Drag performer Jackie Cox returns as a magical Genie -- and her evil twin -- in her acclaimed comic spooktacular, complete with Harem Boys!
Saturday, October 20 at Laurie Beechman Theatre
“I Dream of Jackie 2 does something that most sequels can't do: be better than the original.” - Theater In The Now
"An emotional roller coaster loaded up with belly laughs.. A delight to watch, filled with heart!" - Werrrk.com review for “I Dream of Jackie”
"Jackie scores." – Michael Musto, Out.com (review for “Make America Gay Again!”)
Just in time to kick off Halloween, drag star JACKIE COX returns to the Laurie Beechman with her critically acclaimed comedy I DREAM OF JACKIE 2: JACKIE’S NIGHTMARE! Directed and choreographed once again by Blake McIver, in JACKIE’S NIGHTMARE, evil twin sister Jacqueline escapes her bottle and has devious plans of her own. It will be presented for one night only -- Saturday October 21 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 2: JACKIE’S NIGHTMARE! stars Jackie Cox as not one, but TWO magical Genies in this fantastical tale. In the tradition of great 1960’s sitcom plot twists, we meet Jackie’s evil and jealous twin, Jacqueline -- whose biggest wish is to turn all of Jackie’s dreams into a terrible nightmare! With her Handsome Harem Boys (Drew Bloom and Blake McIver) back at her side Jackie must use her magic to fend off her sister in an outrageous comedy spooktacular featuring her signature blend of musical theater, hit pop songs, and fabulous dancing! But are the powers of Jackie’s wishes strong enough, and bright enough, to withstand the evil forces that invade her dreams? Be careful what you wish for, because you’re about to find out!
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!