Category: Burlesque in Nebraska

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.
Harlem in Havana

Leon Claxton’s Afro-Cuban Revue Leon Claxton’s “Harlem in Havana” was a groundbreaking traveling revue that showcased Black and Cuban performers… Read more.
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.
Burlesque at the Town Theatre | Omaha, Nebraska

The Town’s Early Beginnings | The Moon Theatre (The Moon Theatre, 1920. Omaha, NE) The World Realty Company opened the… Read more.
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.
The Unsolved Murder of Diana Kay Karnes | 1969

The Crime Scene On July 23, 1969 two teenagers stumbled upon the body of a white, 35-year-old woman, in the… Read more.
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.
Burlesque in Omaha Niteclubs

1930s-1940s In addition to large theatres producing stage burlesques, niteclubs and lounges that served alcohol also began showcasing burlesque and… Read more.
Burlesque at the Rose Theatre

2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska For many decades burlesque was a popular form of entertainment the average theater goer in… Read more.
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.
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… Read more.
The Cases of Robin S. Hood

On the night of February 11, 1963 members of the Aviation Post 1729, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), gathered at… Read more.
Thida Loy

Thida Loy was a San Franciscan-born Chinese performer began dancing as a burlesque fan dancer in the 1930s. The earliest… Read more.
Neryda

“The Snake Dancer” Neryda was an exotic dancer who performed with a 6-foot python named “Allah.” She danced in night… Read more.
Fay Baker

Marie Amelia Nebel was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 10, 1910. Though she went by Mary, her stage name… Read more.
Vampira

Michelle Devereaux Michele Devereaux was born around 1941 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was an exotic dancer who, like many others,… Read more.
Nancy Miller

Nancy Dorcas Miller Nancy Dorcas Miller was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky on November 14, 1913 to her mother, Nannie Hendrick,… Read more.
Burlesque Venues & Orgs. in NE & IA

*Please note: the years listed are the years I found instances of burlesque, exotic dancers, or go-go dancers (etc.) not… Read more.
Burlesque at 2410 Lake Street, North Omaha, Nebraska

Early Beginnings – Club Harlem | 1933 Although the entertainment history of 2410 Lake Street did not begin with Club… Read more.
Sally Rand in Nebraska

(Nebraska Daily News Press. “Now Argue.” Page 11. February 8, 1925) [Caption reads: “If you think that Sally Rand isn’t… Read more.