Gypsy Layne, which started as a risky local experiment, grew into a celebrated regional troupe, helping establish burlesque as an inclusive, theatrical, and artistically rich performance form throughout Berkshire County and beyond.
BENNINGTON — After nearly 16 years of glitter, grit, and fearless creativity, Gypsy Layne Cabaret & Co. will present its final performances at Bennington Theater this Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 13 and 14, marking the end of a beloved era for the region’s burlesque and cabaret community.
Founded in 2010 by Nicole Rizzo, Gypsy Layne began as a grassroots, speakeasy-style production above the Red Herring in Williamstown, Mass.,
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