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TEN YEARS of TEASE

Reunion_Poster_HighTen years ago, International Burlesque Superstar Michelle L’amour started a burlesque group that would take Chicago by storm. In 2010 the Chicago Starlets were inducted into the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas as the Best Group in the World. Over the years, the Starlets made a name for themselves as many of them have traveled the world doing their special brand of striptease.

Now, ladies from the ten year history of the Chicago Starlets are getting back together for the sexiest reunion show the Windy City has ever seen!

Dottie La Vie, Lady Ginger, Honey Halfpint, Brooklyn Britches, Frenchie Kiss, Porcelain Pistoal, Penny Rose, Lacie Roulet, Millie Toulouse, Kami Oh, Stella LaRocque, Sophia Hart, Rhonda Vous, Lily Bloom, DeVaughn Dior, Deirde Doll, Dominique Trixx, Ivy Fabulous, Vivian Velvet, Nora Gretz and Michelle L’amour are all back to shake it once again on the City Winery stage!

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You’re Valentine’s Plans are Here…

LeNu-PosterIdea01-smFor more than a decade, Michelle L’amour has been bringing Chicago the sexiest productions and shows. From founding the internationally acclaimed “Naked Girls Reading” to producing and starring in last year’s Playboy Halloween party at the Soho House to consistently being one of the world’s top burlesque showgirls, her luxuriously sexy shows are not to be missed.

BPT_buy_tickets_largeAnd now, Michelle L’amour brings you an entirely new show – “Le Nu” (Naked) – an intimate and daring European inspired evening like Chicago has never seen. Guests will be immersed in the sumptuous surroundings of Carnivale’s “Samba Room” and served decadent desserts while being tantalized by Miss L’amour and a hand selected group of the most amazing acts and musicians in the world. Beyond that, we dare not share the indulgent details of this steamy show. You’ll have to be there to find out! Trust us, you will never be the same.

Seating is so limited that it is like you’re getting a private show.

Have an incredible dinner at Carnivale and then join us upstairs for the hottest night of winter. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Date.

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A SPECIAL CHEF’S SELECTION DESSERT TRIO FLIGHT OF:

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cigar, Tres Leches with Espresso Fondant, AND Passion Fruit Tart.

The Chicago Reader has called Michelle L’amour “Devastatingly Erotic”.

Chicago Magazine says, “L’amour is demure and alluring, graceful and wild, with hands like trained doves. When she’s introduced, the house explodes and she always kills.”

The New York Post says she “brings down the house”.


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Marc Maron’s Impromptu Set at Wiggle Room

Marc Maron at Wiggle Room June 13, 2014. Photo by Mike White

Marc Maron at Wiggle Room June 13, 2014. Photo by Mike White

Last night we were visited by the amazing Marc Maron, who took the stage after the show to do an impromptu (and I must say geniusy) set. Kinda made us all want to go get ice cream. Not only was he incredibly funny, but he was a gracious and charismatic gentleman. Even though he decided during his set that he was going to establish the type of relationship with Michelle L’amour that she would always find him disappointing, he certainly did no such thing.  If you were not in the intimate crowd last night, you missed a great show. You never know what you might see at Wiggle Room.  What a night.


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June Burlesque in Chicago

The new BASIC burlesque session begins at Studio L’amour this week! There are 5 spots left in the Wed basic with Frenchie Kiss and 8 spots left in the Thurs basic with Lady Ginger. Registration is also now available for the SUMMER session starting the week of June 30. Register

If you’re in Vegas this weekend, I’ll be performing at The Burlesque Hall of Fame at the Orleans Hotel on Sunday, June 8th, and I will also be reading in a special edition of Naked Girls Reading in Vegas (proceeds benefit the Burlesque Hall of Fame) on June 7th. For info on all Vegas BHOF happenings, check out http://bhofweekend.com/.

Then, I will be back in Chicago gearing up for the Student Showcase and WIGGLE ROOM ALL STARS at Joe’s on Weed St.

WIGGLEROOM-POSTER-JUNE2014On June 27 Wiggle Room All Stars features burlesque dancers Gal Friday and Peekabo Pointe from NYC and comics, Drew Michael, Brian Babylon and Al Jackson. Hosted by Adam Burke. You can get tix to one show or a discounted ticket to both! – Tix

And don’t forget to sign up for Studio L’amour Summer Camp! Register for classes a la carte or take the full day of classes for a discount.

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Wiggle Room ALL STARS June 27

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Woops! We’ve gone and put together a show that is TOO BIG for the Everleigh Social Club. We’ve got world class burlesque performers and all-star comics spilling out all over the place.

