Opinionist: This Is Burlesque

Gothamist.com – By John Del Signore

Robert Murray, the 18th century merchant for whom the neighborhood of Murray Hill takes its name, might be troubled to see that his family’s legacy has been reduced to a fratastic cluster of post-collegiate quasi-dorms. But his ghost can also take comfort knowing that for the past decade or so a comic lounge singer in Rat Pack drag has made the name certifiably applause-worthy…

This is Burlesque is in an open run at Corio [337 West Broadway at Grand Street]. Tickets.