Vaudeville

'NY Ink' Tattoos Traveling Vaudeville Troupe

Posted 04.10.2012

Absolutely anything can -- and probably eventually will -- happen in New York City, but that doesn't mean Ami and the crew at "NY Ink" (Thu., 9 p.m. E...

America's Cup Forces Out San Francisco's Theatrical Institution

Aaron Sankin | Posted 12.13.2011

After over a decade delighting audiences from its perch on the edge of the bay, San Francisco's premiere vaudeville/cabaret/dinner theatre experience ...

Disney Legends Die Within A Day Of Each Other

AP | CHRISTOPHER WEBER | Posted 08.05.2011

ANAHEIM, Calif. — They shared a stage at Disneyland five days a week for nearly three decades and died within a day of each other. Betty Taylor...

The Unsung Athleticism of Charlie Chaplin

George Heymont | Posted 05.25.2011

George Heymont

One of the joys of watching a great comic at work is his mastery of the material he has crafted for himself. Whether one is a performance artist or a stand-up comic, whether one is working with movement or text, a great performer's confidence in his craft allows him to take risks required by unexpected events and improvise when an opportunity suddenly presents itself.

Cirque Is Awesome! So is this Soy Latte.

Stefan Haves | Posted 05.25.2011

Stefan Haves

Language matters. If you trolled through the trails and toiled through the URL's -- to get to this lonely blog on Huff Post, you probably agree that l...

Vaudeville -- Alive and Well in 2010

Stefan Haves | Posted 05.25.2011

Stefan Haves

I dare humans of every age to join the movement of leaving your digital priorities for an hour and see who is on stage and seated next to you -- and to touch the wonder of community combining laughter and beauty.

'Baby June' Dies: June Havoc Of Vaudeville Fame Dead At 97

AP | BOB THOMAS | Posted 05.25.2011

Actress and writer June Havoc, whose childhood in vaudeville as Baby June was immortalized in the musical "Gypsy," has died in Connecticut at age 97, ...

Doing Our Part for the 'Ball of Fire'

Liz Goldwyn | Posted 05.25.2011

Liz Goldwyn

Betty Rowland, aka "The Ball of Fire" is a 93-year-old retired burlesque queen. She's undergone serious medical trouble and is in dire financial need. You can assist me in supporting her needs.