Drag performer stars as a magical Genie in this fantastical tale straight from the Arabian Nights -- complete with Harem Boys!
Wednesday, August 22 at Laurie Beechman Theatre
"Jackie’s whirlwind adventure is a cohesive camp cabaret that leaves you wanting more!" – TheaterInTheNow.com
"An emotional roller coaster loaded up with belly laughs!" – Werrrk.com
Back yet again by-popular-demand, drag star JACKIE COX returns to the Laurie Beechman Theater with I DREAM OF JACKIE!, directed and choreographed by Blake McIver. Celebrating her own Middle Eastern heritage, with a healthy dose of tongue-planted-firmly-in-cheek, it will be presented for one night only -- Wednesday, August 22 at 7 PM. Tickets are $22 ($35 VIP with reserved seating and meet & greet), and may be purchased online at www.SpinCycleNYC.com or by phone at 212-352-3101. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located inside the West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street. There is also a $20 food/beverage minimum at all performances.
I DREAM OF JACKIE! is a fantastical tale straight from the Arabian Nights with JACKIE COX starring as a magical Genie let loose in New York City. Armed with only three wishes and a song in her heart, Jackie tells her story through her signature blend of musical theater and hit pop songs, dancing, and outrageous comedy. Plus, she's brought handsome Harem Boys Drew Bloom and Adam Sarette along for the ride. It’s just what you wished for!
JACKIE COX burst onto the NYC drag scene in 2010 as 1st Runner-Up in the 1st season of the long running New World Stages "So You Think You Can Drag?" competition. Since then she has headlined her own shows off-Broadway in NYC ("Jackie Cox: Westward Ho" at New World Stages) and beyond ("Jackie Cox: I had it in me!" at the Theatre Out in Orange County, CA). She has also appeared in shows at the Laurie Beechman Theater (“Make America Gay Again”, "Paige Turner's Easter Eggstravaganza"), and The Crown & Anchor of Provincetown ("Gypsies"). Recently, Jackie appeared on TV in Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live", winning the title of "Real Queen of Beverly Hills" for her impersonation of TV personality and Depends undergarment spokeswoman, Lisa Rinna.
BLAKE MCIVER (Director/Choreographer): With creative accomplishments ranging from film and television to live theatre and the recording studio, Blake has succeeded professionally as an actor, writer, director, producer and recording artist. Performing on network television at age six, his starring roles on hit series such as “Full House” and “Hey Arnold” led to feature films including “The Little Rascals” and gave him the opportunity to work with Steven Spielberg and Penelope Spheeris. He also appeared in the World Premiere of the hit musical, “Ragtime”, with Tony Award winning director, Frank Galati. While managing his own theatre company, YMTA, Blake directed Elton John and Tim Rice’s “AIDA” at the Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center and produced the critically acclaimed production of “The Light in the Piazza” at the El Portal Theatre. Blake is a graduate of UCLA's school of Theater, Film, and Television.
DREW BLOOM was born in Iowa and raised in both Colorado and Chicago. Drew moved to NYC when he was 18 to attend Marymount Manhattan College for their Acting and Musical Theatre programs. Drew has worked with the likes of Pat Birch, Christopher and Charlotte D'Amboise, Pat Simon, Jeff Shade, Christine Riley, and Stephen Purdy, among others. Applause! Applause! calls Bloom, "an outstanding, talented, and charismatic actor who would excel in almost any role." www.drewbloom.com.
ADAM SARETTE is an actor, dancer, and singer/songwriter based in NYC, and is no stranger to the Laurie Beechman Theatre as he’s probably served you a risotto ball or two the past few years! Credits include Mainstage Dancer for Disney Cruise Line-Disney Wonder; H.M.S. Pinafore (Guthrie Theatre); La Cage Aux Folles, Billy Elliot the Musical (Ogunquit Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre); Hello, Dolly! B.F.A. in Music Theatre from The Hartt School. Thanks to Jackie, Drew, and Blake for the Dream of an opportunity to work with them! You can find Adam’s original music on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify!