Resources
Sew an Organza Boa
with Online Kyne
Beaucoup d'Amours
by Patty Cake
History of Burlesque
Burlesque originated in 17th century Italian theater as a type of comic interlude. The word derives from the Italian "burla," a joke, ridicule or mockery.
Burlesque can be applied to literature, music and theater. It's often a form of humorous parodies or pastiches of serious dramatic or classical works. It was related and partly derived from the English tradition of pantomime, in which a musical theatre parodied a serious work such as a Shakespeare play, with the addition of music and songs and humorous verse.
A certain level of literacy was assumed of audience members, as burlesque often made various high-brow references.Â
Performances to Check Out
Boylesque and Honey B Hind
Group Act
Mandy Embers
Fire Burlesque
Jacqueline Furey
Sword Swallowing Burlesque
Lo-Lo Flamingo
Unicycle Burlesque
Bazuka Joe
Musical Theater
Ray Gunn
Chair Dance
Ben Franklin
Hula Hoop Burlesque
Mr. & Mrs. F**ksmart
Duet Burlesque
Wil X. Uly
Drag Burlesque
Lou Lou D'Vil
Classic Burlesque
Rita Lynch
Feather Fan Dance
Magnolia Knife
Traditional Fan Dance