Photo Coverage: PURGATORIO Celebrates Opening Night
By: Eddie Varley Oct. 27, 2009
Purgatorio, a fantasyland especially for Halloween season, is where nightmare meets nightlife. Combining the energy and glamour of a world-class nightclub with the spectacle and illusion of the theater, Purgatorio will offer an interactive Halloween experience unlike anything seen before in New York nightlife. Adults 21 and over will be immersed in a multi-level world of macabre fantasy complete with interactive variety acts and installations, all set in a dynamic environment that is at once frightening, erotic and whimsical. Purgatorio will take over the tri-level, 15,000 square foot nightclub space at 268 W. 47th Street from October 15 through October 31 only.
Produced by Simon Hammerstein and Randy Weiner, Purgatorio features production/scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Emilio Sosa, lighting design by Evan Morris and is being presented by CBS Radio's New York stations.
Regular tickets for Purgatorio range from $39.99 to $59.99. VIP tickets range from $59.99 to $79.99 and include two complimentary beverages and preferred access. Tickets can be purchased at http://enterpurgatorio.com or by phone at (212) 352-3101 from New York City or (866) 871-4111 from outside New York City.
Under the leadership of managing partners Simon Hammerstein, Richard Kimmel, and Randy Weiner, The Box has become New York City's premier destination for late-night entertainment and has garnered international renown for its award-winning design, exclusive clientele, extraordinary service, and unique live productions. Since opening in February 2007, it has presented over five hundred variety shows featuring top local talent and international celebrity guest stars such as Snoop Dogg, Kid Rock, Katy Perry, Queens of the Stone Age, Wu-Tang Clan, Moby, and LL Cool J. The Box is also a high end, full service event facility. Past events include the launches of Microsoft's Zune player, Virgin America, Absolut Pear, Ralph Lauren Notorious, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and Topshop North America along with parties for Janet Jackson, Donna Karan, John McEnroe, Andre Balazs, and Sting.
Photos by Monica Simoes
Purgatorio celebrates Opening Night
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The cast of Off-Broadway's "Made In Heaven"
Michael Gladis, Simon Hammerstein and Josh Lucas
A Purgatorio damsel
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Purgatorio scared up a fun opening!
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