In celebration of Fannie Spankings’ Birthday tonight is Colorado’s Own Cocktails & Burlesque Birthday Bash!

Tonight’s guest host, Fannie Spankings, is celebrating her birthday onstage and wants you to join her!  Her cast of adorable Burlesque Dancers and Vaudeville Variety Acts offer up a night of titillation and wild fun…   and if you think Fannie’s good on the microphone, wait til you see her dance!

Not recommended for the overly uptight or underage, this is a true blue night of fun, tongue-in-cheek entertainment, and definitely a night to remember.

Reserved Seating based on the order of purchase. Seats will be held until 8pm

Tickets: $20 or $25 VIP (Must call box office for VIP tickets)

*** Call the box office for our special VIP bachelorette/ bachelor/ birthday/ celebration tickets

VIP tickets include a tiara or cowboy hat for each guest, a shot, and ensures that the person of honor (i.e. bachelorette, birthday boy, etc) will get onstage! ***

Seating is reserved based on the order of purchase. Seats will be given up 10 minutes after showtime.

Tickets and Showtimes

June 18, 2009 at 8:00pm

A.R.T.S. PRESENTS:

NICK ORTIZ-TRAMMELL and ZYAH DANIEL In

A Tale of Sweeney Todd

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
From an adaption by Chri{topher Bond
Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has set up shop at Lannie’s for two darkly entertaining Sundays

Perhaps the most dark and horrifying musical ever written, Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is also widely considered to be one of the best musicals ever written.Why, you ask? Well, aside from that tuneless, well-crafted music that is so typically Sondheim-ian, and aside from the morbidly fascinating characters, and aside from the far-reaching moral issues presented — aside from all this, “Sweeney Todd” is about a man who slits people’s throats and bakes them into meat pies.How can a show like that NOT be one of the best musicals ever written? This highly acclaimed musical has been staged, choreographed and musically re-arranged, by director R. Scott Ferris. Added special sound and visual effects are sure to make the experience an unforgettable experience for the audience.

STORY LINE:

Sweeney Todd is the tale of an ordinary man, Benjamin Barker, who had everything; until a man of power stole his freedom, destroyed his family and banished him, for life. And in his sorrow and solitude a new man was born, Sweeney Todd of Fleet Street, vowing revenge for his unjust punishment and the wickedness dealt to his wife and child.

Harvesting victims, Mrs. Lovett, a pie shop owner, becomes his keen co-conspirator, creating ghoulish meat pies from Sweeney’s killings.

It’s filled with a robust cast of sinister, wicked and villainous scoundrels as well as innocent, passionate and loving heroes and guardians.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ARTEMUS MARTIN
DIRECTOR: R SCOTT FERRIS
LEAD ROLES:

Nick Ortiz-Trammell -Sweeney Todd (Denver Center for the Performing Arts)

Zyah Daniel: Mrs. Lovett

R. SCOTT FERRIS (Director, Choreographer and Music Arrangement)
was awarded a scholarship at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia California.
He’s a practicing magician and has been an artistic director for prestigious magicians
in the U.S. Locally he won a TOBY Award for best lighting design. Theatre on Broadway’s Board of
Directors. Lighting director and designer for Denver’s Turn of the Century and for Chippendale productions in
New York, Los Angeles and the U.S. touring troupes. Lighting director for Johnny
Mathis, Sammy Davis Jr., Gladys Knight and the Pips, Loretta Lynn and Dionne Warwick.

SUNDAY June 28th 7PM
Doors 6:30, Open Seating, First Come- First Served

$20.00

Tickets & Showtimes:

June 28, 2009 at 7:oopm

When you buy tickets online, please print out the confirmation page and bring it with you the night of the show. Thank you!

If you’re looking for a show that tickles your fancy, (Hey! don‘t ask me!!) “Legends of Pride” is the place to be for those not yet in the know. You’ll find that the audience will consist of locals and out-of-towners and possibly those not quite from Earth. Take the plunge and join the fun!

Entering their 22nd year “Legends of Pride” is an annual celebration featuring Denver’s finest female illusionists and cabaret performers. Entering their 22nd year, “Legends of Pride” began in 1994 as an annual celebration to showcase Denver’s finest female illusionists and cabaret style entertainers who happen to be a part of the Gay Pride Royalty teams. These Gay Pride Royalty members have gone through a talent, evening wear, on stage Q/A, and a themed presentation contest much like a Miss America competition. Some of the themes from the past years have ranged from Superheros and Villains, Tribute to Broadway, Wild Wild West and On the Cover of A Magazine.

YOUR HOSTESS: Rude, crude and sometimes socially unacceptable Brandi Roberts is Denver’s number one MC when it comes to entertaining a crowd. She entertains crowds with a bold, brassy and matter of fact attitude that never fails to leave her crowd speechless.

