Shimmy and Shakespeare

Oct. 1-3, 8 p.m, $15, Tiberino Museum, 3819 Hamilton St., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com.

by Daniella Wexler

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Published: Sep 28, 2010

[ burlesque/theater ]

In its truest form, burlesque is more than just boobs — it's a way to satirize popular entertainment. Shimmy and Shakespeare, the kickoff to Revival Burlesque's third season, turns Shakespeare's canon on its head with a night of sketch comedy that leaves nothing to the imagination. The play has Lady Macbeth throwing a swingers' soiree at her place for a hodgepodge of Shakespearean characters, including Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet and Puck; the story unfolds in the courtyard of the Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum, former home of the eponymous West Philly matriarch. "It's an art-and-sculpture garden [that's] perfect for our show because there are various levels, nooks, balconies to play on," says director/co-star Anna Frangiosa. Rain or shine, you can count on Revival stars like Randi Warhol, Jo-Jo Johansson and Annie A-Bomb to show up in their skivvies.

Oct. 1-3, 8 p.m, $15, Tiberino Museum, 3819 Hamilton St., 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com.

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