The Rockwell

Smoke & Shadows (21+)
2023-10-21 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Rockwell
Smoke & Shadows is The Rockwell’s monthly burlesque and variety show that defies decade and genre, each time offering a new mix of performers from near and far.
October Lineup:
Hosted by Aglam B.
Burlesque by Audacious XOX, Jessicalee Skary, Sindy Katrotic, Lala Luscious, Elsa Riot.
Original funk music by Populace.
Comedy by Reece Cotton.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $28 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Hannukings, by Ain't Mitzvahavin'
2023-12-10 19:00
Make your Bubbe proud and see Boston’s Nicest Jewish Boys on stage. You’ll be schvitzing for these Hebrew Hunks as they serve up hot-out-of-the-oil dance, comedy, singing, and drag!
Featuring:
Jean Sequins
Zad Gravebone
Travis Ti
Ladyboy George
Stardust Cropper
Vin U. Endo
Whorey Feldman
Louie Lasso
Luke Laroe

Happy Hannukah!

Doors 7pm
Show starts at 8pm

Onyxx Burlesque Presents: American Womxn (21+)
2024-03-21 19:00
Welcome to the Onyxx Burlesque Show! (21+)
Onyxx Performance Group proudly presents “American Womxn” – a seamless fusion of rock’n roll classics and the art of burlesque, a captivating nod to the spirit of Americana, and a night of sultry performances that pay homage to the timeless allure of the American womxn.
Expect to be seduced and entranced by the magic of “American Womxn,” where the stage is set ablaze with the essence of Coyote Ugly and the irresistible tease of the girl next door. These performers will take you on a journey through the decades, bringing to life the magic of leather, the glamour of Blondie, the rebellious spirit of a Harley Chick, and the raw energy of Nirvana — all with a little striptease.
“American Womxn” is not just a show; it’s a celebration of empowerment, individuality, and the magnetic charm that defines the spirit of womxn. Grab your tickets now and join us for a night of unforgettable performances.
Don’t miss the Onyxx Burlesque Show at The Rockwell!

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required
Doors at 6:30PM, Show at 7PM
NO LATE SEATING. Seating begins 30 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early.
Show will begin no later than 10 minutes of showtime.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

PASSOVER AND FAREWELL, AIN’T MITVAHAVIN’ (18+)
2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:30
Say farewell to Boston’s only active Jewish drag and Burlesque troupe with a drag show spectacular for Passover.
After three years of creating community space for Queer Jewish Drag and Burlesque, Ain’t Mitzvahavin’ will be suspending activity for the foreseeable future.
Come join us at our Passover themed drag show to celebrate the rich diversity of Jewish Queer art and say farewell*
*for now…

This event is 18+ // Valid ID required to consume alcohol
Doors at 6:30 PM
Show at 7:30 PM
Show will begin no later than 10 minutes of showtime.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

The Third Annual HALFOWEEN (21+)
2024-04-28 18:00
Music by Thou Merciless Graves, Your Friends in Hell, & Alec Sullivan! Also games, burlesque, and more!

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required
Doors at 6:00 PM
Show at 6:30 PM
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Bubble Burlesque (21+)
2024-06-16 18:30
Welcome to the Bubble Burlesque: Birthday Show, where the glittering world of burlesque meets the vibrant energy of a birthday party! Get ready to be dazzled by a variety extravaganza that combines saucy burlesque dancing, funky live music by Populace, and captivating vocals of A Glam B that will leave you breathless. As the curtains rise, immerse yourself in the playful atmosphere of our birthday party-themed spectacle. From cheeky choreography to sassy acrobatics, our talented cast will keep you entertained throughout the night. But the fun doesn’t stop there – join in on the hilarity with silly games and a chance to win equally silly prizes, ensuring that every moment is filled with laughter and excitement. Come celebrate with us at Bubble Burlesque!
@bubbleBurlesque
This event is 21+ // Valid ID required
Doors at 6:00 PM
Show at 6:30 PM
Show will begin no later than 10 minutes of showtime.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Deadword Cabaret
2024-09-22 19:00 - 21:00
Deadword Theatre Co is proud to present their latest offering at the Rockwell Theater-the Deadword Cabaret! Join us for a free variety show made up entirely of local artists. There will be music, burlesque, comedy and talents beyond description-don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event!

Each act will perform a 5 minute slot, be it comedy, music, dramatics, drag, magic, poetry, theatre, burlesque. The cabaret will run for two hours, with a wide variety of acts shown. Come one, come all to this free, open-mic Cabaret in the heart of Davis Square!

