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10:00 PM, Sat, 18 Sep 2021

Club show

We love music. There is no question about that.

Sep

18

Moonrise

Willoughby Ave

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**Important current status:** Moonrise is no longer operating as a performance venue at 1329 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick. That address now houses The Museum, a separate cocktail bar. The Moonrise theatrical production subsequently appeared at Paradise Club in Times Square, where it is listed as “coming soon” without confirmed performance dates as of August 24, 2026. Do not travel to the former Brooklyn venue expecting a Moonrise show.

### Events and Programming

Moonrise began as an immersive performance-art venue and cocktail lounge rather than a conventional concert hall. Its signature production used contemporary circus, aerial work, dance, music, scent, lighting and audience-facing ritual to explore 13 mythological moon goddesses. Guests were matched with a goddess according to their birth date before entering a dreamlike environment of draped fabric, candlelight, herbal aromas and celestial imagery.

The production’s defining act was the Sanddorn Balance, created by the Rigolo family and performed internationally by founder Lara Jacobs Rigolo during her years with Cirque du Soleil’s *Amaluna*. A performer balances a branching arrangement of palm ribs one by one, creating a delicate structure whose tension depends on every component. Moonrise surrounded that centerpiece with aerialists, acrobats, dancers, sculptural apparatus and character-driven scenes.

At the Bushwick venue, the core weekly pattern placed the fuller Moonrise Show on Saturdays and the looser Moon Dust or Lunar Cocktail Experience on Fridays. The latter emphasized themed drinks, music, short circus appearances and interaction with the environment. Programming was seasonal rather than nightly, with stories and featured goddesses changing across lunar phases. The venue also accepted private parties, fashion presentations, community markets and independent electronic-music bookings.

Moonrise officially opened in Bushwick on September 24, 2021. Early music bookings included Martin Roth and Aquariox. The 2022 calendar combined a spring run of the immersive circus production with dance events featuring Marsh, Lauren Mia, Marino Canal, Kora, Joyce Muniz, Emanuel Satie, Rissa Garcia and Ejoe. That December brought both Bexxie and a Holiday Moon Market mixing vendors, drinks and DJs.

The hybrid booking pattern continued in 2023 with AVEM, Deisen and RAMZA, followed by Mike Nasty and other late-night rentals. Cristian Arango and Darius Syrossian appeared in March 2024, the last widely documented concert booking at the Bushwick address. This history shows that Moonrise sat between several categories: immersive theater, nouveau cirque, cocktail lounge, private event space and melodic or underground house venue.

In spring and summer 2025, the Moonrise production resurfaced at Paradise Club inside the Times Square EDITION. That version developed the concept into an immersive theatrical dinner, with performers moving around communal tables and a multi-course menu created by chef John Fraser. The production retained the lunar mythology, sensory entrance rituals, acrobatics, aerial artistry and celebrated balance finale. Reviews frequently praised the performers and intimate presentation, although some visitors felt dinner service could be hurried before the main performance.

For 2026, Paradise Club has announced that Moonrise will return but has not published firm dates, performance times or ticket tiers. No program beyond that return has been confirmed. Until performances are placed on sale, visitors should treat Moonrise as an announced production awaiting scheduling—not as a currently running weekly show.

### Tickets and Booking

There is no active Moonrise box office at the former Bushwick address. Tickets should only be purchased when a specific Moonrise performance appears in the live event listing, and buyers should confirm that the ticket names Paradise Club or another clearly announced current venue. Old listings for 1329 Willoughby Avenue may remain visible in event archives even though Moonrise no longer operates there.

Historical pricing varied substantially by format. The original 2022 theatrical run listed standard tickets from about $70, with premium group packages reaching several hundred dollars. Independent dance events were often less expensive, with advance admission around $30 to $50, while table minimums could exceed $1,000 for a group. These figures describe past programming rather than current prices.

At Paradise Club in 2025, individual entry began around the low-$90 range, with some seating categories carrying a separate beverage minimum. Dinner-inclusive tables and group packages cost more. When the production returns, compare the complete package rather than the headline price: some tiers may include only admission, while others may include dinner, preferred placement, drinks or a group table.

Popular immersive shows have limited inventory because tables, performance paths and aerial safety zones restrict how the room can be configured. Book soon after a confirmed date goes on sale, especially for Friday and Saturday performances. Read the inclusions before checkout, submit dietary restrictions when booking, and avoid unofficial offers that do not clearly identify the date, venue and package tier.

### About Moonrise

Moonrise was founded by Swiss-born circus artist Lara Jacobs Rigolo and Rigolo Swiss Nouveau Cirque. Jacobs grew up in a performance family, trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and spent years touring with Cirque du Soleil. She created the Brooklyn space during the disruption of the pandemic, opening it in fall 2021 as New York’s live-performance sector was rebuilding.

