The Burlesque TOP 50 2013 is sponsored by Sublime Boudoir
After counting thousands of vote forms and collecting so much data, I have decided to release some bonus lists this year and give you an extra fix! I particularly want to use this opportunity to celebrate some of the non-performing burlesque figures who received a lot of votes but didn’t make the Burlesque TOP 50 2013, and give those outside the US some charts of their own.
To be clear: The following results are determined by public votes from the Burlesque TOP 50 2013 voting process. I do not decide the results.
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TOP 20 UK/UK Based Performers 2013
1. Laurie Hagen
(TOP 50 No. 12)
2. Kitty Bang Bang
(TOP 50 No. 19)
3. Banbury Cross
(TOP 50 No. 30.)
4. Vicky Butterfly
(TOP 50 No. 33)
5. Polly Rae
(TOP 50 No. 36)
6. Anna Fur Laxis
(TOP 50 No. 41)
7. Missy Malone
(TOP 50 No. 44)
8. Eliza Delite
9. The Folly Mixtures
10. Beau Rocks
11. Betsy Rose
12. Havana Hurricane
13. Aurora Galore
14. Khandie Khisses
15. Immodesty Blaize
16. Velma Von Bon Bon
17. Chrys Columbine
18. Fancy Chance
19. Rubyyy Jones
20. Luna Rosa
TOP 10 Burlesque Photographers 2013
Classed as photographers who are noted for photographing live burlesque performance and burlesque performers/figures offstage.
1. Don Spiro
2. Neil Kendall
3. Kaylin Idora
4. Derek Jackson
5. John Paul Bichard
6. Tigz Rice
7. Sam Hernandez (SH Photo)
8. Paul O’Connell (POC Photo)
9. Chris Beyond
10. Melody Mudd
TOP 10 Australian Performers 2013
1. Imogen Kelly
(TOP 50 No. 4)
2. Raven
3. Strawberry Siren
4. Sina King
5. Captain Kidd
6. Lillian Star
7. Briana Bluebell
8. Becky Lou
9. Rita Fontaine
10. Luna Eclipse
TOP 5 Costumiers 2013
Classed as figures who are widely noted for accomplishments in burlesque costume and design.
1. Catherine D’Lish
(TOP 50 No. 21)
2. Flo Foxworthy
3. Christina Manuge
4. Danial Webster
5. Adora Belle
(Currently no website available for Adora Belle, but I hope to bring you images of some stunning work soon!)
TOP 10 European/Europe-Based Performers 2013 (Exc. UK)
1. LouLou D’vil
(TOP 50 No. 1)
2. Cleo Viper
(TOP 50 No. 28)
3. Lada Redstar
(TOP 50 No. 34)
4. Scarlett Martini
(TOP 50 No. 41)
5. Xarah Von Vielenregen
(TOP 50 No. 48)
6. Bettie Blackheart
7. Janet Fischietto
8. Dixie Ramone
9. Nuit Blanche
10. Clea Cutthroat
Top 10 Male Performers 2013
1. Stage Door Johnnies
(TOP 50 No. 8)
2. Evil Hate Monkey
(TOP 50 No. 11)
3. Russell Bruner
(TOP 50 No. 16)
4. Tigger!
(TOP 50 No. 23)
5. Mod Carousel
(TOP 50 No. 43)
6. Mr Gorgeous
(TOP 50 No. 46)
7. Waxie Moon
8. Armitage Shanks
9. Raven
10. Paco Fish
TOP 10 Men in Non-Performing Roles
Classed as men who are widely noted for roles other than or in addition to being a performer.
1. David Bishop
(TOP 50 No. 42, Stage Manager)
2. Don Spiro
(Burlesque Photographer)
3. Dustin Wax
(BHoF Museum Executive Director)
4. Doc Wasabassco
(Producer)
5. Neil Kendall
(Burlesque Photographer)
6. Jonny Porkpie
(Producer)
7. James Habacker
(Producer/Venue Owner)
8. Rick Delaup
(Producer)
9. Franky Vivid
(Producer)
10. Derek Jackson
(Burlesque Photographer)
Top 10 Non-Performing Women 2013
1. Jen Gapay
(Producer)
2. Kaylin Idora
(Burlesque Photographer)
3. Joyce Tang
(BHoF Executive Producer)
4. Holli-Mae Johnson
(Journalist)
5. Shoshana Portnoy
(Producer/Press)
6. Tigz Rice
(Burlesque Photographer)
7. Flo Foxworthy
(Costumier)
8. Christina Manuge
(Costumier)
9. Leslie Zemeckis
(Author/Director)
10. Adora Belle
(Costumier)
TOP 10 Canadians
1. Roxi D’Lite
(Burlesque TOP 50 No. 6)
2. Lola Frost
(Burlesque TOP 50 No. 13)
3. Burgundy Brixx
4. April O’Peel
5. Coco Framboise
6. Melody Mangler
7. Judith Stein
8. Koston Kreme
9. Cherry On Top
10. Tanya Cheex
BURLESQUE TOP 50 2013 RESULTS
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James,
No stigma intentionally implied or reflected. I’ve changed the description accordingly. H.
Holli,
Well, thanks for thinking of me. I’m not sure how the scene stands in your part of the world, but here in New York we have long gotten past the stigma of Host as other.
Hi James. As stated above this list: “Classed as men who are widely noted for roles other than or in addition to being a host/performer.” You didn’t make the TOP 50 list, but I felt you more than qualified to be noted for your non-performing contributions in this additional list. Holli.
Don’t mean to seem ungrateful, but I consider this a very dubious honor. I’ve never cared a wit for awards anyway, but having performed in thousands of shows over the past twenty years, I find it a bit ridiculous to be classified as a non-performer.