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 ...

Margaret Cho is the veritable Renaissance woman. As a stand-up comedian, Cho has boldly targeted both social and political issues in her routines, and is a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. As ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD — Christina Aguilera’s song from the 2010 film “Burlesque” describes it best: “Underneath the city lights, there is a world few know about.” But the movie, as fun and sexy as it is, ...

Sauntering toward me in the cafe is the legendary burlesque dancer Velvet Ice. She came of age in the funky ’70s but on this Thursday is adorned in a modern black fleece, dark denim flares, and wedge ...

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 ...

Local burlesque babes the Lollie Bombs held their annual breast cancer benefit show at Pocket Sandwich Theatre on Friday night, simultaneously satisfying its audience’s desires for snacks, do-gooding ...

Cora Helton, a burlesque performer, became co-owner of Bossy Grrl's Pinup Joint in 2020, and sole owner in 2023. Bossy Grrl's offers diverse entertainment such as burlesque, drag and karaoke, and is ...