Booklover's Burlesque: Kansas City Edition

BOOKLOVER’S BURLESQUE is the world’s sexiest literary salon matching literary readings with burlesque, boylesque and/or draglesque performances. It is an inclusive show that is diverse, body-positive, sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ positive, empowering, and feminist in nature. The show raises up performers and readings representing all types of cultures, ages, bodies, and abilities. Founded in 2016 in Portland, Oregon USA by award-winning producer, burlesque/drag artist and writer, Lacy Knightly/ Nick Lacy of Lacy Productions. Booklover’s Burlesque (bookloversburlesque.com)

Annie-Mae Allure of the Rude Revue is bringing Booklover’s Burlesque to Kansas City as a special ONE NIGHT ONLY event to raise funds and awareness for the Missouri Library Association. Defunding and severe restrictions are quietly being passed, limiting our amazing libraries from providing their needed services. Missouri Library Association – Home (molib.org)

​18+ to attend, 21+ to drink
Proof of Covid Vaccination is required for all staff and creative team members. Masks are not required but encouraged.
ASL Interpretation provided by NERDterpreter. Recommended seating is House Left.​
Lobby and Bar Open: 6:30pm
House opens for seating: 7:30pm
Performance: 8-10pmq

​DIRECTIONS: Use your favorite maps app to get you to Crown Center. Park in the West retail garage (Level 3a or 3b recommended). Enter Crown Center through the garage. The Musical Theater Heritage venue is on the North end of the 3rd floor. Please check in with the box office to purchase/pick up your tickets. Ushers will direct you to the appropriate theater!