[Performance]
Rock is Dead! Burlesque tribute to dead rock stars

Where |Red Palace
1212 H St. NE
Washington , DC 20001

About This Event

Shortstaxx hosts a night of rock’n’roll striptease performances paying homage to rock icons who have passed on. Burlesque stars Dolly Dee, Cherie Sweetbottom, Nicolette Le Faye, Bunny Vish’us, Cherie Nuit and Shortstaxx - honor usual suspects Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison but unexpected stars like Marc Bolan, Ronnie James Dio and Wendy O. Williams appear too. The cast dances, sings and strips to the songs made famous by these dynamic frontmen and women. Stage kitten DD Cupcakes from DC’s new 60s go-go troupe SHAKE will provide 60s go-go entertainment between sets. There will be also be a rock trivia contest with prizes.

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