Welcome inside! What’s to see here? ANYTHING related to Cyndi Lauper: an exhaustive musical history of physical releases on vinyl, cd, tape, promos, posters, pins, Cyndi’s pre-owned and WORN clothing, tour outfits, unreleased demos, handwritten lyrics, autographed items, one-of-a-kind pieces, magazines, concert photos, phone cards, Blue Angel master reels and arguably the FIRST recording of Cyndi singing live on VHS… it’s almost endless and MIND BLOWING! This collection takes up 3.5 rooms, one hallway AND one staircase. Plus it’s always growing! Thousands of items: so extensive it has to be insured by Lloyd’s of London.
This is the main room of the MUSEUM. The centerpiece is the blue ‘Bring Ya To The Brink’ dress!
This photoshoot was done in a Connecticut trailer park by Polaroid artist Stefanie Schneider
These photos made it into the album (Bring Ya To The Brink) liner notes and tour shirts
BringYaToTheBrink Cyndi as interpreted by one-of-a-kind doll-maker Skeriosities
The little fawn on the cover of Cyndi’s ‘Bring Ya To The Brink’ album was borrowed from Bambi Arnold’s yard for a photo shoot in her Connecticut mobile home park. 15 years later, the little deer was shipped here to The Museum: we call him ‘Deer John’
Cyndi’s red ‘Bring Ya To The Brink’ outfit by Betsey Johnson
HAND WRITTEN lyrics of ‘Time After Time’ written by Cyndi herself for The Museum, locked away for safe keeping!
AMAZING part of Herstory: Tom’s Diner has been torn down BUT Tom Jr. saved THE MUSEUM a barstool from the vintage diner used in the filming of the ‘Time After Time’ video
This wig is a custom-made Jutta Weiss creation… with some dreadlocks added in. Used extensively throughout 2014 and worn on tour for the She’s So Unusual 30th Anniversary Celebration!
Cyndi kindly hand-wrote this quote for THE MUSEUM so that we could have it printed in extra large decals… thank you Cyndi
The ultimate cred is a platinum record sent to The Museum from Cyndi and her team <3
Cyndi was featured in Billboard Magazine in December 2018 for her contributions to Women In Music… recognized with an ICON award. Photographed by Ruven Afanador at United Palace. Door replica painted by Mahalia Gronigan
TomTom corset worn for the photo shoot
Cyndi donated her own bra for breast cancer awareness. To raise $ for Bras For A Cause, she removed it during a radio show and dedicated it to her loved ones who are suffering or have passed due to cancer
This is the Veritee Hill headdress worn in the Billboard ICON Dec 2018 magazine spread as well as at Bette Midler's Hulaween 2019
Cyndi-worn headdress from the Home For The Holidays concert in December 2018 @ The Beacon. Headdress by Veritee Hill. Cyndi opened the show wearing this beauty and singing ‘Classic’ by The Knocks
Kimono designed by NYC artist CHENG… worn at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. Cyndi presented the award to Billie Eilish for Woman Of The Year
The ‘Pod’ from which Cyndi emerged singing ‘At Last’: live for the first time at The Parliament House (since torn down) in Orlando for Gay Pride
Cyndi’s La Perla gown worn at the 50th Anniversary of The Grammys!
Dolce & Gabbana shoes worn for the Memphis Blues photo shoot
Cyndi’s rings from the 2014 Grammy’s and afterparty… custom by Linhardt Design
Rings by Linhardt Design worn by Cyndi while presenting at the Tony Awards 2021
Bracelets worn by Cyndi in the 80’s
AFTER Doc West and BEFORE Blue Angel, Cyndi was in a cover band called Flyer. Jimmy, Cyndi, Charlie, Ed and Richie played the Long Island circuit in the 70’s and this is the mic used by Cyndi… she ultimately blew out her vocal cords doing cover songs of rock bands and was told she’d never sing again. Cyndi’s mic and stand were thoughtfully saved and stored by Ed all these years
The first demo tape of Blue Angel shopped to record studios by their first manager Ted Rosenblatt
This is arguably the FIRST recorded show of Cyndi on stage. Recorded by Blue Angel’s manager, it’s the original VHS taken at Trax, NYC on July 12th, 1979. The tape was transferred to digital and you can see one of the songs on THE MUSEUM’s YouTube channel:
THE MUSEUM has 3 master reels from the Blue Angel Demos. These are the originals from which records are made… in this case, records were not made :( The songs are : Don’t Know Exactly When, Flyer, God Help Me (I Love Rock & Roll) and Helpless. Apparently one of the reels is outtakes and remixes of ‘Flyer’… so it’s got to be ripped at a recording studio. Notice the band was originally named Loose Lips, but that was crossed out when the name was changed to Blue Angel
When the world’s best Cyndi-impersonator retires her video outfit (David Lee Roth’s ‘Just A Gigolo’), where does it go? THE MUSEUM 💪🏻 Thank you Sue Quinn!
