DRAG DECADES

Come down the rabbit hole and board the Drag Queen time machine with Shirley Delta Blow!

Captain Shirley Delta Blow will take you on a wild romp through history with queer highlights at each stop. You'll meet some pioneers and have a few laughs along the way. Time travel has never been so glamorous. 

Don we now our gay apparel!

FIRST FRIDAYS:
Next Shows May 2 and June 6 at 7pm

OFF THE CLOCK

BURLESQUE, AERIAL, DRAG, VARIETY, COMEDY, COCKAILS
Clock out of the workweek and step into Off The Clock - where the only thing on your agenda is sexy, good fun!
Leave real life behind and leg loose with 90 minutes of sizzling entertainment. Off The Clock brings you world-class performances, from burlesque and aerial acts to drag and variety, all wrapped up in a show that’s never the same twice. Hosted by one of The Clocktower’s cheeky emcess, it’s time to forget the grind and embrace the tease!
FIRST FRIDAYS! UPCOMING DATES:
MAY 2 & JUNE 6

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

DEE DEE DERRIERE’S BURLESQUE REVUE
“We’re all mad here!”
The Clocktower Clockettes are ready to bring that madness BACK to the stage! 

Don't miss this delightfully daring take on a timeless story.

The well-known tale of Alice, the White Rabbit, and it’s myriad of memorable characters is told with a sexy, grown-up, burlesque twist! See all your favorite characters from Lewis Caroll's classics, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, in a brand new way! Expect burlesque, aerial acts, circus arts, and more! 

It will be ”…entirely bonkers. But I will tell you a secret. All the best people are.”

This show is appropriate for all adult ages. No one under 18 is permitted.

SATURDAYS IN MAY

BRIDGET BROWN’S GREAT ADVENTURE

SENIOR CABARET PERFORMANCE STARRING
BRIDGET BROWN AND SPECIAL GUESTS
SUNDAY, MAY 4

AN EVENING WITH AVOURNEEN

A NEW TAKE ON IRISH TRADITION
Get ready for a night of Irish magic with a twist! Avourneen is a Denver-based trio that takes Celtic music to a whole new level. They blend traditional Irish tunes with jazz, folk, orchestral flair, and even a dash of rock. From soulful originals like “Banks of the Liffey” to fresh takes on classics like “Whiskey in the Jar,” their eclectic sound has something for everyone.
Don’t miss this unforgetable performance. Grab your tickets now and experience the vibrant fusion of old and new!
THURSDAY, MAY 8TH

UNLEASHED

BOLD • SEXY • POWERFUL AERIAL + BURLESQUE SHOW PRESENTED BY DENVER DANCE
Unleash your wild side! UNLEASHED fuses bold aerial acrobatics and sexy burlesque in one electrifying show.

Soar with us on lyra, silks, and more, alongside Clocktower’s world-class burlesque!

Curated by Marguerite Endsley, a pro dancer and choreographer with credits including America’s Got Talent and Founder of Denver Dance Performing Troupe, she brings high-energy expertise to the stage!
FRIDAYS IN MAY: 9, 23, 30

TOPS OFF TO BROADWAY

A SULTRY CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL THEATRE’S GREATEST HITS!
”Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway!” Tops Off To Broadway transforms your favorite show tunes into a dazzling burlesque spectacle. With a little tease and a lot of sparkle, we’ll take you from “defying gravity” to “feelin’ Groovy” in a series of bold and seductive performances.
This tribute reimagines iconic musical numbers with glamorous costumes and playful twists. Each act is full of surprises and sure to leave you humming! “There’s no business like show business!”

SUNDAYS IN MAY: 11, 18, & 25

AN EVENING WITH HUNTER GAMMEL

LIVE MUSIC COMBO: JAZZ, FUNK POP
SENIOR RECITAL
Join Hunter Gammel and his band for a night of varying musical genres and the celebration of the completion of his education at the University of Colorado, Denver. Playing everything from jazz standards to modern pop tunes, to musical theatre numbers and even original music, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Playing alongside a band of his peers and close friends, the musical connection is electric!
Hunter’s musical journey has been marked not only by his extraordinary talent, but also by his remarkable resilience. Born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle coordination, Hunter has faced chalenges that might have deterred others from pursuing an instrument like the piano. Yet, fueled by his passion for music, he has defied expectations and surpassed limitations, using the piano as a vehicle for self-expression and empowerment.
You will not want to miss Hunter’s final performance as a student at CU Denver. Grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music!
THURSDAY, MAY 15

DRAG 101 starring DELIGHTED TOBEHERE

AS SEEN ON AMERICA’S GOT TALENT!
Find out what it takes to be a QUEEN! This hilarous, LIVE singing, full transformation drag show will reveal everything that happens in a drag dressing room happens on stage right before your very eyes! Everything. Yes… even THAT!
Find out why the judges loved her on America’s Got Talent and why Huffington Post labeled her one of the funniest drag queens in America! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
FRIDAY, MAY 16 - ONE NIGHT ONLY!

