Guilty Pleasures Cabaret Entertainment

What Guilty Pleasures Cabaret Entertainment does

Guilty Pleasures Cabaret Entertainment, operating as GPC Entertainment, is a privately held, NYC-based theater production company founded in 2014 by Bridget Bose and Andrea Palesh. The company creates and produces multi-disciplinary music and dance variety shows that blend pop culture, vintage cabaret, and vaudeville aesthetics, with an explicit mission to provide performance and production opportunities for female-identifying artists. Its core product portfolio includes roughly a dozen original touring and resident shows (e.g., The Femme Fatale, Freak Show, Flashback to Y2K, Sidewalk Speakeasy, Speakeasy Social, Sway With Me, Holiday Spectacular, Cocktails & Carols), a vocal sub-brand called The Sirens, and newer productions such as I'm That Witch and Lipstick & Vinyl staged at Chelsea Table + Stage and 3$Bill Brooklyn in 2025.

GPC operates a live-performance-led business with no underlying software or technology platform; production combines choreography, live vocals, costume design, and music direction delivered by an in-house roster of dancers, singers, emcees, choreographers, and musicians. The company monetizes across five streams: ticketed live show sales (general admission $35, early bird $30) via its website and Etix; quote-based private event entertainment for weddings, corporate functions, and themed parties; a Patreon subscription starting at $3/month for VIP content and ticket discounts; branded merchandise (apparel, shot glasses, totes) sold through Zazzle on-demand; and tax-deductible donations processed through fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas. Reach is national and international, with performances in Denver, Chicago, San Pedro (Belize), and Bimini (Bahamas), and over 2 million cumulative views on its YouTube channel.

The company employs 11–50 people, has no disclosed institutional funding or parent company, and supplements commercial revenue with a free Outreach & Artist Development program providing creative, marketing, and business services to aspiring performers and entrepreneurs.

Name

Guilty Pleasures Cabaret Entertainment

Legal name

GPC Entertainment

Website

https://gpc-entertainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater & Cabaret Entertainment

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Niche/Genre/Regional DSPs (MPAIACAL), Music Video Streaming within DSPs (MPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Live cabaret shows
• Theatrical entertainment production
• Private event entertainment
• Vaudeville variety shows
• Musical dance revues

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Live Show Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for self-produced live performances including cabaret variety shows, touring productions, and special events. Tickets are sold through the company's website and third-party ticketing platforms.
2. Private Event Entertainment: The company hires performers (dancers, singers, emcees) to provide entertainment at private events including weddings, corporate parties, and themed events. Revenue is generated through booking fees for performances.
3. Patreon Subscription: Monthly subscription model offering VIP content, exclusive ticket discounts, and other member benefits. Patreon tiers start at $3 per month.
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, tanks), accessories (shot glasses, totes) sold through Zazzle on-demand print platform.
5. Donations & Sponsorships: Tax-deductible donations accepted through Fractured Atlas (nonprofit fiscal sponsor). Corporate sponsorships and partnerships offered as a GTM channel for brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GPC Entertainment is a NYC-based theater production company that creates and tours multi-disciplinary music and dance variety shows blending pop culture, vintage cabaret, and vaudeville aesthetics. It self-produces a slate of themed cabaret shows, books performers for private events, sells branded merchandise via Zazzle, and runs a Patreon fan community. The company is female-led and centered on providing performance opportunities for female-identifying artists.

Product overview

GPC Entertainment is a portfolio of live entertainment offerings centered around cabaret variety shows and theatrical performances. The company produces a diverse range of touring shows including The Femme Fatale, Freak Show, Flashback to Y2K, Sidewalk Speakeasy, Speakeasy Social, Holiday Spectacular, and Cocktails & Carols. The Sirens serves as a vocal group sub-brand performing pop music with tight harmonies. The company also offers event entertainment services for private functions and provides outreach/artist development programs. Merchandise is sold through Zazzle. The portfolio includes both recurring show formats and special productions like I'm That Witch and Lipstick & Vinyl. Founded in 2014, the company has expanded from its initial cabaret format to include virtual programming, film productions, and site-specific works.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Sirens: A fierce group of female singers with tight harmonies and leading lady vocals that seamlessly blend retro vibes, pop tunes, and musical theatre stylings. First appearing in Guilty Pleasures Cabaret productions, The Sirens debuted their own spinoff show in summer 2018.

