Angie Pontani
Burlesque emerged in the late 19th century as a mix of satire, performance art and adult entertainment, featuring striptease and comedy acts. New York City was burlesque’s first home, with its epicenter on the Bowery, the Lower East Side and Broadway. The mid-20th century saw a decline in its popularity, but today New York is again at the heart of the burlesque revival, dubbed “Neo-burlesque,” encompassing a wider range of performance styles. As always, the focus is more on the “tease” than the “strip.” You can see some of the best new burlesque acts at these venues: Read the rest of this entry »
