October 15, 2015
Bakersfield, California
Tonight was such a wonderful evening! Thank you to everyone who came to see the production of Tortilla Heaven at Bakersfield College. I love performing my sister's works. Hope to see everyone again very soon.
Next stop: Houston, Texas
All my love,
JADE
October 10, 2015
Houston, Texas
Another great two shows at Prohibition Supperclub! Thanks to everyone who came by to party! That was a hell of an afterparty, I must say!
Next stop: Bakersfield, California.
All my love,
JADE
October 9, 2015
Horseshoe Bay, Texas
What an honor it was to sing for the closing retreat for Leadership San Antonio tonight! Congrats to all the new leaders who took part!
Next stop: Houston, Texas!
All my love,
JADE
October 8, 2015
Laredo, Texas
Howdy! It's been at least five years since I've performed at Average Joe's in Laredo. Tonight my openers were Sonia Trevino (guest), Rick Cano (host), Mario "Superstar" Salazar (feature) and Stephen Sosa (guest). Tonight was the first time I've ever gotten a batch of roses given to me by a fan in the middle of a joke.
Thank you, Laredo, for always making me feel pretty.
Next stop: Horseshoe Bay, Texas! I didn't know there was a Horseshoe Bay, Texas either!
All my love,
JADE
October 3, 2015
Houston, Texas
I've been focusing on my singing vocals in all of my shows over the summer and tonight I got some great feedback from fans after the show and online about my vocal performance. Taking care of my voice and my health when I'm on the road (which is never easy) are things I've been giving more attention. Thank you, Houston, for two sold-out shows! I'll see you next week at Prohibition Supperclub.
Next stop: Laredo, Texas!
All my love,
JADE
October 2, 2015
Corpus Christi, Texas
The spirit of burlesque was in the house tonight in Corpus Christi, Texas! I had a great time with the energetic audience at Night #1 of the South Texas Burlesque Revival at House of Rock. Connecting with burlesque friends old and new is always a great pleasure. I'm not sure when I'll be back in Corpus, but I hope it will be very soon. Thank you to the fans! I love you!
Next stop: Houston, Texas.
All my love,
JADE
September 30, 2015
McAllen, Texas
Tonight was the perfect show. Thank you, McAllen! I can't wait to come back!
Next stop: Corpus Christi, Texas!
All my love,
JADE
September 26, 2015
Houston, Texas
It's so good to be back! Tonight we had THREE shows here at Prohibition Supperclub in H-town. That was a marathon! Thank you to everyone who came by to revel in burlesque and stand-up comedy! I love you, Houston!
Next stop: McAllen, Texas!
All my love,
JADE
September 18, 2015
Isla, Malta
I think it's something very special for a singer when they get to hear the sound of their voice in a foreign land performing for people from the other side of the world. That's what I thought when I was singing tonight at the show. Malta is beautiful and rich with history. I've had such a great tour so far. Thank you to my producer Undine LaVerve for casting me in this show!
Next stop: Houston, Texas!
All my love,
JADE
September 12, 2015
Warsaw, Poland
Finally, I'm back again in my beloved Warsaw! Tonight was a spectaular evening and I'm so grateful to be here representing my country with Jenna Beth from South Florida. My Polish is pretty rusty but I hope to improve upon it the next time I come. Thank you to everyone! And many thanks to my producer Betty Q for casting me in this show. It was one of the great highlights of an already fantastic year.
Next stop: Malta!
All my love,
JADE
September 5, 2015
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You know, there are some burlesque festivals that I'm happy doing just once. This is the second time I've taken part in the Florida Burlesque Festival and, like last year's event, it's left me with wonderful memories and much more. Thank you to Bambi LaFleur for taking such good care of me and trusting me to make her two-day festival a success. To the fans - I have no words. You make all the hard work it takes to do this business of show absolutely worth it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, support and laughter.
Next stop: Warsaw, Poland.
All my love,
JADE
September 4, 2015
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I flew in from Frankfurt last night and it feels like I've been away from America for 100 years! I could smell the blue ocean the moment I got off the plane.
Tonight's show was so grand! It's only the first evening of the 2nd Annual Florida Burlesque Festival but we had a brilliant opening! We had lots of press in the house and lots of fans and there were many burlesque artists in the line-up that I've not met before. They were all incredible! Looking forward to tomorrow night!
All my love,
JADE
August 29, 2015
Aachen, Germany
Tonight was a gorgeous night of high-class entertainment at Franz Bühne Saal Café in Aachen. Many thanks to my producer Dia Dence for making it possible for me to perform in this beautiful city.
Next stop: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
All my love,
JADE
August 28, 2015
Edinburgh, Scotland
Today was the final day of performances for me at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. I started off the day with a performance of Juan Bobo and Friends: Latin American Folktales which is a show I've grown to love so very much. Then I did a guest spot in The People's TV Show at a venue called Fingers Piano Bar, then I did a performance of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs back at the New Waverley Arches, then I did the Laugh Train Home Showcase (and met some brilliant comedians) at Dropkick Murphy's and my final appearance was in Sex, Hugs and Gender Roles - which was one of the most interesting panel discussion shows I've seen or been a part of in a while.
I had a great time, Scotland! Thank you for being so good to this silly American.
Next stop: Aachen, Germany.
All my love,
JADE
August 27, 2015
Edinburgh, Scotland
I feel very honored to be here at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This morning I performed my show Juan Bobo and Friends: Latin American Folktales, then did another guest spot in Mary Bourke's Funny for a Grrl. Later that night I performed in a production I feel is one of the most important shows on my itinerary: Immigrant Diaries.
One more day of fringe mania before I return to Germany. What an incredible experience this has been for me as an artist. Thank you, Scotland.
