Category: 1860s-1900s
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Burlesque in Alliance, NE
Tucked into the windswept plains of western Nebraska, Alliance might seem an unlikely backdrop for the glitter and grit of… Read more.
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AKSARBEN Burlesque
When we think about the great civic organizations that have shaped regional identity, few stand out as uniquely as the… Read more.
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Burlesque in Fremont, NE
Fremont, Nebraska, has a colorful history of burlesque entertainment, evolving from the refined stages of opera houses like Love’s Opera… Read more.
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Burlesque in Beatrice, NE
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Beatrice, Nebraska, might not be the first place that comes to mind when… Read more.
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Early Burlesque Theatres in Omaha, Nebraska
The Trocadero Theatre | 419 S 15th St. Omaha, NE The Trocadero Theater opened its first season with the Miaco’s… Read more.
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Burlesque at the Orpheum Theatre | Omaha, Nebraska
(Orpheum Theatre. Circa 1890) The original Orpheum building was built at 409 S 16th Street in 1895. By 1898, the… Read more.
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Public Opinions of Burlesque in Nebraska Newspapers
The following newspaper clippings are a compilation written by Nebraska residents expressing their opinions, questions, and reactions to burlesque and… Read more.
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Drag Queens & ‘Girlie Shows’ in Omaha, Nebraska
Burlesque, at its core, deals with gender and ultimately the presentation of gender as entertainment. It should be no surprise… Read more.
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Amusements Along the Midway | Trans-Mississippi & International Exposition | 1898
From June to November of 1898 visitors from all over the country came to visit the “Trans-Mississippi & International Exposition… Read more.
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“Little Egypt” in Nebraska
This article explores the popular “Little Egypt” dancers in burlesque history. There were several performers at the turn of the… Read more.
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History of Burlesque in Lancaster County, Nebraska
Burlesque permeated not only the stages of the big metropolis, like New York City, but also graced the stages of… Read more.