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The Cockettes on the Precipice of Fifty
There has never, ever, been anything quite like San Francisco’s Cockettes! This gender-bending, acid freak-out, satirical, hysterical theater troupe burst upon the midnight scene at the tail-end of 1969, and within a year or two, their raunchy and anarchistic ways extraordinarily collapsed from a great height. Still, their madcap manners spread widely, and while their unique blend of musical chaos has influenced generations of performers to this day, very few original members survive.
Please join The San Francisco Cultural History Museum and The Balboa Theater on Thursday, September 19th at 7pm, when we celebrate The Cockettes 50thAnniversary, with a happening that is certain to make the heads spin, and the squares scared.
The Cockettes on the Precipice of 50, will not only showcase the rare films Les Ghouls (aka The Palace), Tricia’s Wedding, and selections from Tree, but will also include live performances from “Stars of Midnight” (a musical troupe led by Cockettes founding musical director Scrumbly Koldewyn, channeling departed members … so YES, Divine will be in the house); a panel discussion moderated by 48 Hills / The Stud’s Marke Bieschke, involving original members Sweet Pam, Billy Bowers, Bambi Lake and Scrumbly; live modern drag performances; and of course, a theater lobby that will be overrun with an amazing array of artifacts, memorabilia, previously unseen photos, clothing, blotter art, and who knows what else?!? The list of participants just keeps getting longer, so expect surprise guests, and probably more.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate San Francisco’s truest treat: The Cockettes. Meet the legends. Support the City’s culture. Have your little mind blown. Repeat.
Details:
The Cockettes on the Precipice of 50
Thursday September 19th 7:00 PM
The Balboa Theater 3630 Balboa Street SF CA 94121
Please join The San Francisco Cultural History Museum and The Balboa Theater on Thursday, September 19th at 7pm, when we celebrate The Cockettes 50thAnniversary, with a happening that is certain to make the heads spin, and the squares scared.
The Cockettes on the Precipice of 50, will not only showcase the rare films Les Ghouls (aka The Palace), Tricia’s Wedding, and selections from Tree, but will also include live performances from “Stars of Midnight” (a musical troupe led by Cockettes founding musical director Scrumbly Koldewyn, channeling departed members … so YES, Divine will be in the house); a panel discussion moderated by 48 Hills / The Stud’s Marke Bieschke, involving original members Sweet Pam, Billy Bowers, Bambi Lake and Scrumbly; live modern drag performances; and of course, a theater lobby that will be overrun with an amazing array of artifacts, memorabilia, previously unseen photos, clothing, blotter art, and who knows what else?!? The list of participants just keeps getting longer, so expect surprise guests, and probably more.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate San Francisco’s truest treat: The Cockettes. Meet the legends. Support the City’s culture. Have your little mind blown. Repeat.
Details:
The Cockettes on the Precipice of 50
Thursday September 19th 7:00 PM
The Balboa Theater 3630 Balboa Street SF CA 94121