All my love,
JADE
August 26, 2015
Edinburgh, Scotland
I am so elated after performing tonight at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This evening I performed at Sex, Hugs and Gender Roles and Smut Slam Cabaret. What a thrill it was to perform my Napoleon Bonaparte boylesque number in Scotland! This morning was another performance of Juan Bobo and Friends. I had Dutch and German audience members in the house.
Tomorrow promises another day of British theatrical glory!
All my love,
JADE
August 25, 2015
Edinburgh, Scotland
What an incredible day. I debuted my solo show Juan Bobo and Friends: Latin American Folktales at the 2015 La Favorita Festival in Edinburgh. Right away I was overwhelmed by the energy of the city and saw so many of my friends from Perth, Australia.
Later that afternoon, I did a guest appearance in Mary Bourke's Funny for a Grrrl show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I closed with Taylor the Latte Boy. The audience seemed to really enjoy it. Then I performed in Blues and Burlesque: What the Funk with my dear friends from London, Scarlett Belle and Vicious Delicious. Our venue, the Caley Bar, is located in the ritzy Waldorf Astoria-Caledonian Hotel. Scottish grandeur at its best!
I can already tell that this week is going to be mad - in a brilliant way!
All my love,
JADE
August 23, 2015
Houston, Texas
It was a last minute decision to have me fly to Houston for one performance of Magnolia City at Prohibition Supperclub before I head to Scotland for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Thank you, Houston, for always showing me your love. I had a great time!
Next stop: Edinburgh, Scotland.
All my love,
JADE
August 22, 2015
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tonight was certainly a night to remember. I won the award for Best Boylesque at the ABurlyQ! Burlesque and Sideshow Spectaular! Thank you to the judges and to staff at the African-American Performing Arts Center for giving us the star treatment. I'm so grateful to my dance teachers. They taught me the love of dance and it has always been a contant in my life. Thank you, Albuquerque, for sharing that love with me tonight.
Next stop: Houston, Texas!
All my love,
JADE
August 21, 2015
Albuquerque, New Mexico
I had an enriching experience teaching my class Beyond the Tease: Acting for Burlesque at the Gilded Cage School of Burlesque this afternoon. I'm so fortunate to be able to do and teach what I love.
There are a lot of big burlesque stars in tonight's line-up. I got my gift bag and my artist pass so you know I'm ready.
All my love,
JADE
August 18, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Tonight was the first time I taught my memory class entitled Memorize Like and Elephant: An Intensive Memorization Workshop with Jade Esteban Estrada at the Overtime Theater in San Antonio. I am so inspired by the work that was accomplished! Many thanks to the performers who participated. Here is a picture of filmmaker Veronica Rodriguez memorizing her medical monologue:
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| Photo credit: Jade Esteban Estrada |
I look forward to holding this class again soon.
Next stop: Albuquerque, New Mexico!
All my love,
JADE
August 17, 2015
Los Angeles, California
Today was exciting! I was invited to shoot with photographer Ginger Liu from London in her Hollywood studio. I'm really excited about the collaboration. Special thanks to Ambroisa Minge for styling me!
Next stop: San Diego!
All my love,
JADE
August 16, 2015
Los Angeles, California
Tonight I hosted the 2015 Hollywood Burlesque Festival at the Mayflower Club in LA! Our audience got to witness a rare performance by burlesque legend Satan's Angel. It was an honor to work with her.
What a fantastic evening!
All my love,
JADE
August 15, 2015
Houston, Texas
Tonight I did another two shows at Prohibition Supperclub in Houston. I love this place and miss it when I'm performing in other venues around the planet. There's no place like my home state, I suppose. Thank you to all who attended! I met some truly delightful people after the show!
I won' t get much sleep tonight. In about ten hours, I have a daytime rehearsal in the City of Angels for the 2015 Hollywood Burlesque Festival!
All my love,
JADE
August 14, 2015
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Today I taught my JazzLesque: Dance Technique for Burlesque at the Dance Complex in Cambridge. It was a wonderful experience!
Then tonight I did my step-down performance as 2014's Beautiful Weirdo Award-winner. Such an honor to be asked to do this at Harvard University's Oberon of all places! Congrats to Iris Explosion for winning the title this year! She was fantastic!
Next stop: Houston, Texas!
All my love,
JADE
August 13, 2015
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Thanks to the ingenuity of my staff, I was able to arrive early to Alterna-TEASE 2015 and take in night 1 of the festival with my former tour manager and friend Annie March. Looking forward to performing tomorrow night!
I really love this part of the country. How different the culture is from Los Angeles.
All my love,
JADE
August 10, 2015
Los Angeles, California
Tonight was my return to Monday Night Tease in Hollywood. This is LA's longest-running burlesque show and I'm so proud to be a part of this branch of the family. We performed Hollywood Havana and people seemed to really like it!
Next stop: Cambridge, Massachusetts!
All my love,
JADE
August 9, 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada
Today, as in this morning, was another edition of Brunchlesque at Boomers Las Vegas - my second Brunchlesque appearance this summer! This time I joined the Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue for another performance of "Hollywood Havana" and what a fun time we had! Many, many thanks to our producer Ricardo Montalbum for being so wonderful! I just love him.
After the show, I taught my class JazzLesque: Dance Technique for Burlesque and after that, attended a fabulous burlesque dinner in Henderson hosted by our good friends David and Brenda.
I love you, Las Vegas! Next stop: Hollywood, California.
All my love,
JADE
August 8, 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tonight goes right up there on the list of the coolest things I did in 2015. This evening was the second time I had the opportunity to headline the Sapphire Comedy Hour at Sapphire Las Vegas. My opening acts were Kalani Kokonuts (Queen of Burlesque/Miss Exotic World 2009), magician Mon Dre, burlesque star Ms. Redd and comedian Marlon Taylor. My good friend and producer Phil Peredo hosted.
Many thanks to the Vegas News for the awesome coverage!
And thank you Las Vegas! I can't wait to come back!
