Thursday, May 31, 2018 – 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. These cutting-edge performances will put you on the edge of your seat!
(Scheduled to appear)
- Amara Strutt (Seattle, Washington)
- Burlesque Nouméa (Nouméa, New Caledonia)
- Champagne Sparkles (Victoria, Canada)
- Gigi Bonbon (Brooklyn, New York)
- Ginger Snaps (Austin, Texas)
- House of Hush (Edmonton, Canada)
- Indy Fire (Denver, Colorado)
- Iva Handfull (Seattle, Washington)
- Jacqueline Boxx (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Jazida (Canberra, Australia)
- MisSa Blue (London, UK & Amsterdam, NL)
- Paris Original (Seattle, Washington)
- Peekaboo Pointe (Brooklyn, New York)
- Sepia Jewel (San Diego, California)
- Violet Eva (Tokyo, Japan)
- Willow J & Lilla Darmae (Melbourne, Australia)
And a special step-down performance from BEST BOYLESQUE 2017, Lou Henry Hoover
With your hosts, The Man, The Myth, The Mustache, Ernie Von Schmaltz (Seattle, Washington), The Boss of Burlesque, Foxy Tann (Minneapolis, Minnesota), and The Bold Bald Badass, Victoria DeVille (Minneapolis, Minnesota)!
Friday, June 1, 2018 – 61st Annual Titans of Tease Showcase
We are thrilled to reveal the lineup for the 61st 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 ACTS FROM…
- Eartha Quake
- The Untouchable, Ellion Ness
- Gina Bon Bon
- Grant Avenue Follies
- Holly Carroll
- Lola Foxx
- Marinka, Queen of the Amazons
- Monique Murray
- Shannon Doah, The Good Bad Girl
- Tiffany Carter, Miss Nude Universe 1975
- Viva la Fever
AND APPEARING IN THE 8th ANNUAL WALK OF FAME…
1950s, hosted by the Queen of Hearts, Val Valentine
- Bambi Jones
- Bic Carrol
- Coby Yee
- Dee Milo, Venus of Dance
- Delilah Jones
- Fabulous Fanny
- Jack Cione
- Lottie the Body
- Rubberlegs
- Tina Pratt
1960s, hosted by Gail Winns
- Brandy Wilde
- Dusty Summers, The Nude Magician
- Ezi Rider
- Fannie Annie
- Georgette Dante
- Lorna
- Melissa St. John
- Rita Alexander
- Toni Elling, The Duke’s Delight
1970s, hosted by Velvet Ice
- Brandi Duran
- Camille 2000, The Cosmic Queen
- Gabriella Maze
- Julie Mist
- Liza Jourdan
- Lovey Goldmine
- Shawna, The Black Venus
- Tess LaRue
And the presentation for the 2018 Legend of the Year!
Hosted by World Famous *BOB* (New York, New York), she expects to see you there!
Saturday, June 2, 2018 – 28th Annual Tournament of Tease
Burlesque Hall of Fame is proud to present the 28th 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
- Aria Delanoche (Montreal, Canada)
- Ariel Helvetica (Vancouver, Canada)
- Axis D’Evil (Calgary, Canada)
- Frankie Fictitious (San Francisco, California)
- Iris Le’Mour (Dallas, Texas)
- Maxi Millions (Phoenix, Arizona)
- Nox Falls (Amarillo, Texas)
- Tifa Tittlywinks (Houston, Texas)
- Tiger Bay (New York, New York)
- Valentina (San Diego, California)
BEST SMALL GROUP
- Boo Bess & Jenny C’est Quoi (Brooklyn, New York)
- Kitson Sass & Pistol Prudence (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Mara & Alekseï (Paris, France)
- Nikita Bitch Project & Tito Bonito (Los Angeles, California)
BEST LARGE GROUP
- BoylesqueTO (Toronto, Canada)
- Boys Night Revue (New York, New York)
- The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue (Victoria, Canada)
- The Wily Minxes (Santa Cruz, California)
BEST BOYLESQUE
- Chris Harder (New York, New York)
- Chris Oh! (Auckland, New Zealand)
- Ickymuffin (Dallas, Texas)
- Tito Bonito (Los Angeles, California)
- Tre’ Da Marc (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
MISS EXOTIC WORLD 2018
- Bella Blue (New Orleans, Louisiana)
- Betsy Bottom Dollar (Victoria, Canada)
- Cherry OnTop (Vancouver, Canada)
- Di’ Lovely (San Diego, California)
- Egypt Blaque Knyle (Los Angeles, California)
- Elle Dorado (New Orleans, Louisiana)
- Ginger Lee Valentine (Los Angeles, California)
- INGA (Seattle, Washington)
- Jessabelle Thunder (Los Angeles, California)
- Miss Bettie Bombshell (Melbourne, Australia)
A special guest performance from Tease Queen, Melody Sweets (Las Vegas, Nevada)!
And her farewell performance as Reigning Queen of Burlesque, MISS EXOTIC WORLD 2017, MEDIANOCHE!
Hosted by American Treasure, Blanche DeBris (Las Vegas, Nevada) and the Burlesque Mayor, Jonny Porkpie (New York, New York)!
Sunday, June 3, 2018 – Icons & All Stars Showcase
Closing night of the Weekender includes an all-star cast of past royalty, Living Legends, the 2018 Sassy Lassy, and step-down acts! Starring…
(Scheduled to appear)
- Evil Hate Monkey, Best Boylesque 2010
- Gaea Lady, Best Debut 2016
- Indigo Blue, Miss Exotic World 2011
- Lola Frost, Miss Exotic World 2nd Runner Up 2013
- LouLou D’Vil, Miss Exotic World 2013
- Matt Finish, Best Boylesque 2015
- Michelle L’amour, Miss Exotic World 2005
- Ms. Tickle, Best Debut 2010
- Musette, Best Debut 2017
- Original Twins, Best Small Group 2015
- Sweetpea, Miss Exotic World 1st Runner Up 2017
And a special step down performance from BEST LARGE GROUP 2017, Perle Noire presents The House of Noire
Along with a special step down performance from BEST SMALL GROUP 2017, Frankie Fictitious & her Tattooed Man!
With Legend performance from the Queen of Hearts, VAL VALENTINE!
Don’t miss also the presentation of the 2018 Sassy Lassy Award!
Your closing night will be hosted by the Powerhouse of the Midwest, Jeez Loueez (Chicago, Illinois), and Good to the Last Lick, Lola Van Ella (St. Louis, Missouri) with special guest hosts, Bazuka Joe (Chicago, Illinois) and Miss Exotic World 2014, Midnite Martini!