'The Origins of Striptease: Burlesque's Greatest Unsolved Mystery' Webinar

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Who brought striptease to the stage? It's one of the greatest mysteries in burlesque history — the search for the performer whose daring act of undressing forever altered an art form and sparked decades of controversy. From sensational headlines to forgotten stars of the Gilded and Jazz Ages, it's time to follow the trail of clues and investigate a case that remains unsolved to this day.

Join New York Adventure Club as we investigate the origins of striptease through the world of American burlesque from the late 1800s to early 1900s, uncovering the performers, theaters, and controversies at the center of one of entertainment history's most enduring mysteries.

Led by Jonny Porkpie — burlesque historian, author, performer, and producer — this illustrated investigation will include:

• A ride through pre-World War II burlesque history, exploring the performers, productions, and cultural landscape surrounding the emergence of striptease
• A visit to historic burlesque and variety theaters, featuring the venues and performances that defined a bygone era of live entertainment
• An introduction to a dozen groundbreaking performers, all of whom have been accused of being the first artist to bring striptease to the stage
• A look at contemporary reactions, from scandalized critics and newspaper headlines to audiences fascinated by these increasingly daring performances
• An investigation into the evidence, examining careers, reviews, photographs, and archival records to determine whether the accusations hold up to the historical record

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A session with Jonny — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.

See you there, virtually!

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About Jonny Porkpie

A burlesque performer, emcee, writer, and producer since 2003, Jonny has penned and produced almost 50 burlesque plays, including Off-Broadway productions of Pretençión: un burlesque de cirque , The Bawdy House , and Dead Sexy — which have been lauded as the “Best Burlesque” in NYC by New York Magazine and the Village Voice. His burlesqued A Christmas Carol recently returned for its third annual production, and his burlesque gameshow toured to over 30 cities in 5 countries on 3 continents. His current obsession is researching burlesque in 1937, the year the word was banned from NYC.

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