All my love,
JADE
August 7, 2015
Austin, Texas
What a pleasure it was to be back in Austin! This was a special show because it not only marked my summer reunion with the Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue but it was also the return of our award-nominated production of "Hollywood Havana!" We've been inspired by the positive feedback from fans all over the world regarding this show.
Many thanks to Justin and Dennis, the owners of The Roosevelt Room and to Cana Brava Rum and to Jessica Saunders of Texas Tiki Week for sponsoring the show. Thanks also to Pelvis Costello and Zenyth Gale for their amazing help!
Next stop: Las Vegas!
All my love,
JADE
August 1, 2015
Cleveland, Ohio
Tonight was the Saturday Night Gala of the 2015 Ohio Burlesque Festival at Beachland Ballroom. I have this tiny, vague recollection of performing in Cleveland at some point in the 1990s but it's not coming to me. My burlesque engagements last year and tonight, however, are the most I currently recall of this wonderful city. It was so nice to see Bazuka Joe and Matt Knife again. Backstage is a full-on family reunion. I had a pretty good show. I'll be doing a lot of The Napoleonic Load this year. I'm looking forward to doing it in Poland, New Zealand and Malta. It feels good to share this number with new audiences. It feels even better to see it improve. Many thanks to Bella Sin for inviting me to Cleveland again. She's a jewel.
I know I sound like a broken record but it's been a great year! I am so grateful to my family, friends and mentors.
It's time to go again. I have a rehearsal in Killeen, Texas with my quince cast. I've had a really lovely weekend. God bless this great country that I get to see from coast to coast, ever so often.
This just in: I will be performing The Napoleonic Load at the 2016 Como Lake Burlesque Festival! So I'll be back in Italy again in a little over twelve months time. Awesome.
All my love,
JADE
July 30, 2015
Portland, Oregon
Today was the perfect burlesque day. I taught my class Beyond the Tease: Acting for Burlesque at All That Glitters Burlesque Academy and then hosted the opening night of the 2nd Annual Oregon Burlesque Festival at Funhouse Lounge here in Portland. It was nothing short of a brilliant evening! Many thanks to Tana the Tattooed Lady and Holly Dai for inviting me to perform again. They are the guardians of burlesque in PDX! Oh, and I got to see Romeo Bedwell! He's my favorite!
It's time to get my booty to Cleveland for the Ohio Burlesque Festival.
Thank you, Portland! Good night!
All my love,
JADE
July 25, 2015
Houston, Texas
Another two great shows at Prohibition Supperclub! I'm going to miss the next two weeks at the helm, shows in Portland, Cleveland, Las Vegas and Hollywood await me. I always meet the most amazing people after the show.
It's time to get to Oregon. See you next time, Magnolia City!
All my love,
JADE
July 24, 2015
Houston, Texas
What a special night! It was the 6th anniversary show for the Ruby Revue Burlesque at House of Blues - in the Music Hall! I love playing that room. You, know, I'm so happy that I crossed paths with these wonderful performers. I was also reunited with my co-host Miss V Haven! I never seem to have another dressing room time with her. She always makes me laugh. Happy Anniversary, ladies! Here's to seven more years! Tonight was fun! Our special guest was the beautiful Stormy Gayle from Los Angeles!
Tomomorrow night, I'm back at Prohibition Supperclub. How rare to be in Houston for two nights in a row! I'm hardly complaining!
All my love,
JADE
July 18, 2015
Houston, Texas
Another great couple of shows at Prohibition Supperclub! We were packed tonight! Here's a backstage pic with two of my favorite gals - Abby Cadabra and Ruby Roquette of The Moonlight Dolls:
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| Photo credit: Rachel Sheppard |
The next few days is chock full of interviews with amazing people.
See you next week, Houston!
All my love,
JADE
July 11, 2015
Houston, Texas
Tonight was another great couple of shows at Prohibition Supperclub in Houston. I can't believe the amazing things that have happened in my life and career in just the past six months! Fans like these make it taste even better:
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| Photo credit: Jennifer and Pooja |
See you next week, Magnolia City!
All my love,
JADE
July 10, 2015
Austin/San Antonio, Texas
Today was a very diverse day. I suppose my days are always diverse - but this one took the cake. I, to my surprise, won the $250 monthly drawing from Kick Butt Coffee in Austin! I know! How exciting! Thomas R. Gohring, the owner of the venue does these very creative photo shoots with the winners. Today I did my shoot on their beautiful new stage. Stay tuned for the fabulous images that materialized! I can't even imagine how I'm going to spend the $250! I hope my friends and fans will help me decide.
Later that evening, I joined my editors from the San Antonio Current for the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists 16th Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala. Scholarships were giving to young writers and lifetime achievement awards were given to Michael Quintanilla of the San Antonio Express-News and singer Vikki Carr. It was such an honor to be invited to attend this inspiring event.
Time to hit the road again for more of my Tacos and Vodka Tour! Next stop: Houston!
All my love,
JADE
July 9, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Tonight was truly a special night. I became one of the first male comedians to ever join the nationally-touring Queer Queens of Comedy at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club! This was my first time sharing the stage with Poppy Champlin and Sandra Valls. This was my second time sharing the stage with the phenomenal Vickie Shaw. Man, did she rock the house! We did Fredericksburg Pride in Virginia back in 2006. We were just kids back then!
On a gay Latino note, I find it extraordinary that it's taken Sandra and I this long to cross paths. Where has she been all my life? She's absolutely wonderful and a great singer! He's a picture of the line-up right before show time:
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| Photo credit: Sandra Valls |
Oh, and we even got a backstage visit from comedian Mike Robles (and his Emmy award).
A huge crowd attended the show , mostly lesbian couples. I'd not had a Sapphic audience like that to entertain since Jacksonville Pride 2001. Yes, I remember it vividly!
Thanks for the standing ovation, San Antonio! Until next time!
