History of Burlesque

Drag Queens & 'Girlie Shows' in Omaha, NE
Burlesque, at its core, deals with gender and ultimately the presentation of gender as entertainment. It should be no surprise that people of many genders have performed burlesque and called...
Drag Queens & 'Girlie Shows' in Omaha, NE
Burlesque, at its core, deals with gender and ultimately the presentation of gender as entertainment. It should be no surprise that people of many genders have performed burlesque and called...

The Unsolved Murder of Diana Kay Karnes | North...
Diana Karnes was born Diana Arneson in Sioux City, IA. She was a mother of 7 (4 biological children and 3 foster children) who worked as a waitress and dancer...
The Unsolved Murder of Diana Kay Karnes | North...
Diana Karnes was born Diana Arneson in Sioux City, IA. She was a mother of 7 (4 biological children and 3 foster children) who worked as a waitress and dancer...

Burlesque Research Terms
Below is a list of research terms I've used to locate burlesque shows and exotic dancers in Nebraska. Art Theatre B-Girl Balloon Dance Bare-Bosom Dancers Bat Dancer Belly Dancer Bikini...
Burlesque Research Terms
Below is a list of research terms I've used to locate burlesque shows and exotic dancers in Nebraska. Art Theatre B-Girl Balloon Dance Bare-Bosom Dancers Bat Dancer Belly Dancer Bikini...

List of Venues/Organizations with Burlesque
*Please note: the years listed are the years I found instances of burlesque, exotic dancers, or go-go dancers (etc.) not years of the venue's operation. I've found over 200 venues...
List of Venues/Organizations with Burlesque
*Please note: the years listed are the years I found instances of burlesque, exotic dancers, or go-go dancers (etc.) not years of the venue's operation. I've found over 200 venues...

Burlesque in Nite Clubs | 1930s & 1940s | Omaha...
In addition to larger theatres producing stage burlesques, clubs and lounges that served alcohol also began showcasing burlesque and 'exotic' dancers in the 1930s. The Cloverleaf Club | 119 S....
Burlesque in Nite Clubs | 1930s & 1940s | Omaha...
In addition to larger theatres producing stage burlesques, clubs and lounges that served alcohol also began showcasing burlesque and 'exotic' dancers in the 1930s. The Cloverleaf Club | 119 S....

Burlesque at the Town Theatre | Omaha, NE
The Town's Early Beginnings - The Moon Theatre (The Moon Theatre, 1920. Omaha, NE) The World Realty Company opened the Moon Theatre in September of 1919. It resided on...
Burlesque at the Town Theatre | Omaha, NE
The Town's Early Beginnings - The Moon Theatre (The Moon Theatre, 1920. Omaha, NE) The World Realty Company opened the Moon Theatre in September of 1919. It resided on...