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    Burlesque News

    World's biggest burlesque show by ravishing Dita Von Teese to hit Dallas

    Teresa Gubbins
    Sep 13, 2022 | 9:40 am
    Dita Von Teese
    She is nothing less than ravishing.
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    The world's biggest burlesque show is touring the U.S. in 2023 and that includes a stop in Dallas: Glamorous burlesque queen Dita Von Teese will bring her Glamonatrix burlesque show to 19 cities across the U.S., kicking off on January 7 in Seattle, and stopping at Dallas' Majestic Theatre on January 20.

    According to a release, Dallas will be one of three stops across Texas, also including the Paramount Theatre in Austin on January 22, and the Bayou Music Center in Houston on January 24.

    The U.S. tour follows a 41-show overseas tour with stops in London, Monte Carlo, and Vienna.

    Tickets go on sale at 10 am Friday, September 16 at Ticketmaster.com. Citi cardmembers have access to presale tickets beginning 11 am September 13 through 10 pm September 15 at www.citientertainment.com.

    In addition to starring, Von Teese is also producer and director, and strives to elevate and modernize the typical 1940s typical burlesque show in an inspiring and uplifting way. That includes inclusive and multi-faceted casting, showcasing the talents of male, female, and gender-fluid performers from around the world to create a body-positive, celebratory show.

    Hosted by Jonny McGovern ("Hey Qween!", "Go-Go for the Gold"), the Glamonatrix show includes extravagant production numbers from Dita and cast, including revered burlesque performers such as the legendary Dirty Martini, choreographer Alek Palinski, and Zelia Rose, one of the lead performers of Hamilton Australia.

    Newcomers include Lana Kai Fox, Tosca Rivola, and Laszlo Major. Dita will be joined in select cities by special guests that include ballroom world champion Umario Diallo partnering Dita in a striptease Latin dance.

    Costumes are by Jenny Packham, Mister Pearl, Alexis Mabille, and Catherine D’Lish, plus bespoke fetish footwear by Christian Louboutin, some on display as part of the Louboutin "L'Exhibition(iste)" in Monaco.

    The tour dates are as follows:

    • January 7 – Seattle – Paramount Theatre
    • January 10 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
    • January 13-15 – San Francisco – Palace of Fine Arts
    • January 17 – Portland – Keller Auditorium
    • January 20 – Dallas – Majestic Theatre
    • January 22 – Austin – Paramount Theatre
    • January 24 – Houston – Bayou Music Center
    • January 27 – New Orleans – Orpheum Theatre
    • January 29 – Atlanta – Tabernacle
    • February 02 – Washington DC – Warner Theatre
    • February 4 – Toronto – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
    • February 7 – Montreal – Theatre Maisonneuve
    • February 09 – New York – Beacon Theatre
    • February 11 – Boston – Orpheum Theatre
    • February 14 – Chicago – Chicago Theatre
    • February 16 – Detroit – The Fillmore Detroit
    • February 18 – Louisville – The Louisville Palace
    • February 22 – El Cajon, California – The Magnolia
    • February 24 – Riverside, California – Fox Performing Arts Center

    Von Teese is credited internationally with reviving burlesque, and setting a new benchmark for this great American art form with a sense of elegance, style and sophistication. She's written two books including New York Times bestseller Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour, considered requisite reading for pin-up, burlesque, and fashion fans, and is currently writing a third, Fashioning the Femme Totale. She also can be seen performing her iconic Champagne Glass act in the film Don’t Worry Darling.

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    On display

    Iconic Marilyn Monroe 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress comes to Dallas

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Jun 3, 2026 | 4:12 pm
    Marilyn Monroe dress
    Photo by Eric Kayne, AP Images for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
    Marilyn Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress is going on display at Ripley's in Grand Prairie.

    The dress worn for the most famous (or, infamous) rendition of "Happy Birthday" in American history is going on display in Dallas-Fort Worth. Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" gown will be showcased at Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Grand Prairie for a limited time, beginning Friday, June 5.

    The display coincides with what would have been the legendary actress and pop culture icon's 100th birthday. Monroe was born June 1, 1926 as Norma Jeane Mortenson.

    The sparkling gown became part of entertainment lore on May 19, 1962, when Monroe wore it while singing "Happy Birthday" to U.S. President John F. Kennedy at his 45th birthday gala and fundraiser at Madison Square Garden. She shimmied onstage, shed a white fur coat to reveal the sparkly skin-tight dress, and delivered a sultry, breathy "Happy Birthday."

    Afterwards, JFK said to the crowd, "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way."

    Many historians believe Kennedy and Monroe had a romantic relationship.

    Notably, Ripley's in Grand Prairie is just about 12.5 miles from the JFK Memorial and Sixth Street Museum in downtown Dallas.

    Designed by French-born costume designer Jean Louis, the sheer dress was embellished with more than 6,000 hand-sewn rhinestones and created the illusion that Monroe was wearing almost nothing at all — a daring fashion statement that helped cement the "Happy Birthday" moment in pop culture history.

    The dress is considered one of the most famous garments ever worn. In 2016, Ripley's purchased it for $4.8 million, a price that at the time made it the most expensive dress ever sold at auction.

    In 2022, they loaned it to Kim Kardashian to wear to the Met Gala. It was reportedly returned with some missing crystals and stretched seams.

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    Visitors to the Grand Prairie museum will be able to see the gown up close, along with additional memorabilia tied to Monroe's life, career, and legacy, an an exhibition called "Happy 100th Birthday, Marilyn Monroe."

    "Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most recognizable icons in pop culture history," Ripley Entertainment regional manager Rachel Rotella said in a statement. "With visitors looking for unique experiences across North Texas this summer, this is a rare opportunity to see Marilyn Monroe's dress that represents one of the most unforgettable moments in Hollywood history."

    The Monroe display is included with regular admission to Ripley's, which features hundreds of oddities, artifacts, and interactive exhibits. The exhibit opens June 5 and will be on display for a limited time.

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