Burlesque

Bootleg Burlesque Fansite (now archived version only) devoted to the women of American burlesque. Includes galleries of photographs and drawings from Gypsy Rose Lee to Betty Boop (some images may be offensive).

California Museum of Photography A series of portrait photographs by Raoul Gradvohl of various burlesque stars.

Dallas Baptist University Useful definition of Burlesque.

Encyclopedia.com Entry on burlesque.

Musicals 101 “Burlesque: A Misunderstood Genre” is an excellent history of burlesque in two parts by John Kenrick. This article details burlesque’s many incarnations, from it’s innocent beginnings in England through to its final days as male entertainment in the United States.

PeoplePlay UK Historical images of burlesque material.

The Drama Teacher Overview of Burlesque on Justin Cash’s Drama teacher resource website.