Murray Hill
Murray Hill, the self-proclaimed hardest-working middle-aged man in show business, is a one-man entertainment machine: comedian, host, actor, writer, producer, and walking time capsule of classic showbiz charm. With razor-sharp wit, quickfire ad-libs, and a wink that could light up any stage, Murray has spent decades turning every stage he steps on into his own personal variety show. Television audiences know him as the lovable Fred Rococo on HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, the Peabody-winning, AFI-honored comedy that also earned a Critics’ Choice LGBT+ Ensemble Award. He’s popped up everywhere from Life & Beth and Drag Me To Dinner (Hulu) to Elsbeth (CBS), Welcome to Flatch (FOX), and King of Drag (Revry). On the big screen, he starred in Paul Feig’s Jackpot! with John Cena and Awkwafina, and will soon share holiday cheer (and scenes) with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Man With The Bag.
Murray’s talents extend beyond performance. He’s served as a guest correspondent for ABC News and Hulu’s Pride Across America, reporting live from the nation’s biggest Pride celebrations. NBC News named him one of the “30 Most Iconic and Influential Drag Performers in Modern History.” His memoir, Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man (Simon & Schuster Gallery Books, 2026) is a candid, laugh-out-loud account of a life spent chasing the spotlight and finding family, community, and resilience along the way. From downtown clubs to network sets, Murray Hill brings an old-school showbiz sensibility to a new generation, proving that quick wit, big heart, and a well-timed rimshot never go out of style. Murray brings the perfect blend of wit, warmth, and showbiz flair to everything he does.
Jack Barrow
Jack Barrow could easily be the love child of Freddie Mercury and Liza Minelli if they had a child that ended up being just as fabulous as they were.
Actor, dancer, educator, good old fashioned lover boy and co-producer of burlesque variety shows alongside GoGo Gadget. Catch the Crack, Rack & Sack Revue, every first Thursday of the month at C’mon Everybody and Rock Solid, every second and fourth Tuesday at NYC’s Rockbar.
Barrow has been nominated for a wide array of burlesque awards including:
The Perfect Perfectionist
The Heartthrobber
The Peacekeeper
Magnifique
The Bombshell of BroLesque, Magnifique has quickly made a name for themselves in the world of burlesque. A regular cast member in Big Gay Hudson Valley’s BRONCO and Bushels + Pecs at Out On The Farm, this will be Magnifique’s HUNG With Care debut.
Melina Mauve
Melina Mauve is the Lesbian Barbie of Burlesque. Inspired by timeless glamour, the golden age of carribean nightlife, and Barbie’s can do anything attitude, she’s a modern muse with a vintage vibe. You can find Melina shimmying and shining on stages across the United States. Known for her sultry storytelling and charming allure, Melina will mesmerize your heart, soul, and wallet!
Topher Bousquet
Topher is human pretzel born and raised in a little town near Cleveland. He discovered circus in 2006 where he then began self training contortion and hula hoop until he was accepted into New England Center for Circus Arts for the 2008-2009 Professional Training Program. He was then accepted into L’ecole de Cirque in Quebec City but with a odd twist of events, I departed to NYC and hit the stage running.
He spends his days training, teaching, singing, traveling and being a good father to two spoiled felines. His nights are full of performing in circus, corporate events, burlesque, cabarets, clubs, theme parks, film and more.
Storm Marrero
The Brooklyn native grew up in Puerto Rico where she developed her unique vocal skills under the private tutelage of veteran opera singers at the University of Puerto Rico’s prestigious musical theater department. Her vocal styling is rooted in Contemporary, Soul, Jazz, R&B and Latin music
Pearls Daily
An award winning showgirl, actress and filmmaker based in NYC, Pearls Daily has accumulated numerous credits onscreen and in theater, Most notably as “Mina Margery Crandon” in the macabre, Drama Desk Nominated Off-Broadway hit “Play Dead” directed by Teller and created by Todd Robbins, as “Minky Woodcock” in “Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini” and for her work on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”.
Her body of work includes film, TV, stand-up, sketch comedy, theater, improv, magic, and burlesque and both critics and peers have called Daily “Masterful”, “Transcendent” and “High Energy”.
The New York Times has dubbed her “Glittering and talented”, ”Spirited” and “Ebullient”. Best of Off-Broadway has called her “Superb. A true comedic actress who deserves great accolades for her work.” Ms. Daily has entertained at such prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center, The Magic Castle, Radio City Music Hall, The Geffen Playhouse, The Box, The Hangar Theater, The Liberty Theater , Duane Park, 34 Below, and The Slipper Room.
Ares
as Stage Hunk
Newly arrived to the Capital District, you can catch Ares dancing on a box across NY – MA – CT. His favorites you ask?
Music: ABBA + alt rock
Pastime: Daddies
Ice Cream Flavors: Queer Liberation and Butter Pecan