A Burlesque Hideout Behind a Laundromat
The Slipper Room on Orchard Street masquerades as a defunct dry cleaner—complete with flickering “OPEN” sign. But push past the plastic curtains, and you’ll find a velvet-draped theater hosting neo-burlesque, punk puppet shows, and absinthe-fueled poetry slams.
How to Get Past the Velvet Rope
Password Nights: Check their Twitter @slipperroom for weekly codes (e.g., “Tell them Betty sent you”).
Tickets: 15–30 cash-only at the “laundry counter.”
Must-See: The Grand Midnight Show—think Dita Von Teese meets Rocky Horror.
Pro Tips from a Regular
Dress to Distract: Sequins get you backstage access.
Drink Special: The “Green Fairy” cocktail comes with a side of whispered secrets.
Afterparty: The cast usually heads to Katz’s Deli—ask for the “Burlesque Reuben.”
Why The Slipper Room Matters
It’s NYC’s id unleashed—no apologies, no algorithms.
Visitor Intel
📍 Address: 167 Orchard St (Lower East Side)
🕒 Hours: Shows Thu–Sat 8 PM & 11 PM
💸 Entry: 15–30 cash
🚇 Closest Subway: Delancey St (F/J/M/Z)
Ready to Shed Your Day Job Persona?
Just don’t heckle the puppets—they bite back.
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