SHOWS, EVENTS,& PAGEANTS AT...
The Show Lounge is located in the Fusion Video/Dance Bar. It showcases Female Impersonation Shows, Live Band Concerts, Theatrical Performances and so much more!
The Show Lounge is home to the C5 Showcast: the Club 5 Dolls, the Midwest's Largest LGBT Owned and Operated Entertainment Company: Ravyn Entertainment, Luna Bonita Productions, The House of Avalon, and more! Though these acts are just the tip of the iceberg...
Solo, legendary queens like Josie Lynn, Cass Marie Domino, and Desiree Mathews, Diamond D'Flowers, Lucy Von Cucci, among others, also make their main home at Club 5..,but the list goes on as new divas come to the fore and forge their own paths...The Show Lounge also features drag pageants of different varieties, including local, state, and regional based ones.
Located in the Fusion Dance/Video Bar, the stage is decorated for whatever event is there to take place...
This area also serves as stage to national and international recording artists like Amber, Raquela, and local acts like VO5 and Lolito Lo. We also feature burlesque acts like Foxy Veronica & The Peach Pies and strippers from Fiercecasting.com, among others. National touring showqueens also have performed at Club 5 and still make their presence known once in awhile. Duwanna Moore, Candi Stratton, Lady Bunny, Rupaul Drag Race stars Shannel, Ongina, and Jade, among others.
Please go to the Homepage to check out the Calendar on times and events that take place in the Show Lounge.
You can visit the Club 5 Dolls at their own page on this website and peruse below for more info on events that take place here at the Show Lounge of Club 5!
EVERY SUNDAY! The Show Lounge presents Sunday Showcase! Showtimes are 10pm or 10:30pm, cover varies, sometimes none.
This night highlights the best in drag, both locally and abroad. The Club 5 Cast Shows, Ravyn Entertainment's Ravyn Spotlight, or specialized shows put on by Luna Bonita Productions. It also is a night of headliners and/or pageants.
Local entertainers have nights headlining separately from groups like above. One night could be Josie Lynn & Friends or bring in touring acts like the Bonnie Bitch Show. The variety of pairings are endless!
For booking a show, contact Kiki Rodriguez, our show and pageant scheduler by clicking: Here!
Started in 2009, the Club 5 Dolls are the main showcast of Club 5. The structure works like so...every year there are auditions held, open to the public, for entertainers to compete to become part of the cast. There are two rotating spots and the current Miss Club 5 is also included and at tmes the current Miss Madison.
Kiki Rodriguez and Ava Stone are now permanent members of the cast with Kiki serving as choreographer and head diva.
The Dolls perform mostly at Club 5, but have made appearances at Pridefest Milwaukee, Fruitfest, and at other local venues.
The third generation of the Club 5 Dolls are being retooled. Watch out, lovlies, here come the Dolls!
Click HERE for the C5 Dolls page.
Founded in 2005 as Lexi Ravyn Productions, Ravyn Entertainment LLC is now a stronger force put together by founder & co-owner, Brian Ponce, co-owner Joshua Bartz, and their Board of Directors, The House of Ravyn. Club 5 has been their main home since its inception.
Existing as RE since 2009, the former production company is a now a full LLC with separate divisions and members that exist not only in Wisconsin, but outside the state as well. Ravyn is involved in many ventures across the state and within the Midwest as a group and individual members are involved in their own ventures under the Ravyn Ent label in WI and abroad.
One such division, its Entertainment arm, puts together Ravyn Entertainment Spotlight, a showcase highlighting a particular entertainer/performing troupe from within the company or from the owners staple of contacts from within Wisconsin or elsewhere. RE Spotlight is exclusive to Club 5 only.
For more on Ravyn Entertainment and its multple divisions, go to their website by clicking HERE!
Luna Bonita Productions is a Madison Based production team producing events aimed at the Hispanic/Latino members of the LGBT Community, but their events are open to all!
They produce the monthly Latin Gay Night held at Club 5 that features Latin style pop and other forms of dance, sometimes some drag and Latin entertainers (including Monica Ciccone: Miss Diva Latina Madison, Giovanny, Tania Casanove, and more!), and more.
