It seems a lot of things are going nostalgic today, including fashion, décor, and even the theater. Many are longing for the days of Vaudeville. Add in to that a dash of risqué cabaret, a bit of raunchy comedy, and even a touch of circus and you have Spiegelworld’s newest production “Empire”. Empire is currently scheduled to play from June 2012 until the first few days of September. Those finding themselves in New York, New York have the opportunity to witness this show that is unlike any other. You can catch the show at the 440-seat tent (decked out in mirrors and velvet) on West 45th Street.

Empire is a show that has it all! You will see amazing physical feats that really show off how hard these performers work as well as singing, dancing, juggling, roller skating, ballet, illusions and even the German wheel. We don’t want to give too much away, but at the heart of the show is also a pretty funny story about broke billionaires to tie it all together.

The director is Wayne Harrison and the choreographer is John O’Connell, who has done work on Moulin Rouge, Enchanted, and Strictly Ballroom among others, so you know it is going to be a feast for the eyes. Everything has a bit of a sexy feel to it, as the jokes are bawdy and the girls are scantily clad, and there are even some flashes of male nudity.

This is a summer only show, so getting your tickets early is a smart move. As mentioned before, each show only has 440 seats, and the stage is practically at your fingertips. This is especially fun as you get to see all of the amazing acts really up close and personal. This also means that the show sells out quickly, especially as word spreads and it becomes ever more popular.

See some of the classy shows on Broadway this summer, and then come check out all the naughty, death defying fun at Empire. This is sure to be one of your favorite shows of the season, so don’t miss it!

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