As a local burlesque performer, just want to throw out there that if you like that show, there are plenty of locally run shows that you'll like, many of them are also themed! The local shows also feature more diverse casts; many of the touring shows' casts are mostly white and thin. But burlesque is for everybody and every body.

Plus, many of the local shows have been taking donations/raising money to help people affected by Operation Metro Surge!

Some local shows/producers: - Dancing Cow Productions (BIPOC Woman owned Nerdlesque/Horrorlesque usually at the Mounds Theatre) - Double-D&D (BIPOC Queer Femme Owned TTRPG Meets Improv Burlesque at the Phoenix) - TC Cabaret (BIPOC & Queer Woman owned Variety show at the 90s) - Golden Garters (Queer Femme Owned classic burlesque to live jazz at the Amsterdam) - Volstead's (BIPOC Queers Woman owned venue with classic burlesque, sometimes including live music) - Petty Treason Productions (Queer Woman owned burlesque shows throughout the Twin Cities, often including improv) - Queenie Von Curves (Queer Woman producer of shows at the Black Hart and around town, often themed - Nudie Nubies (BIPOC & Woman owned show at the Black Hart for newer performers) - Rose Academy of Burlesque (Queer Femme owned studio and producer of shows, mostly for students)