Best Neo Burlesque

Jo Weldon is a prominent figure in the neo-burlesque scene. She established and leads the New York School of Burlesque, an influential educational institution for aspiring performers. Weldon’s work as both an author and solo performer has shaped contemporary burlesque aesthetics and techniques. Her...

Dita Von Teese is a celebrated performer specializing in contemporary burlesque. She revitalized the art form with her distinctive style and stage presence, becoming a leading figure in neo-burlesque. Her work appeals to audiences interested in vintage glamour, theatrical performance, and the resurg...

The New York School of Burlesque offers comprehensive training in neo-burlesque performance. Founded by Jo Weldon, it provides instruction for aspiring performers seeking to develop stage presence, movement techniques, and costuming skills within this vibrant artistic tradition. The school serves in...

Murray Hill is a New York-based performer specializing in neo-burlesque and boylesque comedy. He’s notable for his solo performances blending theatricality with sharp humor. Primarily entertaining an adult audience interested in drag performance art and the aesthetics of burlesque, he's frequently f...

Vicky Butterfly is a contemporary UK burlesque performer known for her innovative stagecraft and elaborate costume designs. Her work blends comedic elements with classic burlesque aesthetics creating unique solo performances. She primarily performs for audiences interested in neo-burlesque theatre a...

The Pontani Sisters represent a distinctive tradition within American burlesque. This New York-based troupe performs classic-style routines with intricate, synchronized choreography. Their work is notable for its contribution to the neo-burlesque movement and appeals to audiences interested in vinta...

Night of the Teese is an international burlesque revue created by Dita Von Teese, distinguished by its opulent costumes and her signature striptease inside a giant martini glass prop.

Los Angeles neo-burlesque troupe founded in the mid-1990s by Michelle Carr, widely credited as one of the pioneering companies of the American neo-burlesque revival.

Kitten De Ville is an American burlesque performer who won the title of Miss Exotic World in 2002 and is known for her rockabilly and punk aesthetic.

American neo-burlesque performer Julie Atlas Muz won the Miss Exotic World title in 2006 and is known for avant-garde, politically charged acts.

BurlyCon is an annual professional development conference held in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to networking and educating the international neo-burlesque community.

Waxie Moon is a celebrated gender-bending boylesque performer based in Seattle who helped pioneer the modern male renaissance in neo-burlesque.

Nasty Canasta is an award-winning American neo-burlesque performer based in New York City, recognized for her highly theatrical and comedic acts.

British burlesque performer active since the early 2000s, widely recognized as one of the UK's leading neo-burlesque artists and a former Miss Exotic World titleholder.

American burlesque performer Jo Boobs Weldon founded the New York School of Burlesque and authored The Burlesque Handbook, published in 2010.

A members-only cultural club in Paris co-conceived by filmmaker David Lynch, which opened around 2011 and hosts burlesque, live music, and avant-garde performance in an intimate setting.

The Shim Sham Revue was an influential New Orleans-based neo-burlesque show based in the French Quarter that helped spark the city's modern burlesque revival.

Fancy Feast is an American burlesque performer based in New York City who was crowned Miss Exotic World at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in 2019.

The Evil Hate Monkey is an American male burlesque performer from New York known for his bizarre physical comedy routines and multiple BHoF awards.

American burlesque performer Catherine D'Lish is celebrated for handcrafted elaborate costumes and a Miss Exotic World title win, noted for her exacting craftsmanship.

Strip, Strip, Hooray! was Dita Von Teese's full-length burlesque revue, toured in 2012 and showcasing acts such as Cowgirl and Opium Den.

The Art of the Teese was one of Dita Von Teese's four full-length touring revues, named after her 2006 book Burlesque and the Art of the Teese.

American avant-garde musician and performer known for theatrical live shows blending harp music, song, and queer performance art with connections to neo-burlesque cabaret.

New York City burlesque and variety entertainment event known for presenting neo-burlesque performances within the American burlesque revival scene.

Founded in San Francisco, Red Hots Burlesque is a prominent modern revue known for its inclusive, feminist approach to neo-burlesque performance.

The Atomic Bombshells are a Seattle-based neo-burlesque troupe founded in 2003, known for their highly choreographed, glamorous theatrical productions.

Chicava HoneyChild is an American burlesque performer and producer known for founding Brown Girls Burlesque, a prominent troupe for Black women in NYC.

American burlesque performer Angie Pontani is known for classic vintage-style acts and her role in the World Famous Pontani Sisters, a prominent burlesque family troupe.

World Famous *BOB* is a New York-based burlesque and performance artist known for androgynous comedy acts and long-running solo shows in the neo-burlesque revival.