The Clocktower Cabaret: Review

Burlesque is an alluring word that conjures up many images to the mind: feather boas, intricately bedazzled lingerie, nipple tassels, and a giant champagne glass that holds the night's elixir....a beautiful woman. Now, all of these images are true to the burlesque name and you will see them at the Clocktower Cabaret, but you will see so much more.

The Clocktower Cabaret can be found in the basement of the historic "16th Street Clocktower" in Downtown Denver. As you enter the historic building you are greeted by immaculate white marble and gorgeous gold art deco finishes.  The entrance feels as if you're entering into a government building, but the quick descent down some stairs transports you to a tucked away theater which transports the senses to the 1920s.
The furnishings of the theater are lux. Lots of heavy fabrics, dim lighting that is solely supported by candlelight, and glimmers of gold that ring out from the fixtures around the room. It is sexy. 

I was lucky enough to sit in the front row, "Table 3" to be exact. Our drinks came quickly after a quick glance over their beautiful menu and everyone we encountered was dressed in the daintiest lingerie and was so hospitable and sweet. 

Then, the main attraction began as we were transported into the theme for the night by our host "Selene Bone Em' Harder".  The theme was dedicated to Halloween so we were promised a plethora of entertainment. We saw acts dedicated to Beetlejuice, Dracula, "The Nightmare Before Christmas", the three witches from "Hocus Pocus", Lizzie Borden, and even a rendition of "Violet" from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". 

It was truly a variety show. I felt an array of emotion while I enjoyed the show. I was dazzled by the beauty of the women and their fabulous lingerie. I laughed at the silliness of the acts and the banter of the host. I sat in awe as women contorted their bodies and hung from the air in aerial acts. I smiled (a lot) because you can sense the confidence and comfort that everyone felt as they performed.

It was also a variety show because there were so many different types of people on that stage. The Clocktower Cabaret does a beautiful job of showcasing all beauty. We had both men and women entertainers grace the stage as well as individuals from a variety of different ethnic/cultural backgrounds. The show also had women/men of all shapes and sizes. We had very thin women who showcased their lean bodies as they spun arielly and we had curvy women who moved their body seductively unconcerned with the folds and rolls that occur when one is truly alive. It was sexy…because to see someone confident and truly expressive is sexy…no matter what they aesthetically look like. 

I loved my time at the Clocktower Cabaret. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole show, my drinks were delicious, the environment was luxurious yet cozy, and the ticket price was hard to beat ($45). I plan to return real soon and I also have plans to take my own burlesque dance lessons (they start in January).

Who knows, one day you may see me grace the Clocktower Cabaret’s stage and I’ll get to twirl those nipple tassels that I bought right after the show (Thanks Clocktower…they were a great addition to my Halloween costume).

See you at the next show: ​https://www.clocktowercabaret.com/

A glimpse of the interior. Frankly, this does not do it justice.

The "Hocus Pocus" act for the night.