Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend

06/03/2026

RSV CASE AT BHoF WEEKENDER

Hi everyone! We have learned that a person attending the Weekender was diagnosed with RSV. Typically RSV does not present much of a threat but if you are immunocompromised it could be a problem, so to be on the safe side we thought it best to inform people to keep an eye out for RSV symptoms and/or get tested if you are concerned. The incubation period for RSV is 4-6 days so today and tomorrow are when you'd start feeling sick; symptoms are generally cold-like, including runny noses, coughing, sneezing, and congestion. RSV is usually spread through coughing and sneezing and since the individual affected did not show symptoms themselves until Sunday, it's not likely it was spread, but just in case we thought it best to let you know.

Take care of yourselves and hope to see you next year!

06/02/2026

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY!

The recordings of all three showcases from the 2026 BHoF Weekender are now available to stream! You can purchase any night for $40 or all three showcases together for $100. The Saturday and Full Weekend streams include all the footage that was cut off during the live stream, so your viewing will be uninterrupted.

But act fast -- recorded streams are expire on June 27, after which they will no longer be viewable at all. Go to https://bhofweekend.com/livestream/ now to watch all the magic!

Can’t get to Vegas for the 2026 BHoF Weekender? Bring the Weekender to you! All showcases will be livestreamed as they happen — purchase all three for $100 or individual showcases for $40 each. View live or watch for up to 30 days after the livestream ends. (Recorded streams expire May 27, 2026)

05/31/2026

TO ALL LIVESTREAM VIEWERS

First of all, I'm so sorry about the issues we've had with the stream. We are working hard to get answers and get you the stuff you missed, but I know this has been a disaster for everyone who just wanted to watch the Saturday showcase live.

I've written to our streaming provider to find out what went wrong and what we can do about it. I don't expect to hear back today, since it's Sunday, but hope we get some answers soon.

We are going to export a version of the original file that can be uploaded to the streaming site so you can watch the missing parts. These will be available until June 27. I hope to get it up today but I don't know how long it will take to get the file rendered to a size we can actually upload. This will be the whole Saturday showcase with no missing acts.

For people that bought a second stream or were charged twice, we'll get those second charges reversed. Email me at [email protected] (use subject line STREAMING REFUND REQUESTED so I can find it) and I'll get you taken care of as soon as possible.

I'm also looking into issuing partial refunds for the Saturday/Full-Weekend stream purchasers. This is one of the questions I've asked our provider, as I haven't found how to do this on their site.

If you missed everything after the stream dropped, at least some of that is in the Facebook Live we managed to get set up after the failure. That's on the Weekender page at http://facebook.com/bhofweekend -- there are a few missing acts but the award ceremony and last couple acts are there.

I apologize deeply for all the confusion. Please bear with me as I do what I can to fix things.

--Dustin

The Burlesque Hall of Fame 2025 Weekender is June 5-8 in Las Vegas! Visit www.bhofweekend.com

05/29/2026

STATEMENT FROM THE PRODUCERS

During the Movers, Shakers, and Innovators Showcase last night, a performer pointed a prop pistol into the audience and swept it across the room. The producers of the showcase were not informed of this addition to the act and therefore did not include a trigger warning for this action, which is our normal policy. We have informed the performer that in any future appearances at the BHoF Weekender, controversial content like this should be discussed with the producers so that appropriate trigger warnings can be issued, and we will be double-checking for any similarly troubling content in acts throughout the rest of the Weekender. We apologize to anyone who was upset by this performance and promise to work harder to ensure that challenging content is correctly highlighted so that our audience is prepared and audience members who may be affected negatively can leave the theater if needed.

05/28/2026

Accessibility at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender is an ongoing practice.

The Burlesque Hall of Fame Accessibility Committee was formed in 2023 to support more equitable participation across all aspects of the Weekender, from performance and adjudication to audience experience, venue access, backstage conditions, and public-facing communication.

The Committee brings together working artists and practitioners with lived and professional experience across burlesque and disability, including Alyssa Kitt Hanley, Jacqueline Boxx, Lakota Shekar, and VaVa Vashti, with prior contributions from Apple Angel, working alongside Director Dustin Wax.

