[PHOTOS] Brolesque is bringing camp and heat to New York City every week

Gay bros + the art burlesque = brolesque in New York City

Mark Mark
Aug 30, 2025 - 20:00
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[PHOTOS] Brolesque is bringing camp and heat to New York City every week
Christopher Patterson-Roso, Felipe Ocampo, Gabriel Reyes, and Jason Carroll perform Boylesque at Balcon Salon, wearing feathered headdresses.

New York City nightlife has entertainment for everyone, from Broadway and fine dining to dance clubs and a weekly all-male strip show, thanks to Brolesque.

Yep, you read that right! Gay bros + the art of burlesque = brolesque on Thursdays at 10 pm at Balcon Salon, located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen.

The theatrical (and free) weekly show is a first-of-its-kind, combining world-class choreography, queer sensuality, humor, and, obviously, great-looking guys stripping down to give audiences a good ol’ gay time.

Keeping in line with Balcon Salon’s typical elevated fare, Brolesque is more than just a strip-and-shake-it sitch. Their current hour-long show, Fortune of Love, is based around tarot cards and stars a mystical host who helps the audience find their Mr. Right… or Mr. Right Now.

(We’ll let you decide which one.)

And while Taylor Swift is currently cosplaying “showgirl”, Boylesque stars real-life “show-gays,” Christopher Patterson-Roso, Felipe Ocampo, Gabriel Reyes, and Jason Carroll, and was created by Lockhart Brownlie, a choreographer who’s worked with the likes of Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and Swift herself.

“We created Brolesque to celebrate queer desire, movement, and connection without apology,” Brownlie said in a statement. “Bringing Fortunes of Love back to Balcon Salon feels like coming home — we’re thrilled to continue building something bold with one of NYC’s most exciting venues.”

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Brownlie originally built the show on the West Coast, where it premiered at Strut in Orange County, and played throughout West Hollywood before moving to New York in 2023.

Since then, the Brolesque boys have toured Wilton Manors, Puerto Vallarta, Las Vegas, and The Ice Palace in Fire Island.

Still, the two-story Balcon Salon feels like the perfect home for their campy show, with a top-notch stage, big-budget lighting production, ample seating, and most importantly, a daily happy hour!

Check out pictures from Boylesque below.

Christopher Patterson-Roso, Felipe Ocampo, Gabriel Reyes, and Jason Carroll take a bow at Boylesque at Balcon Salon.
A round of applause! / Image Credit: Leyda Luz
A red-haired man performs wearing a tightly-fit suit top at Boylesque.
The mystical host with the most / Image Credit: Leyda Luz
Two men dance on a medal folding chair on stage in front of the word "Boylesque" at Balcon Salon.
Is it hot in here, or…? / Image Credit: Leyda Luz
A man poses in a black and golden wrestling robe under spotlights.
Image Credit: Leyda Luz
A man wearing a devil-horned hat sits shirtless on top of bar tables at a performance of Boylesque.
The best way to get to know your audience. / Image Credit: Leyda Luz
Three men performing in various states of disrobe at Boylesque at Balcon Salon.
Boy-roadway, baby! / Image Credit: Leyda Luz
A shirtless man collects dollar tips from bar patrons at a performance of Boylesque.
Image Credit: Leyda Luz
Three men embrace while dancing in tight black jeans and tank tops on stage at Boylesque.
Image Credit: Leyda Luz
Audience members pose with a Boylesque dancer in a beaded halter top and brief at Balcon Salon.
Audience members pose with a Boylesque dancer / Image Credit: Leyda Luz
A Boylesque dancer in red briefs and devil horns leans on audience members at a performance of Boylesque.
Image Credit: Leyda Luz
Three men perform in tight black shirts and leather pants at Brolesque.
A shirtless man dances on audience members in a top hat at Brolesque.
The four stars of Brolesque pose on stage at Balcon Salon.
Image Credit: Leyda Luz
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