The original venue occupied a street-level portion of a converted industrial building at 1329 Willoughby Avenue, close to the Jefferson Street subway station. The larger two-story building dates to 1931 and has long accommodated galleries, studios, hospitality businesses and creative tenants. Moonrise used its double-height interior as a theatrical “temple to the moon,” softening the industrial shell with blue textiles, macramé, lounge furniture, candles and sculptural installations.

No dependable public document establishes a single official Moonrise capacity, so capacity figures found in informal listings should be treated cautiously. The room was intimate by nightclub standards and changed configuration for seated circus performances, cocktail events, DJ nights and private rentals. Its production capability is better understood through what it staged: aerial apparatus, suspended sculptures, live acrobatics, theatrical lighting, multisensory sound and scent, a full bar and a DJ setup.

No verified public technical rider identifies the original sound-system manufacturer, console, lighting inventory or rigging load limits. It would therefore be misleading to claim specific equipment. Visitor reports suggest the theatrical presentation was more consistently admired than the sound at crowded club rentals; several dance-event guests complained about congestion and uneven audio, while theater audiences focused more positively on the visual design and circus skill.

### Seating and Layout

The Bushwick Moonrise rejected a fixed proscenium layout. Seating, standing areas and performance zones were integrated into one decorated lounge, allowing aerialists and characters to work close to the audience. Low seating and lounge furniture created an informal atmosphere, but exact views depended on the event configuration. A setup that suited a ritual-like circus show did not necessarily work as well for a packed DJ event.

The current Paradise Club version is built around communal tables with action occurring onstage, overhead and between diners. Guests are not expected to perform or be pulled onto the stage, but artists may pass very close to their chairs. Because the show uses multiple focal points, a centered position offers a balanced overview while an aisle or edge position provides closer encounters. Guests may need to turn to follow scenes behind or beside them.

There is no single “front row” advantage in this format. Close tables maximize detail and performer proximity; slightly farther positions make it easier to appreciate aerial shapes, group choreography and the full balance sculpture. Anyone with limited neck mobility, restricted peripheral vision or discomfort around close-up performers should request an appropriate placement when booking. Seating requests remain subject to the production’s table plan.

### Getting There and Parking

The former Moonrise venue was at 1329 Willoughby Avenue, between Wyckoff and St. Nicholas avenues in Bushwick. It was approximately a two-minute walk from the Jefferson Street L station. Jefferson Street currently has stairs rather than a step-free route. Myrtle–Wyckoff Avenues, served by the L and M trains, is the more useful accessible subway alternative, although it requires a longer street-level journey.

Street parking around Willoughby Avenue is limited and becomes difficult on weekend nights. Moonrise did not advertise a dedicated parking lot. Drivers had to observe alternate-side, hydrant, loading-zone and metered-parking signs carefully. Rideshare vehicles generally used Willoughby Avenue or nearby Wyckoff Avenue, but event-night traffic and groups waiting outside could complicate pickups.

For any newly announced Moonrise performances at Paradise Club, travel to 701 Seventh Avenue at West 47th Street in Manhattan, not Brooklyn. Paradise Club is on the seventh floor of the Times Square EDITION. Times Square–42nd Street, 49th Street and 50th Street subway stations provide numerous route choices. There is no dedicated show parking, and Midtown garage rates vary widely, making the subway, taxi or rideshare more practical for most visitors.

### Inside the Current Moonrise Experience

The Paradise Club production is a 21-and-older experience. Every guest needs valid government-issued photo identification. The venue enforces an upscale-casual, fashionable night-out or cocktail dress code. Creative clothing is welcome, but athletic wear, streetwear, gym sneakers and flip-flops are specifically discouraged and may result in refused entry.

Expect a check-in sequence that introduces the lunar mythology before guests take their places. Dinner service, when included in the selected package, occurs around the performance schedule. The kitchen can accommodate many allergies and dietary requirements when notified in advance. Craft cocktails are designed to reflect the show’s atmosphere, although drinks may be additional unless the ticket description says otherwise.

The production uses intense visual effects, including heavy strobe lighting, and may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or significant light sensitivity. Aerial work and performers moving through the dining area also create moments of close physical proximity, although guests remain observers. Keep aisles clear, follow staff instructions and do not move into marked performance areas.

Paradise Club is described by its operator as fully ADA compliant. Guests who need step-free entry, wheelchair placement, additional transfer space, assistance navigating the room or seating away from strobes should arrange accommodations before the performance. The former Bushwick venue’s detailed accessibility specifications were never comprehensively published, another reason not to rely on archived Moonrise information when planning a current visit.