Here is the link to the sign up form!
This event is All Ages // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 6:30 PM
Show 7:00 PM
COMEDY & THEATER: UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE SEATING. Seating begins a minimum 30 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early.
Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
NO REFUNDS 48 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

SOLD OUT! MANTASY
2025-02-13 19:00
MANTASY
CALLING ALL GALS, PALS, GAYS AND THEYS!
Your dream men await you at MANTASY, the masculine drag revue featuring New England’s hottest drag kings. Bringing you a glamorous and immersive cabaret experience of music, theatre, drag, striptease, and audience participation for the brave; our men are sure to bring a Mantasy for everyone’s tastes. We’ve got your Galentines/Palentines Day plans covered with a rowdy night of sexy debauchery featuring the talents of:

BRUCE
Dulce De Leather
Howdy Dewitt
Jayden Jamison KA St James
Kvng Neptune
Kulfi Jaan
Rey Gold
Rusty Hammer
SHERMAN
Tequila Cowboy
and Whorey Feldman
Bringing you their personal fantasies live on stage!

Hosted by Rusty Hammer, BRUCE and SHERMAN, with more surprise guests to be announced!

This event is suggested 18+ // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption

Doors 7:00 PM
Show 8:00 PM
Tickets to this General Admission event are pay-what-you-can on a sliding scale, with three price options. Please choose the price that is right for you. All ticket proceeds support the Mantasy cast and crew as well as funding future shows. All seating is open, and your choice of ticket type does not correspond to a specific seat or section.
Tickets: $30 suggested adv, $20 budget friendly, $40 supporting patron. $30 at door
Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
NO REFUNDS 48 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Ain't Mitzvahavin' 4th Annual Purimshpiel
2025-03-13 19:00
It’s Ain’t Mitzvahavin’s fourth annual Purimshpiel! Your favorite (and only) Boston-based queer Jewish performance troupe is bringing the Book of Esther back to the stage and it’s going to be bigger, better, and gayer than you can even imagine. Celebrate one of the most fun holidays in the Jewish calendar with set dressing, crossdressing, and undressing. Costumes are encouraged and our best-dressed audience member may just win a prize…
Come and experience the joy of Purim with your local queer Jewish community! All are welcome; you won’t want to miss it.

This event is All Ages, suggested Age is 18+ // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
Tickets $25 adv / $30 day of

NO REFUNDS 7 DAYS BEFORE EVENT
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Ain't Mitzvahavin' Brat Mitzvah
2025-04-15 19:00
Brat Mitzvah
This event is All Ages, suggested Age is 18+ // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 6:15 PM
Show 7:00 PM
Tickets through Ain’t Mitzvahavin’
REFUNDS BY AIN’T MITVAHAVIN’
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

SOLD OUT! MANTASY: Boys of Summer
2025-05-29 19:00
MANTASY: Boys of Summer

CALLING ALL GALS, PALS, GAYS AND THEYS!
Splash into Pride Month early with a steamy, all-80’s edition of MANTASY, the masculine drag revue featuring New England’s hottest drag kings. Bringing you a glamorous and immersive cabaret experience of music, theatre, drag, striptease, and audience participation for the brave; this time set to an all 1980’s soundtrack. The 80’s were a peak decade for the himbo aesthetic, and the golden era of the male stripper; and our men will be bringing you the full 80’s Mantasy! Featuring the talents of:
Throb Zombie from Season 5 of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula
Rusty Hammer
Whorey Feldman
BRUCE
Zad Gravebone
MT Hart
Rey Gold
Tequila Cowboy
King Killabite
Mars Quasar
Hawkeye Fierce
Flash Flood
And Hosted by SHERMAN
Bringing you their personal fantasies live on stage!

This event is 18+ // Valid ID required for alcohol consumption

Doors 7:00 PM
Show 8:00 PM
Tickets to this General Admission event are pay-what-you-can on a sliding scale, with three price options. Please choose the price that is right for you. All ticket proceeds support the Mantasy cast and crew as well as funding future shows. All seating is open, and your choice of ticket type does not correspond to a specific seat or section.
Tickets: $30 suggested adv, $20 budget friendly, $40 supporting patron. $30 at door
Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
NO REFUNDS 48 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

The Deadword Cabaret
2025-06-17 20:00
The Deadword Cabaret

Join Deadword Theatre Co for a night of amateur burlesque, singing, dancing, and more! It’s a CABARET!
Sign up using the QR code in the image!

