Rhinestone Gorilla Burlesque’s ‘Good Idea, Bad Idea’

Rhinestone Gorilla Burlesque presented Good Idea, Bad Idea at the Cambridge YMCA this weekend. The fully scripted burlesque tribute to the Warner Brothers (and the Warner sister, Dot) transported the audience back to the 90s as they danced, sang, and played the roles of the beloved Animaniacs

Dot and Wakko sang about the hardships of being adult child stars throughout the show.

Darlinda Just Darlinda whirled onto the stage as the night’s headline performer.

Pinky and the Brain brainstormed about how to take over the world. They decided to use burlesque.

Hello Nurse made her way to the stage to assist Wakko and Yakko during a war sketch.

Mime Time was a regular part of the production. The mime would act out invisible situations while the audience laughed along.

Rita the cat sang to the audience.

After having a run in with fame, Runt and Rita decided they cared more about their friendship than being rich.

Darlinda Just Darlinda lit up the stage with neon and black lights.

Darlinda Just Darlinda spun around the stage in a splash of color and light.

and Wakko supported their sister Dot while she sang about their lives.

The Rhinestone Gorilla Band decided to get into the burlesque mood by removing their clothes for the second act.

Scary Ben strutted around the stage during his act.

Slappy Squirrel smoked and drank, complaining about what it’s like being a washed up celebrity.

Wisocki provided sound effects and mood lighting throughout the performance.

Joe Raik played the cutthroat manager, pushing the cast to do more, move more, and reveal more throughout the show.

Pinky sang about his love of cheese while performers played homage to the snack.