Products and services

• The Femme Fatale A song and dance cabaret variety show empowering and celebrating femininity, performed live by the GPC cast.
• Freak Show A spooky-season, circus-inspired song and dance variety spectacle produced by GPC Entertainment.
• Flashback to Y2K A song and dance variety cabaret reminiscing on 90s and 00s guilty pleasures.
• Sidewalk Speakeasy An outdoor, roaring 20s, Gatsby-inspired song and dance cabaret variety show produced by GPC Entertainment.
• Sway With Me An immersive speakeasy variety show following the journey of a group of characters connected by mutual desires.
• Speakeasy Social A roaring 20s, Gatsby-inspired, song and dance cabaret variety show produced by GPC Entertainment.
• Holiday Spectacular A festive song and dance variety show celebrating the holiday season.
• Cocktails & Carols An interactive holiday sing-along variety show, complete with drinking games.
• I'm That Witch A spellbinding new musical where rebellion brews in the shadows and sisterhood lights the way, presented at Chelsea Table + Stage in NYC.
• Lipstick & Vinyl — A Rock Revue A high-voltage rock revue dance variety show with live vocals.
• The Sirens A pop singing group within GPC Entertainment with tight harmonies, leading-lady vocals, and innovative musical mashups, performing within cabaret productions and as their own spinoff shows.
• Event Entertainment Services Theatrical performances for private events including dancers, singers, or both, drawn from a roster of professional dancers, singers, and emcees, with popular themes including Gatsby flappers, Old Hollywood Showgirls, Vegas Showgirls, Moulin Rouge Can-Can Dancers, Holiday Parties, Halloween, weddings, flash mobs, and more.
• Outreach & Artist Development Free production and entrepreneurial services provided by GPC directors to new business owners, aspiring choreographers, and directors, including creative consultation, marketing and social media, bookkeeping/budgeting, website design, photoshoots, video shoots, staged shows, choreography, styling and costume design, and business advice.
• GPC Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including apparel such as GPC Logo Sweatshirts, GPC Logo Tees, Legs for Days merchandise, and accessories like shot glasses, tote bags, and tank tops, produced and shipped via Zazzle on-demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million views on YouTube for self-produced musical dance videos
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• Chelsea Table + StageflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPC presented its 'I'm That Witch' production at Chelsea Table + Stage (inside the Hilton Fashion District Hotel in NYC) on October 25 and 26, 2025. This venue partnership represents a significant platform for GPC's productions.
• Jazz at Lincoln CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPC has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center, one of NYC's most prestigious performance venues. This partnership showcases GPC's high-profile venue bookings and elevates company visibility.
• Feinstein's/54 BelowflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPC has performed at Feinstein's/54 Below, a renowned cabaret venue in the heart of the Broadway theater district. This venue partnership validates GPC's standing in the NYC entertainment scene.
• New York Fashion WeekflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPC has performed at New York Fashion Week, a major fashion industry event. This high-profile performance opportunity extends GPC's reach beyond traditional cabaret audiences to fashion, media, and celebrity audiences.
• ZazzleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGPC merchandise (apparel, accessories) is sold through Zazzle's print-on-demand platform, which handles production, shipping, and customer service. Zazzle acts as a distributor for GPC's branded merchandise.
• Duplex Cabaret TheaterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPC ran monthly sold-out shows for years at The Duplex Cabaret Theater in NYC after their initial restaurant residency. This was a formative venue partnership that established GPC's reputation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spiegelworld: Touring theatrical variety and immersive entertainment producer with resident shows in major cities including NYC. Comparable in producing original themed live shows and combining resident + touring models.
• Punchdrunk (Sleep No More): Immersive theater production company with resident shows in NYC. Comparable in producing original, non-traditional theatrical experiences with a strong brand and dedicated audience.
• The Box NYC: NYC theatrical cabaret/dinner experience featuring live performance, dancers, and emcees. Comparable in cabaret-style productions and themed entertainment in the NYC market.
• Slava's Snowshow: Touring theatrical variety/clown show with international touring model. Comparable in touring original variety productions to multiple cities and reliance on a small creative core team.
• Fuerza Bruta: Touring immersive live theatrical production combining dance, music, and audience interaction. Comparable in producing original immersive touring shows and event-based bookings.
• The Slipper Room: NYC variety and cabaret producer/venue offering burlesque, variety shows, and themed entertainment with a focus on nightlife and event bookings. Comparable in cabaret/variety format and NYC market.
• Bindlestiff Family Cirkus: NYC-based variety/cabaret/circus production company producing live multi-disciplinary shows with touring and event-based revenue. Closely comparable in scale, NYC base, and variety-cabaret format.
• Teatro ZinZanni: Dinner-theater and variety show producer combining live music, dance, cabaret, and cirque-style acts around a meal. Comparable in fusing food, cabaret, and multi-disciplinary live performance.

Broad incumbents

• Cirque du Soleil: Global touring live entertainment company producing original variety and acrobatic shows. Comparable as a touring variety producer, though at vastly larger scale and broader audience.
• Blue Man Group: Established theatrical variety act with resident and touring productions combining music, comedy, and visual performance. Comparable in original variety format and touring-resident model, though at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GPCabaret
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtsgV1ZU7pWS5fJjnD029hg
• Facebookfacebook.com/gpcabaret
• Instagraminstagram.com/gpcabaret
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guilty-pleasures-cabaret

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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