Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, burlesque shows were a regular part of nightlife in downtown Athens, with large crowds at the 40 Watt Club screaming for their favorite stars as the talented and crafty ...

A dazzling spectacle of competitors gathered Saturday night at The Orleans for the Burlesque Hall of Fame’s annual Tournament of Tease. The international competition saw participants vie for best ...

Two years ago, the producers of the RVA Burlesque Festival were in mourning: the event they had been planning for years fell victim to the pandemic and was canceled just weeks before showtime. But ...

Led by title performer Merry Widow, Merry Widow’s Artisan Operetta features a rotating cast of local burlesque and theatrical talent that performs a variety of experiments, sketches and song-and-dance ...