### Nearby Amenities

At Paradise Club, dinner may already form part of the ticket package, so check the inclusions before making a separate restaurant reservation. If admission does not include dinner, Times Square offers everything from quick counters to full-service pre-theater dining. Allow extra time: Midtown restaurants are busiest before Broadway curtain times, and security, elevator travel and check-in add time after entering the hotel.

The Times Square EDITION provides the most convenient overnight option because Paradise Club is inside the hotel. Numerous hotels are also concentrated between Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park and Hell’s Kitchen. Staying within walking distance is helpful after a late performance, especially when weekend subway work changes normal routes.

Subway service, taxis and rideshare vehicles operate late, but Times Square pickup points can be congested. Walking one or two avenues away may produce an easier rideshare meeting point, provided everyone in the group is comfortable doing so. Confirm the vehicle and driver before entering, and avoid standing in active hotel, bus or emergency lanes.

### What Makes Moonrise Special

Moonrise’s strongest idea is its refusal to separate circus, nightlife and ceremony. The audience does not simply watch unrelated specialty acts. Mythology, scent, cocktails, costume, aerial movement and visual design establish a single lunar world, culminating in a balance act where silence and concentration become part of the drama.

The original Bushwick venue also represented a significant post-pandemic experiment. It brought a woman-led, Swiss-rooted contemporary circus project into a neighborhood already known for artist-run galleries, electronic music and unconventional nightlife. Local fashion events, holiday markets, private celebrations and independent promoters widened its role beyond its resident show.

That impact was not universally positive. Community-board records document complaints about bass, vibrations, late operating hours and patrons outside. Moonrise representatives said they added security and soundproofing and proposed changing to a six-day lounge-and-kitchen model in early 2024. The business was already described as being in transition, and public questions about its closure appeared later that year.

The production’s move from a converted Bushwick industrial space to a polished Times Square supper club changed its character but preserved the core artistry. In Brooklyn it felt like entering an independent lunar temple; in Manhattan it became a more formal fusion of haute cuisine, cabaret and contemporary circus. In both versions, the intimate presentation of world-class balance and aerial work remained its principal attraction.

### Visitor Tips and Information

Confirm the venue printed on the ticket before leaving home. Archived event pages may still display the Bushwick address, while the active production is associated with Paradise Club. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the stated start so there is time for identification checks, coat storage, seating and any introductory experience.

Bring as little as possible. A compact bag is easier to manage around communal tables and performance aisles, but no current Moonrise-specific bag dimensions have been published. Do not assume that professional cameras, large backpacks, outside food or outside alcohol will be accepted. Photography rules may also change between scenes to protect performers and preserve the experience.

Visitors sensitive to strobes, theatrical haze, scent, loud music or performers working close to the audience should evaluate the sensory warnings carefully. Moonrise is immersive without requiring active participation, so declining interaction should not prevent attendance. Guests purchasing a dining package should report allergies early rather than waiting until they are seated.

Finally, distinguish Moonrise the production from Moonrise the former venue. The Bushwick room had mixed visitor feedback: theater fans praised the visual world and extraordinary performers, while some club-night attendees criticized crowding, coat-check charges and sound quality. Reviews of the Times Square edition were more consistently enthusiastic about the show, though dinner pacing and food execution received occasional criticism.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is Moonrise still open in Bushwick?

No. Moonrise no longer operates at 1329 Willoughby Avenue. The Bushwick space is now occupied by The Museum, a separate natural-history-inspired cocktail bar. Historic Moonrise pages and map listings may still show the old address, but they should not be used as evidence of a current performance or venue operation.

#### Are there Moonrise performances scheduled for 2026?

Paradise Club describes Moonrise as “coming soon” and maintains a 2026 interest list, but no firm performance dates were publicly confirmed as of August 24, 2026. A return is therefore announced in principle rather than fully scheduled. Wait until a dated event appears in the live listing before arranging nonrefundable travel or accommodation.

#### Where will the next Moonrise show take place?

The announced home of the returning production is Paradise Club, on the seventh floor of the Times Square EDITION at 701 Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street. Always check the location attached to your specific ticket because immersive productions can change venues between runs. The original Willoughby Avenue space is no longer Moonrise.

#### What kind of performance is Moonrise?

Moonrise is an immersive contemporary-circus and theatrical-dining production inspired by 13 moon goddesses. It combines aerial artistry, acrobatics, dance, costume, music, scent, lighting and storytelling. The audience remains seated for much of the current version, but performers work around and above the tables, creating a closer experience than a conventional stage show.

