Jen Gapay and Angie Pontani present The 16th Annual New York Burlesque Festival featuring some of the best burlesque performers all over the world.
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Wasabassco – America F*CK YEAH 2018
Doc Wasabassco calls Wonder Women all around NYC to join him and his troupe of burlesque superheroes to celebrate the good ol’ U.S. of A. at the annual America FUCK YEAH show at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY.
House of Noire – Legends, Divas, & Icons
Perle Noire, The House of Noire, The Maine Attraction, and Gin Minsky joined forces to present a burlesque spectacle honoring their favorite Legends, Divas, & Icons at DROM.
House of Noire – Femme Fatale
Perle Noire and The House of Noire performed a show that was dedicated to the female spirit at House of Yes.
House of Noire – Rehearsals
House of Noire allowed me to have a sneak peek of their new show: Femme Fatale! Here are some of the rehearsal shots!
Wasabassco’s Farewell to Hazel
December 9, 2017 – Longtime Wasabassco member Hazel Honeysuckle is moving to Las Vegas to join the cast of Absinthe! The Smart and Naked crew brought all of Hazel and Scott’s favorite acts to Gemini & Scorpio Club in the dead of winter to warm up the night! FULL SHOOT HERE
Wasabassco’s Wizard of Oz
Nasty Canasta and the Smart and Naked Team have done it again! Wasabassco’s Wizard of Oz was an extravaganza of scripted burlesque! FULL SHOOT HERE
Dances of Vice
Every summer the Burlesque Cruise sets sail with Dances of Vice and Manhattan by Sail at the helm. Themed evenings include 1940’s, 60’s Mod, Disco, and 1920’s. Shien Lee assembles a cast of characters sure to make a delightful evening in NY Harbor. Shelly Watson, Cassandra Rosebeetle, Raquel Reed, Madame Rosebud, Dandy Dillinger, Shien Lee,Continue reading “Dances of Vice”
BHOF All Stars and Icons
Hosted by BenDeLaCreme, the showcase included appearances from Sassy Lassy Award winner Ophelia Flame, Dirty Martini (Miss Exotic World 2004), Jo Weldon (Author of The Burlesque Handbook), Foxy Tann and Wham Bam Nation (Best Troupe 2006), Frenchie Kiss and Jett Adore (Best Duo 2012), Gaea Lady (Best Debut 2016), Imogen Kelly (Miss Exotic World 2012),Continue reading “BHOF All Stars and Icons”
BHOF Tournament of Tease!
BEST DEBUT Musette The Mistress of Mischief (Minneapolis, Minnesota) WINNER, Rubyyy Jones (London, United Kingdom) Winner, Most Innovative, Aurora Black (New York, New York), Egypt Blaque Knyle (Los Angeles, California), Elle Dorado (New Orleans, Louisiana), Faye Havoc (Vancouver, Canada), Ivory Fox (New York, New York), Jacqueline Boxx (Baltimore, Maryland), Lou Lou la Duchesse de RièreContinue reading “BHOF Tournament of Tease!”
BHOF Movers, Shakers and Innovators
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2017 kicked off in fine style last night with the Movers, Shakers and Innovators at the Orleans Showroom, Las Vegas. Hosted by Jeez Loueez, Sailor St. Claire and Fancy Feast, the showcase included performances from Nasty Canasta (Brooklyn, New York), Lou Safire (Ipswich, England), Lola LeSoleil (Atlanta, Georgia), St. Stella (Toronto,Continue reading “BHOF Movers, Shakers and Innovators”
Holier Than Thou
Kitten ‘n’ Lou, Holier than Thou at Joe’s Pub March 31 2017 produced by Thirsty Girl Productions. FULL SHOOT HERE
Dita Von Teese
Dita Von Teese: Art of the Teese. February 18, 2017, Gramercy Theater, NYC with Quitabee, Ginger Valentine, Catherine D’Lish, Dirty Martini, Jett Adore, and Murray Hill
NYBF 2016
Angie Pontani and Thirsty Girl Productions present the New York Burlesque Festival 2016! Full shoot HERE
Wasabassco Party Mix
Littlefield – July 17, 2016 – Wasabassco Full Shoot HERE
Burlesque Cruise July
Dances of Vice’s Burlesque Sail aboard City Clipper July 7, 2016 with Albert Cadabra, Bettina May, Velvetina Taylor, Lady Alchemy and Ronnie Magri Full Shoot HERE
America F*ck Yeah!
