Upfront Theatre Co & TCF Presents A Night of Burlesque & Variety

A Night of Immersive Cabaret at ROHO
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Upfront Theatre Co. and The Candy Factory are teaming up to transform ROHO into an intimate, speakeasy-style cabaret. Forget your typical Monday night; step into a transformed social space alive with burlesque, soulful vocals, puppetry, and spoken word.

Hosted by Kate Nyx, the evening features a curated mix of local talent and guest performers delivering an immersive variety show. From the satirical wit of Avenue Q to high-energy dance and comedy, the night is split into two acts designed to keep you captivated from the first note to the final bow.
LOCATION
ROHO Social Club at The Candy Factory
342 North Queen Street, Warehouse D
Lancaster, PA 17603

TICKETS

Pick your seat!

$25 (Individual) for the best view

THE LINEUP

Host: Kate Nyx

Burlesque: Rachel Schell & Jellen

Aerial Burlesque: Ophelia Gin

Music & Vocals: Kent Gable, Corina Raine Connelly, & Allison Weaver

Puppetry: Ben Stansbery

Drag King: Gabrielle Dina

Spoken Word: Dana Kinsey

Dance: Sam Lefevre

Comedy Band: Mark Turner & Rachel Schenk with Afterbirth Monkey

Cell Block Tango: Charis Alkinburgh, Ali Fleming, Cody Flory-Miller, Beth Gable, Maddie Johnson, & Chrissy Nickel

Stage Kitten: Lindsay Bretz Morgan

Original painted artwork by Jeremy Patterson

Bring some extra cash to show your appreciation; tipping the performers is highly encouraged and keeps the cabaret magic alive!

EVENT DETAILS

Atmosphere
Immersive speakeasy/cabaret setting.

Format
The show is broken into two acts with a 15-minute intermission.

Food & Drink
A curated menu of cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, and light fare provided by The Belvedere Inn/Vescor Hospitality. Food and beverages are sold separately and are available throughout the performance.

Timeline
Doors open at 7:30 PM for cocktail hour; show begins at 8:30 PM.

OTHER DETAILS
21 + Show
Parking available in the TCF lot, and we are ADA accessible

About ROHO

Nestled in Lancaster's heart, ROHO is The Candy Factory's exclusive venue / social club, combining comfort and a laid-back ambiance. Ideal for intimate events, this space has been the epicenter of countless memorable nights.

Join the ROHO Social Club for just $150/year. Click here for details. The club is open every Friday to members, offering special discounts on showcases such as comedy and music nights, as well as other ROHO Member events.

Experience coworking, community, and culture at The Candy Factory. Book a tour today on our website: www.CoworkingInLancaster.com

About Upfront Theatre Company

Upfront Theatre Company was founded by Lindsay Bretz Morgan in 2021. With no brick and mortar, the company has traveled throughout Lancaster County to venues such as Mickey’s Black Box, Zoetropolis and now ROHO, striving to continually collaborate with local performance spaces/businesses and feature local talent. Bretz-Morgan is the Front of House Manager at The Belvedere Inn which often provides food and beverages for cocktail hours and VIP events associated with her shows. Upfront Theatre Company performs the beloved cult classic “The Rocky Horror Show” every Halloween at Mickeys Black Box. Click here for more information.

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