An icon to many of her illegitimate children who call her “Big Mama“, she has been on stages from the North to the South, East to West and Canada as well. Brandi has opened for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO., Darcelle’s Fifteen in Portland, OR., the Olde Plantation in Dallas, TX. and the People’s Fair in Denver, CO. to name a few.

Says Brandi, “One night I was asked to fill in for someone who didn’t show for a performance. I thought ‘Hey, this is kinda fun!’ So I started entering amateur contests at the various bars around the country, becoming Newcomer of the Year everywhere I went. Look at me now!”

Brandi remains active within the community and has worked with the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Colorado Aids Project, th Battered Woman’s Shelter, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Equal Rights issues, The Histiocytosis Association of America, Inc.

Come see Big Mama Brandi and her illegitimate children Sunday June 14th, 2009 at 8pm.

Tickets $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.

“What a bitch, but sure as hell funny.” – Jimmie James- New York Vocal Impressionist

“The only person that can use the “F” word and never offend.” – Tommy Canon – Manager BJ’s Carousel Denver, CO.

“It would be hard to imagine Denver without the energy of Brandi.” – OutFront Magazine, Denver, CO.

Tickets & Showtimes:

June 14, 2009 at 8:00pm

ONE MAN ONLY…ONE NIGHT ONLY…SO, SUCK IT, DREAMGIRLS!

Nationally-renowned Singer/Songwriter Phil Putnam makes his Denver debut for ONE NIGHT ONLY at Lannie’s on June 21st with “The Daddy Show”. After all, June 21st is Father’s Day. Celebrate all the Dads, Daddies, Fathers, and Father Figures in your life as Phil puts on a sensational one-man show with his voice, piano, and original songs. This event will benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation…all the more reason to bring your friends and do it up Daddy Style.

Phil’s piano-based singer/songwriter tunes and quarky, easy presence places him comfortably in the company of Artists like Elton John, David Gray, Ben Folds, and Tori Amos. Having released 6 albums since his 2001 debut, he’s a busy guy, and many people before you have been foolish/kind enough to listen and ask him to make more music. His latest album, “Casualties”, released in November 2008 and since has spread like shiny, shiny fire across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries with excellent taste in music and access to iTunes. Most recently seen on MTV/LOGO’s Click List Top 10 Video Countdown, his Number 1 hit video “More Than This” is running the show as the longest running video in Click List History. In addition to topping the chart, “More Than This” has been in the Top 5 for all but one of the 20-plus weeks that it has been on the countdown. That’s what tv-types call a juggernaut. It’s awesome, so you should go watch the video and feel the awesomeness.

Underneath all the music business glitz and glamour, Phil wants what everyone else wants: ice cream. And when he’s done with the ice cream, he wants to make a genuine and lasting contribution to the lives of those around him. Since ice cream only goes so far, due to the melting, he uses music to make a difference, and so far that’s worked out well.

**Disclaimer: Phil Putnam is not as funny in concert as he is in this Bio. He is actually quite dull. Bring a book. Perhaps something by Nicholas Sparks, or some unfinished Mad Libs. Also, he is never, ever sarcastic.

“Putnam is a comfortable story-teller behind the mic, his easy sounding voice the perfect instrument to deliver his smart, heartfelt lyrics.” – Wildy’s World

“Straight-ahead pop-rock sung with passion, wit, and intelligence.” -David Hurst, NEXT Magazine

“Phil has one of those voices that can sing just about everything and make it sound good.” – Andrew Guy, Mossip.com

“Any musician who looks like an adorable, mature version of Buddy Holly is a must-see on our calendar. Phil Putnam radiates energy in person and on stage, singing a mix of folksy blues rock. Plus he is just so damn cute.” -H/X Magazine

Tickets are $12 advance and $15 at door.

Tickets & Showtimes:

June 21, 2009 at 7:30pm

When you buy tickets online, please print out the confirmation page and bring it with you the night of the show. Thank you!

Let Lannie’s take you ’round the world with our wine/food and music nights on the last Tuesday of the month. We’ve been to Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, Latin America, Greece and now we’ve decided to feature the incredible wines of California and the NorthWest United States, and sample the wine magic in our own beautiful backyard ….(AND The Fourth of July is right around the corner: USA!)

Join us for this special evening 6PM Tuesday, June 30th,  for a an all American Food and Wine Tasting. A certified Sommelier will guide you through the basics of wine tasting as you enjoy tastings of specially selected American food and wine pairings -by Flavor Catering:

House Cold Smoked Salmon with Green Goddess Aioli
Miniature “Chicken In A Biscuit” Sandwiches with Watermelon Relish
Southwestern Braised Pork Belly with Sweet Corn Puree
New Orleans-Style Jambalaya with Housemade Andouille Sausage
Sticky & Sweet Spareribs with Pickled Onion Confit

The Wine Tasting will be followed by a concert by non other than the most American of singers/entertainers: Mr. Frank Sinatra! (as performed by the incredible Derek Evilsizer) The photo in our ad is Derek….he looks/sings and is the closest thing to Mr. Sinatra himself.

