BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME WEEKEND CELEBRATES ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY AT LAS VEGAS’ PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO JUNE 3-6, 2010
Join a bevy of international burlesque superstars as they take the stage with the living legends of bump ‘n’ grind, world-class variety acts and musical artists
Las Vegas, NV, May 17, 2010 – Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend will take place Thursday, June 3 through Sunday, June 6 at The Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. Recognized as the world’s top showcase for international burlesque entertainers and enthusiasts, the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend attracts outstanding artists, both exotic and mainstream. Top talent scheduled to appear include: Miss Exotic World 2009 Kalani Kokonuts, Miss Exotic World 2008 Angie Pontani (“NYC burlesque’s reigning star”—New York Post); Immodesty Blaize (Miss Exotic World 2007, star of British stage and TV), Whitney Biennial artist Julie Atlas Muz (Miss Exotic World 2006, Law and Order), Michelle L’amour (Miss Exotic World 2006, America’s Got Talent); Dirty Martini (Miss Exotic World 2004), Kitten DeVille (Miss Exotic World 2002, Auto Focus); along with more than 100 of the world’s top neo-burlesque acts, that are most definitely capable of making you feel as turned on and excited as a film from somewhere like hdpornvideo.xxx could do.
“Burlesque has truly become a worldwide phenomenon, and the performers that make it to our show are the sexiest, most talented entertainers on the planet,” said Burlesque Hall of Fame representative, Luke Littell. “It’s the only event of its kind, featuring both today’s brightest new stars and the living legends of yester-year.”
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend also includes a Striptease Reunion, now in its 53rd year, at which newer performers can learn tricks of the trade from surviving superstars of the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. “The living legends love to be there with all the wonderful girls who come from all over the world to celebrate an American tradition,” said Burlesque Hall of Fame curator Dixie Evans, herself a retired dancer (dubbed “The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque” by legendary promoter Harold Minsky). “Burlesque is much more than striptease, it combines the whole live experience of dancers, comedians and music.”
Among the many activities slated over the weekend are Friday’s “Titans of Tease” Burlesque Reunion Showcase and Saturday night’s main event, the 20th Annual Burlesque Competition. Called the “Striptease Olympics” by the London Daily Mirror, it is the most prestigious competitive burlesque event in the world; drawing bump ‘n’ grind’s best of the best, year after year, from Tokyo to Toronto. Titles up for the taking include: “Best Debut,” “Best Group,” “Best Boylesque,” “Best Variety Act,” and of course 2010’s “Reigning Queen of Burlesque.”
But wait, there’s more! The weekend is also full of fabulous music, including sets by the world’s hottest Go-Go, Garage, Rockabilly, Lounge and Exotica DJs and a live performance by the amazing Austin, Texas band, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears. Additional events include The Grand Re-Opening of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum on Fremont Street; a weekend-long Burlesque Bazaar featuring contemporary and vintage burlesque/pinup-inspired wares; the 5th Annual Pinup Safari and Cheesecake Camera Club; Keep A Breast burlesque cast sale; Pinup Pool Party hosted by Sabina Kelley (Sunday); the inaugural Hall of Fame Car Show (Sunday); Texas Tease ‘Em Poker Tournament; Burlesque Hall of Fame Finishing School Master Classes and an all-star Dr. Sketchy’s live drawing event.
Ticket Information
Weekend Passes are $1,500 for a reserved booth (seats 5), $200/Floor (sold out), and $150/GA and include admission into all Showroom activities. Individual tickets may be purchased depending on availability. Weekend Passes are available online at www.ticketweb.com.
The “Opening Night Burlesque Bash” featuring The Lucky Daredevil Thrill Show (Thursday), “Titans of Tease” Burlesque Reunion Showcase featuring burlesque legends (Friday), The 20th Annual Miss Exotic World Pageant featuring the worlds top teasers (Saturday) and the Closing Gala featuring Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears (Sunday) will all take place in the Plaza Showroom at The Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 Main Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Entrance to all four shows is open to individual ticket and Weekend Pass holders. Other Weekend events, including after-parties and the Mimosa Beach Pinup Pool Party (Sunday), are open only to Weekend Pass holders. Details for these events are available on www.burlesquehall.com.
About the Burlesque Hall of Fame
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to establish a permanent, first-rate tourist attraction and research/exhibition space for our unique collection, in hopes of inspiring, educating and entertaining the public and fostering an appreciation for the unique history and heritage of American Burlesque; including but not limited to the art, artifacts and personal histories of the art’s biggest names and brightest stars.
For a complete schedule of events or more information about Burlesque Weekend or The Burlesque Hall of Fame, please visit our website at www.burlesquehall.com