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2017 Showcases

2017 BHoF Weekender, June 1-4 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino

Thursday, June 1, 2017 – Movers, Shakers & Innovators Showcase

Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 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. These cutting-edge performances will put you on the edge of your seat!

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And a special step-down performance from BEST BOYLESQUE 2016, Harden Reddy

With your hosts, Miss Coney Island 2016, Fancy Feast (Brooklyn, New York), The Honey Badger of Burlesque, Jeez Loueez (Chicago, Illinois), and the Showgirl Scholar, Sailor St. Claire (Seattle, Washington)!

Friday, June 2, 2017 – 60th Annual Titans of Tease Showcase

We are thrilled to reveal the lineup for the 60th 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.”

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FEATURING ACTS FROM…

1950s

  • April March, The First Lady of Burlesque
  • Fabulous Fanny
  • Penny Starr, Sr., Miss Bump-and-Grind ‘63
  • Val Valentine, The Queen of Hearts

1960s

1970s

AND APPEARING IN THE 7th ANNUAL WALK OF FAME…

1950s, hosted by Living Legend 2016, Dee Milo, Venus of Dance

1960s, hosted by Bambi Jones

1970s, hosted by Judith Stein

With a special tribute performance to Patti Waggin, The Educated Torso, by Miss Indigo Blue, Miss Exotic World 2011

And the presentation for the 2017 Legend of the Year, LOTTIE THE BODY!

Hosted by World Famous *BOB* (New York, New York), she expects to see you there!

Saturday, June 3, 2017 – 27th Annual Tournament of Tease

Burlesque Hall of Fame is proud to present the 27th 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!

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BEST DEBUT

  • Aurora Black (New York, New York)
  • Egypt Blaque Knyle (Los Angeles, California)
  • Elle Dorado (New Orleans, Louisiana)
  • Faye Havoc (Vancouver, Canada)
  • Ivory Fox (New York, New York)
  • Jacqueline Boxx (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Montreal, Canada)
  • Miss Acrolicious (Kuopio, Finland)
  • Musette The Mistress of Mischief (Minneapolis, Minnesota) WINNER
  • Rubyyy Jones (London, United Kingdom) Winner, Most Innovative

BEST SMALL GROUP

BEST LARGE GROUP

BEST BOYLESQUE

MISS EXOTIC WORLD 2017

A special guest performance from Tease Queen, Melody Sweets (Las Vegas, Nevada)!

And her farewell performance as Reigning Queen of Burlesque, MISS EXOTIC WORLD 2016, POISON IVORY (New York, New York)!

Hosted by American Treasure, Always High-Class, Blanche DeBris (Las Vegas, Nevada) and the Burlesque Mayor of NYC, Jonny Porkpie (New York, New York)!

Sunday, June 4, 2017 – Icons & All Stars Showcase

Closing night of the Weekender includes an all-star cast of past royalty, Living Legends, the 2017 Sassy Lassy, and step-down acts! Starring…

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And a special step down performance from BEST LARGE GROUP 2016, Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society

Along with a special step down video presentation from BEST SMALL GROUP 2016, 2toFly

Don’t miss also the presentation of the 2017 Sassy Lassy Award and performance from, Ophelia Flame!

Your closing night will be hosted by the Terminally Delightful BenDeLaCreme (Seattle, Washington) and guest host, author of the Burlesque Handbook, Jo “Boobs” Weldon (New York, New York)!