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Best 1 Absinthe Las Vegas

Absinthe is a contemporary variety show that premiered at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2011. Produced by Spiegelworld, the performance takes place inside an intimate, vintage-style spiegeltent and is designed for adult audiences. It combines elements of cabaret, burlesque, acrobatics, and comedy,...

9.34 Excellent
Why this score

Exceptional critic and audience acclaim for intimate acrobatics, comedy, danger, and spectacle; crude humor remains the principal recurring objection.

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2 Absinthe
Absinthe

Absinthe is a critically acclaimed theatrical production presented at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This contemporary variety show blends burlesque artistry with acrobatic performances and dark comedy. Spiegelworld’s unique spiegeltent setting creates an intimate atmosphere for adult audiences seekin...

3 Coney Island USA

Coney Island USA is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization established in 1980. It champions contemporary burlesque and variety arts, preserving traditions of sideshow entertainment. The venue hosts year-round live performances showcasing performers interested in classic variety acts and modern bur...

4 The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus

Founded in 1995 by Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus is a New York City-based variety troupe. The production blends traditional circus arts like juggling and acrobatics with elements of vaudeville, sideshow acts, and neo-burlesque. It is designed for adult audiences se...

8.21 Great
Why this score

Long-lived alternative circus troupe praised for skill, authenticity, and anarchic variety; deliberately scrappy presentation can feel uneven.

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5 Opium Las Vegas

Produced by the entertainment company Spiegelworld, Opium is an adults-only variety show that premiered at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The performance is framed as a comedic intergalactic journey aboard a spacecraft, blending science fiction themes with traditional circus acts. Its format incorpo...

8.14 Great
Why this score

Strong audience and critic response for inventive sci-fi comedy, circus skill, intimacy, and irreverence; deliberately chaotic humor divided some viewers.

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6 The Vau de Vire Society

The Vau de Vire Society is a San Francisco-based theatrical collective and circus troupe founded in 2005. The group specializes in avant-garde, immersive entertainment that blends elements of acrobatics, cabaret, dance, and live music into lavish variety shows. They are widely recognized for produci...

8.13 Great
Why this score

Ambitious immersive spectacles, strong visual design, and skilled circus work earn acclaim; sprawling productions can be chaotic and inconsistent.

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7 Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray Variety Show

Strip Strip Hooray Variety Show presents a vibrant exploration of burlesque performance. Featuring neo-burlesque icon Dita Von Teese and accomplished classic striptease artists, the show delivers an engaging variety experience. It’s designed for audiences interested in theatrical performance, vintag...

8 Earl Carroll's Vanities

Earl Carroll's Vanities was a series of Broadway revues produced by American theatrical impresario Earl Carroll, beginning in 1923. The productions combined songs, comedy sketches, dance, elaborate scenery, and large ensembles of showgirls in a format associated with interwar American revue and burl...

9 Dita Von Teese Strip, Strip, Hooray!

Strip, Strip, Hooray! is a touring neo-burlesque revue launched by American performer Dita Von Teese in 2011. The show features choreographed stripteases, a variety of guest performers, and Von Teese's signature acts involving elaborate sets and vintage props, such as her famous martini glass. It wa...

10 George White's Scandals

George White's Scandals was a series of Broadway theatrical revues produced by George White that ran annually from 1919 to 1939. Designed as a contemporary alternative to the Ziegfeld Follies, the show blended comedy, music, and showgirls to satirize current events and popular culture. The Scandals...

11 Howard Athenaeum

The Howard Athenaeum, widely known as the Old Howard, was a prominent 19th-century theater located in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally established as a venue for legitimate stage performances, it eventually transitioned into a leading touring house for vaudeville, minstrel shows, and burlesque. The...

7.62 Good
Why this score

Major historic Boston venue with strong theatrical significance, though its burlesque reputation is only one part of a broader legacy.

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12 Moisture Festival

The Moisture Festival is an annual comedy and variety festival held in Seattle, Washington, that began in 2004. The festival focuses on classic vaudeville traditions, showcasing a mix of circus arts, burlesque, comedy, and live music. Performances are typically hosted in venues around the Ballard ne...

13 Tourettes Without Regrets

Tourettes Without Regrets was an underground variety show based in Oakland, California, founded by performer Jamie DeWolf in 1999. The event was known for its edgy and chaotic atmosphere, regularly blending poetry slams, circus acts, comedy, rap battles, and neo-burlesque. It provided a stage for un...

7.47 Good
Why this score

Long-running underground variety institution earns cult acclaim for fearless experimentation and community impact; deliberately abrasive material divides audiences.

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14 The Palace of Wonders

The Palace of Wonders was a Washington, D.C., entertainment venue associated with burlesque, sideshow performance, and alternative variety acts. It combined a bar and live performance space with attractions drawn from carnival, sideshow, and vaudeville traditions. The venue served audiences interest...

