If you have always wondered what burlesque is all about, you’re not alone. Often thought of as tawdry, risqué, and sometimes blasphemous, Cybil Unrest and her burlesque troupe, Truth Or Dare ...

The art form known as burlesque has a distinctly American influence. And within its American heritage, burlesque owes much to a Midwestern influence. That aspect is especially on display in an exhibit ...

One of the biggest names in modern burlesque is Dita Von Teese, but have you heard of Sophie Sucre, Bebe Bardot or Mae Rose. If you answered "no," you’re not alone and Sophie Sucre is working to make ...

When a burlesque museum announces a “big reveal,” you stop and take notice. On April 17, the Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHOF) opened its new digs at 1027 S. Main Street, Suite 110. Ten times bigger than ...

A temporary exhibit is in D.C. for a final weekend celebrating the contributions of Black performers within the art of ...

As Bustout Burlesque celebrates its 10 th anniversary Friday (April 10) at the House of Blues — its home since 2007 — we look at 10 of the key figures in the troupe as they reflect on the rebirth of ...

As women continue to fight for equal pay and the right to make choices about our bodies, the art form of burlesque boldly spotlights self-expression, providing a forum for owning and celebrating ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — A once-thriving burlesque scene is getting a glamorous revival later this month, as local performer and choreographer Jess Worley, known on stage as Scarlett Kiss, prepares to bring ...

They're right, these fans, and a little bit wrong too. The thing about burlesque is that it has led two lives - one in ancient Greece and then all over Europe, where it was a bawdy form of theatrical ...

PHOENIX - Burlesque is back at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix. For the first time in nearly 90 years, it’s kicking off with a show called "Arizona Unzipped." It includes a fun lesson ...