They also produce the local pageant, Miss Diva Laitina Madison, among other things.
For more on Luna Bonita events and info, visit them on Facebook by clicking HERE!
Though they perform sporadically at Club 5, you can find them mostly performing the last Thursday of the month during the MadCity Showcase.
Founded in 2004, Foxy Veronica and the Peach Pies are the best in "Caburlesque" - one part Cabaret style show and one part Burlesque!
The Peach Pies begin with elements of vaudeville and cabaret, then add some thoroughly modern cheese: '50s beach-bunny flicks, swingin' '60s mod movies, '70s sitcoms and '80s music videos, topped off with high kicks and pasties. The troupe's Fourth of July performance at the Frequency in 08 featured a postmodern twist on Madonna's "Like a Virgin" stage act, the double entendres of "The Pussy Cat Song" from A Dirty Shame, and a rousing live rendition of "America, Fuck Yeah" from Team America: World Police, complete with fake guns, Santa beards and strategically placed stars and stripes
Look for more to come from the Peach Pies here at Club 5. For more on this fabulous act. click HERE!
MISS CLUB 5
Started since the inception of Club 5, the title of Miss Club 5 has been held by many local divas but also those from outside of town. Cass Marie Domino, S Susie S, Kelli Jo Klein, Shannon Dupree, Tammy Faye...the list is endless. Held annually, the current Miss Club 5 is Trina Lynn. Part of the prize package includes a spot on the Club 5 roster and Miss Club 5 can compete at the Miss Club Wisconsin state competiton held at LaCage in Milwaukee every year. This title is promoted by the nightclub.
MISS PLANET Q/MISS FUSION
Started in 2006 as a compliment to the Miss Club 5 title, it is named for the dance space in Club 5 that was formally known as Planet Q. Now known as Fusion Dance/Video Bar, the new design may needed an adjustment to this title's name. Divas like Alexis Rouge, Desiree Mathews, Natalia Saffire, and Ava Stone have been Miss Planet Q, with the last being Miss Jade Paradiso.The current Miss Fusion is Danielle Avalon. Miss Planet Q/Miss Fusion can also compete at the Miss Club Wisconsin state competiton held at LaCage in Milwaukee every year. This title is promoted by the nightclub.
MISS BARRACKS
A complimentary title to Miss Club 5 and Planet Q, largely, the Miss Barracks Pageant was seen as a parody to other pageants, but it is a grand gay time and even currently held by a performing queen as well, Anastasia Otterhausen.
MISS GAY MADISON
The longest running title in Wisconsin, Miss Madison is a traditional title that has been held by divas gone by to the ones today. The title itself is one that the winner gets involved with her community and does things with her title to not only raise awarenss on causes but represent the Madison area to the best of her ability. The current Miss Madison is Symphony Alexander-Love. Others who have held this title include Sass Dubois, Josie Lynn, Kiki Rodrigez, and Kyllie Mathews. Club 5 is the current home for this title and its current promoters are S Susie S and Izanna Troy. Symphony also currently holds the state title of Miss Club Wisconsin.
MISS GAY ISTHMUS WI USOFA
Formally known as Miss Capitol City, Miss Isthmus is the inheritor to this title. A preliminary for the Miss Gay WI USofA State competiton (whose winner goes on to compete at the national Miss Gay UsofA), since its inception has been one of the newest crown jewels of the WI UsofA system and its past title holders have gone on to new heights as entertainers after. Part of the winners prize package includes a 1 year contract with Ravyn Entertainment. The current Miss Isthmus is Dutchess Iman and has been held by divas Lucy Von Cucci, Kandi Barr, and Kenya Sanchez. Club 5 has been its home since its creation in 2008. Current promoters are the Contessa Pirahna and EmC Ravyn, owners of Ravyn Entertainment. The title has won such awards as Best New Prelim and Best Prelim @ the state level.
