Classic Gender-Bending

For those of us who love a good parody of the classics, Shut Up, Sweet Charlotte! — based on the novel and camp classic film Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) starring Bette Davis — oughta hit the mark. This Southern gothic tale tells the story of Charlotte Hollis (Ricky Graham), a young gal accused of murdering her lover. Eventually her cousin Miriam Deering, played by drag sensation Varla Jean Merman (a.k.a. Jeffery Roberson), shows up to "help" — a nice disguise for her attempt to have Charlotte committed. “If you've seen the movie you will appreciate a lot of the more subtle aspects of the show,” Robertson/Merman declared. “Oh wait! Nothing in this show is subtle.”

Related Content

• The Paquito d'Rivera Quintet at Miniaci Performing Arts Center, November 18
  November 17, 2011
• Candlelight Vigil for Japan's Earthquake Victims at Nova Southeastern University Tonight
  March 31, 2011
• Craig Mallak Named New Broward Medical Examiner: What His Predecessor Messed Up Completely
  April 16, 2012
• The Singing Dead
  August 11, 2011
• Want a New Weed Research Unit? Federal Government Lists Unwanted Properties
  May 7, 2011

More About

• Bette Davis
• Ricky Graham
• Miriam Deering
• Arts, Entertainment, and Media
• Murder and Homicide

Like this Story?

Sign up for the Events Newsletter: What's happening in town? From underground club nights to the biggest outdoor festivals, our top picks for the week's best events will always keep you in on the action.

Privacy Policy Cancel Continue

See it at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center (Nova Southeastern University campus), 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd in Davie. Shows take place Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $45. Call 954-462-0222, or visit miniacipac.org.
Thu., Nov. 19, 8 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 20, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 22, 2 & 7 p.m., 2009