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The Mutual Burlesque Association, also called the Mutual Wheel or MBA, was an American burlesque circuit active from 1922 to 1931. It organized touring shows that rotated among affiliated theaters and became an important part of the commercial burlesque system during the 1920s, presenting comedians, singers, dancers, and striptease performers. The circuit merged with Columbia in 1927 and declined during the Great Depression before closing in 1931.
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What was the Mutual Burlesque Association?
The Mutual Burlesque Association was an American burlesque circuit active from 1922 to 1931. It was also known as the Mutual Wheel or MBA.
How did the Mutual Burlesque Association operate?
It organized touring shows that rotated among affiliated theaters. This circuit model allowed performers and productions to move through a network of commercial burlesque venues.
When was the Mutual Burlesque Association active?
The circuit operated during the 1920s and ended in 1931. Its activity overlapped with the period when American burlesque was becoming a major commercial entertainment business.
Why was the Mutual Burlesque Association important?
It became an important part of the commercial burlesque system in the United States. Its affiliated-theater network helped structure touring burlesque shows during the 1920s.
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