“It’s a tease in the best sense,” says Jonny Porkpie, one of the hosts of the Brooklyn Burlesque Blitz. “It is to me the most exciting type of performance.”
The neo-burlesque movement has taken a firm grip on the city’s tassels. In fact, this year saw record-breaking attendance at the New York Burlesque Festival.
The Brooklyn Burlesque Blitz is a two-day spectacle featuring 30 performers at the forefront of the scene. Three different hosts guide the three-hour sessions, including burlesque veterans Angie Pontani, the World Famous BOB and Little Brooklyn, GO Brooklyn’s pick for the best stage name.
The Brooklyn Burlesque Blitz will take place on Jan. 26 at 8 pm at Southpaw (125 Fifth Ave. between St. Johns and Sterling places in Park Slope) and on Jan. 27 at 8 pm at Northsix (66 N. Sixth St. between Wythe and Kent avenues in Williamsburg). Admission each night is $15. For information call (718) 230-0236 or visit www.burlesqueblitz.c….
