We’re almost into what has become known as ‘Deep Mardi Gras’; you know, those couple of weeks where you’re more king cake than person, glitter is making (even bigger than usual) inroads into your living space and the parades and parties start to come thick and fast. Before we know it, we’ll be nursing hangovers and pulling beads out of every nook on Ash Wednesday. Pace yourselves, and hydrate…we’ve got this.
As the action ramps up, so does the wonderful array of shows across the city. A delightfully varied parade of possibilities awaits you this week. You can choose from a Judy and Liza-themed ball, a night of jockstrap wrestling, a ‘Shortbus’ dance party DJ’d by John-Cameron Mitchel, and the seductively sex-positive ‘Stripped Into Submission’. Add to this a nerd-centric trio of Roll For Seduction, We Hear You Have Goblins AND Talk Nerdy to Me and New Orleans has pretty much got you covered, whatever your interests.
Regular showstoppers such as the Kapow! cabaret, and the classic/neo-classical burlesque of Opulence Hour and Night Moves (pictured) are also in the mix - your week’s listings have glitz, glamor and gala-level glee written all over them.
On a personal note, I’m stepping down from the core team of KS New Orleans (for non-dramatic reasons). This won’t be of interest to most of you, but if you’re an active member of the community (and aren’t in the FB group), here’s a short explanation. I’m excited to see where the new team takes things!
It’s an exciting week! Enjoy the parades and shows and we’ll be back next Thursday for your Mardi Gras week listings. Be safe, have a lovely time, and much love.