American burlesque - Wikipedia
American burlesque is a genre of variety show derived from elements of Victorian burlesque, music hall, and minstrel shows. Burlesque became popular in the United States in the late 1860s and slowly evolved to feature ribald comedy and female nudity.
Burlesque: The “Other” Side of Vaudeville by Sidney Pullen
American burlesque, as an institution, emerged in the late 1800s and evolved greatly up until the 1920s. Historically, a burlesque was a comedic work, and American burlesque originally reflected this traditional meaning of the term.
Burlesque Hall of Fame – The world's only museum of burlesque
Spectacular, Erotic, and Slightly Shocking: A Timeline of American Burlesque. With roots in the tragicomedies of ancient Greece, American burlesque first emerged in 1860s. Driven by the industrial working class’ hunger for entertainment, an individualistic…
The Beginnings of Burlesque | Loose Women in Tights
Americans got their first taste of the controversial art form known as burlesque through the performances of Lydia Thompson. Thompson and her troupe, the British Blondes, arrived in New York in 1868 to begin a several-year tour of the States.
Burlesque - Wikipedia
Advertisement for a US burlesque troupe, 1898. American burlesque shows were originally an offshoot of Victorian burlesque. The English genre had been successfully staged in New York from the 1840s, and it was popularised by a visiting British burlesque troupe, Lydia Thompson and the "British Blondes", beginning in 1868. [32]
Behind the Burly Q: The Story of Burlesque in America
2014年11月11日 · Behind the Burly Q is the definitive history of burlesque during its heyday and an invaluable oral history of an American art form. Funny, shocking, unbelievable, and heartbreaking, their stories will touch your hearts.
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20 Most Famous Burlesque Dancers in History - Discover Walks
2024年2月24日 · In the glittering tapestry of burlesque history, these 20 iconic dancers have left an indelible mark, transforming stages into realms of enchantment. From the pioneering Lydia Thompson to the sultry Miss Polly Rae, each artist brought a …