New York Burlesque Festival

[1] The New York Burlesque Festival is an annual four-day event that takes place in New York City each fall, where performers from all over the world appear on stages for musical acts, burlesque shows, and other performances.

New York Burlesque Festival
The World Famous *BOB*, Miss Exotic World 2006
The World Famous *BOB*,
Miss Exotic World 2006
StatusActive
GenreFestivals
Date(s)September 24 - Sept 27, 2015
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)New York. NY US
FounderJen Gapay
The World Famous Pontani Sisters
Websitethenewyorkburlesquefestival.com

History

The festival premiered in 2003 and was founded by Jen Gapay of Thirsty Girl Productions along with Angie Pontani, Tara Pontani and Helen Pontani of The World Famous Pontani Sisters.[2] Actress and burlesque artist Pearls Daily has been on the Production Team as Volunteer Coordinator since 2016, in addition to performing as part of the event.

Festival venues and performers

The festival features over 100 burlesque and variety performers from around the world, making it one of the largest international burlesque events.[3] Burlesque is attended by featured performers in addition to live music, comedy and variety.

Venues

The four nights of the festival take place at various venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. In addition to live performances, all shows feature interactive elements where patrons get burlesque makeovers or purchase paraphernalia such as pasties, costumes and corsets.[4]

Venues for the festival include B.B. King Blues Club in Times Square, the Highline Ballroom, Brooklyn Bowl and The Bell House. Previous venues have included Le Poisson Rouge, The Maritime Hotel, The Limelight and the Supper Club.[5]

Performers

Performers have included the following names:

See also

References
  1. Davenport, Emily (August 25, 2022). "New York Burlesque Festival returns for 20th Anniversary with four nights of fun". THE AM NY VILLAGER.
  2. Tantum, Bruce (17 May 2011). "Interview with Thirsty Girl Production's Jen Gapay". Time Out NY. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  3. "Not Just Naughty: N.Y. Burlesque Busts Out". Weekend Edition. NPR. 3 October 2009. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  4. Deliso, Meredith (24 September 2009). "Shake, shimmy and shine: NY Burlesque Festival returns". 24/Seven. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  5. Chang, Talisa (8 October 2009). "Burg-Lesque: New York Burlesque Fest Kicks Off in Williamsburg". Greenpoint News. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
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