Los Angeles Times
07 May, 2006
Singer Debbie Davis puts on powder before the show at Tipitina's theater in the French Quarter, where the tradition of burlesque is making a comeback. The nationwide revival treats much of the striptease element of burlesque in a slightly tongue-in-cheek fashion, and includes a traditional touch of variety, with singers, comedians and jazz bands on the bill.
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