Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Opening on January 11, 2012 at The Palm Cabaret and Bar (Olas Altas #508) is "America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet," The Kinsey Sicks, with shows at 8 pm through January 27. Two different shows are featured opening with their current touring show, GreatesTits on:
Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 8 pm
Friday, Jan. 13 at 8 pm
Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 pm
Sunday, Jan. 15 at 8 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 8 pm
Then, The Kinseys offer a sneak-preview week and a world premiere of a brand new show, Electile Dysfunction, on:
Friday, Jan. 20 at 8 pm
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 pm
Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 pm
Thursday, Jan. 26 at 8 pm
Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 pm
With a phenomenal performance record that includes an Off-Broadway show, an extended run in Vegas, two feature films, seven albums and appearances throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia, the Kinsey Sicks hardly need an introduction.
For over 16 years The Kinsey Sicks have served up a feast of music and comedy to audiences at performing arts centers, music venues and comedy festivals in every kind of town you can imagine! Their award-winning a cappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag have earned the Kinsey Sicks a diverse and devoted following.
The Kinsey Sicks began in 1993 as a group of friends who went to a Bette Midler concert in San Francisco dressed as the Andrews Sisters. Assuming they'd be among many drag queens, they found themselves to be the only ones (other than Bette, of course). They were approached that night to perform at an upcoming event. Since then, the Kinsey Sicks have produced and performed full-length theatrical productions around the US and Mexico.
In 2001, the girls produced and starred in the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, "DRAGAPELLA! Starring the Kinsey Sicks" at New York's legendary Studio 54. That production received a nomination for a Lucille Lortel award (the Off-Broadway Tony) as Best Musical and a Drama Desk nomination for Best Lyrics.
In 2006, the girls wowed audiences with a much-coveted extended run at the Las Vegas Hilton. The show was ranked by critics as one of the best shows in Vegas, and heralded by reviewers as "a feast for the eyes, the ears and the funny bone."
The Kinsey Sicks have been profiled on national television, including 20/20 and CBS Early Show with Bryant Gumbel, and were the subjects of a lengthy cover feature in the arts section of the New York Times and they are the subjects of two feature films: a concert film, "I Wanna Be a Republican" and a behind-the-scenes documentary, "Almost Infamous."
When the Kinsey Sicks began in 1993, its founders were a group of refugees from successful careers as professionals and activists. Member Ben Schatz ("Rachel") is a Harvard-trained civil rights lawyer, former Director of the national Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, and one-time presidential advisor on HIV issues. Schatz created the first national AIDS legal project and authored Clinton's HIV policy during the 1992 presidential campaign.
Irwin Keller ("Winnie") is a University of Chicago-trained lawyer and linguist and former director of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area. Keller authored Chicago's gay rights ordinance, passed into law in 1989.
In 2004, the Kinsey Sicks were joined by actor/singer/designer Jeff Manabat, who is responsible for Trixie's inordinate glamour and soaring counter-tenor, as well as the entire group's hot couture. Beginning in October of 2008, the Kinsey Sicks were joined by the hilarious and talented Spencer Brown ("Trampolina"), a Kansas City-based actor and singer.
Tickets for The Kinsey Sicks and all other shows at The Palm Cabaret may be purchased online at ThePalmPV.com (where you'll also find a complete calendar of shows) or at the box office starting at 6:30 pm nightly.
The Palm Cabaret and Bar is located at the south end of Olas Altas street on Vallarta’s beautiful south side. You can also find The Palm Cabaret and Bar on Facebook at ThePalmPV. You may also phone the club at (322) 222-0277 starting at 6 pm nightly.