A Decadent Spectale In Brooklyn - Theater XIV

Hidden in the heart of Bushwick’s graffiti-covered warehouse district, Theatre XIV feels less like a traditional theater and more like stumbling into a secret speakeasy performance from another era. A night here is not the kind of experience where you quietly sit in the dark and watch a stage. Instead, it feels like stepping into a velvet-draped fantasy filled with champagne, aerialists, burlesque, live vocals, and circus acts unfolding all around you.

Performers weave between the audience and the stage throughout the night, creating an immersive atmosphere without the pressure of participation. Unlike some immersive theater experiences, the actors won’t pull you into scenes or ask you to improvise. Instead, the immersion comes from the environment itself — the candlelit rooms, theatrical cocktails, and the feeling that every corner of the venue is part of the performance.

This is what caught my eye - I hope you enjoy!

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Brooklyn Burlesque performers in a speakeasy in the heart of Graffiti Alley in Bushwick.

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This performance, ‘Petite Rouge’, is based on Charles Perrault’s ‘Little Red Riding Hood’.

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The artistic director and choreographer is Auston McCormick with costume and scenic designs by Zane Pihlstrom.

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One minute there’s a torch singer delivering a heartbreak ballad under a single spotlight; the next, an aerialist is spinning upside down over the stage.

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The company is known for its blending of baroque burlesque, ballet, and circus.

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What you should know:

• Guest must be 21+.

• People often dress up a bit.

• There is a bar and cocktails are part of the experience and usually pretty theatrical themselves.

• Reservations are strongly suggested, and can be made online.

Location: 383 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

For more information: Theater XIV

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