JAY BRAGG'S NEW VAUDEVILLE
America's Forgotten Entertainment Tradition, Perfected for Modern Audiences
In an age of digital isolation and manufactured entertainment, Jay Bragg's New Vaudeville revives the variety show tradition that once brought communities together. This isn't nostalgia—it's sophisticated entertainment that creates genuine connection through original music, theatrical spectacle, and shared wonder.
What Is New Vaudeville?
The variety show reimagined for discerning audiences. Jay combines original Tin Pan Alley-inspired compositions with specialty performers, theatrical storytelling, and audience participation that transforms strangers into community. Each performance proves that authentic entertainment can still unite people across generations and backgrounds.
Why It Works: While other entertainment follows algorithms and formulas, New Vaudeville creates spaces for genuine human connection through quality that respects your intelligence.
The New Vaudeville Experience
🎵 Original Music Foundation
Jay's original compositions anchor every show—songs that sound like lost classics alongside timeless standards, all performed with golden-age sophistication. This is music that brings people together rather than dividing them.
🎭 Theatrical Spectacle
Period costumes, choreographed performances, and visual elements create immersive experiences rather than passive consumption. Entertainment that elevates through artistry, not gimmicks.
🎪 Curated Variety Acts
Magicians, dancers, fire performers, and specialty artists who embody authentic American variety traditions, united by Jay's musical direction and ringmaster expertise.
🤝 Community Creation
Interactive moments that break barriers and transform audiences into participants. This is how entertainment was meant to bring people together.
Holiday New Vaudeville: Our Specialty
New Vaudeville shines brightest during holiday seasons. Our signature offering, "Christmas in New Vaudeville," has delighted audiences for five years with over 20 original Christmas compositions and full variety show production.
We transform holiday celebrations across the calendar:
Halloween: Gothic glamour meets sophisticated variety
Thanksgiving: Grateful gatherings with family appeal
Christmas: Our established flagship with original compositions
Valentine's Day: Romantic variety perfect for date nights
Memorial Day & July 4th: Patriotic entertainment honoring heritage
And more seasonal celebrations throughout the year
Holiday programming represents 60% of our annual bookings—venues and audiences love sophisticated seasonal entertainment that goes beyond typical holiday offerings.
Performance Formats
Intimate New Vaudeville
Solo performances featuring original compositions, perfect for upscale venues seeking sophisticated atmosphere.
Jazz Ensemble Experience
Small group configurations blending Jay's originals with jazz standards for discerning audiences.
Full Variety Spectacular
Complete theatrical experiences with multiple performers, audience interaction, and full production values.
Holiday Programming
Seasonal variety shows featuring original compositions and holiday-specific entertainment elements.
Why New Vaudeville Now?
The Sophistication Gap
While dining and hospitality evolved for sophisticated consumers, entertainment remained stuck in lowest-common-denominator offerings. New Vaudeville fills this gap with quality that matches intelligent audiences.
Authentic Heritage
Vaudeville was America's first integrated entertainment form, where diverse traditions combined to create something uniquely American. We honor that multicultural spirit while creating fresh experiences.
Cultural Resistance Through Joy
In an era of algorithmic entertainment and digital isolation, New Vaudeville proves that authentic human connection through quality performance still matters.
For Venues
Premium entertainment featuring original compositions
Sophisticated audience demographic that spends accordingly
Proven track record selling out Nashville venues
Flexible formats scaling from intimate to spectacular
Holiday programming that drives seasonal revenue
Entertainment generating word-of-mouth through transformative experiences
For Audiences
Entertainment that respects your intelligence
Original compositions creating new cultural experiences
Community connection through shared wonder
Sophisticated presentation honoring history and contemporary relevance
The anti-algorithm experience proving why live performance matters
Holiday celebrations that feel special and authentic
The Vision
New Vaudeville proves American culture can still be exceptional. We create sophisticated gathering spaces where original music lights candles in dark times, where variety entertainment reminds us what we're preserving, and where the forgotten art of bringing people together thrives again.
This is where authentic entertainment meets modern sophistication. Where holiday celebrations become memorable experiences. Where communities form through shared wonder.
Welcome to New Vaudeville. Where America's greatest entertainment tradition lives again.