Join us July 5 for Liber-TEASE!
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is proud to present its Independence Day weekend show Liber-TEASE! In partnership with Ron Decar’s Event Center, the show will feature top burlesque performers from Las Vegas and beyond, including the 2018 Miss Exotic World Runner-up Jessebelle Thunder, performing alongside legends of the classic burlesque
Who’s Who in Burly-Q: Jean Idelle
Jean Idelle, often called “the Sepia Sally Rand,” was the first black exotic fan dancer. She was active from 1950 – 1963 and performed internationally during a time of intense segregation. Jean was instrumental in integrating whites-only dance clubs. Her famed fan dance broke racial barriers long before the 1964
New exhibition Explores the Feminist Side of Burlesque
40 years ago, when the women’s movement attacked burlesque clubs for their objectification and exploitation of women, it did not seem that the protesters and the performers had much in common. But the ideals of feminism are found throughout the history of burlesque. The Burlesque Hall of Fame’s new ongoing
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Celebrates Independence Day with Liber-TEASE!
press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH LIBER-TEASE! The World’s Only Burlesque Museum presents Las Vegas’ best burlesque talent! July 5 at Ron DeCar’s Event Center, Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7:00pm May 27, 2019 — The Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF)
Dancing the Revolution: Feminism in Burlesque History
press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Burlesque Hall of Fame Presents DANCING THE REVOLUTION: FEMINISM IN BURLESQUE HISTORY Opening May 31, 2019 May 21, 2019—40 years ago, when the women’s movement attacked burlesque clubs for their objectification and exploitation of women, it did not seem that the protesters and
Free Admission for Active Military and Their Families This Summer
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is proud to join museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families this summer. The 2019 program runs from Saturday, May 18, 2019, Armed Forces Day,
BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS:
Museum offering free admission to active military and their family members this summer [Las Vegas, NV – May 9, 2019] The Burlesque Hall of Fame joins museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel
Who’s Who in Burly-Q: Bettie Page (1923-2008)
As the “Queen of Pinups,” Bettie Page rarely needs an introduction. Her trademark jet-black hair, blue eyes, and bangs influenced generations of pinup models and burlesque performers to come, and her physique still inspires countless artistic renditions. Much of Bettie’s life has become pop culture history. She was born on
Now available: Our 2018 Annual Report
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is deeply committed to transparency and openness. We go well beyond the legal requirements for availability of core documents and financial records. Our “Core Documents” page contains our articles of incorporation, 1023 as filed with the IRS, current bylaws, code of ethics, collection policy, and
New exhibition: “Body of Work: Midcentury Burlesque Through the Lens of F. Roy Kemp”
Canadian photojournalist F. Roy Kemp spent the 1950s documenting the New York burlesque scene, producing thousands of images that give us a glimpse into the public and private lives of performers unparalleled in other photographers’ work. Through October 2019, the Burlesque Hall of Fame will feature selections of this work,