MR LATINO MADISON and MISS DIVA LATINA MADISON
Miss Diva Latina Madison is a title new to this area, but the system itself has been in place for a few years. Luna Productions are the promoters for this pageant. The current is Miss Francheska Tanon from Milwaukee. Mr Latino is it's male counterpart title, the current titleholder is Luna Bonita and Ravyn Entertainment's Giovanny.
MR GAY ISTHMUS WI USOFA
A title aimed at male competitors, Mr Gay Isthmus is new to the Mr Gay WI USofA system and promoted by the owners of Ravyn Entertainment. The male counterpart to Miss Isthmus, this title has yet to be explored as well as its "sister" title. Part of the prize package includes a one year contract with Ravyn Entertainment and the current titleholder goes on to compete at state (Mr Gay WI USofA - the winner goes on to compete at Nationals). Current titleholder is Jay R Heat. Jay R is also the current titleholder of the state title, Mr Gay Wisconsin USofA.
MR AND MISS WISCONSIN CAPITOL PRIDE
These titles are promoted by the Wisconsin Capitol Pride Board and the winners represent the title and non-profit at different fundraisers and events throughout the year. The current Mr is Jay R Heat and the current Miss is Justine D'Zire (pictured). Former titleholder for the Miss title is Esmerelda DiSandy.
MISS GAY SOFTBALL
Promoted by Madison's Gay Softball League, SSBL-Madison, this title serves to represent the league at events and gamedays (from time to time) and is currently held by longtime Club 5 diva, S Susie S.
MR AND MISS GAY WISCONSIN USOFA@LARGE
The Mr and Miss Gay WI USofA at Large is the first larger USofA pageant to make its way to Club 5. Unlike its counterpart, Miss Gay WI USofA, there are no prelims to this pageant. Whomever wins or becomes 1st Alternate goes to compete at the national level. The Miss title was held every year at the Shelter Club in Green Bay, WI, until it found new prelim owners, Ravyn Entertainment Board members, Ritchie St James and Prentise Vann-Beets, Ritchie and Prentise decided to hold the pageant at LaCage in Milwaukee the first year they got it, but now in their second year, have moved it to Club 5! We welcome these pageants to our list of incredible entertainment opportunities!The current titleholders are Felix Correa of Ohio and Rochelle D'elight of Illinois.
MISS AND MR GAY WI USA UNLIMITED CLASSIQUE
Not to be confused with the USofA system, USA Unlimited is a pageant system that was founded after the USofA creation. The Unlimited System is no stranger to Wisconsin or Madison. It has a Mr, Miss, Miss at Large, M.I., and Classique Divisions. RE board member, Kurtis Ryan, use to run the Mr contest in Madison, but most of the titles find their home at PJS of Oshkosh now. Mabel Kane, Legendary performer, an original Madison entertainer, and Ravyn Entertainment member, is Co-Promoter for the WI system and has made the Classique Division home at Club 5! To be held in early Feb, this title is aimed at male entertainers and queens who have been performing for a long while...look for more to come from this pageant and its promoter! The current Miss Gay WI USA Classique is Kiki Rodriguez and the current Mr is Luke.
MISS NORTHERN STAR ALL AMERICAN GODDESS AND MISS NSSAG AT LARGE PAGEANTS
A regional competition, each title governs the northern Midwest in the All American Goddess and AAG at Large Systems, and are two of the newest on the block. The winner of each go on to compete at the national level at their respective times. The current Miss NSAAG is Nina DiAngelo of Minneapolis and the current Miss NSAAG at Large is Kandi Barr. Promoted by the Ravyn Entertainments owners, the winners also receive contracts for one year as members of Ravyn Ent. The prelim has gone on to win Best Prelim at the National level for Northern Star All American Goddess and the At Large version recently won for best Prelim at Nationals in 2011.
These titles have been some of the main competitions held at Club 5, but there have been others like Mr Madison Leather, Miss Capitol City, and Mr/Miss Magic King and Queen, among others. Look for more to come as the NEW CLUB 5 prepares for the future as Madison's place for the best in LGBT Entertainment!
