Burlesque at the Beach

Burlesque shows are usually somewhat expensive, which I feel is justified because most of the routines involve stuff I would only be doing in my nightmares, like having knives thrown at me while wearing a top hat and pasties. However, the twice-weekly Burlesque at the Beach show in Coney Island is only $15! A total deal. The cheapness actually worries me, like the performers aren’t getting paid enough, but they pass around a little hat at the end so you can tip.

In June the theme was “Cowgirlesque,” and I saw The Great Throwdini blindfold himself and throw machetes at a very brave Russian girl. My friend, who shall remain anonymous, had a crush on the guy running admission until I saw him being interviewed on NY1 and informed her his name is “Donny Vomit,” and he pounds 3-inch nails into his nose.

Drinks are like $6 for a Blue Moon, but I encourage saving money and bringing a flask, or a “walking drink,” as I have always called it. Which, now that I type, I’m not sure is a real term. Walking drink? You know what I mean, Internet.

This Thursday’s show is “Seal Boy and the Blondes Again!” starring Bambi the Mermaid, Dirty Martini, Tigger!, Mat Sealboy Fraser, and a bunch of other performers with names that indicate they must be awesome.

Burlesque at the Beach
1208 Surf Avenue
Thursdays and Fridays through September
[Coney Island]
$10 – $15