Two years ago, the producers of the RVA Burlesque Festival were in mourning: the event they had been planning for years fell victim to the pandemic and was canceled just weeks before showtime. But ...

Welcome to Can Can’s den of decadence. So begins the newly revamped Paris Theatre’s debut holiday show, “‘Twas the Night Before Nutcracker” — a delightfully indecent 21+ take on the whimsical ...

Burlesque combines dance, music, and parody as a way to both celebrate and ridicule sexuality—and studies suggest dancers can reap social and emotional benefits.

From giant feather fans to nerdy acts, this burlesque festival centers diversity, self-expression and community over three ...