Slipper Room

01/14/10

Rudi Macaggi "The Acromedian" Amazing! @ Slipper Room!

by likemike829

Getting to the Slipper Room is easy, the F/V line to 2nd Ave/ Lower East Side gets you close, then it's an easy walk to 167 Orchard St where it intersects with Stanton. Known mainly for it's burlesque shows, The Slipper Room hosts Rudi Macaggi "The Acromedian" every Wednesday at nine. Acromedian is a name that combines his talents of acrobatics and comedy, but Rudi Macaggi is known also as "The King of Variety" and for his famous quip "I like you". His stunts are crazy-like balancing on his head on a basketball- no strings! The Slipper Room is small enough that you can see all the impressiveness up close, but you better get there early or you'll be struggling to see over other people's heads...Rudi's partner, Lea McGowan is this gorgeous ballerina who is surprisingly strong. A highlight of the show is the number they do together supporting each other in unbelievable balancing poses. The Slipper Room is a drinking venue, also good- and has a relaxing atmosphere that is great for a midweek after long workday break, but also with great energy for celebrating special occasions. Next time I will try to buy tickets in advance on Smarttix because someone told me that's how you get a table reservation. 5 stars!

• Pros: laughs, entertainment, fun, reasonable price, every Wed.
• Cons: get there early to get a good seat

10/28/09

Great Entertainment

by iDANZ

Yes, iDANZ reviewed the show at the Slipper Room with Rudi Macaggi as the headliner and his show was awesome! He performs on Wednesday nights. Check out the review on iDANZ dot com under iDANZ Blogs.

• Pros: Entertainment
• Cons: Sticky Furniture

02/20/09

Come with your tongue planted in your cheek

by drink_club1

The entrance is tucked around the corner from its address. There's a $5 cover charge and Heinekens are $6. You know it's not an ordinary strip bar... and it's not.

Because alcohol is served, pasties are required. But so far, there is no prohibition against fun. The "girls" look like they're enjoying themselves. It's all firmly tongue in cheek. If you come with a sense of humor, you'll have a great time. If you come for THAT KIND OF entertainment, you'll be disappointed. --Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NYC Drinkers

• Pros: fun crowd, fun shows
• Cons: slightly cliquish

08/27/08

Lame

by oldcrank

the crowd is mostly annoying birthday parties. this is not burlesque. its not much more than a skanky strip club. maybe the 2nd and 3rd acts get better? the first was AWFUL. the MC was funny and the bartendar was nice though. Save your $5 cover and put it towards a real show.

• Cons: crappy show

10/17/07

tweaked out blues!

by davebile

Well, the space is nice, but the owner would rather go in the bathroom and tweak out than take care of his performers. He seems to run this place for the sole purpose of hooking up with burlesque dancers and getting high, which in itself isn't a bad thing for him, but when it affects his acts, it could become troublesome. Beware if you are a band or performer that is booked here; if you have nothing to offer this pseudo-rich dude in his suit and bowler, you will be berated behind the curtain and certainly have a bad time performing. Perform at your own risk. He has a habit of double-booking, and when the act he "didn't" want shows up, he likes to flex his NYC bar-owner muscle and call you every name in the book. Completely unprofessional.

• Pros: nice atmosphere and bartenders
• Cons: owner is unprofessional