Category: History of Burlesque
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Sono Osato
In the shimmering world of ballet and Broadway, few figures stand out quite like Sono Osato. A pioneer in dance… Read more.
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Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong (born Wong Liu Tsong on January 3, 1905) was a trailblazing Chinese American actress and the first… Read more.
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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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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.
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The Hot Mikado: A Black Burlesque
The Hot Mikado was a 1939 musical adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera The Mikado (1885). Produced by Mike… Read more.
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Burlesque Dancers of Color
The art of burlesque has long been a stage for bold self-expression, dazzling creativity, and fearless individuality. Yet, beneath the… Read more.
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“Burlesque in Harlem” 1949
“Burlesque in Harlem” was a 1949 movie showcasing black entertainers. The film was also released under the titles “Rock &… 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 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.
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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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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.
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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 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.
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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… Read more.
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Burlesque Research Terms
Below is a list of research terms I’ve used to locate burlesque shows and exotic dancers in Nebraska. Read more.
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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.