History of Burlesque

The Cases of Robin S. Hood
Robin S. Hood was a striptease dancer in the 1960s. She had performed professionally for five years before she was arrested for performing "indecent acts" at a VFW Stag Party....
The Cases of Robin S. Hood
Robin S. Hood was a striptease dancer in the 1960s. She had performed professionally for five years before she was arrested for performing "indecent acts" at a VFW Stag Party....

Lincoln's Nude Dance Scandal of 1935
One of the most notable instances of burlesque that caused political turmoil in Nebraska occurred in Lincoln during the ‘Golden Age of Burlesque’-- Spring 1935. Lincoln was known as the...
Lincoln's Nude Dance Scandal of 1935
One of the most notable instances of burlesque that caused political turmoil in Nebraska occurred in Lincoln during the ‘Golden Age of Burlesque’-- Spring 1935. Lincoln was known as the...

Burlesque at the Rose Theatre | Omaha, NE
For many decades burlesque was a popular form of entertainment the average theater goer in Omaha could regularly enjoy. During the 'Golden Era' of burlesque, the 1930s & 40s, the...
Burlesque at the Rose Theatre | Omaha, NE
For many decades burlesque was a popular form of entertainment the average theater goer in Omaha could regularly enjoy. During the 'Golden Era' of burlesque, the 1930s & 40s, the...

Bans and Censorship of Burlesque in Nebraska
Throughout the decades, local and state governments have attempted to ban and censor burlesque performances. Below is a compilation of instances in Nebraska where burlesque, exotic dancing, topless dancing, nude...
Bans and Censorship of Burlesque in Nebraska
Throughout the decades, local and state governments have attempted to ban and censor burlesque performances. Below is a compilation of instances in Nebraska where burlesque, exotic dancing, topless dancing, nude...

Public Opinions of Burlesque in Nebraska Newspa...
The following newspaper clippings are a compilation written by Nebraska residents and others expressing their opinions, questions, and reactions to burlesque and 'exotic' dancers performing in various venues throughout Nebraska.
Public Opinions of Burlesque in Nebraska Newspa...
The following newspaper clippings are a compilation written by Nebraska residents and others expressing their opinions, questions, and reactions to burlesque and 'exotic' dancers performing in various venues throughout Nebraska.

Burlesque at the Nebraska State Fair & County F...
The Nebraska State Fair goer was no stranger to the bump 'n' grind of the stripteaser. In fact, State and County fairs throughout Nebraska featured exotic dancers and/or stripteasers through...
Burlesque at the Nebraska State Fair & County F...
The Nebraska State Fair goer was no stranger to the bump 'n' grind of the stripteaser. In fact, State and County fairs throughout Nebraska featured exotic dancers and/or stripteasers through...