7.42 Good
Why this score

Important Washington underground venue with strong sideshow history and cult reputation; cramped facilities and variable programming were recurring limitations.

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15 Earl Carroll Vanities

Earl Carroll's Vanities was a series of Broadway revues produced by American showman Earl Carroll, beginning with the 1923 edition and returning in multiple editions through 1940. The productions used sketches, songs, dancers, chorus numbers, and elaborate stage tableaux, with showgirls serving as a...

7.42 Good
Why this score

Historically prominent and lavishly produced, but remembered more for spectacle and notoriety than consistently distinguished material.

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16 Sinner Saint Burlesque

Sinner Saint Burlesque is a theatrical production company and performance troupe based in Seattle, Washington. The group specializes in neo-burlesque, a modern revival of the classic art form that frequently integrates contemporary dance, theatrical storytelling, and political comedy. Their performa...

17 The Cutting Room NYC

The Cutting Room is a live music and performance venue located in New York City, established in 1999 by Steve Walter and actor Chris Noth. The establishment is noted for booking a diverse range of entertainment, including musical acts, stand-up comedy, and occasional burlesque performances. It provi...

7.22 Good
Why this score

Established NYC performance venue with credible cabaret reputation, mixed programming, and positive but not elite consensus.

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18 Empire Burlesque Wheel

The Empire Burlesque Wheel was a circuit of burlesque theaters operating in the eastern United States during the early 20th century. It functioned as a booking and touring network, allowing performers and troupes to travel between affiliated venues on standardized schedules. The Wheel system was par...

19 The Va-Va-Voom Room

The Va-Va-Voom Room is a neo-burlesque and variety show established in Los Angeles by producer Michelle Carr. Emerging during the 1990s, the production played a significant role in the modern revival of burlesque by combining traditional striptease with elements of punk, rockabilly, and performance...

7.18 Good
Why this score

San Francisco neo-burlesque venue and troupe with notable scene reputation, but limited mainstream rating coverage.

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20 The Dollhouse Burlesque

The Dollhouse Burlesque is a prominent neo-burlesque troupe known for its highly theatrical productions, elaborate costumes, and empowerment of diverse body types in modern cabaret.

6.91 Fair
Why this score

Praised for costumes, theatricality, and inclusive presentation; generic branding and limited verifiable review history reduce canonical standing.

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21 The Hurly Burly Girls

The Hurly Burly Girls are an American neo-burlesque troupe recognized for their elaborate, theatrical group routines and dedication to vintage aesthetics.

22 Milk and Honey Burlesque

Milk and Honey Burlesque is a theatrical production company known for staging elaborate, variety-driven cabaret shows that feature a diverse cast of performers.

6.73 Fair
Why this score

Variety-driven cabaret production with apparent niche appeal; sparse independent criticism and an indistinct historical profile limit consensus confidence.

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23 Shimmy & Shake

Shimmy & Shake is a recurring burlesque festival and entertainment event that celebrates the art of neo-burlesque through performances and workshops.

6.68 Fair
Why this score

Well-regarded community festival offering varied performances and workshops, but limited broader critical coverage and international reputation constrain consensus.

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24 The Dames Aflame

The Dames Aflame is an American burlesque and variety troupe based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its performances combine group burlesque routines with theatrical variety elements and a visual style influenced by vintage entertainment. The troupe is intended for live audiences interested in neo-burlesque, st...

25 Little Minsky's

Little Minsky's is a neo-burlesque production company that pays homage to the famous Minsky brothers, staging traditional American striptease and slapstick comedy in modern venues.

26 Cheap Thrills Burlesque

Cheap Thrills Burlesque is an American neo-burlesque troupe known for ensemble variety shows combining striptease, comedy, and theatrical performance.

6.52 Fair
Why this score

Known troupe name with regional recognition, but limited broad critical coverage and sparse aggregate ratings.

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27 Shaken and Stirred Burlesque

Shaken and Stirred Burlesque is a thematic revue that combines classic striptease with the iconic characters, gadgets, and music from the James Bond franchise.

28 Victory Variety Hour

The Victory Variety Hour is a theatrical stage production notable for combining traditional burlesque, vaudeville comedy, and live music into a single patriotic-themed revue.

29 Pretty Things Peepshow

Pretty Things Peepshow is a touring neo-burlesque revue built around a retro carnival and midway theme. Its performances combine burlesque striptease with variety and sideshow acts, using an ensemble format rather than presenting a single performer or conventional theatrical narrative. The show is i...

30 DC Gurly Show

The DC Gurly Show was a prominent monthly burlesque revue in Washington, D.C., recognized as a foundational platform for the capital's modern cabaret scene.

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