Winter Date Ideas to Heat Up Your Love Life This Season
By Kayla Kibbe
“I literally can’t recommend Nutcracker Rouge highly enough.”
Cosmopolitan: NR
Press, Reviews & News
COMPANY XIV
Time Out: Best Christmas Shows 2025
The Best Christmas Shows in NYC in 2025
By Adam Feldman
“Austin McCormick and his risqué neo-Baroque dance-theater group Company XIV present a lavish erotic reimagining of the classic holiday tale, complete with circus performers, operatic singers and partial nudity.”
Time Out: Cocktail Magique 2025
Best Magic Shows in New York City
By Adam Feldman
“Cabaret chanteuses, sexy dancers, circus performers and fancy cocktails complement the prestidigitation in a cozy speakeasy environment.”
The New York Times: Cocktail Magique Review
Curtains Down, Bottoms Up: When the Show Ends, the Night’s Just Getting Started
By Alexis Soloski
“The emphasis was on beauty and excess, from the iris-infused gin in the Cleopatra’s Pearl to the custom corsetry and glitter pasties adorning the male and female performers.”
FAENA New York Opening
Company XIV at the opening of FAENA New York
Thank you FAENA New York for having us at your beautiful debut soirée! We can’t wait to stay in your gorgeous new hotel!
Murals
New Murals by Adam K. Fujita
Video by Alexa San Román
Nestled in the heart of Graffiti Alley, Company XIV’s sister venues receive fresh façades courtesy of artist and Bushwick resident Adam K. Fujita, who painted new murals for Théâtre XIV and Cocktail Magique Bar & Theatre. “For me it’s about building the culture of theater and performance in Bushwick”.
Watch Adam’s process of creating the stunning murals in the video above.
The New York Times: Behind the Scenes at the Bushwick Nightclub Red Pavilion
Behind the Scenes at the Bushwick Nightclub Red Pavilion
By Alix Strauss
“Bushwick has an exciting history of nightlife, entertainment and bohemian culture. That faded during the 1970s. Now there’s an artistic resurgence happening here. Many nightlife and theater colleagues are here, like Sultan Room, Company XIV, and House of Yes.”
Chelsea Community News: Wonderlandu Pride
‘Wonderlanadu’ Mixed Burlesque & Rollerskate for a Perfect Date Night
By Charli Battersby
“Wonderlanadu Pride Skate was the sort of four-hour experience that makes a great date night. And it was all packed up in a clever portmanteau worthy of Lewis Carrol.”
CM Austin Cocktails
Summer Libations
Company XIV Founder, Artistic Director and Beverage Director Austin McCormick conjures some of his favorite concoctions from the menu at Cocktail Magique Theatre & Bar. Try these recipes at home or savor them at an upcoming performance of Cocktail Magique.
QUEEN OF THE NILE
2 parts Iris-infused Gin
1 part Lychee Liqueur
Lychee Pearls
Edible Cocktail Glitter
Top with French Sparkling
Fresh Flower
FRENCH KISS
4 parts Besswax-washed Vodka
2 parts Pomegranate Liqueur
1 part Dry Orange Curaçao
Burlesque Bitters
Boozy Cherry
IS THAT A BANANA IN YOUR POCKET?
8 parts Mezcal
4 parts Banana Liqueur
1 part Fernet Branca
Smoke Garnish
KING OF CUPS
1 part Tequila Reposado
1 part Élicser Combier
Dried Pineapple
Xmas in July
Xmas in July
SUMMER GETS A VELVET MAKEOVER
Beat the heat with performances that’ll give you chills. Dive into the decadent world of Nutcracker Rouge by Company XIV, “THE GREATEST HOLIDAY HOMAGE EVER” (HuffPost) and let Lexxe’s hypnotic “Red Velvet” be the soundtrack of your summer seduction. Who says you have to wait for winter? Stream these signature acts to cool off with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her sultry companions now.
MAGIQUE!
Stream MAGIQUE!
Listen to Company XIV’s intoxicating anthem written by LEXXE featuring the mesmerizing vocals of Marley Armstrong, now streaming on your favorite platform.
