NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The heat is on this summer, as The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel hosts the latest installment of its “Drag Me to The Roosevelt” brunch series on July 29. The “Disco Inferno” themed drag brunch will feature a three-course meal, bottomless mimosas, a costume contest, 70s disco music and sizzling entertainment from New Orleans’ own Kitten N’ Lou and special guest performers.
Voted Best Duo by The Burlesque Hall of Fame, Kitten N’ Lou have headlined festivals including the Helsinki Burlesque Festival and Viva Las Vegas. Dazzling audiences across the globe with their signature brand of highly choreographed comedic camp extravaganzas, Kitten N’ Lou’s performances were described by Time OutNew York as “brilliantly deranged.” The pair made their television debut with Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett on the PBS Great Performances special “Cheek to Cheek” in 2014.
Guest performers burning up the dance floor at the Saturday afternoon brunch include some of the city’s most in-demand drag performers: “Grand Dame of the Damned” Tarah Cards, Jeez Loueez, known as the ”Honey Badger of Burlesque,” and Laveau Contraire, who won the 2020 FLAME award for Best Drag Queen.
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in full disco regalia to participate in a costume contest.
The event will be hosted in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom (Mezzanine Level) at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, with doors opening at 11:45 a.m. and the event beginning promptly at noon. General seating tickets are $99 plus tax, gratuity and service charge and include a three-course brunch and bottomless mimosas. Limited VIP seating tickets are available for $129 plus tax, gratuity and service charge. VIP seating is closer to the stage and includes exclusive champagne selections. To purchase tickets for “Disco Inferno: Drag Me to The Roosevelt,” visit the website here.
BRUNCH MENU
Bacon, Gruyere and Crab Frittata
Frisée and Heirloom Tomato Salad
Lemon Vinaigrette
Garlic Roasted Shrimp and Creole Braised Beef “Daube”
Stone Ground Grits, French Beans, Orange Gremolata
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Double Chocolate, Praline Crunch
Fresh Baked Rolls
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel has been a significant part of New Orleans history for more than 125 years, hosting presidents, music and film luminaries and the most discerning guests. Generations of locals have flocked to The Roosevelt for special occasions, signature drinks in the Sazerac Bar, luxury treatments in the one-of-a-kind Waldorf Astoria Spa and the hotel’s breathtaking holiday season decor.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is located at 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112. For more hotel information, please visit the hotel’s website.
