Photography by Edward Kim
Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy: The Mystery of the Family Jewels
Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy: The Mystery of the Family Jewels is a parody of teen detective novels that’s part burlesque show, part drag show and part straight-up strip show. We follow the misadventures of Nasty Drew and That Harder Boy as they try to solve the latest mystery in town without losing their clothes. They meet various colorful characters along the way and have plenty of dance breaks.
The show is the brainchild of Chris Harder, a New York based burlesque performer (and CockyBoys model), who does a nice job of highlighting each performer’s skill set. The Mystery of the Family Jewels is kitschy in the best of ways, with strip teases as entertaining as the costumes being thrown to the ground. While at times the narrative might leave you wanting, it’s a device to get from one performance to the next, not a submission for Best Book at the Tonys. Harder makes sure that there’s a little something for everyone and you’re a guaranteed to have a good time.
Photo: John Goddard
$22 plus a $20 food/drink minimum, Friday, May 27th at 10:00PM, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St. NY, NY.