This event is All Ages, suggested 18+
Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 7:30 PM
Show 8:00 PM
Late seating is allowed for this performance
NO REFUNDS.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Barnyard Bumps & Grinds
2025-06-22 18:00
Barnyard Bumps & Grinds
A Farm-Fresh Fling of Feathers, Fur, and Fierce Moves!
Saddle up and get ready to holler, y’all—Barnyard Bumps & Grinds is stampeding onto the stage with a wild medley of burlesque, draglesque, and pole-lesque that’ll leave you clucking, oinking, and mooing for more!
This ain’t your grandma’s hoedown—our cast of frisky farm animals is ready to strut, slither, and shimmy their way through a night of wacky, silly, and delightfully unhinged performances. From sultry sheep to seductive swine, and maybe even a pole-dancing goat (we said what we said), no critter is off limits in this barnyard of bawdy brilliance.
Expect feathers to fly, tails to shake, and plenty of hay-larious surprises. Whether you’re a city slicker or a country cutie, this is one down-and-dirty farm fantasy you won’t want to miss!
Prepare to get your hooves tapping— this Bubble Burlesque production is gonna be a barn-burner!

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for ENTRY
Doors 6:00 PM
Show 6:30 PM
NO REFUNDS.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

Doprah's Favorite Things
2025-12-07 19:00
Doprah’s Favorite Things

AUDIENCE, AUDIENCE, AUDIENCE!

This holiday season, don’t miss out on what could be one of your favorite experiences!
Come to a live studio taping of the one and only Doprah Sinfrey Show!
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at all your favorite Doprah segments with a sassy sequined twist!
Watch as our production team and glamorous host bring you:

Favorite Things— Revealed in ways you’ve never imagined
“You Get a Gift!” – But not the kind you’re expecting…..it’s better
Book Club – Where we turn the page on conventional entertainment
Food Fantasies- That get a little baked and messy
Spiritual Awakenings – With more of that real truth and fishnet
Self-care– That’s more Hot than hot air
Surprise Celebrity Guests – Bringing the sparkle and the scandal

An evening of empowerment, entertainment, and extravaganza!

Those under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Valid ID required for alcohol consumption
Doors 6:30 PM
Show 7:00 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEED LATE SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER!
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

MANTASY: Butt, Rock!
2025-12-13 20:00
MANTASY: Butt, Rock!

CALLING ALL GALS, PALS, GAYS AND THEYS!
Get ready to ROCK with an all BUTT ROCK edition of MANTASY, the masculine drag revue featuring New England’s hottest drag kings. Bringing you a sexy immersive cabaret experience of music, theatre, drag, camp, striptease, and audience participation for the brave; this time set to a soundtrack of 90’s-00’s Hard Rock, Soft Rock, Alternative and Numetal. Featuring an audience drywall punching contest, come in your finest JNCOS, with arms wide open, and get ready to pine for some hurt men that you can definitely fix!!! Featuring the angst and talent of:
TENDERONI (Chicago, King of Drag S.1)
Henlo Bullfrog (Philadelphia, King of Drag S.1)
Throb Zombie (Dragula S.5)
Rusty Hammer
Mr. Exclamation Point
BRUCE
Gwenitalia
Hawkeye Fierce
Brae the Fallen
MT Hart
Slick O’Connell
Rey Gold
Stabitha Christie
And Hosted by SHERMAN!

This event is 21+ // Valid ID required for Entry

Doors 7:00 PM
Show 8:00 PM
Tickets to this General Admission event are pay-what-you-can on a sliding scale, with three price options. Please choose the price that is right for you. All ticket proceeds support the Mantasy cast and crew as well as funding future shows. All seating is open, and your choice of ticket type does not correspond to a specific seat or section.
Tickets: $30 suggested advance, $20 budget friendly, $40 patron saint. $30 at door
Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime.
NO REFUNDS 48 HOURS BEFORE SHOWTIME
Wheelchair Accessibility: Please call the host at (617) 628-4444 to let you in through the elevator in The Gorin Building.

HANUKINGS: BOY VEY!
2025-12-18 19:30
HANUKINGS: BOY VEY!

Presented by Ain’t Mitvahavin’
Calling all boychicks, she-mashes, and those in between & beyond! Are you looking for a Naughty Jewish Boy to bring home for the holidays? Ain’t Mitzvahavin’ is back with the second installment of HANUKINGS: BOY VEY! Join us for a star-studded night of some of the most talented drag kings that New England has to offer, put on by Boston’s premier queer Jewish performance troupe. All are welcome; you won’t want to miss it.
Masks strongly encouraged.

VIP MEET AND GREET: 6:15 PM
DOORS GENERAL ADMISSION: 7:00 PM
SHOW BEGINS: 7:30 PM
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO LATE GUARANTEED SEATING FOR COMEDY & THEATER.
Seating begins 30-60 minutes before show time. We sit center and front sections first, side sections last. If you want a central seat, please arrive early. Show will begin no later than 15 minutes after showtime. No refunds for late entry.
NO REFUNDS.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator in the glass foyer in “The Gorin Building” to the right of the Saloon/Rockwell Entrance. Please use this and press “B” for basement for the Rockwell. Please call the host after 5pm at (617) 628-4444 if any trouble.
