Modern Burlesque, classic Burlesque, Vaudeville, Circus tricks, comedy, art, music, dance, contortionism, trapeze, theatre, performance, showmanship costuming, make up, hair, Vintage everything, fine ladies, entertaining both genders & everything in between, late nights, neon lights, limited degeneracy, and good times.
Music
TypeFighter, Person, The Rescue Collective, Pash, He is Legend, Twenty Somethin, and all of our other friends. Also, The Andrew Sisters, The Stray Cats, Save Ferris, David Lee Roth, MIA, Uh Huh Her, The Knife, Pony Pants, The Gossip, Panic!, Head Automatica, Felix Da Housecat and many many more. What makes you dance?
Movies
Pretty things. Sweet Charity. Some like it hot. Gentlemen Prefer Blonds. Moulin Rouge. Strictly Ballroom. Cabaret. Suicide girls tour DVD. Different Burlesque performance compilations. The Knife DVD. DCGS DVDs.
Television
40 Deuce...RIP. Top Model. Project Runway. Weeds. Rock/Flavor of Love.
Books
The History of Burlesque.
Heroes
Lili St. Cyr, Bettie Page, Zorita, Dixie Evans, Tempest Storm, Dirty Martini, The Pontani Sisters, Kitten DeVille, Marilyn Monroe, Miss Indigo Blue, etc.
1 : a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
2 : mockery usually by caricature 3 : theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts
Metropolitan Burlesque was originally formed back in 2005 by stef[xo] AKA Gunner Fox of the DC Gurly Show. We have seen many stages in our 3 years and have had the opportunity to share them with some of the most amazing performers in the country. With trained dancers and actors, we offer an exciting and captivating live show that always offers more than what meets the eye.
Who I'd like to meet: PEOPLE LOOKING TO JOIN THE NEW TROUPE!!!
Fellow Burlesquers, Vaudevillians, Artists, Performers, Dancers, Singers, Musicians, Photographers, Videographers, Booking agents, Venues and Fans of us and our interests.
For show inquiries or just to get more info, contact:
metropolitanburlesque@yahoo.com
Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:
Just wanted to give you guys a heads up about our special burlesque photo session in June. I would love to work with you all. If you are unable to make this date and still want to do this set please check my blog for additional dates and info.
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