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MAGIQUE!

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Stream MAGIQUE!

Company XIV’s intoxicating anthem written by LEXXE featuring the mesmerizing vocals of Marley Armstrong streams on all major platforms July 7.

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!

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Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9AM ET.

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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.

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“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

Pix11: 2025 Live Performance on New York Living

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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.

WSJ: QoH review

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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.”

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Time Out: Queen of Hearts

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Let me tell you—Broadway doesn’t need to be that serious

By Adam Feldman

“A dazzling collection of dances, songs and speciality circus acts inspired by the Alice in Wonderland books. It’s sexy and silly, sublime and ridiculous, and Zane Pihlstrom’s baroquely ornate costumes are a marvel.”

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OUT Magazine: most romantic queer date

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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

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CM Austin Cocktails

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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.

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

Murals

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New Murals by Adam K. Fujita

Video by Alexa San Román

Nestled in the heart of Graffiti Alley in Bushwick Brooklyn, Company XIV’s sister venues get a fresh face thanks to artist Adam K. Fujita, who painted the two new murals for Théâtre XIV and Cocktail Magique. “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.