Jo Weldon's New York School of Burlesque

Do you love glamour, whimsy, and attention to detail? You must, if burlesque is one of your obsessions. The following shows aren't being advertised as burlesque, but they are precious, rare, and best seen live. If you're in the city, don't miss: Ballets Trockadero Press Image, The Seattle Times Victor Trevino , a friend of mine and brother of my very first and very beloved roommate, used to be a member of this troupe. He more recently founded Ballets Grandiva , which is also not to be missed but isn't running this Christmas. Meow to the World Image from PS 122. If you haven't seen Meow Meow, you've never seen anything like Meow Meow. I first saw her in her astonishing performances at Spiegelworld with Weimar New York and then followed her around with a camera for days, trying not to creep her out. Arias with a Twist Image: Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Joey Arias, seminal New York Performance artist and Cirque du Soleil alumnus, along with our dear a...

' Former exotic dancer, champion of the arts and seven-time D.C. mayoral candidate Faith is recovering at George Washington Hospital from a case of pneumonia -- brought on, says her husband, when the 83-year-old performer was denied her chance for a Broadway comeback. Faith Dane was 36 years old when she landed the role of Mazeppa in the legendary 1959 Broadway musical "Gypsy," starring Ethel Merman....Last month, Faith filed an age discrimination complaint against the theater and casting company with New York State's Division of Human Rights. ' Faith: Broadway Has No You-Know-What in Me . I have to say, if she was in the production, I would certainly be more determined to see the show! Sugar Baby blows it Mazeppa Style at Fisherman and Bambi's Love Luau at Coney Island. I found this article in Kelly DiNardo's Candy Pitch.