21st Century Burlesque Magazine

21st Century Burlesque Magazine has documented the contemporary burlesque scene since 2007. Founded and edited by Holli-Mae Johnson.

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Alyssa Kitt, by KTB Design.
MEW Match Game: Alyssa Kitt (Burlesque Hall of Fame 2017)

  It was so popular in 2015, we’ve brought it back! The 2017 edition of…

Bettie Bombshell
MEW Match Game: Bettie Bombshell (Burlesque Hall of Fame 2017)

  It was so popular in 2015, we’ve brought it back! Welcome to the 2017…

The Lady Josephine, by Mary Elam Photography
MEW Match Game: Lady Josephine (Burlesque Hall of Fame 2017)

  It was so popular in 2015, we’re bringing it back! Welcome to the 2017…

Baby Got Back burlesque
The Feral Feminism of Baby Got Back

  The F-word has been front and center throughout the world and at the forefront…

Alyssa Kitt at the Australian Burlesque Festival 2016. Image copyright 3 Fates Media
Australian Burlesque Festival 2016: Byron Bay and Brisbane

Alyssa Kitt‘s epic Australian Burlesque Festival 2016 report continues in Byron Bay and Brisbane. Read Part…

Missy Lisa, star of the Burlesque Showcase at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. Photo by Steve Prue.
The Stars of the Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Showcase 2017 (Photos)

The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender celebrated its 20th year over the Easter weekend, and…

LouLou Champagne ©Lorea Marchand
Toulouse Blackface Walkout: European Performers Respond

Last week, eight performers walked out of the Toulouse Burlesque Festival in protest at the…

Burlesque Pastie Timeline by Fyodor A. Pavlov
The Pastie Project: A Burlesque Costume History Book

The Pastie Project is a book by costume designer and burlesque performer Rosey La Rouge, featuring…

Burlesque Festival Cast Quit Over Blackface Dispute

The Toulouse Burlesque Festival, produced by Florence Boué, and Stephane Lafage of Le Kalinka, has a…

The Cocoa Butter Club, by Biju Belinky
Sadie Sinner: Cocoa Butter Queen

“The Cocoa Butter Club gives a voice to The Other.  We exist to promote the…

Judith Stein at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2015: 58th Annual Titans of Tease Reunion Showcase. ©Chris Harman/Harman House Photography for 21st Century Burlesque Magazine. Not to be used without permission.
Miss Judith Stein: Legendary

We invite you to enjoy Adele Wolf in conversation with one of the world’s best…