01.25.10 SHOW - the book

show_softcover-webPond Press proudly announces the publication of SHOW, noted photographer Henry Horenstein’s long‐anticipated look at modern burlesque. The photographs were made from 2003 to 2009, and serve as an homage to the neo‐burlesque resurgence of the last several years. Not only is Murray featured in the book, he had the honor of writing the introduction. The book is for sale at pondpress.com. A film by William A. Anderson, Henry Horenstein, and Hillary Spera, called MR SHOWBIZ: THE MURRAY HILL STORY, will be released later in 2010 by Swinging Door Films.

01.4.10 HAPPY NEW YEAR & KEY WEST!

keyHappy New Year friends. Thanks for coming out to so many shows and events in 2009! I just got back from hosting the 1st Key West Burlesque festival, photos coming soon. It was a blast!

11.29.09 NEW YEAR’S EVE! SOLD-OUT!

mh_nye_web2Happy New Year!! The big show at Galapagos was a smash and we sold-out! The show was named one of top 10 shows by AM-NY, NY Post, Onion, and TimeOut New York!

11.27.09 Holiday Le BINGO Wed. Dec 9th!

lpr_xmas_webGang, we’ve been having a blast at the new Wednesday night LE BINGO at Le Poisson Rouge on Bleecker Street between Thompson and Sullivan Street. So we decided to throw a holiday Le Bingo edition on December 9th in the MAIN ROOM! Yes, kids, that’s right, more space, more tables, more tater tots, and bigger jackpot.  And still no cover charge because we love ya.  Come by and play holiday bingo and kick off the holiday season with your favorite bingo couple. Details on show page.

10.11.09 MISS LEZ PAGEANT ROCKED!

misslez09 The notorious MISS LEZ PAGEANT was one of the best in the event’s history! MISS BUTCH MAMAS KS Stevens was crowned the winner. The sold-out crowd at the new Knitting Factory in Williamsburg was incredible and all the contestants were winners. As usual, there were some controversies and some eye-brow raising moments.  Check out the amazing press coverage and photos: Michael Musto’s La Dulce Musto, Time Out, Edge New York, Edge New York photos, Village Voice, Village Voice photos, MY COMRADE, Babeland Blog, photos by Syditious. Thanks to everyone in the show, who supported the show, and the audience.

07.30.09 Dita Von Teese show a knock-out!

Gang, back from LA after hosting the big Dita Von Teese show at Avalon. What can I say, I was blown away by her performances, especially her debut “The Opium Den.”  Wowzie, it was all showbiz! The press buzzed about the big night, read all about it and see pictures from: LA Weekly, PAPER, Rose Apocado, E!  The audience was incredible, I’m coming back soon for more fun.

07.13.09 Murray hosts Dita Von Teese show

Kids, I’m going to Hollywood for one night only Wednesday, July 22nd to host international burlesque star Dita Von Teese’s big new show at Avalon. Tickets and line-up on show page.