All my love,
JADE
July 4, 2015
Houston, Texas
Thank you, Houston! It was great to spend our nation's fav holiday at Prohibition Supperclub. Best of all, I can pull out my Fourth of July jokes! I'm grateful and proud to be an American. Wishing everyone a safe weekend!
All my love,
JADE
June 27, 2015
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
You know, being here on Carson Street in Pittsburgh is starting to feel like another home to me. I love it here and I love working with my burlesque sister Kat de Lac. Tonight I was the emcee for the 2015 Pin-Up Perfection Pageant at the Hollywood Theater. Congrats to The Irresistable O from Detroit for taking home the crown! Later that night, I had another gig at Blue Moon, a local LGBTQ bar. Here's a pic from some front row fans!
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| Photo credit: Laura Coyt Zavala |
The place was buzzing over yesterday's Supreme Court ruling. I never thought I'd see that in my lifetime. Same-sex marriage is legal now in all 50 states. Wow.
All my love,
JADE
June 24, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
A few weeks ago, while I was performing at the Windy City Burlesque Festival in Chicago, I passed the window of a charming novelty shop near Clark and Belmont that had hundreds of small, interesting items on display. As I was walking by at full speed, I suddenly stopped, looked to my lower right and saw this card staring at me.
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| Photo credit: Jade Esteban Estrada |
I took it as a sign. Today, I'm so thrilled to announce that I've been selected to perform at the 2015 New Zealand Burlesque Festival on 10/9 as part of my Tacos and Vodka World Tour. I'm so glad I took a picture of this little card.
Today is also the day my piece entitled "Bisexuals Still Trying to Find Their Place Within LGBT Family" is published in the San Antonio Current's Pride Issue.
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| Photo credit: Jade Esteban Estrada |
All my love,
JADE
June 20, 2015
Houston, Texas
Tonight was another great evening at Prohibition Supperclub! Thank you to everyone who came out to see me and the Moonlight Dolls!
Also, tonight is the 9th anniversary of the Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue in Austin! Here's to another another nine years of glitter and fabulousness!
All my love,
JADE
June 14, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
What a fabulous welcome back to San Antonio today turned out to be! I had such a marvelous time co-hosting the 2015 United America Pageant with Priscilla Fletcher from Austin. It was great to see so many familiar faces on stage and in the audience! Loved seeing Suzanna Brown, Patricia Jimenez and Kerry Valderrama judge this pageant! Looks like I'll be hosting the statewide pageant in October. It's always a pleasure being back in the old Josephine Theatre.
JADE
June 13, 2015
Houston, Texas
When I arrived in Houston this afternoon, I'm sure I was still glimmering from my week in Chicago! What a great time I had! Tonight was just as spectacular here at Prohibition Supperclub! Two full houses and plenty of selfies with fans afterwards. See you next week. H-town!
All my love,
JADE
June 12, 2015
Chicago, Illinois
I will tell you right now that it will be impossible to put into words how fabulous a time I had tonight at Stage 773 for the Windy City Burlesque Festival. It is just impossible! It was amazing! First of all my fellow performers for Classic Burlesque Night were part of a line-up made in heaven. I adored meeting Dottie Dangerfield! Here is a pic of my partner in crime Freaky Candy as we make our way to the festival:
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| Photo credit: Freaky Candy |
I was also reunited with Delilah (New York) whom I have not seen since Burlympics 2013. Time flies when you're wearing pasties. Tiffany Carter was the number right before mine! How do you follow act like that!
JADE
June 11, 2015
Chicago, Illinois
One of the things that will for sure end up on my Most Awesome Things I Did in 2015 list will be today's visit to the Willis Tower, the second tallest building in the United States. Thank you to my dear friend Freaky Candy for coming with me! It was totally inspiring.
All my love,
JADE
June 10, 2015
Chicago, Illinois
Tonight was opening night of the Windy City Burlesque Festival! What a fantastic evening! I finally got to witness a performance by the phenomenal Red Hot Annie! God Bless America!
All my love,
JADE
June 6, 2015
Houston, Texas
What a week it's been! I am still full of my Las Vegas glitter here at Prohibition Supperclub in Houston. We had another pair of fantastic shows and the crowds continue to inspire me to great heights in oil and gas-type comedy! Until next time!
Next stop: Chicago!
JADE
June 4, 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tonight was the Thursday Night show at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender. It was nice to finally see Jonny Porkpie perform. I'd heard so much about him over the years.
I saw Blaze (The Red Rose of Texas) and so many other stars. Goodness gracious!
JADE
June 3, 2015
Las Vegas, Nevada
And my Tacos and Vodka World Tour begins with a splash! Tonight was the Brunchlesque After Dark - Flash before the Bash show at Boomers Las Vegas. It was an international line-up!
After the show, we headed out to see Ms. Redd at another club. That made my night! Love Ms. Redd!
JADE
June 2, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Tonight was a special night. I was invited by the San Antonio Public Library to take part in a panel discussion on coming out experiences with four other LGBTQ artists. The panel included the glorious Tencha La Jefa, Jenn Alva (bassist for the band Girl in a Coma), Saakred, Dino Foxx and myself. Special thanks to Joel Bangilan for moderating. It was nice to see so many familiar faces in the house including my sister Olga Alvina Estrada and my activist friend Robert Vargas III. Here is a pic of Robert and I here:
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| Photo credit: Olga Alvina Estrada |
Times have changed in this awesome world we inhabit. Suddenly it seems that the stories about the cultural challenges LGBTQ people experienced in the last quarter of the 20th century, both everyday and professional, have newly-discovered worth for young people. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to share a bit of myself on the eve of what could be a momentous occasion for human rights in my country. You never know when or how you can have a positive effect on someone just by being yourself.
Many thanks to the Rivard Report and Out in SA for covering the event.
Next stop: Las Vegas!
