Burlesque - Wikipedia
WEBA burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects. The word derives from the Italian burlesco , which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery.
Burlesque (2010) - IMDb
WEBNov 24, 2010 · Burlesque: Directed by Steve Antin. With Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet. A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer.
Burlesque Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBThe meaning of BURLESQUE is a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation. How to use burlesque in a …
Burlesque (2010 American film) - Wikipedia
WEBBurlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. It stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Hough, Alan Cumming, and Peter Gallagher, and …
Burlesque | History, Characteristics & Examples | Britannica
WEBburlesque, in literature, comic imitation of a serious literary or artistic form that relies on an extravagant incongruity between a subject and its treatment. In burlesque the serious is treated lightly and the frivolous seriously; genuine emotion is sentimentalized, and trivial emotions are elevated to a dignified plane.
American burlesque - Wikipedia
WEBAdvertisement for a burlesque troupe, 1898 Souvenir programme for Ruy Blas and the Blasé Roué. American burlesque is a genre of variety show derived from elements of Victorian burlesque, music hall, and minstrel shows. Burlesque became popular in the United States in the late 1860s and slowly evolved to feature ribald comedy and female …
Burlesque Hall of Fame – The world's only museum of burlesque
WEBVisit BHoF at 1027 S Main St #110 in the heart of the Las Vegas Arts District. We are currently restricting access to 6 visitors per hour. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended. Click below for more info on hours, directions, and to purchase advance tickets. More Info and Tickets. Classes & Events. Check out what’s on at BHoF!
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