“Every(Body) Wants to Be a Showgirl” at Dupont Underground for Black History Month
Several pieces from BHoF’s collection will be on display in the exhibition Every(Body) Wants to Be a Showgirl at Washington, DC’s, Dupont Underground, opening February 6 and running through February 28. Featuring over 100 Black burlesque performers across the world, the exhibition honors the legacy of showgirls of the past,
The show to see!
Expect the unexpected at Tease: A Burlesque Revue at The Space! The Burlesque Hall of Fame has been curating a show featuring the best burlesque from Vegas and beyond since 2019! Acts range from classic burlesque to neo-modern striptease and can include specialty acts like Cry wheel or contortion. At
A new year of new beginnings!
The Burlesque Hall of Fame School of Striptease has been introducing new students to the art of burlesque since 2018 and now continues its programming with Burlesque for Beginners! This is a 5 week course designed for anyone who would like to try their hand at this true American artform!
Show your love to our burlesque legends this holiday season
It’s that time of year again, the time to join BHoF in wishing happy holidays to the men and women who laid burlesque’s groundwork and carried it forward to pass down to today’s performers and audiences. To make that possible, we are holding our 12th Annual Legends Holiday Card Campaign,
Help us bring our next act to the stage
It was sad to close the museum in July, and even sadder to vacate our space over the last 6 weeks. We entered 2025 hopeful that this was the year we’d finally catch up from the huge hits we took during the pandemic, and instead… But we’re proud of the
Learn the art of burlesque from the best!
The Burlesque Hall of Fame School of Striptease has been introducing new students to the art of burlesque since 2018 and now continues its programming with Burlesque for Beginners! This is a 5 week course designed for anyone who would like to try their hand at this true American artform!
Come out for the freshest teasers in town!
A unique showcase presented by the museum.
We Are Closing on July 20, 2025
After much discussion, the board and leadership at BHoF have decided to indefinitely suspend the museum’s operation, effective July 20, 2025. While the museum generates revenue, it generally costs more to operate than it earns, and we have relied on the Weekender to make up the difference. But the Weekender
See a show that strips off the strip!
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is a museum by day, a school by night, and a production team of some of the best burlesque shows in the world! The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender event at The Orleans every June is known worldwide as the best burlesque stage for the
Learn from the best to be your best!
Sheba Queen of the Night, “The Best Chest from East to West” is excited to teach at the School of Striptease this Spring! “It is an absolute honor to teach burlesque in such a sacred space” says Sheba. “Holding space for new performers to step into their power at BHOF