By Adam Feldman
“The titular heroine of Petite Rouge dances with wolves aplenty in Company XIV’s latest neoburlesque spectacle, but don’t worry for her safety: She’s as voracious a predator as any of them. Director-choreographer Austin McCormick and his Brooklyn company have a penchant for twisting classic children’s stories into naughty ones for adults…”
By Carissa Chesanek
“Petite Rouge incorporates lust and desire, with a bit of danger that is often cheeky, especially in the grandma wolves scene, but is always alluring and stunning.
This company always delights its audience with gorgeous costumes and sparkling sequins, aerial acrobatics, and impressive choreography, and this latest addition is no different, highlighting the best at what Company XIV can do.”
By Austin Fimmano
“Eat your heart out, Brooklyn. Bushwick-based theatre troupe Company XIV, known for baroque-burlesque shows like the perennial holiday favorite Nutcracker Rouge, is back with their latest offering: Petite Rouge, inspired by the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
Created, directed, and choreographed by company founder Austin McCormick, Petite Rouge dives into the wolfish delights and sensuous danger of stepping out into the dark forest and making your own way in the world.”
By Pete Hempstead
“Petite Rouge, McCormick’s latest confection, explores, as you correctly guessed, Charles Perrault’s fairy tale Le Petite Chaperon Rouge (“Little Red Riding Hood”) through a mature lens. Like previous Company XIV productions, this one is not for les enfants. It blends the sultry ambiance of the Moulin Rouge, the sumptuousness of Versailles, and the velvety, red-lit coquetry of a high-class bordello—in Bushwick!“
By Adam Feldman
“Petite Rouge, gives a decidedly adult spin to the adventures of Little Red Riding Hood in a night of dazzlement that is sure to inspire its share of wolf whistles.”
World Premiere Valentine’s Day
This isn’t your grandmother’s fairytale—it’s a sumptuous spectacle where danger dances with desire. Surrender to seduction at the world premiere of Petite Rouge by Company XIV this Valentine’s Day.
By Gillian Russo
“Still need Valentine’s date plans? Have a sexy night out at Petite Rouge, the renowned Brooklyn troupe known for putting 21+ spins on classic tales. This time, they’re turning Little Red Riding Hood into a feast of dance, acrobatics, music, and burlesque, complete with themed cocktails and treats.”
“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).
Photos by Deneka Peniston
Venture into the woods where danger dances with desire. Company XIV reimagines Charles Perrault’s Little Red Riding Hood (1697) as a Baroque Burlesque fantasy of temptation and transformation.
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.”
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.
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