{"id":356110,"date":"2026-06-30T19:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/356110\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T19:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:14:11","slug":"this-july-an-adults-only-glitter-drenched-shrek-burlesque-parody-is-making-its-north-texas-debut-with-20-tickets-and-a-high-caliber-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/356110\/","title":{"rendered":"This July, an adults-only, \u2018glitter-drenched\u2019 Shrek burlesque parody is making its North Texas debut\u2014with $20 tickets and a high-caliber show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cutouts-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Image shows Shrek face over the set of a Shrek-themed burlesque performance.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a data-force-follow=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/secretdallas.com\/author\/colby-smith\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782846850_644_556af78e12ad1cf6182ac1c5f5b7d35984e6ef73b60c69c3dec5f87ca6a70570.jpeg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-40 photo\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The swamp is coming to life in North Texas! The award-winning Let\u2019s Get Shrekxual: A Burlesque Parody lands in Plano this July as a part of its national tour. The nostalgic, sexy, and fantastically freaky show brings the Shrek characters to life in a high-caliber burlesque performance. <\/p>\n<p>Created by Cherry BonBon Productions, co-produced by The Hell Hotel Show, Let\u2019s Get Shrekxual is a fully-scripted burlesque parody that features a swamp-inspired spectacle described as a \u201cglitter-drenched fever dream\u201d. <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FotoJet-2026-06-30T182212.480-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows a burlesque dancer dressed in a &quot;Donkey&quot; costume \u2013\u00a0inspired by Shrek. \" class=\"wp-image-15647\"  \/>Photo credit: BonBon Productions<\/p>\n<p>The touring production weaves comedy, burlesque, and fairy tale fun through dazzling costumes, camp, and body positivity, reimagining the iconic story and bringing familiar figures like Shrek, Donkey, and Lord Farquaad to like \u2013  Shrekxier than ever. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe show celebrates letting your freak flag fly,\u201d said creator, Cherry BonBon. \u201cThis fully scripted production is a great way to celebrate yourself and a great comedic introduction to the world of burlesque for first-time visitors\u201d.  <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s Get Shrekxual takes place on one night, and one night only, at Mic Drop Comedy in Plano on Sunday, July 19. Doors open at 5 pm, show begins at 6 pm. Food and drink service will be available through the performance. VIP options are also available starting at $30. Tickets are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.micdropcomedyplano.com\/shows\/357595\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.micdropcomedyplano.com\/shows\/357595\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">comedy club\u2019s website <\/a>starting at $20. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1000077500-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic shows information regarding the &quot;Let's Get Shrekxual&quot; show in Plano, Texas. \" class=\"wp-image-15648\"  \/>Image credit: BonBon Productions<\/p>\n<p>The event is 18+. Attendees are strongly encouraged to come in costume. Mic Drop Plano is located at 7301 Lone Star Dr Suite A110, Plano, TX 75024. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to Let\u2019s Get Shrekxual: A Burlesque Parody, Mic Drop Plano will be hosting a number of other highly anticipated comedy shows, including: Chris Kattan, Shayne Smith, Jason Ellis, and Kiki Yeung &amp; Esther Ku: Sweet &amp; Sour Chicks Comedy Tour. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The swamp is coming to life in North Texas! 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