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Gerri Weise became one of the world’s most well-known acts after transforming herself into Alexandra The Great 48. Crafting her stage name from the movie Alexander the Great and measurements of her figure, she started burlesque dancing and had the opportunity to travel the world. The burlesque has been around for some time, and while the pioneers of earlier eras have passed on, the burlesque is still popular around the world, but the best ones are located in the United States and Europe.
In just about every corner of the United States, travelers and enthusiasts can find a burlesque. Skull’s Rainbow Room (Nashville, TN), the Allways Lounge and Theater (New Orleans), and then of course, various clubs in Las Vegas are just a few of the more popular places. Visitors to the Allways Lounge might find the cozy, small theater perfect for a show while those visiting the Skull’s Rainbow Room might attend the club for its high-profile acts. Finally, as one of the notable centers for the burlesque, Las Vegas offers visitors the opportunity to see the numerous showgirl acts and to visit the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
In Europe, those looking to take in a burlesque show might find Paris, Berlin, Treviso, and London burlesque hot spots. Paris dot only provides visitors with a great number of burlesques but also a little variety with the city being home to both very elaborate productions and more intimate, cozy performances. The Kleine Nachtrevue in Berlin is described as the epitome of the city’s cabaret scene. The Nasty Boys Saloon in Treviso (Italy) provides the right mix of Americana and burlesque to make things interesting. Finally, the Big Smoke (London) is home to a number of acts and the London Burlesque Festival.