Wasabassco’s 6th Annual America Fuck Yeah 4th of July Extravaganza! The Bell House, Brooklyn July 3, 2016 Full Shoot HERE
Burlesque Sail
Dances of Vice Burlesque Sail! Hosted by Bastard Keith, Featuring: Madam Rosebud, Lilin, Raquel Reed http://www.dancesofvice.com Full Shoot HERE
LBF All Stars
May 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK http://www.londonburlesquefest.com FULL SHOOT HERE!
LBF Sideshow
May 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK http://www.londonburlesquefest.com FULL SHOOT HERE!
LBF Gin & Jazz
May 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK http://www.londonburlesquefest.com FULL SHOOT HERE!
LBF Treasure Island
May 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK http://www.londonburlesquefest.com FULL SHOOT HERE! ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
LBF Twisted Cabaret
Fri, May 13 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK http://www.londonburlesquefest.com FULL SHOOT HERE!
LBF Nerdlesque
Weds, May 12 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK http://www.londonburlesquefest.com FULL SHOOT HERE!
LBF Tattoo Revue
Weds, May 11 2016, Dingwall’s Camden, UK If lipstick and ink is your thing, this all new signature show will get under your skin. Beautifully ornate body art is on display with a raucous revue of ladies and gentlemen. The show that leaves a forever lasting impression! Hosted by Dee Riley with Aima Indigo, AsimovContinue reading “LBF Tattoo Revue”
Trixie Little: Queen of Everything
On the heels of her win as the reigning Queen of Burlesque, Trixie Little has created a f*ckloric folktale, The Queen of Everything. Milk maid Trixie Litttlewurst is subject to the demands of a giant Cuckoo Clock, until a chance encounter with an old beggar woman launches Trixie on the ultimate heroine’s journey to retrieveContinue reading “Trixie Little: Queen of Everything”
Nerdlesque 2016
Held at The Marlin Room at Webster Hall The Nerdlesque Festival is the first ever festival dedicated to nerd and pop culture related burlesque. Created in 2014, this annual festival showcases the best in nerdlesque from across the globe, brought together for one jam-packed weekend in New York City full of shows, classes, parties, panels,Continue reading “Nerdlesque 2016”
NYSB Showcase
Dirty Martini’s Student Showcase at the Slipper Room, Jan 2016. Featured here: Holly Honeypot, Striker Posey, Lulu Limoncella, Lillian Bustle, Jo “Boobs” Weldon, and Dirty Martini.
Wasabassco PJ Party
All the cool girls will be there and we’re even inviting the b-o-y-s too so no one is going to get much sleep at this sleepover; but there’s definitely going to be pillow fights, plenty of kissing practice, and lots of tassel twirling – and we totally have the keys to the liquor cabinet, too!Continue reading “Wasabassco PJ Party”
Downton Abbey BulyQ
Hotsy Totsy Burlesque’s tribute to one of the most watched dramatic television shows in the world, Masterpiece Theater’s Downtown Abbey. Featuring Cherry Pitz, Clara Coquette, Petite Renard, the aerial duo Leo Teo & Raven Wazoo. With gogo by Erika Rodgers and kittening by Pearls Daily. Hosted by Handsome Brad.
Legends Calendar Show!
