'Burlesque 2.0h' show to benefit Seymour theater restoration

SEYMOUR - Flirty, not dirty.

That's how Meghan Tarby is describing "Burlesque 2.0h" to be staged this weekend at the Strand Theater, 165 Main St.

Tarby's company, Looking Glass Events, LLC will present the show Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to benefit the Strand Theater Restoration Project.


Tarby writes: "This flirty, not dirty, vaudeville variety show is the second installment of Strand Theater Burlesque, which began in 2011 with three sold out performances of America the Beautiful: A Modern Burlesque Performance.

"That show raised $10,000 for the restoration of the theater's historic marquee. If you come to this weekend's show, you can see the progress from that project, which is nearly complete!"

This year's show features an all-volunteer cast, with special guest appearances by burlesque dancer, Dot Mitzvah;  First Selectman Kurt Miller; and the Society of American Magicians #127.

In addition to the ensemble dance numbers, there will be comedy, magic, and much more.

Each performance features a cocktail hour immediately following. Friday night's performance begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday night's performance is at 8 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the cocktail hour is hosted by The Original Antonio's Restaurant in Ansonia. Both of these shows are nearly sold out.

Sunday's performance is at 6 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and include food and two beverages during cocktail hour.

All profits benefit the Strand Theater Restoration Fund.
For tickets, call 203-400-4625 and leave a message or email info@lookingglassevents.com.

The above information was taken from a release from Tarby.