History Theatre | 30 East Tenth Street | Saint Paul, MN 55101 | 651.292.4323 | Box Office Hours - SUMMER: Tues-Thurs, 12-4p
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April 24–May 23, 2010
Written by David Mann
Directed by John Miller-Stephany
A funny, poignant, and revealing look at the lives of burlesque performers both on and off stage. With a wink and a nod to both naughty and nice, you will be transported back to a hot August night at the Gay 90s in 1953 where the drama in the ladies’ dressing room is rivaled only by the dancers’ sizzle on the stage. As an era comes to an end in the wake of televisions and changinge social mores, these performers find themselves caught between economics of the time and the talents that they’d spent their lives honing. Stand up comics and girls with boas draped over just the right places make for a provocative night of music, dance, and laughter.
In The News
- REVIEW History Theatre's 'Queens of Burlesque' is a lot of naughty fun by Renee Valois, Pioneer Press, 4.25.10
- REVIEW The Queens of Burlesque: Witty look at lives of strippers by Quinton Skinner, City Pages, 4.28.10
- REVIEW Review: Queens of Burlesque a playfully provocative portrait of the striptease artist by Brad Richason, Examiner.com, 4.26.10
- REVIEW The risque dancers of old Minneapolis by Graydon Royce, Star Tribune, 4.26.10
- The art of the striptease of yesteryear returns in 'Queens of Burlesque' by Richard Chin, Pioneer Press, 4.22.10
- Undressed to impress: A burlesque revival at the History Theatre by Graydon Royce, Star Tribune, 4.22.10
- "Stars and Garters!" by Alex Davy in the April issue of Minnesota Monthly. A "teaser" with Queens of Burlesque playwrite David Mann.
High Kickers & Hard Liquors
A new drink celebrates the opening of Queens of Burlesque
The winning drink - The Flirty Girl - was revealed at the opening on April 24 and will be served throughout the run of the show!
Stop by the concession stand during the run of Queens of Burlesque and enjoy History Theatre’s flashy new play while sipping a splashy new drink!
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