Our work is both practical and structural. We collaborate with producers, venue staff, volunteers, performers, and community members to identify barriers to access and implement site-specific solutions within the realities of a large-scale live event. Our work responds to the specific conditions of each venue, event structure, and community context.

Since 2023, the Committee has contributed to key changes, including review of judging frameworks and selection criteria; the development of an accessibility addendum for more inclusive evaluation practices; earlier integration of accessibility into production planning; venue walkthroughs; backstage assessments; performer circulation planning; quiet / low-sensory space; ASL interpretation; accessible seating and service models; and expanded Know Before You Go materials.

Our approach is responsive and iterative. Working within the constraints of historic venues, production timelines, and live performance environments, we focus on identifying barriers in real conditions, implementing practical and achievable solutions, and building accessibility into the structure of the event.

Accessibility at the Burlesque Hall of Fame continues to evolve. Our work includes ongoing review of adjudication frameworks, performer experience, audience access and experience, and communication strategies, as well as developing longer-term approaches to inclusion across the field.

We welcome feedback and engagement from performers, attendees, and community members as part of this process.

Read the full Accessibility Committee statement and access information here: https://bhofweekend.com/bhof-accessibility-committee-statement/

05/27/2026

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05/14/2026

If you find yourself in Santa Monica, Ca this Saturday how about supporting this next Legends Challenge show.
The Dollface Dames Golden Age: A Benefit for The Burlesque Hall of Fame Legends

Step into a night of glamour, legacy, and irresistible allure of Jessabelle Thunder, Lola Boutée, and The Dollface Dames join forces for one of the hottest benefit shows Los Angeles has ever seen.

LA Burlesque & Variety All Stars unite for a dazzling evening dedicated to raising funds for the legendary icons of the Burlesque Hall of Fame—the trailblazers who shaped the art form we celebrate today.

✨ Saturday, May 16th
📍 At the historic Illusion Magic Lounge
🕗 8:00 PM – Pre-Party Experience
🕤 9:30 PM – Main Stage Spectacular

Your evening begins with a lively pre-party filled with immersive entertainment, cocktails, and vintage-inspired mischief—setting the tone for a night dripping in Old Hollywood decadence.

Then, take your seat for a main stage spectacular featuring world-class burlesque, variety acts, and show-stopping performances that honor the Golden Age while pushing the art form into a bold, modern spotlight.

💫 Expect glamour.
🔥 Expect tease.
🎭 Expect unforgettable talent—all for an incredible cause.

Join us in celebrating the past, present, and future of burlesque while giving back to the legends who made it all possible.

Dress to impress. Bring your sparkle. And be part of burlesque history.

For more information head to
https://www.thedollfacedames.com/

04/24/2026

Are you in the Bay Area in San Francisco tomorrow? Then what luck for you! Up next in our Legends Challenge Fundraiser is the illustrious Bay Area Legends Challenge! This year it's a whole day of workshops, act reviews, raising money for a good cause, and community at Flux Vertical Theatre.

It’s that time of year when we prepare for The Bay Area Legends Challenge (BALC) which benefits the Burlesque Hall of Fame Legends Challenge which supports our Living Legends getting to The BHoF Weekender at the end of May! We’re hosting a day of Workshops on ! Sunday, April 26 at the Flux Vertical Theatre (811 University Ave. suite 104 Berkeley CA) 10-7P with act review sessions (Only 6 Available!) from 7-10P. It’s a FULL DAY of workshops, act reviews, vending, raffles and of course FUNdraising!

For more info, or sign for classes head here
https://www.bayarealegendschallenge.com/

04/10/2026

Let's give a big sparkly Thank You to the cast and crew of License To Tease: A Fundraiser For Burlesque Hall of Fame that took place at the historic Mercury Theatre in Petaluma, CA. on April 4th. Thank you Velvet Thorn Burlesque and Epineux Productions . We are grateful to everyone involved for helping to raise funds to send our Legends to the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender.
Without your efforts we would miss out on the chance to witness and learn from our living history.
Claps all around!