Our Vision
Founded in New York City in 2019, Rosewood Theatre was born from a social experiment: can a strip club have soul?
Today, we are still in that inquiry.
What has emerged is a home for our community of artists and patrons who co-create an evening that goes beyond entertainment—a living canvas of self expression, exploration and an intentional step into the great mystery of the human experience.
We walk this journey together.
With curiosity and care.
Our Evolution
2012
It began quietly. A small underground lap dance gathering at our Founders private men’s club, Lucky Guy, in New York City — an experiment that hinted at something waiting to emerge.
2013
The experiment continued with “Church,” a weekly speak-easy themed pop-up party at Griffin Nightclub. Word spread. A community began forming.
2015–2019
The movement expanded and Die Happy Tonight was born — a traveling series of underground lap dance parties hosted throughout New York City. From Haus, Taj and No. 8 Nightclubs, to Dream Hotel, Vinyl, Megu Restaurant, AM Southampton, Madam X, Lumos, thousands of guests entered a world that existed somewhere between nightlife and secret society.
2016–2019
The WLVS Membership Club was born, creating the first private community around the experience — a network of curious souls drawn to the same mysterious current.
2019
Our traveling world finally found a home. Rosewood Theater was born beneath HQ Gentlemen’s Club in Manhattan — transforming years of underground experimentation into a permanent stage.
2019
The story expanded beyond the walls of the theater with the launch of the Die Happy Tonight Podcast, sharing conversations from the culture surrounding the movement.
2024
The philosophy behind the experience took written form with the launch of I AM MEDICINE Magazine, exploring eros, power, and transformation.
2025
Rosewood featured in the film Anora, winning 5 Oscars from 6 nominations, including Best Picture.
2026
A new era begins. Rosewood undergoes a full renovation and rebirth — emerging as Rosewood - Theatre of Eros, the next evolution of our journey.
If you’re an artist, event producer or visionary that would like to weave your story with ours - please contact us.