‘American Burlesque, Revealed!’ Webinar with World-Famous Burlesque Star
Did you know American burlesque is one of America’s oldest forms of theatre? Through pictures, personal stories, and performance footage, it’s time to shimmy through the incredible story of this smart and seductive performance style, with one of the world’s most famous burlesque stars leading the way.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the rise, fall, and resurgence of American burlesque, and get a backstage peek into the modern burlesque scene currently taking the world by storm.
Led by Angie Pontani (aka “The Italian Stallionette”), a pioneer of the burlesque revival and one of the most well-known burlesque performers in the world, our virtual night on the town will include:
- The origin story of American burlesque, and how the entertainment form can be traced back to a British burlesque troupe that visited New York City back in 1868
- A discussion around American burlesque’s biggest stars throughout the decades, from Tempest Storm to Blaze Starr
- A look at the heydey of American burlesque in the 1920s, to decline during Prohibition, to recent renegade renaissance beginning in New York City in the 1990s
- Angie’s insider stories about the modern burlesque scene, from co-producing the New York Burlesque Festival — one of the largest and longest-running burlesque events in the world — to her global performances appearing alongside entertainers including Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, and even Snoop Dog
- Video clips of burlesque in action, from historic to modern-day performances
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A session with Angie — any and all questions about burlesque are welcomed and encouraged!
See you there, virtually! $10.
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