528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
A STAGE LEFT STUDIO PRODUCTION
"Sex-positive fun" SoCo Gazette
YOUR HOST AND EMCEE - CHERYL KING
Cheryl created this bawdy vaudeville show at her NYC venue, Stage Left Studio. It's now a monthly offering at The California since 2022. Professional show people present original routines - burlesque, song & dance, improv, and edgy comedy sketches. PLUS Audience participation games for prizes! It's a show and an event!
"Forbidden Kiss Live” is a sexy vaudeville gem and an easygoing great time." Jackie Blevins, SoCo Gazette
IT'S AN EVENT!
Come join the party people for this extravaganza of burlesque, comedy, song & dance, improv and magic.
Dress Up for the Theme!
UPCOMING SHOW THEMES - GET YOUR COSTUMES READY!
June 12 - California Pride
July 17 - Famous Bohemians
August 14 - Leather and Lace
Showtime is 7:30pm. Doors open 6:30pm
CALIFORNIA PRIDE JUNE 12, 2026
We’ve got Deaja Girl on Fire and Mimic Velour with burlesque, plus drag and other wacky offerings from Titus Androgynous and Ophelia Coeur de Noir. Underground Improv is on hand with more of their Stage Left sketches and improv routines, and Karenna Slade, Reilly Milton and Erica Ambrin have great musical sets to finish off the night. PLUS special guest stars Heather Heliger and Casper Nomi!
We’re loud! We’re proud! And we hope you’ll bring your rainbow outfits and support for the cause to The California and play with us!
PURCHASE IN ADVANCE AND SAVE! PLUS RESERVE A TABLE WITH OUR ZONE TICKET OPTION
Reserved seating in Zone A $27, Zone B $22, Zone C $17 (does not guarantee seating) Tickets at the door $27 (seating not guaranteed).
Doors open 6:30pm. Show starts promptly at 7:30pm.
Adult material. 18+
Our kitchen serves our All New Menu from the time doors open until end of intermission. (Kitchen available only at events with 60 or more advance tickets sold)
The Cast for June 12
Favorite photos
photos by Adrian Mendoza
Prizes for audience participation sketches graciously donated by Secrets Boutique on Santa Rosa Avenue.
Over 30 people participated in our Costume Contest on Oct 18. The top 10 audience favorites won prizes from Secrets Boutique or Forbidden Kiss logo sleep masks.