ROARING 20s

CHAMPAGNE SHUGA NOVA’S VINTAGE
BURLESQUE REVUE
Calling all Jazz Babies & Dapper Dans! Dust off your flapper feathers and get glitz because Champagne Shuga Nova is throwin’ a bash fit for the Roaring 20s (and the Roaring 2020s, too!)
Get ready for a night of electrifying burlesque that blends the best of vintage and modern tease.
Our dazzling performers will leave you breathless with sparkling costumes and glittering acts inspired by the glamorous Jazz Age.
Grab your pearls, polish your spats, and get ready to shimmy on down to a night you won’t forget!
THURSDAYS, MAY 22 & 29, JUNE 5 & 12

BLUSH

A BURLESQUE FANTASY PRESENTED BY
CHAMPANGE SHUGA NOVA & DD HONEYBEE
Step into a world of glamour, decadence, and your deepest deisres with Blush, A Burlesque Fantasy. This sensational burlesque show features talented performers from Denver and beyond and embodies some of your favorite pinup characters, such as “The Cowgirl”, “The Housewife”, “Marilyn”, and “The Rockstar”, to name a few. Whether you’re a burlesque connosseur or it’s your first time at a show, this fun, provocative show will surely make you BLUSH!

SATURDAYS, JUNE 7, 14 AND 21

HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS

A LIVE, SHOT-BY-SH0T PARODY OF THE GREATEST DINOSAUR FILM OF ALL TIME
65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth…
30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office…
This year, you are invited to… HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS!
The New York and West End smash hit makes its Denver debut! Two actors and a foley artist perfom a live, shot-by-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. A wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, physical theatre and live Foley.
MONDAY, JUNE 6

VELVIT NIGHTS

HAUS VELVIT PRESENTS A SPEAKEASY REVUE: BURLESQUE, DRAG, SPOKEN WORD, VOCAL ARTS
Welcome to VelvIT Nights! A Speakeasy Revue that brings the audience into a night of plush, soft, sultry, and sensual vibes.
Join Haus VelvIT as we dabble in the world of hidden, dim-lit, and unidentifiable desires, featuring some of the best burlesque, drag, spoken word, and vocal artists around.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13

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DARE TO BE SEXY

A “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC BURLESQUE TRIBUTE
Get ready to Eat It up, babes! The Clockettes are spoofing the ultimate spoofer himself: “Weird Al” Yankovic!

“Dare to Be Sexy” is a burlesque love letter to the king of parody - from his ‘80s bologna ballads to his accordion-fueled originals. Expect comedy, camp, live music, and all the gloriously weird, wonderfully stupid, unexpectedly sexy fun we can muster.

Because why be normal… when you can Dare to Be Sexy?
SUNDAY, JUNE 22

WHAT A DRAG!

PRIDE AT THE CLOCKTOWER
PRESENTED BY DAZZLING DRAKE
Tonight features some of the best drag Colorado has to offer! Beautiful costumes, iconic queens, and drag numbers that will leave you absolutely gobsmacked. Bring your dollar bills and come enjoy some legendary Colorado drag royalty!
THURSDAY, JUNE 26

GENDER EUPHORIA

PRIDE AT THE CLOCKTOWER
AN UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER VARIETY SHOW PRESENTED BY DAZZLING DRAKE
Tonight is all about inclusivity and diversity. The Clocktower is proud to bring back this cast of showstopping trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming performers. This variety show will feature burlesque, drag, acrobatics, and even spoken word. Trans and gender non-conforming people face so much darkness these days, and this show will showcase the light and beauty embedded in this community.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27

ALPHABET MAFIA

PRIDE AT THE CLOCKTOWER

BURLESQUE, DRAG & VARIETY SHOW PRESENTED BY DAZZLING DRAKE
Tonight is about family. Many of the regular Clocktower performers are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and they have prepared some glorious numbers for your to see. This show will feature burlesque, drag, acrobatics, and more. Celebrate Denver Pride at your favorite little theatre on 16th Street Mall!

SATURDAY, JUNE 28

THE PRISMATIC CIRCUS

PRIDE AT THE CLOCKTOWER
PRESENTED BY DAZZLING DRAKE
Tonight, The Clocktower is creating the queerest circus this side of the MIssissippi! This show will feature some of the most talented circus artists in Colorado. Complete with a ringmaster, this circus features unbelievable acrobatics and skills of strength, all from transcendent queer circus artists. End Pride weekend in Denver with this jaw-dropping show!

