Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales, the award-winning stars of The Vaudevillians, return with a new holiday show.
December 15 - 21 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
After continuing to tour internationally with their Off-Broadway sleeper hit THE VAUDEVILLIANS and its sequel, JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES return to share the holidays with their fans in CHRISTMAS MOURNING at The Laurie Beechman Theater (inside West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street -- at Ninth Avenue, accessible from the A,C,E,N,R,V,F,1,2,3 trains at 42nd Street). Performances run Dec. 15, 20 & 21 at 9pm, Dec. 16 at 7pm, Dec. 17 at 10:30pm, and Dec 18. at 6pm. Tickets are $24 (plus a $20 food/drink minimum.) A $42 VIP ticket including priority seating and meet-and-greet is also available. For tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visit www.SpinCycleNYC.com.
CHRISTMAS MOURNING gives audiences a look at the holiday season through the jaded eyes of two off-kilter perfomers. Featuring new original songs, inventive covers and off-color comedy from Jinkx and Major, CHRISTMAS MOURNING is a wistful look back to a simpler time -- before people were mauled during Black Friday sales, no one cared about the carbs in egg nog, and there was still Christ in Christmas. Happy holidays!
Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With ten years experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. As early as 2006, Hoffer appeared as the lead dancer in the world's largest drag queen chorus line, which made the Guinness Book of World Records. By 2012, he had advanced to roles in Seattle theaters, playing Moritz in "Spring Awakening" (produced by Balagan Theatre) and Angel in "Rent" (produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre). Earlier this year, Hoffer played Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (produced by Balagan Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group). Jinkx is a 2 time MAC Award nominee as well as a nominee for Australia's Helpmann Award.
Major Scales is the evil twin of Richard Andriessen. He is a writer, composer, and performer.from Seattle, WA who graduated with a B.F.A. in Theater from Cornish College of the Arts. He has contributed original music to venues throughout Washington, from the Intiman Theater to Hump, Seattle's premier amatuer adult film festival. He recently composed music for and starred in Washington Ensemble Theater's original musical The Callers, and performs regularly in DeLouRue Presents Homo For the Holidays and Freedom Fantasia. He has been nominated for two MAC Awards.