The 13th Annual Show-Me Burlesque Festival
Thursday, May 16th
Opening Night Bash
7:30 pm
The 13th Annual Show Me Burlesque Festival kicks off with a huge bang! Join us for this opening night, fan-favorite party featuring some seriously hard hitting and wildly entertaining acts from an incredible and diverse group of performers from around the world!
Soaring singers, sizzling striptease, and killer comedy await at our opening night bash!
Risque Cabaret
10:00 pm
Enjoy a fabulous cocktail, dance to the jamz of our DJ and check out some over the top, sultry performances by some of our favorite performers from around the country at this official opening night after party. You won't want to miss a moment of this risque cabaret and sexy soiree!
Friday, May 17th
Red Light District Revue
8:00pm
The Madam, courtesans, and curious creatures await you for this salacious second night of the Show Me Burlesque Festival. Prepare yourself for the ultimate in tease at this intimate revue featuring some of the most sensual, strange and stunning performers in the world. A night of lusty, wicked, wanton desires too risque to mention here. Be sure to follow the red light...and don't be late. You won't want to miss this immersive, all star affair. Dress to impress and leave your inhibitions at the door.
The Van Ella Bordella "Gentlemen's" Club
10:30 pm
Featuring The Bordella Band
Dress in your finest ensemble and make your way through the shadows to find your way to the glowing red lights of The Van Ella Bordella. Enter our den of iniquity to find yourself in an unparalleled world of decadence and sin. Every darkened corner holds delightful surprises, and our courtesans make sure you are never without amusement.
All VIP ticket holders to the Red Light District Revue include admission to this Van Ella Bordella after party which features our sleazy jazz band and crowd seducing performers. Bring your dollar bills!
Saturday, May 18th
Spectaculaire
8:00 pm
Back once again in our home venue, the historic and beautiful Casa Loma Ballroom, the Show Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival brings you Van Ella Productions' most over the top endeavor: Spectaculaire! A non-stop vaudeville, vintage variety hour, late night talk show and musical rolled into one. Showgirls, hilarious antics, high flying amazement, fiery displays of disbelief, feats of strength, and award winning striptease of all variety from around the world will come together in a fantastical, magical, dizzying night of entertainment and accompanied by The Van Ella Band and Spectaculaire Orchestra.
Plus, head upstairs to our "Rue de Risque" for vendors, games, magic and variety performers in "Le Tent", an old fashion cooch tent full of fun, hoochie coochie, variety, sideshow and more!