More Sordid Stories on Simon Hammerstein's Box

If you've been following along with the allegations of sexual harassment and general depravity at The Box—the nightclub where guests pay over $1,000 so that performers like transvestite Miss Rose Wood can pull a Jameson's bottle out of his ass, take a swig and then spit on them—you may be interested in NY Mag's lengthy profile on owner Simon Hammerstein, "The Impresario of Smut." He strongly denies the most scandalous accusations, but unnamed sources say auditions for Simon sometimes climax back at his apartment. Miss Rose Wood has perhaps the best Hammerstein horror story: "Then Simon said to me, ‘So, can you pull a string of Christmas lights out of your ass?’ I said to him, ‘Well, you know, I’m Jewish. And so before the Christmas lights come out, I’ve got to dislodge the menorah.’" That's professionalism, people!

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By John Del Signore in News on November 24, 2008 10:23 AM

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NannyState

When you think about it, most people pull their Christmas out of their ass, so why pay extra?

The Edge

#9- Not just in America.

Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Russia...

rubyredhead

i have been to the box once and the show was incredible. didn't see the bottle act or christmas lights, but saw some other amazing things. it was a blast and i left thinking why arent there more places like this in nyc?

Snoopy

I think the Christmas tree lights is a bit too much considering the performer is not Christian. What next are they going to crucify some innocent preacher this weekend?

Wza

Bored folks with money that have no lives basically.

Future Taliban

Paying to watch strangers pull things out of their ass? Only in America. No wonder foreigners are lining-up to kill us.

MurphGuide

"The Aristocrats" is supposed to be a joke, not an actual act.

Brooklynbobby

I just read the article. Disgusting, vomit-inducing live acts. Disgusting, vomit-inducing club owner. He is a total freak!!! Hopefully, one of the performers will bite his (alleged) dick off!!!

Snoopy

People find these antics entertaining?

hayden2

It was an odd news, we should respect privacy of other people like for instance this news ...

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Peter

performers like transvestite Miss Rose Wood can pull a Jameson's bottle out of his ass, take a swig and then spit on them

That's disgusting. Jameson's is swill. They should use Old Bushmill's instead.