burlesque

Example Sentences

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The queens cut their teeth performing in bars, burlesque theaters, punk venues and even a circus, where they learned to entertain by pulling together subversive and mainstream references.

From Los Angeles Times

There was traditional theater, music and comedy, but also puppetry, burlesque and acts that didn’t quite fit into any one box.

From Seattle Times

Nightly, she performs in the cabaret at Mawby's, a gritty neighborhood bar and grill that also stages burlesque performances.

From Salon

After being rightfully dismissed from Shy Baldwin's tour in an earlier season, Midge's financial problems landed her in a burlesque club.

From Salon

With a day to the wedding, the men go to Underbelly in Pioneer Square for cocktails and burlesque dancers, and the women go to Unicorn for feathered boas and shots.

From Seattle Times