A magic evening…bring a group or a date for an unforgettable night on the town.

(Many Denver wine tastings cost more than ours just for the WINE!)

NOTE: We won BEST OF WESTWORD 2009 for our Around the World Wine Tasting Nights!   6PM   $45.00

Tickets almost gone, please call box office for remaining seats 303.293.0075

When you buy tickets online, please print out the confirmation page and bring it with you the night of the show. Thank you!

ALTAR BOYZ  - 8pm

Tickets: $25

Group Discount for ten or more people! Please call box office for group rate, 303.293.0075

ALTAR BOYZ is a rafter-raising musical comedy based on the boy band-meets-Christian Rock phenomenon.

On the eighth day, God created a boy band so fly, even the Pope could get jiggy with it!! Join Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham as they raise the roof and praise the Holy Spirit in this hilarious spoof of boy bands and the pop scene.

“DIVINE! A 90-minute tornado of tasty pop tunes and nifty moves.”
- Michael Sommers, STAR-LEDGER

“HILARIOUS! There’s not a soul in the theater that isn’t captured.”
- Jacques Le Sourd, THE JOURNAL NEWS

“A PERFECT MUSICAL, no questions asked.”
- David Finkle, THEATERMANIA.COM

Matthew became the leader, Mark choreographed, Juan designed the costumes, Abraham wrote the lyrics, and Luke… well, Luke drove the van. Together, these five have been touring the world (with the help of their “good friends” at Sony) and saving the souls of their audiences, one ‘Hallelujah-inducing’ song at a time.

Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret is the final stop on the Altar Boyz’ tour…don’t miss your chance to catch them, and see what happens next!

“THANK HEAVEN FOR ALTAR BOYZ! TOTALLY HILARIOUS! It keeps you laughing all evening long. If laughter is a form of salvation, my soul is clean!”       - Howard Kissel, DAILY NEWS

“AN ENERGETIC CROWD-PLEASER!”
- David Rooney, VARIETY

Altar Boyz, the acclaimed musical comedy now in its fourth year at New World Stages, is the longest running new musical comedy to open in New York in years!

Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical Winner of the 2006 and 2007 Broadway.com Audience Favorite Award.

Starring:
Kenny Moten (Matthew)
Rob Riney (Mark)
Broc Timmerman (Luke)
Devin Bustamante (Juan)
Eric Sammons (Abraham)
Staged and Directed by Bryan Bell
Choreography by Jessica Hindsley
Music Direction by Britta Laree
Costumes by Jim Miller

Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music and Lyrics by Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker
Conceived by Marc Kessler & Ken Davenport

Seating is reserved based on the order of purchase. Seats will be given up 10 minutes after showtime

Tickets & Showtimes:

July 26th ALMOST SOLD OUT, please call box office for remaining tickets. 303.293.0075

June 27, 2009 at 8:00pm

NOTICE: Diva Down! The Divas’ June 24 show has been canceled due to injury.

Our Divas will be back every other Wednesday with their newest show: The Divas Go to Hollywood
Opening: July 22nd
Don’t forget Drag Bingo on Wednesday July 8th

Food, booze and divas! Can life be any more delicious?

This campy show is a hilarious  trip to the comedy buffet serving up songs about food, booze, and of course, crazy divas. The show features Denver’s most famous bearded drag queens: Nuclia Waste, Portia Potty, Iona Trailer and Gabriella Butz’in. This show is guaranteed to induce acid indigestion, clog arteries and is NOT approved by the American Heart Association due to heart-pounding laughter.

This troupe of clever, outrageous and award winning comedy performers put on one H*** of a show.

This show is ”over the top” and makes for an, ”Oh my God, I cant wait to tell my friends about this!” night of entertainment.

Eye popping costumes combined with side-splitting spoofs of pop songs and hilarious digs at our crazy American culture you make for a night you won’t soon forget. You’ve got to see it to believe it.  This is not your average “drag” show…but a full out comedy extravaganza with 4 of the most talented performers around.

Voted “The Best Place To Squirt A Martini Out Your Nose”, the show happens every Wednesday night in an open-ended run. Warn your friends and buy tickets for your enemies.

Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $15

Listen to what audiences are saying about the Demented Divas.

“Best Drag Show” Westword, Best of Denver 2007

“I have never laughed harder in my life!!!!! ” Trent, Denver

“…our heads were POUNDING from all the laughter!” John Paul, Denver

“THE BEST DAMN SHOW TO HAPPEN TO DENVER!” Elvis, Denver

“…one of the best shows I have seen.” Jeremy, Denver

Seating is reserved based on the order of purchase. Seats will be given up 10 minutes after showtime.

Tickets & Showtimes:

When you buy tickets online, please print out the confirmation email and bring it with you the night of the show. Thank you!