Thursday, June 6, 2019 – Movers, Shakers & Innovators Showcase
Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender kicks off with a bang with the Movers, Shakers and Innovators Showcase, featuring a dazzling array of fiercely original acts from the international forefront of modern burlesque. From classic to neo and everything in between, these performances will put you on the edge of your seat!
(Scheduled to appear)
- BonBon Bombay (Toronto, Canada)
- Cecil The Sad Clown (Burbank, California)
- Chi Chi Revolver (Worthing, United Kingdom)
- Gin Minsky (Brooklyn, New York)
- Ivory Fox (New York, New York)
- J.D. Hickcock (Houston, Texas)
- Jet Noir (Oakland, California)
- Lady Josephine (Montreal, Canada)
- MECAV (Kyoto, Japan)
- Phathoms Deep (Lafayette, Lousiana)
- Queertini Time (Austin, Texas)
- Raquel Reed (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Shimmy LaRoux (Chicago, Illinois)
- Sweet Soul Burlesque (Vancouver, Canada)
- Tiger Bay (New York, New York)
- Zilly Lilly (Toronto, Canada)
And a special step-down performance from BEST BOYLESQUE 2018, Ickymuffin
Along with opening number choreographed by Best Boylesque 2015, Matt Finish
Hosted by American Treasure, Blanche DeBris (Las Vegas, Nevada), the Cuban Missile Crisis, Tito Bonito (Los Angeles, California), and the Titillating Tornado of Talent, Betsy Bottom Dollar (Victoria, Canada)!
Friday, June 7, 2019 – 62nd Annual Titans of Tease Showcase
We are thrilled to reveal the lineup for the 62nd annual Titans of Tease Burlesque Reunion Showcase! The heart-and-soul of The Burlesque Hall of Fame, this star-studded and crystal-encrusted blow-out stars legendary stripteasers from the Golden Era of burlesque through the 1970s.
An ode to vintage-style striptease in all its risque glory, the Reunion Showcase has its roots in the annual gatherings of dancers held by Exotic Dancers League (EDL), and Burlesque Hall of Fame, founder Jennie Lee, beginning in 1957–a tradition we’re honored to uphold–in the form of a living, breathing, bump-and-grinding testament to burlesque “as it was.”
(Scheduled to appear)
FEATURING…
- Camille 2000 (Fort Pierce, Florida)
- Coby Yee & partner Stephen King (San Francisco, California)
- Dusty Summers (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Ellion Ness (San Francisco, California)
- Gabriella Maze (Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina)
- Grant Avenue Follies (San Francisco, California)
- Holly Carroll (Hallandale Beach, Florida)
- Judith Stein (Nelson, Canada)
- Lovey Goldmine (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Marinka (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Monique Murray (Mount Horeb, Wisconsin)
- Penny Starr Sr. (Palm Bay, Florida)
- Shannon Doah (Santa Fe, California)
- Tess Larue (Santa Maria, California)
AND APPEARING IN THE 9th ANNUAL WALK OF FAME…
1950s, hosted by April March (Gansevoort, New York)
- Bambi Jones (Henderson, Nevada)
- Bic Carrol (Mendota, Illinois)
- Delilah Jones (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Jack Cione (Honolulu, Hawaii)
- Kaena (NYC & Hawaii)
- Tina Pratt (New York, New York)
1960s, hosted by Brandy Wilde (Los Angeles, California)
- Adina (Murietta, California)
- Georgette Dante (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Lola Foxx (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
- Melissa St. John (Lamar, Missouri)
- Rubberlegs (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Toni Elling (Detroit, Michigan)
1970s, hosted by Big Fannie Annie (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Eartha Quake III (Bonney Lake, Washington)
- Gina Bon Bon (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- Shawna the Black Venus (Honolulu, Hawaii)
- Snowi Sinclair (Castle Rock, Colorado)
- Viva La Fever (San Francisco, California)
- Velvet Ice (Seattle, Washington)
A special appearance by Gail Winns (Denver, Colorado)
And don’t miss the presentation for the 2019 Legend of the Year to Camille 2000, The Girl for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow!