JADE
May 30, 2015
Houston, Texas
Houston has been in the national spotlight lately for all the flooding that's been taking place in many Texas areas. About three hours before show time, we got hit in downtown Houston with incredible rainfall. We even had a leak on the stage! Not all of the Moonlight Dolls were able to make it for the first show (they were stuck in flooded locations) but we were a full-cast for the second show. I admire our audiences (two sold-out houses) for not letting the terrible weather get in the way of their Saturday night entertainment!
Next stop: San Antonio!
JADE
May 29, 2015
Austin, Texas
Tonight was the final performance of Hollywood Havana and the last appearance for myself and the world-famous Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue at the Gibson Guitar Lounge at Maggie Mae's in Austin. What memories I will have of this venue! Thank you, Austin, for your support. Thank you to Coco Lectric and Ruby Joule for believing in me and allowing me to be the voice of the troupe during this two and a half-year residency.
It was such a pleasure having the gorgeous Havana Hurricane join us for the last one all the way from England! Love her!
Next stop: Houston, Texas.
JADE
May 22, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Hosting a fashion show is something I haven't done in a while! Thanks to everyone who came out to see the HKD Fashion Show at Scuzzi's Italian Grill in San Antonio. I met the most interesting people tonight!
JADE
May 23, 2015
Houston, Texas
I felt so great about tonight's shows at Prohibition Supper Club in Houston. My new material went over wonderfullly. But after the second show, the night was about to get better. We had Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner in the audience! Yes, Hawkeye from The Avengers! He came backstage and said, "Hey, what's up, lip gloss!" Then he gave me a great big hug! It was amazing! Here is a pic we all took backstage:
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| Photo credit: Will Hardin |
I have to say that tonight was an absolute blast!
JADE
May 22, 2015
Austin, Texas
Tonight was the second to the last show of Hollywood Havana at the Gibson Guitar Lounge! The countdown continues! I will miss you, Austin!
JADE
May 18, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Well, today was very interesting. I enjoy writing my Glitter Political column for Out in SA because I meet the most fascinating people. I got a chance to sit down with Molly Cox, the interim president and CEO of SA2020.
Check out out interview in the Summer Issue of Out in SA Magazine.
JADE
May 16, 2015
El Paso, Texas
This was a very special morning! I got to see my half-sister Olga Alvina Estrada graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso. She earned a master's degree in Latin American and Border Studies. That's so impressive!
This was a true blue Estrada Family road trip. Read all about it in the Summer Issue of Out in SA Magazine.
JADE
May 9, 2015
Houston, Texas
Tonight was the official photo shoot with me and the Moonlight Dolls. Many thanks to William Hardin for making us look so good!
The shows tonight were absolutely fantastic. I'm so happy to be back at Prohibition!
Next stop: Houston, Texas!
JADE
May 8, 2015
Austin, Texas
Another fantasic audience at the Gibson Guitar Lounge! I am very grateful for the two and a half-year residency we've had at Maggie Mae's. It's brought out a side of my artistry that I didn't know I had in me.
Next stop: Houston, Texas!
JADE
May 3, 2015
Austin, Texas
Today I was back at the Austin Academy of Burlesque to teach my Acting for Burlesque workshop. I am so thrilled to see the progress of this soon-to-graduate performers! Thank you to Coco Lectric for inviting me to teach again this year.
JADE
May 2, 2015
Houston, Texas
Thank you, Houston, Texas! It was great to be back at Prohibition Supper Club tonight!
JADE
May 1, 2015
Austin, Texas
Tonight I was back at the Gibson Guitar Lounge at Maggie Mae's in Austin. Our May Day line-up featured Coco Lectric, Ruby Joule, Jolie Goodnight, Something Blue and yours truly. We had two standing ovations and a front row bachelorette party! Yay!
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| Photo credit: James Cano |
We will be doing our production of Hollywood Havana until the end of the month. I'm totally looking forward to it!
Next stop: Houston, Texas!
JADE
April 30, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Tonight was my first Monologue Workout Class of the year and it was absolutely incredible! Many thanks to the actors who took part! You continue to inspire me! My next class in San Antonio will be my Memorization Class on 6/18/15. Hope to see you there!
JADE
April 29, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Today was another visit on the heated campaign trail. I stopped in to visit with former Bexar County Commissioner and mayoral candidate Tommy Adkisson. This is my second Glitter Political interview with him.
JADE
April 28, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Today I gave the Glitter Political treatment to mayoral candidate Leticia Van de Putte. Here campaign office is really nice!
JADE
April 25, 2015
Corpus Christi, Texas
What a spectaular show! Thank you, Corpus Christi! Thank you, House of Rock! The afterparty was INSANE! Corpus really knows how to party. Dang!
It was great to see my burlesque teacher and friend Tana the Tattooed Lady once again! I just love her!
JADE
April 24, 2015
Austin, Texas
It's great to be back at the Gibson Guitar Lounge! Thanks to everyone who came out to see the big show!
JADE
April 22, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Thanks to Trinity University, I was able to indulge in one of my favorite playwrights tonight. Their theatre department chose Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters as the final production of their 2014-2015 season! I loved this new adaptation by Sarah Ruhl (My last experience writing about Ruhl was in 2012 with Vibratorgate). Here's a pic of me fan crushing on the statuesque leads. (Left to right) Brady Iba played Andrei, Sasha Faust played Masha, Catherine Clark played Olga and Inka Boehm played Irina.
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| Photo credit: Patricia Jimenez |
Kate Cuellar was absolutely phenomenal in the role of Chebutykin. This young actress truly transformed into an old man. It was so admirable.
Sasha, one of the more complicated characters in this piece, played one of the best Mashas I've seen.
Courtney Justus played the 80-year-old maid who's no longer able to work and is harshly called out by Natasha, the new lady of the house. With gratitude and enthusiasm, Justus later talks about how the Russian goverment has given her an apartment, painting a picture of the inital advantages of the coming communist environment.
