Ann Corio

December 22, 2010

Ann Corio was born in Hartford, CT in 1909. At fifteen, she began secretly performing in burlesque as a chorus girl. Her Catholic mother resisted at first, but after seeing Corio perform she consented, “Just so they look-a, but no touch!” By 1936 Corio was a star in the Minsky

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Pretty Things to Be Released in Paperback!

December 7, 2010

Full disclosure: My publisher, HarperCollins, is also Liz Goldwyn‘s publisher, as well as Dita Von Teese’s. HarperCollins KNOWS burlesque! But I bought Liz’s book before I ever had a book contract, and it is spectacular. It is one of the most amazing books you’ll find on the subject of mid-20th

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All the News That’s Fit to Strip, 11.02.10

November 2, 2010

The men of Australia are proving that burlesque is not strictly for females. Briefs is a new take on the classic burlesque show. Read about the inspiration behind the costumes of Burlesque and star Christina Aguilera‘s style evolution. A documentary featuring Ann Corio, a classic in Striptease, will be featured

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