Film Cans

BHoF Acquires Something Weird’s Massive Burlesque Film Collection

The Burlesque Hall of Fame has acquired more than 150 rare burlesque films and shorts, most created between 1946-1958, from the collection of the famous (and infamous) exploitation film distributor Something Weird. The acquisition of the complete Something Weird/Sonney Amusement Enterprises/Broadway Roadshow Productions Burlesque Film Collection represents a milestone in

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The Burlesque Hall of Fame Presents: Valen-TEASE!

press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: VALEN-TEASE! The World’s Only Burlesque Museum presents Las Vegas’ best burlesque talent in a benefit show February 15 at Ron DeCar’s Event Center, Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7:00pm   January 24, 2019 — The Burlesque Hall of

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Valen-TEASE!

Join us for *Valen-TEASE*, Feb 15, 2019!

We’re having a show! Join us at Ron DeCar’s Event Center (1201 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104) on February 15 for the sexiest Valentine’s Day show in Vegas! Hosted by American Treasure Blanche Debris, the show will feature: Aya Fontaine, “The Buxom Beauty of Burlesque” Cora Vette La

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Wall of Pasties

Put Your Pasties on the Wall at BHoF!

Three years ago, we launched a fundraiser to raise money for our then-upcoming relocation into our current space. As part of that campaign, some levels were recognized as “founding donors” on our Wall of Pasties, a glittering display that has proven to be a very popular feature of the new

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Sparkly Devil

Apply now for the 2019 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2019 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship builds on the inspirational work of the late Sparkly Devil to foster a stronger burlesque community and to learn from burlesque’s Living Legends. The recipient will receive a full pass to the 2019 BHoF Weekender, 4 nights

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The Burlesque Hall of Fame Acquires Vintage Burlesque Films and Shorts

press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME ACQUIRES VINTAGE BURLESQUE FILMS AND SHORTS Collection Includes more than 21 miles of rare film, including performances by burlesque legends   January 15, 2019—The Burlesque Hall of Fame has acquired more than 150 rare burlesque films and shorts,

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Val de Val one-sheet

Featured Artifact: Val de Val One-sheet

Val de Val (1917-2000), billed as “The Liberator” and “The H-Bomb of Burlesque”, began performing in the 1940s. She made two films, French Follies (which also featured our founder, Jennie Lee) and Burlesque in Hawaii (also released as Oriental Vanities) before retiring from performing when she got married in 1957. She went

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