Good news is, you can see this fabulous show ONE NIGHT ONLY at a larger venue, Joe’s Bar (940 W Weed). You can even buy a combo ticket and get your voyeurism on with “Show Us Your Newbies”, the Studio L’amour Summer Striptease Student Showcase where EIGHT beautiful ladies will take the stage and take it off FOR THE FIRST TIME.

WR-AND-WRAS-WRASComedians include:

Al Jackson – Los Angeles (Comedy Central, Dave Attell, “Last Comic Standing”, MTV)
Drew Michael – New York City (#1 iTunes Comedy Album, Aziz Ansari)
Brian Babylon – Chicago (Comedy Central, BBC, TBS, NPR)
and Adam Burke – Chicago (Doug Loves Movies, Funny or Die, Just For Laughs)

Burlesque Dancers include:

Michelle L’amour – Chicago (Burlesque Hall of Fame 2005, America’s Got Talent)
Peekaboo Pointe – New York City (Celebrity Favorite, the Fast Tassel Twirler from East to West)
Gal Friday – New York City (The Five Alarm Fire)
The Chicago Starlets – Chicago (Burlesque Hall of Fame, World’s Best Group 2010)

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AND THAT’S NOT ALL!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Grab a combo ticket and come early to see the 2014 Studio L’amour
STRIPTEASE STUDENT SHOWCASE
“SHOW US YOUR NEWBIES”

These girls are taking the stage to take it off for the first time and you can be there in all your voyeuristic glory.

Come see:

Viola D’Vine
Sabina Siren
Brooklyn Britches
Selena Saffron
Roma Belle
Lulu Bon Coup
Sugar Magnolia
Candy Dish

Seeing this special line-up of first timers is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!


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Wiggle Room ROCKS!

Join us in June for 4 very special editions of Wiggle Room!
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The first 3 weeks of June will be Wiggle Room ROCKS!The girls will be rockin’ your socks and their clothes off at the Everleigh Social Club on June 6, 13 and 20th. Don’t miss these rockin’ babes! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

And then, on June 27th…
WIGGLE ROOM ALL STARS – June 27th at Joe’s (940 W Weed)

WIGGLEROOM-POSTER-JUNE2014We’ve put together a lineup of stand up comedy and burlesque that is so big, the Everleigh Social Club could not contain it. So we’re moving FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY to Joe’s Bar (940 W Weed Street in Chicago).

Comedians include:

Al Jackson – Los Angeles (Comedy Central, Dave Attell, “Last Comic Standing”, MTV)
Drew Michael – New York City (#1 iTunes Comedy Album, Aziz Ansari)
Brian Babylon – Chicago (Comedy Central, BBC, TBS, NPR)
and your host, Adam Burke – Chicago (Doug Loves Movies, Funny or Die, Just For Laughs)

Burlesque Dancers include:

Michelle L’amour – Chicago (Burlesque Hall of Fame 2005, America’s Got Talent)
Peekaboo Pointe – New York City (Celebrity Favorite, the Fast Tassel Twirler from East to West)
Gal Friday – New York City (The Five Alarm Fire)
The Chicago Starlets – Chicago (Burlesque Hall of Fame, World’s Best Group 2010)


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Michelle L’amour and Russell Bruner discuss their new duet at 21st Century Burlesque

21st Century Burlesque has a great story on Michelle L’amour and Russell Bruner and their brand new duet.  Check it out by CLICKING HERE.

And see the duet:


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Five Questions with Bill Cruz

Bill Cruz is a favorite at Wiggle Room.  He calls himself a Gay Bully and a flaming Broncos fan. His infectious comedy will have you screaming in your seats. Check Bill out on Facebook and Follow him on Twitter.

bill cruzWR: Your bio says you have “huggable likability”. What makes you huggable?

BC: 1. My smile 2. My eyes. 3. I am an excellent cuddler!

 
WR: You missed the Grammy’s.  Can you still call yourself a gay man?
BC: Please!? The Grammy’s barely count anymore, they might as well be the Kids Choice Awards. Plus, if its worth seeing… its on youtube.
WR: What topics are off limits for you on stage?
BC: For me… not much… probably anything I have no idea what it is… like the Kardashians. I couldn’t pick one out of a line up.
WR: What’s the cutest name you’ve ever called a lover?
BC: Your Honor!
WR: What’s the worst thing someone has called you? Was it accurate?

BC: “Not a Real Mexican” – not accurate. 1. “Real” is a subjective anD abstract concept. 2. I love menudo (the food). 3. Machismo was sooo last century.


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Big SEXY Show is Back for Valentine’s

Join us February 14 and 15 at City Winery in Chicago for our 12th annual Valentine’s Extravaganza, Big SEXY Show.BigSexyShow-Poster2014-sm


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Butthoven Nears 5m Views

With coverage in Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan and Vice Magazine this week, Michelle L’amour’s “Butthoven” video is poised to break 5 million views in the next day or so.  Spread the love!