Val Valentine selected as recipient of the 2023 BHoF Living Legend Award
CONGRATULATIONS VAL VALENTINE! Val Valentine has been selected as this year’s recipient of the BHoF LIVING LEGEND AWARD! Awarded annually during the BHoF Weekender (June 1-4 this year!), the BHoF Living Legend Award recognizes performers who built an exemplary career during burlesque’s classic era and continue to distinguish themselves by
New Display: Fans from Tigger!’s “Emperor’s New Clothes” Act
With his characteristic generosity, 2006 Besy Boylesque winner Tigger! has allowed us to display this exquisite set of fans from his famous “Emperor’s New Clothes” act, as performed on stage at the BHoF Weekender in 2014. Dancer, actor, and burlesque artist Tigger! began incorporating striptease into their performances in the
Volunteers Needed for Weekender Staff
In addition to the many on-site roles we fill every year (contact reunionvolunteer@burlesquehall.com to volunteer during the Weekender), this year we are looking to fill a number of roles in our year-round production team this year: Press Coordinator: Acts as liaison with press before, during, and after the Weekender. Arrange
Apply now to compete or perform in the 2020 BHoF Weekender!
The 2020 BHoF Weekender application season is now officially open! Apply now to compete in the 30th Annual Tournament of Tease or showcase your act in Movers, Shakers & Innovators. As in previous years, we will be using the fabulous online application system hosted on TroupeIT. Be sure to read
2019 Weekender Recap by Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship Winner Precious Ephemera
Our 2019 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship recipient, Precious Ephemera, shares how her experiences studying with the legends of burlesque at the BHoF Weekender solidified her commitment to community. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants From the moment I received the call that I was the Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship recipient
Behind the Scenes: the Competition Selection Process
We’re about 1/3 of the way into the Reigning Queen of Burlesque Imogen Kelly‘s reign, and as crazy as it may sound, it’s time to start thinking about BHOF Weekend 2013! Throughout the year, we get asked all manner of questions about the Weekender, specifically the Saturday night competition. Often, these questions
Tournament of Tease 2012: RESULTS
Most Classic: Ruby Joule Most Comical: April O’Peel Most Dazzling: Perle Noire Most Innovative: Koko La Douce Best Debut: Ruby Joule Best Boylesque: Russell Bruner Best Group: The Peek-A-Boo Revue Best Duo: Frenchie Kiss & Jett Adore 2nd Runner-Up: Trixie Little 1st Runner-Up: Ophelia Flame Miss Exotic World 2012, Reigning Queen of Burlesque: Imogen Kelly
Just Announced: Icons & All-Stars
How do you top three days (and nights) of world-class burlesque? How else? By bringing the house down with a curated cavalcade of inspirational icons and award-winning BHOF Weekend all-stars, performing a mix of their newest and most-requested acts! Scheduled to appear (lineup subject to change): Captain Kidd, Best Boylesque 2011 The
Movers, Shakers & Innovators 2012
How do you set the tone for the wildest weekend in burlesque? With a dazzling array of fiercely original acts from the international forefront of modern burlesque–capped by a duo of legendary ladies whose cutting-edge creativity paved the glittering way for today’s MOVERS, SHAKERS & INNOVATORS! Scheduled to appear: Diamondback Annie (Los Angeles, CA)
Tournament of Tease 2012
We’re thrilled to announce the lineup for the 22nd annual Tournament of Tease! On Saturday, June 2nd, top-flight acts from around the globe will take the stage in “The Grand National–The Oscars–of burlesque striptease” (London Daily Telegraph). Among this year’s participants: BEST DEBUT April O’Peel (Vancouver, BC) Banbury Cross (London, UK) Calamity Chang (New