The new session begins May 7th at Studio L’amour. The specialty class is Burlesque Costuming with the original member of the Chicago Starlets, Vivian Velvet. Class size is limited to 12 for costuming, so be sure to register soon. The props for beg/int and int/adv are small hand fans, waist cinchers, and panties. [Registration] is available now for all classes!
Join us on April 29th for the 4th annual Stripper’s Holiday, a benefit for the Burlesque Hall of Fame, a museum in Vegas dedicated to preserving the rich history of burlesque. We’ve got Hall of Famers like Michelle L’amour (Miss Exotic World 2005), The Chicago Starlets (Best Group 2010), and from the Stage Door Johnnies (Best Group 2011), Jett Adore and Bazuka Joe. And we’ve got special guests: Ginger Valentine (Dallas), Red Velvet (San Francisco), Wild Card Kitty (Scotland), Freya West (Nashville), Viva Valezz (Columbus, OH), Missy Lisa (Dallas), Dolly Derringer (Athens, OH), Black Mariah (Dallas), Kay Sera (Baltimore), and Angi B Lovely (Dallas). All this is hosted by the lovely World Famous *BOB* from NYC. What a great show for a great cause! Show starts at 7pm at Joe’s on Weed St. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR – $15!
Wiggle Room is back withChicago’s best stand up comics and sexy burlesque by your favorite Starlets. Every week features 2 new comics and 3 new dancers and is hosted by Adam Burke. We begin on March 15th and run every Thurs. at 9pm until April 26th at the Everleigh Social Club. (BYOB) Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Make your [reservations] now!
It’s now time to start making your Valentine’s Day plans, and we’ve got just the thing!
We will all be performing with 2 new group acts and solos will be performed by Lady Ginger, Frenchie Kiss, Kami Oh, Vivian Velvet, Lily Bloom, Stella LaRocque, and our newest addition, May Oui! Michelle L’amour will also be doing a WORLD premiere act, and there will be variety acts like beat box sensation, Yuri Lane, and comedy duo, Parker and Seville. BIG SEXY SHOW also stars Hot Toddy, King of Burlesque 2009. This show sells out every year. Because of the demand, we are doing 2 shows, 8:30 and 11pm. Tickets are $25 or 2 for $40 in advance. There are VIP tickets for $100 that include preferred seating and a bottle of champagne. Drinks will be available in the lobby of the Music Box Theatre, an addition we are all very excited about! Don’t miss this amazing event! Get your [tickets] now!
We are so excited to get this year off to a sexy start! First, we’re back with Speakeasy Sunday at the Everleigh Social Club on Jan, 8. If you haven’t been, check out the [video] trailer and see what it’s all about.
Then, we have Michelle L’amour, Greta Layne and Honey Halfpint reading at the Naked Girls Reading Slumber Party on Jan. 13!
We’ve got all your favorite teenage lit, and DJ Ajent Orange will be playing some great teen pop. We’re getting a little nostalgic on this one! [Join us]!
Spend NYE with us at the Everleigh Social Club. We’ll be celebrating with a jazz age soiree in our most exquisite PJs. Pajamas are highly encouraged. No, we’re not talking your fleece polka dot pajama pants. Go for something sophisticated and sexy. There will be some performances throughout the evening, a countdown from the Naked Girls Reading, open wine bar, and a champagne toast. It’s our favorite way to ring in the new year. So what are you doing for New Years Eve? Get your [tickets] soon as space is limited.
First off, there are only 2 Wiggle Room shows left! Dec. 1 (dancers are Kami Oh, Honey Halfpint, and Ivy Fabulous) and Dec. 8 (dancers are Nora Gretz, Dottie La Vie, and Lady Ginger). Experience this one of a kind show before the year is over. [Tickets] are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. BYOB
Experience a new holiday tradition: Naked Girls Reading:Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Michelle L’amour, Greta Layne and Mimi First be serving up hot chocolate, sitting by the fireplace and wearing our best scarves. We’re also reading Letters to Santa! [Submit yours today] and help us donate to the American Library Association’s FREEDOM TO READ campaign. Tickets available [here].
Then, it’s time for TEASE the Season!
Starting the night off is the Studio L’amour student show, where ladies will be performing burlesque in front of an audience for the first time! This year, we’ve got Ray Ray Sunshine, May Oui, Sophia Hart, Ria Veneto, Dorian Ames, Stephanie Hawking, Elle Nouveau, Phaedra Black, DeVaughn Dior, and Stacia Dahl!
Then it’s time for us to take the stage. We’ll be back with our holiday group act classics and solos performed by Frenchie Kiss, Dottie La Vie, Honey Halfpint, Nora Gretz, Lady Ginger, Vivian Velvet, Kami Oh and Ivy Fabulous! All hosted by NYC’s Bastard Keith. And, you think that’s enough? No! Not enough! We’ve got L’amourchestra providing some great jazz and a Studio L’amour holiday party after the show! Wow!
Patrons were turned away last year because the event was sold out. Please don’t be one of those people. We hate to turn you away! Get your [tickets] now!
And finally, there are only 2 Speakeasy Sundays remaining this year; Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. Come for jazz and improvisational striptease at the Everleigh Social Club. Don’t know what you’re in for? Check out our Speakeasy video.
Join us on Oct. 28 at the Everleigh Social Club for Naked GHOULS Reading!
This year, we’ll be reading scary stories around a campfire dressed in our finest ‘costumes’. BYOB and costumes!
Then, the Halloween fun doesn’t stop there. We’ll be doing a very special Speakeasy Sunday….SPOOKEASY!
The girls will be doing their best rendition of ‘Thriller’ and working their scariest/cutest acts. Show at the Everleigh Social Club at 7pm. Costumes encouraged.
And starting on Nov. 3, we premiere…
Wiggle Room features Chicago’s best stand up comics and saucy burlesque. What a great pairing! Show dates are Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1 and 8 at 9pm at the Everleigh Social Club hosted by Adam Burke.
Naked Girls Reading caps off Banned Books Week on Sept. 30 at the Everleigh Social Club. All the readings will be from the ALA banned and challenged book list. Reading will be Michelle L’amour, Greta Layne, Mimi First, last month’s winner of So You Wanna Be a Naked Girl, and the Naughty Professor. Get your [reservations] now!
Prepare for burlesque royalty! The Superstars of Burlesque are back and heading to Chicago on September 16th! Performing at the Park West in 2 shows only (8 and 10pm) are Michelle L’amour, Julie Atlas Muz, Kalani Kokonuts, Hot Toddy, The Stage Door Johnnies, Dirty Martini, Tigger!,The Chicago Starlets, Indigo Blue, Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey, Roxi D’Lite! All hosted by Mr. Showbiz, Murray Hill! Each performer is a Burlesque Hall of Fame Title Holder. [Tickets] are available now online, or IN PERSON at Studio L’amour, the Park West box office or Taboo Tabou!
Then on September 17th, we have Superstar Workshops at Studio L’amour! There are 4 spots left for Hot Toddy and Kalani Kokonuts. [Register] now!
Dance class focusing on the 40s/50s style dance, using isolation, jazz technique, and Fosse style dance movements that can be used to bring extra style to your burlesque routines.
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