Somewhere between Tropicana and nipple tassels exists the extravaganza that is Pasión Burlesque. Coproduced by Alexis Morgenstern and dancer Aurora Natrix, the show combines elements of the classic ...

The Red Velvet Burlesque Show – started during the pandemic at venues around the country – has made a name for itself through audience-engaging burlesque and variety performances. Its unique approach ...

Burlesque might bring to mind the life of a showgirl like Dita Von Teese or the stocking-adorned duo Christina Aguilera and Cher formed for a movie. The cabaret troupe Sign of the Beast Burlesque’s ...

When Lili LeWaste, who had fallen freshly in love with burlesque, moved to Miami from Boston, she encountered a problem: She couldn’t find anywhere to perform. So when she launched Bottomshelf ...

Queer Liberty’s first show featured the group’s founder Gabriel VanHorn (far left) in his drag persona Showbiz Baby with local drag artists (from left to right) Ra O. O’Bishop, Medusa Chaos, Susu ...

What is burlesque? Understanding the history behind the performance art Burlesque is a captivating form of performance art that combines humor, dance and theatrics that emerged in the 7th century as ...

There are big thrills in it. There’s the thrill of the show, when the lights go down and performers lead you through a haze of flesh, feathers, and light, from one world into another. And there’s the ...

The author (shown third from left in center) performs with their class as part of the Camp Cabaret student showcase at Newport Theater. Credit: Kirk Williamson Last year, my friend Katie invited me to ...

On the first night of the Oregon Burlesque Festival, performer Eva D'Luscious takes the stage for a high heel shoe-themed solo act on Sept. 20, 2024. On a warm Friday night in September, a crowd ...

CHICAGO -- Ann Weinert has been a performer since she was 15. But the Chicagoan became enamored with the art of American burlesque as an adult in 2007, and her perception of performing in front of ...