Watch Pepper Solana sing the original song “Sugar” by Lexxe, accompanied by ChrissyAnn Carpenter (Mother Ginger), Ross and Nicholas Katen (Bananas), Joey Columbus (The Nutcracker Prince) and Meg Iwama (The Sugar Plum Fairy) from Nutcracker Rouge live on New York Living on PIX11, hosted by Marysol Castro and Ben Aaron.
Follow Lexxe and the cast of Nutcracker Rouge behind the scenes as they prepare for the live performance.
By Laura Collins-Hughes
“Company XIV, specialists in decadent spectacle, have had an enduring success with this burlesque riff on the ballet.”
By Dan Stahl
“Not all Nutcrackers are the same…Nutcracker Rouge, naughty burlesque for the adult crowd, is set in a visually splendid, Baroque-inspired world filled with sensual Christmas delights.”
By Kayla Kibbe
“I literally can’t recommend Nutcracker Rouge highly enough.”
“A sexy, burlesquey rendition of the Nutcracker and definitely the hottest holiday date night you’ll have this season!”
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.”
By Adam Feldman
“Cabaret chanteuses, sexy dancers, circus performers and fancy cocktails complement the prestidigitation in a cozy speakeasy environment.”
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.”
“There was a kindliness about intoxication- there was that indescribable gloss and glamour it gave, like the memories of ephemeral and faded evenings.”
—F. Scott Fitzgerald
After three “extraordinary” (The Australian) years and over 575 “tantalizing” (Metro Weekly) performances, Cocktail Magique takes its final bow on February 8.
What a marvelous party it’s been! Our longest-running show to date. Our most magical. Over 33,000 delighted guests have raised glasses in our intimate speakeasy, savoring more than 92,000 cocktails amid feats of prestidigitation and wonder. Countless birthdays transformed into unforgettable celebrations. Anniversaries made even more romantic. Bachelorette parties elevated to pure spectacle.
This is your last libation, your final chance to experience the magic before the curtain closes on our cozy cocktail sanctuary. Secure your seat for one final sip of the “beauty and excess” (The New York Times) that has crowned Cocktail Magique “one of the city’s most spectacular, fun, and unique nights out” (New York Theatre Guide).
Thank you FAENA New York for having us at your beautiful debut soirée! We can’t wait to stay in your gorgeous new hotel!
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
2 parts Iris-infused Gin
1 part Lychee Liqueur
Lychee Pearls
Edible Cocktail Glitter
Top with French Sparkling
Fresh Flower
4 parts Besswax-washed Vodka
2 parts Pomegranate Liqueur
1 part Dry Orange Curaçao
Burlesque Bitters
Boozy Cherry
8 parts Mezcal
4 parts Banana Liqueur
1 part Fernet Branca
Smoke Garnish
1 part Tequila Reposado
1 part Élicser Combier
Dried Pineapple
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.
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
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
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.
Go backstage with the cast of Queen of Hearts as they prepare for the live performance.
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
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.”
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!
Celebrating our 400th show!
As our longest-running show, Cocktail Magique has transformed Buswick’s Graffiti Alley into a portal to the Belle Époque.