Hosted by World Famous *BOB* (New York, New York), she expects to see you there!
Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 29th Annual Tournament of Tease
Burlesque Hall of Fame is proud to present the 29th Annual Tournament of Tease! An extravaganza of the best of the best of global burlesque talent, this wildly fun and fantastically glamorous event culminates in the crowning of Miss Exotic World, the Reigning Queen of Burlesque!
(Scheduled to appear)
BEST DEBUT
- Dahlia Fatale (Chicago, Illinois)
- Emma D’Lemma (Dallas, Texas)
- Forca (Toronto, Canada)
- Holly’s Good (Rome, Italy)
- Kiki la Chanteuse (San Francisco , California)
- Kitson Sass (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Lady Lola LeStrange (Austin, Texas)
- Moscato Extatique (Seattle, Washington)
- Pepper Grinds (Cape Cod, Massachusetts)
- The Strawberry Siren (Melbourne, Australia)
BEST SMALL GROUP
- Faye Havoc & Donna Boss Rogers (Vancouver, Canada)
- Kitten N’ Lou (New York, New York)
- Tangobatics (Kuopio, Finland)
- Vala Marv’elle and Meowie Wowie (Long Beach, California / Brooklyn, New York)
BEST LARGE GROUP
- Boylesque T.O. (Toronto, Canada)
- Mod Carousel (Seattle, Washington)
- The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue (Victoria, Canada)
BEST BOYLESQUE
- Chris Harder (New York, New York)
- Isaiah Esquire (Portland, Oregon)
- Johnny Nuriel (Portland, Oregon)
- Joshua Dean (New York, New York)
- Paris Original (Seattle, Washington)
MISS EXOTIC WORLD 2019
- Aria Delanoche (Chicago, Illinois)
- Aurora Galore (London, United Kingdom)
- Banbury Cross (London, United Kingdom / Berlin, Germany)
- Elle Dorado (New Orleans, Lousiana)
- Foxy Tann (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Frankie Fictitious (San Francisco, California)
- Gaea Lady (Chicago, Illinois)
- Kitten LaRue (New York, New York / New Orleans, Louisiana / Seattle, Washington)
- Lou Lou la Duchesse de Riere (Kahnawake, Canada)
- RedBone (San Francisco, California)
And her farewell performance as Reigning Queen of Burlesque, MISS EXOTIC WORLD 2018, INGA!
Hosted by the Effervescent Ecdysiast Emcee Extraordinaire, Elsa Von Schmaltz (Seattle, Washington) and the Bold Bald Badass, Victoria DeVille (Minneapolis, Minnesota)!
Sunday, June 9, 2019 – Icons & All Stars Showcase
Closing night of the Weekender includes an all-star cast of past royalty, Living Legends, the 2019 Sassy Lassy, and step-down acts! Starring…
(Scheduled to appear)
- Dirty Martini, Miss Exotic World 2004
- Dolls of Doom, Best Variety 2010 & Most Comedic 2011
- Imogen Kelly, Miss Exotic World 2012
- Jo Weldon , Sassy Lassy 2012
- Koko La Douce, Most Innovative 2012
- Laurie Hagen, Most Innovative 2013
- Lux LaCroix, First Runner-up 2008
- Ophelia Flame, Sassy Lassy 2017
- Poison Ivory, Miss Exotic World 2016
- Tigger!, Best Boylesque 2006
- Trina Parks, Legend
And a special step down performance from BEST LARGE GROUP 2018, Boys Night Revue
Along with a special step down performance from BEST SMALL GROUP 2018, Mara & Alekseï!
Closing with production number choreographed by Best Boylesque 2015, Matt Finish
Don’t miss also the presentation of the 2019 Sassy Lassy Award!
Your closing night will be hosted by the Honey Badger of Burlesque, Jeez Loueez (Chicago, Illinois), and Good to the Last Lick, Lola Van Ella (New Orleans, Louisiana)!