Right-Wing Propagandists Present Pictures of Panties and Pasties as Pornography?!
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is being targeted by a right-wing watchdog group. Earlier this week (Dec 13, 2022), a group called Open the Books contacted us regarding the $32,000 in ARP funding we had received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for digitizing and cataloguing our collection.
Tis the season to show Burlesque legends your love & adoration!
The holidays are coming, and The Burlesque Hall of Fame would like your help spreading some much needed holiday cheer with the legends of classic-era burlesque! We’d like to ensure they can still feel our love and support during these unprecedented times. We are holding our 9th Annual Legends Holiday
It’s Summer Shop-a-Palooza time!
Tons of new merch in the store! We’ve been working on a lot of new merchandise this summer, and have a bunch of new things in the store for you to check out! Say their names! Honor the memories of the women who carried the torch of burlesque with our
Check out our new online database of museum objects!
We’ve been hard at work digitizing and cataloguing material in our collection – since we implemented our new software, we’ve added over 1300 pieces to the catalogue! To give you a taste of what that entails, we’re making a selection of our database available online at https://bhof.link/DixieEvansColl. This is a
Join us July 16, 2022, for our next edition of ‘TEASE: A Burlesque Revue’
The Burlesque Hall of Fame’s quarterly burlesque spectacle “TEASE: A Burlesque Revue” returns to The Space on July 16, 2022. The celebration of burlesque talent features the best Burlesque entertainers in Las Vegas alongside special guest, award-winning performer Matt Finish. The performances will be joined by an interview with BHOF’s
The Burlesque Hall of Fame supports abortion rights. Period.
The Burlesque Hall of Fame tells the stories of women and other marginalized persons who, in their art and lives, showed the value of bodily autonomy and positive sexuality. Through their use of the stage to present themselves as complex, sensual beings, the women whose lives we celebrate were able
Closed May 6 & 7 due to COVID exposure
Sorry, we’re CLOSED today and tomorrow (May 6-7) Due to a COVID case among our staff, for the safety of our guests and following CDC and NV guidelines, we will be closed while we ensure our staff is clear to return to work. We should re-open May 10. We apologize
Congratulations to our 2022 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship recipient: Frankly Frankie!
Congratulations to Frankly Frankie, our 2022 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship recipient! Frankie was chosen for extensive background as a producer and her commitment to her community, especially as expressed through her political activism resulting in changes to the decency laws in her home state of Idaho. Her willingness to stand
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
Congratulations to our 2022 Living Legend Award recipient, Gina Bon Bon!
We are thrilled to announce that Gina Bon Bon has been selected to receive the 2022 Living Legend Award, to be presented during this year’s BHoF Weekender. The Living Legend Award is given each year in recognition of both a performer’s active career and their continued achievements as a mentor,