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

LICENSE TO THRILL

MID-MOD MAYEM! A BURLESQUE, CIRCUS, DRAG, & VARIETY CABARET FROM KERRI N’FUEGO
Kerri N'Fuego presents an exhilarating vintage show that fuses the iconic mid-century modern sense of the 60s/70s with its modern personifications.

Narrated through the art of burlesque and cabaret, License to Thrill will feature telling tales of fashion, music, archetypes, scientific advancement, and culture of the times as they relate to today.

FRIDAYS, JULY 11, 18, and 25

MYTHOS

TAKA’S TAPESTRY OF DEI-TEASE IS BACK!
Oh my Gods and Goddesses!

Beloved belly dancer and Clocktower star, Taka, returns with an unforgettable evening of variety and burlesque. Prepare to be entralled as a mesmerizing tapestry of myth and legend comes to life through dazzlig costumes, captivating dance, and the art of burlesque.
Drawing inspiration from ancient deities across civilizations, Taka and her incredible cast will transport you on a breathtaking journey thorugh time and cultures. Dont’ miss this spellbinding showcase of storytelling an artistry that will leave you awestruck with every step.

Join us for a night of divine inspiration and unforgettable performances.
SATURDAYS IN AUGUST: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

2025 COLORADO SNOW QUEEN PAGEANT

PRESENTED BY CSQ PAGEANTRY AND JEREMY HAIG
This August, the illustrious Clocktower Cabaret transforms into a dazzling spectacle of glamour and pageantry for the 2025 Colorado Snow Queen Pageant. Hosted by the legendary Betty Swallows Alnite, witness a grand celebration of Coloroado’s finest drag performers as they vie for the coveted titles of SnowQueen, SnowKing, and SnowQueen At Large.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd

FRTC’S ANNUAL CABARET SHOW

FRONT RANGE THEATRE COMPANY’S CABARET SHOW & FUNDRAISER: LIVE SINGING & MUSIC

Join us for Front Range Theatre Company's annual cabaret celebration!

Enjoy an afternoon of music and talent as performers of all ages take the stage to sing their hearts out. Your attendance helps support scholarships for our Triple Threat Summer Camp - empowering the next generation of young performers.

Sunday, August 10

THE KING PENNY RADIO SHOW

COMEDY • MUSIC • IMPROV • BURLESQUE
Join Denver's hit 1940's Improvised Radio Show every month at The Clocktower Cabaret!

Travel back in time as "The King Penny Players" bring a golden-era radio show to life before your very eyes, based entirely on audience suggestions! Complete with old-timey mics, a Foley Artist, and a world-class pianist, you won't want to miss this ring-a-ding of a show!

This vintage variety show will also feature some very exciting special guests, serving up a healthy dose of entertainment. Be sure to knock your socks off and get your jitterbugs jitterbuggin'.

Brought to you by King Penny, Home of Soft Goods, Hard Goods, Whole Goods, and everything Good in between. King Penny- Where you don't have to be a monarch to shop like royalty.

THURSDAYS, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, and 12/18

A QUEEN’S CABARET

DRAG QUEEN SINGING FUNDRAISER
FOR PARASOL PATROL

Parasol Patrol shields children, young people, and families at LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC events using umbrellas to create a visual barrier so kids won’t see the signs and angry faces of protesters. Parasol Patrol is celebrating 5 years of protecting and serving the community.

We have a stellar lineup and a live band!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

DEEDEE’S BURLESQUE BOOK CLUB PRESENTS A HAUNTING NEW BURLESQUE CLASSIC
Step into the haunted Hollow where legends come to life and promptly lose their heads, er, clothes. Join us for a wickedly sexy spin on Washington Irving’s classic tale, packed with ghostly glamour, fiendish flirtation, and just the right amount of headless horseplay. It’s spooky season, baby - and things are about to get stripped to the bone!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

GORE AND LORE

DEWITT ANYWAY PRESENTS A NIGHT OF BURLESQUE FRIGHTS

Don’t be afraid of the things that go bump...and grind...in the night! It's only The Clocktower Clockettes bringing you the sexiest, spookiest burlesque, boylesque, draglesque and aerial versions of classic characters from history, folklore and urban legend.

We've summoned a bevy of terrifying creatures and real life monsters from the darkest shadows and deepest depths, and they’re just dying to kill...ahem, thrill you.

Gather your courage and descend the staircase into our haunted basement for “Gore and Lore"...if you dare!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19