At the Q & A session after the performance, Katie Farrell, who played the haughty Natasha, said something that echoed in my mind. She said, "Natasha is the only [character in the play] who gets what she wants."
No wonder everyone is always drinking vodka in this play.
Kudos to Rachel Joseph for directing an excellent production. I understand the Classic Theatre of San Antonio will be presenting The Seagull in their next season. Can't wait!
JADE
April 19, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Wow! What a great run at Rivercenter Comedy Club! Thank you to all my friends and fans who came to see me and many thanks to the new fans who got their lips blinged out after the show! Y'all looked fabulous!
I'm also happy to see that my performance of Taylor the Latte Boy went over so well. Goodness gracious, how times have changed!
I have two auditions for films this week! After that, it's back to Austin!
JADE
April 18, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Thank you to everyone who came out to see the shows tonight! Saturday audiences always inspire me. I love being back in San Antonio. It's almost time to go. I will miss this line-up and this lovely Rivercenter Comedy Club.
JADE
April 17, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Double shows on a Friday night always ends with a shot of vodka! My Russian friends have taught me well. Thank you, San Antonio!
JADE
April 16, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
I have to say, I love this line-up! Thank you, San Antonio! Viva Fiesta! Only five more shows left at Rivercenter Comedy Club!
JADE
April 15, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
After my whirlwind adventure in Tucson and Los Angeles, I 'm happy to be back within in the now unfamiliar walls of my dressing room at Rivercenter Comedy Club. I have such a colorful history with this place. However, I wish they hadn't repainted the green room. In the past, every comic who'd ever been in it wrote something on the wall with a black Sharpie. I think it gave the room some character. Now it's all gone. I'm making new memories this week with Joey McCormick (our handsome host) and Brad Lowery from Showtime at the Apollo. (Fun fact: I sang at the Apollo Theatre in 1999!) This is our opening night pic:
This week kicks off Fiesta in San Antonio - so it should be a week to remember!
This just in! I'll be performing my Napoleon Bonaparte act at the 2015 Ohio Burlesque Festival in August! Can't wait!
JADE
April 13, 2015
Los Angeles, California
Tonight was another highlight of my year! This was my third time performing at Monday Night Tease at 3 Clubs in Los Angeles and it was the best one yet! Thank you, Lili VonSchtupp for booking me! Until next time, City of Angels!
My goodness, what a fabulous way to spend Thomas Jefferson's birthday. Next stop: San Antonio!
JADE
April 11, 2015
Tucson, Arizona
Closing night at Laffs Comedy Caffe was amazing! Love you, Tucson! Until next time!
JADE
April 10, 2015
Tucson, Arizona
Oh, how I love this club! Thank you once again to all the beautiful people who came out to enjoy stand-up comedy tonight!
JADE
April 5, 2015
Brownsville, Texas
There is nothing better than coming back from Europe and doing a good 'ol fashioned stand-up comedy gig in the Rio Grande Valley! Yes, sir! What made it even better is sharing the stage with my comedy family! Love these people . I had such a great time tonight. Thank you, Brownsville! Thank you to theBAR for having me headline!
Next stop: Tucson, Arizona!
JADE
April 4, 2015
San Marcos, Texas
It is always great to return to my roots! Thank you to Stonewall Warehouse for having me tonight! I had a beautiful time!
I'm just a travelin' headliner all weekend, aren't I? Next stop: Brownsville, Texas!
JADE
April 4, 2015
Austin, Texas
This was something special that landed on my tour schedule. I performed at a 50th Birthday Party in Austin this evening. One of the requests was to sing the song I Will Follow Him - the one from the film Sister Act. I never thought I'd sing that song! I must say, the most gracious hosts ever. I would have liked to stay and mingle but I'm off to San Marcos for the next show. Happy Birthday, Alan!
JADE
April 3, 2015
Austin, Texas
Tonight was the opening of Festival Sneak Peek at the Gibson Guitar Lounge and my first show back at Maggie Mae's since February. This was one of the best audiences ever! Thank you, Austin! This was the final week at Maggie Mae's for our event manager Josh Pope. He's the one who brought us to this venue in 2012 (time flies, doesn't it?) and it is sad to see him go but I know great things are waiting for him in the next chapter of his life.
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| Photo courtesy of SIR BERKELEY FELTWELL |
Tonight we also had Kyle Petersen aka The Brooklyn Juggler and Tina Cione (pictured - second from right) from New York join us. They were wonderful and even better - they just tied the knot in Las Vegas last month! Congratulations to them both!
JADE
March 30, 2015
Berlin, Germany
Today was nothing but sightseeing and museum visits in Berlin. I can't wait to come back and take in some more.
JADE
March 28, 2015
Nuremberg, Germany
Tonight's double shows at Red Stage were so wonderful! I had such a great time and I just loved everyone in the show. Thank you, Nuremberg!
JADE
March 27, 2015
Munich, Germany
Today was a museum day. I had such a great time! I ended the evening with a beautiful dinner with my producer Dixie Dynamite. In every major city in the free world, there seems to be one person who holds court as the keeper and protector of all thing burlesque. In Munich, it is, without a doubt, the beautiful Dixie Dynamite.
It's time to go to Nuremberg morgen! See you there!
JADE
March 26, 2015
Munich, Germany
Today was a photo shoot with the wonderful Martin Duerr from Munich. I learned so much about Bavaria on this breezy day! I hope my fans like these pics as much as I do.
JADE
March 22, 2015
Munich, Germany
Of course, with most burlesque festivals, there is never time for sleep! This afternoon was my Acting for Burlesque class and I'm so happy there were so many international performers who came to take my class! Thank you to Dixie Dynamite's Vintage Dance Studio for having me!
The evening ended at the Farewell Dinner for the Munich Burlesque Festival and one of the most delightful evenings I've had in a long time. It was so nice meeting everyone. There was so much talk of Switzerland and visits to Italy.