Patrick Lucas did all of Cyndi’s hair and makeup from 1983-1986. His talent made him a hero to me. When I did finally meet him in person, he gifted me this negative and asked that it be enlarged and framed for display here. I sent him pictures of it before he passed away :(
SHE BOP promo poster: Acquired from the estate of Minnesota music fan Ted Rueff
Prop poster used for Cyndi’s appearance on ‘As The World Turns’: signed after by Cyn & the actors. Read this article…
Nicole Miller suit worn during the True Colors Tour 2008
The first two Funko Pops of Cyndi: all the fans have these!
The Funko Pop that NONE of the Cyndi fans have… well, except me ;). Apparently licensing has halted production for now (who knows why), but one did happen to leak to The Museum!
This faux-hair hat was worn on the She’s So Unusual Tour: 30th Anniversary
Nicole Miller 3-piece suit worn in 1999 opening for Cher
Ok, get this: Cyndi is pictured here wearing this blouse prepping for a shoot with Lada Gaga. BUT it’s also the blouse worn for her driver’s license photo :)
Betsey Johnson: Cyndi loves leopard print!
Bob Mackie White Tux worn by Cyndi on French television. She sang ‘You Have to Learn to Live Alone’ and ‘The World is Stone’
Sandy Gennaro’s snare drum… played all over the world on Cyndi’s Fun Tour and featured in the ‘Money Changes Everything’ video!
Tour outfit worn opening for Cher’s ‘Dressed To Kill’ Tour 2014. The codpiece was changed out and the outfit was used again on Cyndi’s Japan tour
Diesel Shoes pictured at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2003
Hat worn on Good Morning America
Ellen von Unwerth shoes worn on the ‘Memphis Blues’ photo shoot
Cyndi wore the Diesel jacket and skirt separately on her SHINE tour. I saw her play an outdoor Orlando show wearing the skirt
Cyndi’s 'Touch of Cyn’ brand shoes worn promoting her ’See Me’ Campaign
Cyndi double-signed my True Colors high tops so that I “would have something that nobody else has”
Sneaks signed by Cyndi AND Boy George
Cyndi’s very own worn and autographed boots!
Cyndi’s custom outfit by Nicole Miller worn at the movie premiere of ‘The Opportunists’ featuring Cyndi as Sally
Primitive 12”
Primitive 7” and 3” mini CD: both very hard to find
Universal Studios Mardi Gras Concert Series. Cyndi had never seen this rare multi-disc release, but we agreed not to open it and leave it sealed ;)
Out-of-the-box Viva Glam display, leaked from the department store: this campaign was to raise $ for the Mac AIDS Fund
Cyndi’s thoughts on THE MUSEUM… well, she’s right!
Ultra-desirable I Drove All Night promo pencil case… they were made in various colors
GJWTHF Promo Toothbrush: I challenge you to find one of these!
I love these Japanese phone cards… Japan has the BEST stuff!!
