Burlesque performer Laurie Hagen was sizzling as she stumbled her way to the stage in Act one with what could only be described as a naughty drunken striptease. Hilarious and imaginative, her act was enhanced by the side-splitting antics she displayed. Her second number, known as the reverse striptease was understated and incredibly sexy. Precise choreography and artistry made this one of the evening’s highlights. – Club Swizzle – stagewhispers.com
“If you were to stick all the most magnetic performers you’ve ever seen on one stage, you’d still want to watch only Laurie Hagen.” – Lorenzo Pisoni
Belgium-based Laurie Hagen referenced German Kabarett of the Weimar Republic era between the wars, and all that that entailed, including in her re-imagined Burlesque the influence of Dadaism, which was strong at that time.The term ‘subversive’ is most applicable to this artist’s very clever approach to this long-established genre, for which she has won awards. – Club Swizzle – Broadwayworld.com
“Laurie Hagen has legs a baby rhino could charge up for a week and still not reach the top.” – Kasey Wilson
“Laurie is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, no matter which language or costume she’s using!” – Rasar Amani
Beverley’s friend-servant, Hrit (played by Laurie Hagen), is something of an opportunist, and when she’s not swooning over Alfonso’s butler, Ripley (played by Spencer Novich), she’s stealing the spotlight from Beverley. – blog.vegas.com – Vegas Baby
No other performer I know is equal parts sexy and silly. Do I shag her? Or do I punch her? I can’t decide! – Jimmy Slonina
When I sat in the dark under a raked stage clutching a severed pig’s head- I looked over at Laurie Hagen and thought: When I sat in the dark under a raked stage clutching a severed pig’s head- I looked over at Laurie Hagen and thought: “That girl is going places” – Mick Bower
