2023 is the year of the showgirl, and they’ve returned to Las Vegas with a bang. Leading the charge is none other than the Queen of Burlesque herself, Dita Von Teese, with her newly opened show DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue at the Jubilee Theater inside Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Von Teese is also a pioneer in the modern burlesque scene, having brought the art form back into the mainstream in the early 2000s. She has been credited with popularizing the “new burlesque” movement and inspiring a new generation of performers with world-famous original acts like her famous Champagne Glass routine.
In addition to her performing career, Von Teese has also launched several successful beauty and lingerie lines, further establishing herself as a multi-talented businesswoman. Overall, Dita Von Teese has had an illustrious career in the arts and entertainment industry and has cemented her place as a style icon and trailblazer for the burlesque community. While many have undoubtedly tried to imitate her one-of-a-kind style, none can truly mimic the mesmerizing flair and talent of Dita Von Teese.
Dita’s unique take on this art form breaks new ground—as one would expect from one of the most iconic performers of all time. “Like burlesque, the showgirl is no relic of the past,” she noted in a press statement. “It’s powerful to see this art form evolve and thrive, and that includes beauty and gender standards within it.” One of the most beautiful aspects of the show is the diversity of the beautiful women and men who grace the stage throughout the production. DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue presents diversity in many ways, with performers of all shapes, sizes, and races for a true celebration of beauty in all forms.
A true homage to the art of burlesque, DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue is set to be the most lavishly staged and spectacular production ever mounted in Las Vegas. The Jubilee Theater is no stranger to the world of entertainment. With a long and storied past, it was once home to the world-famous show Jubilee, where legendary choreographers Bob Mackie and Pete Menefee brought their artistry to life through the iconic Jubilee costumes. If you’ve ever seen Von Teese perform, you’ll recognize some of the acts in the show with a little extra flair.
Dita’s own marquee revues have been grand spectacles, with millions of tickets sold worldwide, incredible stage productions, and unforgettable costumes. This latest production is said to take a step beyond, tipping its hat not only to the spirit of Jubilee of yore but to the theatre itself, making full use of its epoch-making hydraulic lifts, floating platforms, and renowned passerelle. Audience members can expect to see performers rise up from the ground, lowered from the ceiling, and on stages and sets front and center and to the sides of the theater, making for an exciting evening filled with surprises.
For Dita Von Teese, this upcoming production has been a dream waiting to be realized. “After many tours across Europe, Australia, the U.S. and Canada, to secure a home in Las Vegas—the showbiz capital of the world —and with the vaunted Jubilee legacy, well, I couldn’t be more ecstatic,” she exclaimed in a statement to the press. “It was the ultimate showgirl revue, from the theater to the Mackie-Menefee costumes.”
DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue will run select Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 9 p.m. in the iconic Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
