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| Bambi Jones |
The
Burlesque Hall of Fame’s 55th annual all-star Burlesque Reunion will take place
Thursday, May 31 – Sunday, June 3 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las
Vegas.
A
unique entertainment event, Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF) Weekend brings
together the theatricality of neo-burlesque performance and the charm of
classic striptease. Nightly showcases will feature top performers from around
the world, shimmying and shaking before an international audience of
enthusiastic entertainers and admirers—including an annual gathering of
“vintage vixens”, many of whom made their names as stars of the burlesque stage
at the height of the art’s mid-20th century heyday.
“This
is your grandmother’s striptease—and it’s ours, too,” says international
burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese, member of the BHoF Board of Directors.
“Burlesque’s illustrious history and recent resurgence just goes to show that
audiences appreciate its celebration of sensuality, glamour, humor and
playfulness.”
The
event is designed for newcomers, fans and performers alike, with each night
highlighting different elements and styles of burlesque (and “boylesque”):
Thursday’s
Movers, Shakers and Innovators features performances from the art’s
cutting-edge;
Friday’s
55th Annual “Titans of Tease” Reunion showcases vintage-style striptease,
performed by classic stars of the 1940s-1970s;
Saturday’s
22nd Annual Tournament of Tease features the world’s top neo-burlesque
entertainers competing in debut, duo, group and boylesque categories, and for
the coveted title, “Queen of Burlesque;”
Sunday’s
All-Stars & Icons gala rounds out the weekend with a spectactular line-up
of inspirational icons and BHoF titleholders past and present.
Ticket
Information
Tickets
are available for separate nights or for the entire weekend via www.orleanscasino.com. Unless sold out, they
will also be available at the Orleans Showroom Box Office the week of the show.
About
the Burlesque Hall of Fame
The
Burlesque Hall of Fame is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to
inspire and educate the public about the unique history and heritage of vintage
American Burlesque.
For a
complete schedule of events, participants or more information about the
Burlesque Hall of Fame, please visit www.burlesquehall.org
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