#### How much do Moonrise tickets cost?

Current 2026 prices have not been announced. Previous Bushwick theater tickets began around $70, while the 2025 Paradise Club run started around the low $90s before beverage minimums or dining upgrades. Group tables and dinner packages cost considerably more. Compare the full inclusions because admission, drinks, dinner and preferred seating may be priced separately.

#### Is dinner included with every Moonrise ticket?

Not necessarily. The Paradise Club production has offered both individual admission categories and more elaborate packages involving a multi-course dinner or group table. Some individual tiers carried a beverage minimum instead of including dinner. Read the complete ticket description and do not assume that promotional photographs of food mean every admission category includes a meal.

#### Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Paradise Club states that its culinary team can accommodate many allergies and dietary restrictions when notified ahead of time. Submit requirements during booking and make sure the reservation holder includes information for every member of the group. Severe allergies may require additional discussion because dishes are prepared and served in an active supper-club environment.

#### Is Moonrise suitable for children or teenagers?

No. The Paradise Club experience is strictly limited to guests aged 21 or older, and valid government-issued photo identification is required. Guests under 21 cannot enter with a parent or guardian. The restriction reflects the venue’s alcohol service, nightlife setting, late schedule and adult-oriented atmosphere rather than the technical difficulty of the circus performance.

#### What should I wear to Moonrise?

Choose upscale casual, cocktail or fashionable evening clothing. Creative and expressive looks suit the lunar atmosphere, but Paradise Club states that streetwear, athletic clothing, gym sneakers and flip-flops are not appropriate. Because entry staff enforce the dress code, avoid relying on especially casual footwear even if it would normally be accepted at a Brooklyn nightlife event.

#### Does Moonrise use strobe lighting?

Yes. The current production warning specifically mentions intense visual effects and heavy strobe lighting. Guests with photosensitive epilepsy, migraines or serious light sensitivity should consider this before purchasing. If moderate sensitivity can be managed through a particular position, request guidance in advance; staff cannot necessarily relocate guests after aerial and performance safety zones are established.

#### Will audience members be pulled onstage?

No. Moonrise is immersive, but the current version does not depend on pulling guests onto the stage. Performers move between communal tables, work overhead and may approach individual audience members, so the action can feel highly personal. Guests should remain in their assigned places and avoid touching performers, apparatus or costumes unless clearly invited by the production.

#### Is Moonrise wheelchair accessible?

Paradise Club is described as fully ADA compliant and can assist with wheelchair placement and other access needs. Arrange accommodations before arriving because communal tables and performance routes create a specialized floor plan. The nearby Times Square area has multiple accessible transit options, but elevator outages can occur, so a step-free route should be checked on the performance day.

#### What are the best seats for Moonrise?

Centered tables provide the clearest overview of group choreography and aerial work, while aisle or perimeter positions may bring performers closer. A little distance can improve the view of the complete Sanddorn Balance structure. The best choice depends on whether you prefer panoramic stage pictures, close interaction, easier restroom access or less turning during scenes around the room.

#### How early should I arrive?

Plan to reach the venue 30 to 45 minutes before the listed start. Moonrise may involve identification checks, dress-code screening, elevator travel, seating, drink orders and an introductory lunar ritual. Late arrival is particularly disruptive during aerial or balance acts, and entry may be held until staff identify a safe break in the performance.

#### Is there parking at Moonrise?

Paradise Club does not advertise dedicated Moonrise parking. Commercial garages operate throughout Midtown, but rates change by day, duration, vehicle and event demand. Subway, taxi or rideshare travel is usually simpler. If driving, reserve additional time for Times Square traffic and make sure the garage remains open later than the expected end of the performance.

#### Which subway station is closest to the current show?

Paradise Club is near the Times Square–42nd Street complex, 49th Street and 50th Street stations. The best route depends on your starting point and accessibility needs. The venue entrance is at Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street. Do not take the L train to Jefferson Street unless you intend to visit the former Bushwick neighborhood location.

#### Can I buy Moonrise tickets at the door?

Do not depend on door sales. Immersive dinner shows use assigned tables, food preparation counts and tightly controlled audience capacities, so advance booking is the safer approach. A performance may be unavailable even when the room does not look conventionally full because aerial clearances and performer routes require open space that cannot be sold as standing room.

#### What was the capacity of the original Moonrise venue?

No sufficiently reliable public source confirms one official capacity for every configuration at 1329 Willoughby Avenue. The number would also have changed between seated circus shows, cocktail experiences, DJ events and private rentals. Claims assigning a precise capacity should therefore be treated cautiously. The space was generally experienced as an intimate, flexible industrial lounge rather than a large concert hall.

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