Tiny Twist Productions Presents: The 4th Annual Calendar Burlesque Show An official BHoF challenge. Help us get the Legends to Vegas! Buy Your Calendar Hosted by World Famous BoB With Tribute Performances by: Tiny Twist, Clara Coquette, Vada James, Zoe Ziegfeld, Corvette LeFace, Rosey LaRouge, Madame Rosebud, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Lily LeCroix, Miss Indigo Blue, Dirty Martini Gogo artists: Minx Arcana, Wae Messed, Gemini BlitzContinue reading “Legends Calendar Show!”
Kitten N Lou
What happens when a bodacious burlesque star and a diminutive drag king fall in love? Showbiz magic! Kitten N’ Lou, the world’s show-BUSIEST couple are an award winning ‘fluorescent Fred and Ginger’ who will dance, lip sync and strip their way through an evening of hilarious high-camp hijinks. Or at least that’s the plan… Continue reading “Kitten N Lou”
Wasabassco Gilda’s Club Benefit
Wasabassco’s Benefit for Gilda’s Club Starring: BooBess, Cecilia Roux, Dolly Debutante, Evelyn Vinyl, Gal Friday, Genie Adagio, Jenny C’est Quoi, Jezebel Express, Kita St Cyr, Legs Malone, Nasty Canasta, Nina La Voix, Puss-N-Boots, Sapphire Jones, Wae Messed, Zoe Ziegfeld and more About Gilda’s Club NYC: Gilda’s Club NYC (GCNYC) was founded in 1995 in memoryContinue reading “Wasabassco Gilda’s Club Benefit”
NYBF 2015 Golden Pasties
NYBF Golden Pasties at The Highline Ballroom See FULL SHOOT HERE
NYBF 2015 Spectacular
Saturday Spectacular for New York Burlesque Festival Find FULL FESTIVAL SHOOT HERE
NYBF 2015 Premiere
NYBF Friday Premiere Party at Brooklyn Bowl Performers: feel free to repost from the gallery, please be sure to tag and give proper credit to @ohhoneybeavers See FULL SHOOT HERE
NYBF 2015 Teaser
NYBF Kicked off with a spectacular show at The Bell House in Brooklyn! See MORE PHOTOS HERE
BHoF: Legends
legends started performing 1940’s-1970’s. They are so gracious and elegant and RAUNCHY!! View the full shoot HERE
BHoF: Miss Exotic World
See the FULL SHOOT HERE
BHoF: Icons and All-Stars
Hosted by Emcees Ernie Von Schmaltz and Victoria DeVille, BHoF Weekend Closed with Performances by BHoF All Stars! View the Full Shoot HERE Ernie Von Schmaltz and Victoria DeVille Miss Indigo Blue Ray Gunn Dirty Martini Roxi D’Lite Michelle L’Amour Stephanie Blake Tigger! LouLou D’vil View the Full Shoot HERE
BHoF 2015 Movers Shakers & Innovators
See the full shoot of the second act of the Movers Shakers and Innovators show HERE Miss Cherry On Top goes to the moon and claims it for BHoF! Tansy took the cake tonight and I’m so glad I got my camera working again before it happened!!
