History of Burlesque

History of Burlesque in Lancaster County, NE

History of Burlesque in Lancaster County, NE

Burlesque permeated not only the stages of the big metropolis, like New York City, but also graced the stages of small towns as well. Lincoln, Nebraska was no exception. This...

History of Burlesque in Lancaster County, NE

Burlesque permeated not only the stages of the big metropolis, like New York City, but also graced the stages of small towns as well. Lincoln, Nebraska was no exception. This...

Burlesque Reading List

Burlesque Reading List

A list of books to read if interested in learning more about the history of burlesque in the United States.

Burlesque Reading List

A list of books to read if interested in learning more about the history of burlesque in the United States.

Amusements Along the Midway | Trans-Mississippi & International Exposition | 1898

Amusements Along the Midway | Trans-Mississippi...

From June to November of 1898 people from all over the country came to visit the amusements at the "Trans-Mississippi & International Exposition and Indian Congress", in North Omaha. In...

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Amusements Along the Midway | Trans-Mississippi...

From June to November of 1898 people from all over the country came to visit the amusements at the "Trans-Mississippi & International Exposition and Indian Congress", in North Omaha. In...

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Sammy Kaye's "Swing & Sway Revue"

Sammy Kaye's "Swing & Sway Revue"

In 1944 the Sammy Kaye stage show named "Swing & Sway Revue" came to Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska. Sammy Kaye was a nationally known orchestra conductor. His revue featured...

Sammy Kaye's "Swing & Sway Revue"

In 1944 the Sammy Kaye stage show named "Swing & Sway Revue" came to Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska. Sammy Kaye was a nationally known orchestra conductor. His revue featured...

Burlesque in North Omaha | 2410 Lake Street

Burlesque in North Omaha | 2410 Lake Street

2410 Lake Street in North Omaha has been home to various businesses but from 1933 until 1968 it was an entertainment venue. Beginning with Jim Bell's Club Harlem in the...

Burlesque in North Omaha | 2410 Lake Street

2410 Lake Street in North Omaha has been home to various businesses but from 1933 until 1968 it was an entertainment venue. Beginning with Jim Bell's Club Harlem in the...

Burlesque at the Carnation Ballroom | North Omaha, NE

Burlesque at the Carnation Ballroom | North Oma...

The Carnation Ballroom originally opened as the “Carnation Lounge” at 24th and Miami Streets in 1948 by Mildred Brown. By the 1950s, the Carnation Ballroom became one of three Black-owned...

Burlesque at the Carnation Ballroom | North Oma...

The Carnation Ballroom originally opened as the “Carnation Lounge” at 24th and Miami Streets in 1948 by Mildred Brown. By the 1950s, the Carnation Ballroom became one of three Black-owned...

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