There was something so special about this festival and hope to be able to visit it again and again. So much emotion packed into one weekend!
JADE
March 21, 2015
Munich, Germany
Tonight was the boylesque and cabaret night! Again, a show-stopping show and the debut of my new number A Mexican in New York City. Thank you, Munich for such a great time!
JADE
March 20, 2015
Munich, Germany
Today was a photo shoot with the wonderful Marco Felix from Switzerland. I had such a great time and I loved the pics!
March 19, 2015
Munich, Germany
Tonight was the first night of the 2015 Munich Burlesque Festival! I can't believe I did stand-up comedy for an all-German crowd! That was an experience! I love this cast! Thank you, Munich!
JADE
March 14, 2015
Houston, Texas
Tonight's shows were just phenomenal. I love working with The Moonlight Dolls. I also have to give a shoutout to our servers at Prohibition Supperclub who not only dress the part, they are the most professional and friendly folks ever. Love you guys!
Oh, and look what popped up in my inbox - a nice Yelp review! Awesome!
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| Yelp |
It's time to get on the plane to Germany and I'm not even packed. See you soon, Deutschland!
JADE
March 8, 2015
El Paso, Texas
Tonight was the final show of my run at the El Paso Comedy Strip. I'm so glad I brought John Roman as my feature. He consistently brought the laughs even though he ate my nachos while I was on stage.
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| Photo courtesy of JOHN ROMAN |
This was an added treat! I got named in the same sentence as country singer Brad Paisley. Thank you, El Paso Times!
It's time to head to the next city but I have to thank the wonderful staff of the club for being so hospitable. Thanks also to Bart Reed for having me back. I look forward to the next one!
JADE
March 7, 2015
El Paso, Texas
Today was the best day ever. I started out teaching my master class with the Lotus Blossoms Burlesque Revue. We danced to Diamonds are Forever. So much fun. Then I got ready for the shows tonight. Saturday nights are always on fire. Thanks to everyone who came to laugh and party!
JADE
March 6, 2015
El Paso, Texas
Double shows tonight at the El Paso Comedy Strip! Thanks to everyone who came out to laugh with us. Tomorrow afternoon I'll be teaching my dance workshop with the Lotus Blossoms Burlesque Revue. I'm always happier when I'm teaching a dance class during the day. I'm looking forward to it! Three more shows!
JADE
March 5, 2015
El Paso, Texas
Thursday night crowd tonight made me feel right at home! It was great to see old friends and hang out with some of the local comics. In my head, I'm already sorting out my trip to Germany. It's going to be amazing - just like tonight's show!
JADE
March 4, 2015
El Paso, Texas
Tonight was opening night at the El Paso Comedy Strip. It's great to be back in the showroom! An almost full house on a Wednesday show is promising!
JADE
February 27, 2015
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas! What a wonderful way to get my American groove back with a sold out show and a standing ovation after Midnight Misbehavin' tonight at the Gibson Guitar Lounge at Maggie Mae's. Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their special occasions with us.
I'll be in El Paso next week and then I'm off to Germany for the remainder of March but I'll be back at Maggie Mae's on 4/3 for the opening of Hollywood Havana! Keep the light on for me!
JADE
February 22, 2015
Perth, Australia
Today is my last day in Perth. Our plane leaves late this evening. I am happy that I'm finally going back to the United States but I feel sad leaving behind all of the wonderful friends I've made here in Western Australia and I can't even count all of the amazing experiences I've had.
This afternoon, I was a guest in the production of Voices in my Bread starring the Oh the Humanity Improv Troupe. The audience gave me a word and I had to tell a story about myself regarding that word. My word was "ship." The first thing that came to mind is my Spider-man story of climbing up the ropes of a mammoth cruise ship in Copenhagen, Denmark. What a great memory I got to relive in public. I have to start packing.
Farewell, Perth! Until we meet again.
All my love,
JADE
February 21, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was our final performance of Muffragette at Noodle Palace. I truly had a great time being part of this show! Thank to you Mary Bourke for inviting me to take on such a challenging role!
All my love,
JADE
February 20, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was the busiest night of my Perth residency! I had a performance of Storytellers' Club, then a performance of Hollywood Havana, then a performance of Muffragette and then a spot in Late Night Gala at Noodle Palace. It was so much fun!
All my love,
JADE
February 19, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was another performance of Muffragette at Noodle Palace with Mary Bourke. Thanks to all who attended! This is such a great show!
All my love,
JADE
February 18, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was Hollywood Havana and then a mad dash to Noodle Palace to do Muffragette with Mary Bourke. These audiences are awesome! Thank you for the laughs, Perth!
All my love,
JADE
February 17, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was another great performance of Hollywood Havana! Thank you, Perth!
All my love,
JADE
February 16, 2015
Perth, Australia
Great news from the States! I've been invited to perform at the 2015 Windy City Burlesque Festival in Chicago this summer. I'll be sharing the stage with Tiffany Carter (Miss Nude Universe 1975) and Jolie Goodnight.
I tried to see if I could manage seeing Tommy Croft in Jollyboat but my performance times clashed with his. He's absolutely adorable in a boy band kind of way.
All my love,
JADE
February 15, 2015
Perth, Australia
This afternoon I taught a dance class in Perth! Oh, how I miss teaching dance class! Those days in Japan when I taught everyday were very special.
All my love,
JADE
February 12, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight we had so many familiar faces in the audience for Hollywood Havana! Many thanks to all of our new Fringe friends for the love and support!
All my love,
JADE
February 11, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was another "Fringe Night" as my new Fringe friends would say. That means that I'm doing one show and then running immediately across the festival to perform in another. After Hollywood Havana, I did a guest spot in a show called "Muffragette," a show by Irish comedienne Mary Bourke. It's a hilarous bit! I'm having such a great time in Perth!
All my love,
JADE
February 10, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was our first night of double shows at Devilles Pad! Hollywood Havana has been getting better and better in concept and performance. I'm happy the Australians are enjoying it!