Wasabassco: Naked Detective
Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY April 23, 2015 Wasabassco Mystery Hour presents: The Case of the Falling Starlet sponsored by… Pasties! With Nasty Canasta as The Naked Detective and Sapphire Jones as her helpful housegirl. Also starring BooBess, Cecilia Roux, Doc Wasabassco, Gal Friday, Hazel Honeysuckle, Mala Morrigan, Man Candy, Sydni Deveraux and Tigger! Full NSFWContinue reading “Wasabassco: Naked Detective”
Twin Peaks
Pink Room Burlesque’s Twin Peaks: An Invitation to Love. March 6, 2015 Parkside Lounge, NYC. Hosted by Schaffer the Darklord; Performances by: Amelia Bareparts, Anja Keister, Legs Malone, Miz Margo “The Flying Fox”, Ruby Valentine & Francine “The Lucid Dream” – Petite Renard Kitten. Special appearance by Matt Wolfe An Invitation to Love: Valentine’s DayContinue reading “Twin Peaks”
Wasabassco Super Heroes and Villains
January 23, 2015 was the annual meeting of W.A.S.A.B.A.S.S.C.O. – the World Accord for Superhero / Archenemesis Balance And Stability Striptease Co-Operative – as they paired up the newest stark-naked supervillains who will menace this fair city with the brave heroes who will bare all to keep the streets safe! Starring Nasty Canasta, Sydni Deveraux, DangrrrContinue reading “Wasabassco Super Heroes and Villains”
D20 Game Night
D20 Burlesque Game Night at Parkside Lounge, November 22, 2014. Featuring Anja Kiester, Kita St. Cyr, Taylor Sweet, Nelson Lugo, Vada James, Fem Appeal, Velvet Kensington, and Tiger Bay on gogo. View the Full Shoot HERE Performers, if you would like a non-watermarked version of any of your photos, please contact me.
Wasabassco 10th Anniversary
The 13 hour extravaganza that was the Wasabassco 10th Anniversary was indeed spectacular! Doc hosted quite the party, complete with food trucks, live bands, photo booth with Ellen Stagg, and hour upon hour of the best burlesque in NYC and North America!! Performers: Nasty Canasta, Evelyn Vinyl, BooBess, Jenny C’est Quoi, Chris Harder, Red Herring, DollyContinue reading “Wasabassco 10th Anniversary”
NYBF 2014 Golden Pasties
September 28, 2014. The NYBF hosted The Golden Pasties at the Highline Ballroom. Hosted by Bastard Keith, Tunes provided by DJ Fresh Prince of Darkness. Performers included: VAL VALENTINE, PERLE NOIRE & GIN MINSKY (NYC), LITTLE BROOKLYN (NYC), MINNIE TONKA (NYC), LOU HENRY HOOVER (SEATTLE), PEEKABOO POINTE (NYC), KITTY LITTEUR (AUSTRALIA), BURGUNDY BRIXX (CANADA), BETTIE BLACKHEART (HELSINKI), RUBENESQUE BURLESQUE (OAKLAND, CA), MISS VAMPFIRE (ITALY), CALAMITY CHANG (NYC), THEContinue reading “NYBF 2014 Golden Pasties”
NYBF 2014 Premier Party
The Pontani Sisters and Thirsty Girl Productions present The New York Burlesque Festival, hosting burlesque, boylesque, and acrobatic acts from around the world! Albert Cadabra Hosted and DJ Fresh Prince of Darkness provided the thumpin’ bass at Brooklyn Bowl. Performers included: MAXI MILLIONS (AZ), ELLE DORADO (NEW ORLEANS), DOLORES DAQUIRI (AUSTRALIA), JONNY PORKPIE (NYC), MENA DOMINA (NM), SYDNI DEVERAUX (NYC), SAUCIContinue reading “NYBF 2014 Premier Party”
NYBF 2014 Teaser Party
Last night kicked off the New York Burlesque Festival’s 12th year at The Bell House in Brooklyn. The World Famous BOB Hosted. DJ Momotaro provided the tunes. Performers: DARLINDA JUST DARLINDA (NYC), PERLE NOIRE (NYC), RED HOT ANNIE (CHICAGO), MISS MINA MURRAY (BOSTON), ANNA EVANS (NYC), FRANK DOGGENSTEIN (HELSINKI), FRANCINE THE LUCID DREAM (NYC), GIN MINSKY, (NYC), BETTINA MAY (NYC), TINKER BELL (HELSINKI), AURORA BLACK (NYC), BIANCAContinue reading “NYBF 2014 Teaser Party”
Planned Parenthood Benefit
September 18, 2014 – The Slipper Room – Foxy Vermouth produced a burlesque benefit for Planned Parenthood. Support Planned Parenthood here. See the Full Shoot Here