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A burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects. The word derives from the Italian burlesco , which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery.
Nov 24, 2010 · A small-town girl joins a neo-burlesque club in Los Angeles and becomes a star performer. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this movie.
- Steve Antin
- 299
- 3 min
Learn the meaning of burlesque as a noun, verb, and adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Burlesque can refer to a comic imitation, mockery, or theatrical entertainment with dance and skits.
Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin. It stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Hough, Alan Cumming, and Peter Gallagher, and features cameos from Dianna Agron, and James Brolin.
- $55 million
- Christophe Beck
- November 24, 2010 (United States)
- Donald De Line
After leaving Iowa with stars in her eyes, Ali arrives at a Los Angeles burlesque lounge with dreams of taking the stage with her soaring voice. Watch trailers & learn more.
Burlesque is a comic imitation of a serious form that relies on incongruity between subject and treatment. Learn about the history, characteristics and examples of burlesque in literature, from ancient Greece to modern times.