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BIO

Shelly Watson is a singer, emcee, writer, producer and director.



She holds both a BM and MM in vocal performance from Juilliard and was the first recipient of the "Inter Arts Award." Conceived for and awarded to her for incorporating all elements of music, dance and drama into her study. Shelly has sung all over the world and was part of the outreach program at The Metropolitan Opera for over 3 years.

A regular at the MTV studios as well, performing skits on The State and appearing on the VMA's and TRL in addition to numerous promos.

Gotham, Stand UP NY, Carolines are just a few of the clubs Shelly has performed stand up comedy at as well.

Shelly has produced hundreds of Burlesque and Variety shows in New York City and has a radio segment for USRN entitled Hip Hopera. This is a program where Shelly makes operatic arrangements for hard core rap songs. This show is currently in it's ninth season.

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The 22nd Annual New York Burlesque Festival Set For Next Month

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world and has attracted sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003. This October, Thirsty Girl Productions will serve up 4 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham with over 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at four of NYC’s hottest nightclubs.
22nd Annual New York Burlesque Festival to Take Place in October

The New York Burlesque Festival is set to return in October. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Thirsty Girl Productions Presents FILTHY GORGEOUS BURLESQUE Valentine's Spectacular!, February 14

​​​​​​​Join Hostess Shelly Watson and a bevy of burlesque beauties, Wednesday February 14th at Le Poisson Rouge for the Filthy Gorgeous Burlesque Valentines Spectacular!
Thirsty Girl Productions to Present Filthy Gorgeous Burlesque Valentine's Spectacular at Le Poisson Rouge

Join Thirsty Girl Productions for the Filthy Gorgeous Burlesque Valentine's Spectacular at Le Poisson Rouge on February 14th, 2024. Enjoy live music, hot burlesque performances, and more! Tickets available now.
The New York Burlesque Festival Returns This Month

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind and has attracted sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003. Learn more about the upcoming edition of the festival here!
The New York Burlesque Festival Returns in September

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind and has attracted sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003. 
21st Annual New York Burlesque Festival to Feature 100 Performers From Around the Globe

Celebrate 21 years of glitter and glamour in Gotham at the 21st Annual New York Burlesque Festival. Experience over 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at four of NYC's hottest nightclubs. Don't miss out on the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind. Get your VIP passes now!
The New York Burlesque Festival Turns 20 This Year

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, attracting sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003.  This September marks the 20th year for this celebrated event, and producers, Thirsty Girl & Angie Pontani will once again, serve up 4 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham, with over 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at some of NYC's hottest venues.
Thirsty Girl & Angie Pontani Present The 20th Annual New York Burlesque Festival

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, attracting sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003. 
20th Annual NY Burlesque Festival Returns Next Month

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, attracting sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003.  This September marks the 20th year for this celebrated event, and producers, Thirsty Girl & Angie Pontani will once again, serve up 4 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham, with over 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at some of NYC's hottest venues.
Music Director Rachel A. Kaufman Plays With Singers & Musicians From All Seven Continents

New York City musician accomplishes an artistic best during the Covid Quarantine by performing with over 100 people, mostly remotely; a cast of friends and former students on all seven continents, concluding with Carter Jones at the McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
Thirsty Girl & Pontani Productions Present THE 19TH ANNUAL NEW YORK BURLESQUE FESTIVAL

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, attracting sold-out crowds since its premiere in 2003. 
BWW Feature: And The Nominees Are... BEST HOST OR EMCEE

It is all about keeping the party going, and the emcees nominated for Broadway World Awards know just how to do that.
Thirsty Girl & Pontani Productions Present The 18th Annual Virtual New York Burlesque Festival

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind! It has  attracted  sold-out crowds since it's 2003 premiere. 
PIANO BAR LIVE! A NIGHT AT THE BEECHMAN Features Mardie Millet and Michael Garin & More

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams next on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:15 pm ET, with hosts Scott Barbarino and Michael Kirk Lane with A Night at The Beechman.
Thirsty Girl & Pontani Productions Present Virtual NEW YORK BURLESQUE FESTIVAL

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind! It has attracted sold-out crowds since it's 2003 premiere. This October marks the 18th year for this celebrated event, and producers, Thirsty Girl & Pontani Productions are taking the show online.
BWW Review: A Sexy, Naughtie Evening From LE SCANDAL CABARET Heats Up The Laurie Beechman Theatre Every Saturday Night

You may ask,Bobby was the evening sexy for any crowd, gender or persuasion - ABSOLUTELY! Was the evening any fun??? A completely fun, enjoyable, really full night of entertainment and that's why Bobby gives LE SCANDAL CABARET 4 ½ Rainbows Out Of 5
Dalia Carella Dance Collective & D.webb Designs Presents 'Menagerie D'arte â€" A Surreal, Immersive Dance Experience'

This November, don't miss out on an intimate, limited engagement of Menagerie d'Arte at Madame X - the sexiest bar in New York City!
Pontani and Thirsty Girl Productions Presents The 17th Annual New York Burlesque Festival

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, and has attracted sold-out crowds since it's premiere in 2003. This September marks the 17th year for this celebrated event.
17th Annual NY Burlesque Festival Set for Sept 26th-29th

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, and has attracted sold-out crowds since it's premiere in 2003. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Shelly Watson written?

Shelly Watson has written 1 shows including The New Bohemia (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist).

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