Category: 1970s-1990s
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Burlesque in Kearney, NE
From the early 1910s to the dynamic 2000s, the evolution of burlesque in small-town Kearney, Nebraska, mirrored broader cultural shifts… Read more.
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Burlesque in Grand Island, NE
Grand Island’s burlesque history doesn’t begin in the ‘usual’ opera houses of the late 19th century, but at a street… 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 Columbus, NE
During the 1930s, burlesque in Columbus, Nebraska, found a home in local theaters, captivating audiences with its lively performances and… 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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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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Burlesque at the Nebraska State Fair & County Fairs
Nebraska State Fairs The Nebraska State Fair goer was no stranger to the bump ‘n’ grind of the stripteaser. In… 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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“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.
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Dawn Diano “The Italian Demon”
Dawn Diano was a topless burlesque dancer through the 1970s. She was deemed ‘The Italian Demon’ because of her signature… Read more.