We’re Collecting the Quarantine!
Hey performers and producers in lockdown! Whatcha been doing with yourself lately? Making online shows? Making burlesque videos? Making… history? Here at BHoF, we collect history — and the quarantine, closure of theaters and other venues, and shift of burlesque performers to online production is nothing if not historic. We
#MuseumAtHome: Burlesque Legend and BHoF Founder Jennie Lee (VIDEO and COLORING PAGES)
Jennie Lee, “Miss 44 and Plenty More!” was plenty more than a popular burlesque dancer of the 1950s and ’60s. In 1955, she founded the Exotic Dancers League to fight for the rights of her fellow exotic dancers, an effort htat eventually won her a place on the Executive Council
We need your help – DONATE TODAY!
The Burlesque Hall of Fame is facing our biggest challenge yet. And right now, we need your help more than ever. This pandemic poses an existential threat to BHoF. With the museum closed indefinitely and the Weekender in jeopardy this year, we will lose at least half of our revenue
#MuseumAtHome: Burlesque Legend Lili St. Cyr (VIDEO)
Lili St Cyr was one of the 20th century’s most celebrated burlesque stars. Beautiful, elegant, and eternally unattainable, Lili’s “Ice Queen” persona shocked audiences in her bases in Los Angeles and Montreal, as well as on the stage of the El Rancho on the newly-founded Las Vegas Strip. Learn more
Just for Fun: A Jennie Lee puzzle for you!
With people having a little (or a lot of) extra time on their hands, we thought you might enjoy playing with this online puzzle featuring BHoF founder Jennie Lee (and a friend) frolicking on the world-famous Hollywood sign.
Feb 7: Celebrate the Season of Love at Valen-TEASE
Hearts will beat a little harder when The Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF) hosts Valen-TEASE at Ron DeCar’s Event Center on February 7, 2020. Featuring the best of Las Vegas burlesque talent (and a few special guests), the show is a celebration of Las Vegas burlesque, past and present. “The
Giving Thanks and Congratulations
Thank you to everyone who donated to our #GivingTuesday campaign or who made a purchase during Small Business Saturday and Museum Store Sunday. You donated over $1500 for #GivingTuesday, and our museum store sales were roughly three times our average weekend! Your support helps us maintain and improve our exhibits,
It’s #GivingTuesday!
The Burlesque Hall of Fame has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. In our first full year at our new space, we have hosted thousands of visitors, developed gorgeous new exhibitions, taught excited burlesque newcomers and experienced performers alike in our studio classes, hosted film screenings, and
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