Very rare poster for the Japanese Sapporo commercial
Magazine Sapporo ad
Polaroids from the private collection of Jody Morlock, makeup artist for Cyndi
Cyndi’s owned and autographed Rolling Stone… donated from her personal collection
The 12” radio DJ promo from Japan for ‘All Through The Night’… Wham is on the other side, so it’s impossible to find in this condition: all the ‘Lovelies’ (yes, George Michael fans) managed to snap up the few in existence
Bootleg LP of MTV’s New Years Eve show with Cyndi live
Time After Time picture disc… my first in-person autograph from Cyndi
She Bop picture disc… this record actually plays! These picture discs notoriously turned yellow over the years, so this one was sealed up to keep it’s original color
Unique Brazil promo 7” vinyl for ‘All Through The Night’
‘Money Changes Everything’ Japanese gatefold 7” pic sleeve
Limited release 7” pink vinyl for ‘Funnel of Love.’ The location of the photo shoot? See ‘On Location’
The Japanese Dominos Pizza menus featuring Cyndi from the 3 different commercials. You’ll never see all three together anywhere else: I promise!
Japanese Domino’s Pizza coupon
Still So Unusual (WE tv) promo kit
Still So Unusual (WE tv) promo tote bag, both sides shown
My first Cyndi concert… my FIRST CONCERT EVER. Cyndi came to Middletown, NY on her Fun Tour 84
Cyndi’s response to this photo as she was signing: “I look like BUTTAH”… translation: I look amazing!
Time After Time Cyndi… as interpreted by one-of-a-kind doll maker Skeriosities
Itineraries for the performers on tour with Cyndi
Japanese Tour Book for Memphis Blues
Ultra rare Floor Remixes flyer
Cyndi painters cap 1984
Japanese 3” mini CD: Cyndi’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘You Make Loving Fun’ … reportedly, she was paid $12 to record it, pre-She’s So Unusual fame
Months of Twelve Deadly Cyns calendar
She Bop socks!! It’s unheard of to have move than one pair because they’re so uncommon today
Promo cd single
Japanese Greatest Hits CD… very difficult to find in this condition
Signed by Wendi Richter, WWEHOF 2010: ‘Hugs & Bodyslams’
Still So Unusual (WE tv) promo poster
Rare diversion from regular autograph: note the spiral
Signatures from Blue Angel members: Arthur Neilson, John Morelli and Lee Brovitz
More tour swag!
The two ads for Cyndi partnering with OPI nail polish
She’s So Unusual: 30th Anniversary Tour
Grandin Road: Cyndi’s Christmas Collection: Tiara Tree Topper
True Colors Tour 1986: Christmas concert at Madison Square Garden, NYC
True Colors magazine promo ads
A Night To Remember magazine promo ad
Dr. Pepper Commercial : do you remember seeing it? Cyndi in a bowling alley with Anastacia
Sealed boxes of 7” singles
Rolling Stone featured photo
Banner advertising Cyndi performing on Disney property (Pleasure Island, Florida) for New Year’s Eve
Japanese Movie Program for ‘Off and Running’
Japanese tour book for 2015 30-Year Anniversary Tour Celebration
‘Cyndi’s Special Book’: promo booklet for limited release
Autographed hard cover of Cyndi’s best seller ‘A Memoir’
Screaming Mimi’s coolness: tie bought at the store and signed by owner (prior Cyndi-stylist) Laura Wills
God only knows where this came from… some bootleg of a ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ digital watch
Custom Belt Buckle
Mini-pinball-machine
Cyndi’s name was so often misspelled
American and Japanese versions of the 1984 K.K. Willis biography
#omaze https://www.omaze.com
BEST DAY EVER: I was the winner of the Omaze 2016 contest and got to have dinner with Cyndi #bucketlist
From Cyndi’s appearance on Broadway in ‘Three Penny Opera’
Some Cyndi Christmas ornaments
A street cobblestone from nearby the A Night To Remember photoshoot: the road has been paved over
Cyndi and Billy Porter for a Christmas promo at The Gap store
Sheet music for keyboard players
Sheet Music: pristine condition
Cyndi and Captain Lou Albano doing a charity event
Journal from the Al Hirschfeld theatre on Broadway
Cyndi Lauper Currency… printed to shoot out of a fake gun on The Detour Tour… quickly taken out of the tour b/c Cyndi couldn’t get the gun to work effectively;)
Just one of Cyndi’s ‘Touch of Cyn’ pieces designed, branded and sold by her on The Home Shopping Network: SOLD OUT
So many magazines featuring Cyndi on the covers