A History of Burlesque

Summary


Mention the word "burlesque", and many people think about striptease, sequined basques, and the American performer Dita von Teese.

However, when burlesque began in 18th-century Europe, it was a form of humorous and exaggerated musical theatre which often parodied an existing play.

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A History of Burlesque

American burlesque had its origins in 19th-century vaudeville and music hall, an...

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