CLUB 5 is Southern Wisconsin's premiere nightclub to feature a show room with this level of entertainment.
The sound, the lighting, the space...no other venue in the area can claim to have such talent in one place!
Look for more to come as CLUB 5 continues to grow and evolve...Welcome to the NEW CLUB 5!
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EVERY THURSDAY! The Show Lounge presents Showcase Thursdays! Showtimes are between 9pm or 10:30pm, cover varies, sometimes none.
This night highlights the best in entertainment, both locally and abroad, but shortened down for more dancing or other events later.
The night will highlights acts like Diamond D' Flowers, Foxy Veronica and the Peach Pies Burlesque Act, local bands, or Stripperpalooza starring the Men of Fiercecasting.com!
Wisconsin's Ultimate Drag Diva is Josie Lynn! From fierce Circuit Queen drag to comedy, Josie is truly the rennaisance queen! From her annual Pride shows to her work with the ACT Aids Rides to her work with Le Dame Footwear, Josie is a versatile performer who you can never predict.
Along with allies, drag children, and friends. Josie's House of Lynn and Josie Lynn & Friends' Shows are a must treat!
For more on Josie, click HERE!
Fiercecasting.com is a professional talent agency handling the bookings of adult performers, djs, and adult models. You can see FC's Ricky Sinz and Co. every month during our Stripperpalooza Thursdays (held a few times a month at C5) or during our Special Events. For more click HERE!
The House of Avalon are the perfromers who make up the drag/entertainment children and legacy of the late, great Katrina Avalon. In Wisoonsin, the current Matriarch of HOA is the
fabulous, Danielle Avalon. Other members include Jazmalyn Avalon,Bella Donna Avalon, Kaira Avalon, Jonny Avalon, Ms Afton Avalon, Phoenix Cummings-Avalon, and a host of others around the US including pageant diva and Candi Stratton's best gal pal, Ivana Avalon-Stratton.
For more on the HOA click HERE!
The House of Mathews is the home of legendary diva, Desiree Mathews and her legacy of "heirs" and drag siblings. Desiree herself is the drag daughter of the current Miss All American Goddess at Large, Dena Cass.
Along with Desiree, the HOM consists of Kyllie Stevens-Mathews, Dixie Normus, The Contessa PIrahna (Founder of Ravyn Entertainment), Alexis M Rouge (Co-Founder of Lexi Ravyn Productions), Destiny Mathews, the late Trinity Mathews, and formally Jade (Mathews/Avalon) Pardiso and DJ Tim (Mathews) Walters. And these are just what we know of! For more on Desiree, click HERE!
Though not an official showcast, former C5 Dolls and Plan B darlings, Davina Deville and Lucy Von Cucci are the next generation of drag divas. Whether peforming live vocal sing a longs before Sunday shows or planning out of this world events like Zombie Prom, the Ladies of Screaming Queens are reinterpreting what drag means.
Sometimes with friends Eric Michael (current C5 Gogo boy), Sasha Queer, and Jay R Heat (current board member of Ravyn Entertainment) or alongside allies like Lolito Lo, Davina and Lucy are giving it to the girls with full face and having fun while they do it!
Pageants and Contests are a staple amongst the drag and entertainment communities, but there are several versions of them! Club 5 looks to help their divas out and holds several throughout the year. So, if you got a pageant you'd like to hold at Club 5, contact the pageant schedule coordinator, Kiki Rodriguez, HERE!
"Chez Bouché" is the home of Randy Bouché Productions, creator of "The CC Rae Show" and the new "Dance/Comedy".
"The CC Rae Show" is a unique blend of lip-sync, comedy, puppetry, magic, physical humor and stand-up. It experienced great success in it's original run and was seen in 44 states and over 300 cities across the US. With the 2011 revival of "The CC Rae Show" it continues to be a crowd favorite today!
"A Dance/Comedy Revue" is the newest development in the Randy Bouché Productions series. It is a provocative, edgy and intriguing show featuring some beautiful entertainers. Watch for highly choreographed, For more click HERE!
