Burlesque has always been a risqué business. It’s tasteful, even when it feels taboo. But that illicit treatment of the art form is what’s hindered off-Strip burlesque from becoming as mainstream as ...

Cleveland Burlesque opened its 2025 schedule of shows with the 14th annual Sweetheart Showcase at Beachland Ballroom. Here’s what we saw. Emanuel Wallace is a photographer and journalist from ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Month, The HER2-Revue will present its ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — A once-thriving burlesque scene is getting a glamorous revival later this month, as local performer and choreographer Jess Worley, known on stage as Scarlett Kiss, prepares to bring ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Burlesque is back at Beachland Ballroom with the annual Sweetheart Showcase just after Valentine’s Day. This year’s theme is “This is Burlesque.” The show - Saturday, Feb. 15 - is an ...

In the world of burlesque, minorities are often the least represented — especially African Americans. On Friday, Ohio Burlesque put on an event designed to specifically showcase their talents. Here’s ...

Teaser Fest features the Queen of the Striptease competition, edgy new acts and classic burlesque to New Orleans on Jan.