All my love,
JADE
February 7, 2015
Fremantle, Australia
Tonight was quite the adventure! After my performance in Hollywood Havana - in Perth, I had to take a bus (the trains were not running) to Fremantle. It's a nearby town where my opening night performance of Storytellers' Club was taking place at Victoria Hall. There's something very exciting about taking public transportation in a country that is not your own! The cast included James Dowdeswell and Sarah Bennetto from London and Umit Bali from Australia. Here's a cast pic:
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| Photo credit: Carrie Hardie |
What a beautiful evening of stories! I was so honored to be a part of this cast! I feel so fortunate to be in Australia!
All my love,
JADE
February 6, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was my guest performance spot (and interview) on Slapdash Song Night! in the Pleasure Garden. I sang my Spider-man song and they interviewed myself and Lady Malice about old superstitions. Another wonderful experience!
All my love,
JADE
February 4, 2015
Perth, Australia
Now that I'm in the swing of things with Hollywood Havana, I've started to explore the festival a lot more. Some of the guests in our show have shows of their own and I've been making the trek (the festival is not all in one place) to see them in their element. Oh, I'm having the time of my life in this summer heat! One of our audience members tonight was from Germany. When I told her I was off to Munich after this run, she told me to take a heavy jacket and a thick scarf. The Bavarian winter, she warned, has been unusually harsh this year.
All my love,
JADE
February 3, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was another night of Hollywood Havana and also my final guest performance of Live! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds! and I'm so thrilled with the public reception of the show. Many thanks to co-producers Dollar Dazzler and Lady Malice for putting on this great event and inviting me to take part. I'm being stopped on the street by people who saw my Spider-man performance! That's so awesome. Thank you, Fringe World! Thank you, Perth! On to the next one!
All my love,
JADE
Janaury 31, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was another night of being the international guest on Live! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds! and, dare I say, it was even more exciting that opening night ! I debuted some new Spider-man pasties for my number and they went over very well as a final reveal. Many thanks to Ruby Joule for creating them for me. She's a gem!
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| Photo by JADE ESTEBAN ESTRADA |
Thanks also to the audience for being so fantastic! I have one more show next week. Can I just say - Nerdlesque is totally addicting.
All my love,
JADE
January 28, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was the third night of Hollywood Havana and so far, a wonderful success! Now that I'm getting a feel for downtown Perth I am starting to see the scope of this huge festival! It's an international arts showgasm! So much to see! I'm so proud to represent my country in this way. Tomorrow night I'll join the international cast of Live! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds! with my new Spider-man act. Can't wait!
All my love,
JADE
Janaury 29, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was our fourth night of Hollywood Havana and my opening night performance of Live! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds! at the Stables Theatre. It was such a great success! I am so glad they understood my American accent! Check out our cute show poster:
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| Courtesy of FRINGE WORLD |
I love my new Spider-man number. It was well-received. I look forward to performing it a few more times in this run. This audience from Down Under got all the Marvel Comics references! I have totally found my people. Also, many thanks to our stage manager Ruth Maloney from Melbourne who kept our show running like clockwork.
All my love,
JADE
January 28, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was the third night of Hollywood Havana and so far, a wonderful success! Now that I'm getting a feel for downtown Perth I am starting to see the scope of this huge festival! It's an international arts showgasm! So much to see! I'm so proud to represent my country in this way. Tomorrow night I'll join the international cast of Live! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds! with my new Spider-man act. Can't wait!
All my love,
JADE
January 24, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was our second night of Hollywood Havana. I LOVE it here. When I was younger and living in Europe, I had Australian friends that I'd hang out with all the time. I just love these accents. I've already met the most incredible people. I'm looking forward to our next day off! It's been non-stop lately!
All my love,
JADE
January 23, 2015
Perth, Australia
Tonight was our opening night of Hollywood Havana! This is my official Australian debut! How exciting! I really love our special guests in the show. Cleo Viper from Italy will be with us throughout the run. Devilles Pad is a decadent place! I love it! It's going to be a fantastic month!
All my love,
JADE
January 17, 2015
Houston, Texas
Tonight I did two shows at Prohibition Supperclub. These audiences are fantastic and the theatre is spectaular. I really love performing here. I'll miss the shows while I'm in Perth. See you when I get back, H-Town!
All my love,
JADE
January 16, 2015
Austin, Texas
Tonight was my last performance of Midnight Misbehavin' before leaving the country for a while. Thank you, Austin! Your love and support really means the world to me!
All my love,
JADE
January 14, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
My cup runneth over! Tonight was my 3rd Annual Actors Showcase at Performing Arts San Antonio (PASA) and I will be elated for weeks I'm sure! The actresses featured demonstrated hard work, diligence, professionalism and above all, great showmanship. I am so very proud of them.
Thank you to Karen Ross Garrett for being my sounding board last year when I decided to produce my third showcase. Teaching is so important to me. Tonight made all the effort worth it! Thank you to Anissa Lloyd, our producer! She has been a part of every one of my showcases!
Many thanks to everyone who came to the show!
All my love,
JADE
January 13, 2015
Austin, Texas
My first Glitter Political column of 2015 was published today in the San Antonio Current. It was such a pleasure sitting down once again with Mayor Ivy Taylor of San Antonio.
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| Photo credit: Jade Esteban Estrada |
Will she run for another term? Find out what she has to say here.
All my love,
JADE
January 3, 2015
Austin, Texas
Two great classes at the Austin Academy of Burlesque! Thanks to all the dancers who came to share a good sweat!
All my love,
JADE
January 2, 2015
Austin, Texas
Tonight was opening night of Midnight Misbehavin'!
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| Photo by JAMES CANO |
Also, my story The Age of the Out Candidate was published today in Out in SA Magazine. Check it out here.
All my love,
JADE
