resembling a Gypsy tent from long-ago and very far away (or as far as your imagination), the intimate 350-seat theatre is wrapped in velvet, brocade and mirrors.
It’s a mind-bending venue visually, but even better for the offbeat, sexy-but-sophisticated bi-weekly burlesque-inspired shows like “Absinthe,”—billed as “the most sultry circus in town,”—top performers like the equally sultry Ute Lemper, Martha Wainright, a popular lineup of DJs and other eccentric attractions.You can expect something to be happening here almost every evening, and the adjacent Green Fairy Garden and full-service restaurant are open most of the day, evening, and well into the night. It’s a perfect spot for a particularly special late summer date or a pre-show cocktail. Spiegelworld is definitely a world of its own, with just enough room for you to step inside and experience it.
Spiegelworld
http://www.spiegelworld.com/
Ticket prices vary
Pier 17, South Street Seaport (South Street & Beekman Street)
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