Cocktail Magique makes history with its 500th performance! We’re celebrating the longest running variety show of intoxicating illusions with the drop of our original song, MAGIQUE!
Cocktail Magique turns 500 and has been extended through New Year’s Eve! Tickets for Fall 2025 go on sale Bastille Day, July 14. Subscribe to get the secret presale code.
“MAGIQUE!”
From Cocktail Magique by Company XIV
Featuring Marley Armstrong
Music and Lyrics by LEXXE
Song Recorded and Produced by Dominic Florio
Video by Imagination + Muscle and Company XIV
Shot and Edited by Tobin Del Cuore
Co-Direction by Tobin Del Cuore and Josh Rowe
Costumes and Scenic Design by Zane Pihlström
Choreography by Austin McCormick
Performers: Marley Armstrong, Scott Schneider, Syrena, Nia Simone, Onyx Noir, Rosebud, Sam Urdang, Lydia Wilts, PhillVonAwesome, Caroline Gayle, Adam Tabellija
Produced by Company XIV
Shot on location at Cocktail Magique Bar & Theatre Bushwick Brooklyn, New York City
OUT Magazine: most romantic queer date
Reality Stars Share Dating DOs and DONTs
By Daniel Reynolds
“My most romantic queer date was definitely when my fiancée surprised me for dinner on my birthday with this queer off-Broadway show in Bushwick. It was the most spectacular show I’ve ever seen. It was called Nutcracker Rouge, and I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time.” – Lexi Goldberg from The Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1
Pix11: 2025 Live Performance on New York Living
Live Performance on New York Living
Watch Adam Tabellija, Nate Morgan (Tweedledee and Tweedledum) sing the orginal song “Unbirthday” by Lexxe, accompanied by Mauro Bruni (Mad Hatter), Francis Stallings (The Flamingo) and Kylie Rose (Drink Me) from Queen of Hearts live on New York Living on PIX11, hosted by Marysol Castro and Ben Aaron.
Behind the Scenes
Go backstage with the cast of Queen of Hearts as they prepare for the live performance.
Meet The Cast QH25
Meet the Cast of Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts
Lindsay Rose
Alice
Halle Moné
The White Rabbit
Pepper Solana
The Caterpillar
Syrena
The Mad Hatter
Mauro Bruni
The Cheshire Cat
ChrissyAnn Carpenter
Tweedledee & Tweedledum
Adam Tabellija, Nate Morgan
Eat Me, Drink Me
Kylie Rose
The Flamingo
Francis Stallings
WSJ: QoH review
Under-the-Radar New York Experiences
By Tony Perrottet
“Théâtre XIV is a jewel box of glittering chandeliers, gold trim and plush velvet that suggests a Surrealist reimagining of the Moulin Rouge in Paris.”
QoH25 Return Teaser
Queen of Hearts Returns
Back by Popular Demand!
The Queen beckons you back to Wonderland. By popular demand, our sumptuous reimagining of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland kicks off a third lavish season this Valentine’s Day at Théâtre XIV!
CM 400 shows
400 Magical Nights at Cocktail Magique
Celebrating our 400th show!
As our longest-running show, Cocktail Magique has transformed Buswick’s Graffiti Alley into a portal to the Belle Époque.
Live Performance on the Drew Barrymore Show
Live Performance on the Drew Barrymore Show
Watch Marcos Antonio as the Nutcracker Rouge Prince live on the Drew Barrymore Show with Drew Barrymore, Ross Mathews and Kyle Mooney.
Broadway World: Nutcracker Rouge Review
Nutcracker Rouge Entices Bushwick For Another Glamorous Holiday Season
By Carissa Chesanek
“If you haven’t been to one of the productions hosted by Company XIV, now is the time to see what the hype is all about during the holidays.”
Luis Suarez Photos NR24
New Photos from Nutcracker Rouge
Photos by Luis Suarez
French Kiss 2024 Teaser
French Kiss Lipstick Readings
Discover Your Destiny Through the Art of a Kiss
