PEABODY — Peabody’s Black Box Theater is gearing up for a September to remember with a full schedule of family-friendly activities.
From Elvis impersonators to drag queens to concerts and magic shows, there is something for everyone at the Black Box this fall.
“Peabody’s Black Box will have a full lineup of fall entertainment,” said Peabody Main Streets Co-Chair of Promotions and Black Box Event Manager Lisa Geczi. “I think the backstory and vibe of this story are all the cool things happening again in downtown Peabody.”
On Thursday, Sept. 2, The Golden Gays of NYC (GGNYC) will present HOT Flashbacks!, a Golden Girls musical adventure from 7-8 p.m. GGNYC has emerged as the premier Golden Girls show in the country. Billed as the perfect drag show for the whole family, GGNYC burst onto the scene in 2017 ― first at RuPaul’s DragCon NYC, then at the famed Rue La Rue Café ― where their trivia-show video went viral. What began as a flash mob has now skyrocketed to sold-out engagements all across America. Through a series of hilarious “hot flashbacks,” these hip old grannies take the audience on a musical journey through the television show’s most memorable moments to find their Sophia (Petrillo), who has gone missing. One lucky audience member will be crowned the next #TokenSophia.
Available tickets include general admission ($25), with VIP and Super VIP upgrade options to meet the cast backstage and have a photo taken with cast members. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, go to secure.qgiv.com/for/norar/event/833501/.
Billed as Connecticut’s premier theater drag queen and illusionist, Summer Orlando will be in town on Saturday, Sept. 11 to present the Judy and Barbra Over Easy brunch. Orlando is well known for her Broadway-quality costumes, show-stopping performances, live singing, comedic timing, and her amazing event-hosting skills. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7. Tickets are $55 per person and include the show and brunch. The event is open to adults aged 21 and up.
On Friday, Sept. 17, be prepared to get “all shook up” at the Elvis Lives! Show featuring Atlantic City’s Elvis impersonator Jeff Krick Jr. Krick has become one of the most successful Elvis impersonators in the game, finishing sixth in the world at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute contest and also posting a top-10 performance at the Images of the King contest in Elvis’ hometown of Memphis.
He is also a two-time Fan-Favorite Award Winner and three-time, top-10 finalist at the Ocean City, Md. Elvis Festival. Shows begin at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets range from $25 for general admission (tables), $30 for preferred seating (second row tables), $35 for VIP (front row tables) and $40 for upper-level VIP seating (tables for two).
Direct from New York City, award-winning musician Matt Roberts brings his New York hit comedy magic show to Peabody on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. The event promises to keep the audience alternating between laughter and awe as he presents his one-man brand of sleight of hand, levitation, ‘mindreading’ and even a jaw-dropping twist on one of Houdini’s famous feats, all in a setting perfectly designed for intimate magic.
For tickets and more information, visit the Black Box’s Facebook page for direct links to the ticketing agent.
