Body of Work: Midcentury Burlesque Through the Lens of F. Roy Kemp

press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   The Burlesque Hall of Fame Presents BODY OF WORK: MIDCENTURY BURLESQUE THROUGH THE LENS OF F. ROY KEMP Opening April 16, 2019 March 31, 2019 — Canadian photojournalist F. Roy Kemp spent the 1950s documenting the New York burlesque scene, producing thousands of

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The Burlesque Hall of Fame Presents: Anniversa-TEASE!

press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: ANNIVERSA-TEASE! The World’s Only Burlesque Museum presents Las Vegas’ best burlesque talent in a benefit show April 12 at Ron DeCar’s Event Center, Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7:00pm   March 20, 2019 — The Burlesque Hall of

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Toni Elling

Who’s Who in BurlyQ: Toni Elling

The elegant and classy Toni Elling is a burlesque icon who broke down many barriers as an African-American woman performing in the 1960s and 1970s. Born in 1929 and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Elling worked as a telephone operator for nine years before her big career switch. Reportedly fed up

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BHoF Acquires Something Weird’s Massive Burlesque Film Collection

The Burlesque Hall of Fame has acquired more than 150 rare burlesque films and shorts, most created between 1946-1958, from the collection of the famous (and infamous) exploitation film distributor Something Weird. The acquisition of the complete Something Weird/Sonney Amusement Enterprises/Broadway Roadshow Productions Burlesque Film Collection represents a milestone in

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The Burlesque Hall of Fame Presents: Valen-TEASE!

press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME PRESENTS: VALEN-TEASE! The World’s Only Burlesque Museum presents Las Vegas’ best burlesque talent in a benefit show February 15 at Ron DeCar’s Event Center, Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7:00pm   January 24, 2019 — The Burlesque Hall of

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Valen-TEASE!

Join us for *Valen-TEASE*, Feb 15, 2019!

We’re having a show! Join us at Ron DeCar’s Event Center (1201 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104) on February 15 for the sexiest Valentine’s Day show in Vegas! Hosted by American Treasure Blanche Debris, the show will feature: Aya Fontaine, “The Buxom Beauty of Burlesque” Cora Vette La

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The Burlesque Hall of Fame Acquires Vintage Burlesque Films and Shorts

press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME ACQUIRES VINTAGE BURLESQUE FILMS AND SHORTS Collection Includes more than 21 miles of rare film, including performances by burlesque legends   January 15, 2019—The Burlesque Hall of Fame has acquired more than 150 rare burlesque films and shorts,

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BHoF Membership takes you even MORE places!

Being a BHoF Member is already a great deal. You get reduced price or free admission to the museum, early access to BHoF Weekender passes, discounts on merchandise and classes, and for members at the Flash Act or higher level, you get free access to over 200 museums nationwide through

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Meet Living Legends of Burlesque at The Burlesque Hall of Fame

press@burlesquehall.com (888) 661-6465 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MEET LIVING LEGENDS OF BURLESQUE AT THE BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME Museum hosts meet and greet with performers from burlesque’s classic era as well as classes as part of Las Vegas Burlesque Festival Meet and Greet: October 6, 2018, 4-6 pm; Classes all

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Sally Rand's "Leda and the Swan" act

Who’s Who in Burly-Q: Sally Rand (1904-1979)

Not many performers come to burlesque after having had a successful career elsewhere, but that’s exactly what Sally Rand did. Rand started in the theater as a teenager in Kansas City and enjoyed some success. Deciding to make her name in Hollywood, she joined the Ringling Bros. Circus and traveled

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