✨ Chicago’s Best Burlesque Shows — Cinematic, Sensual, Film-Noir Magic ✨
🔥 Featured Show:
MIDNIGHT CONFESSION
Chicago’s First Film-Noir Burlesque Experience
Friday, Dec 19 @ 8pm
Theatre Momentum
1541 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Slide into the smoky underworld of The Velvet Key — a femme-led cinematic universe where desire confesses itself in low light and high glamour.
This immersive, story-driven burlesque show blends:
✔ film-noir seduction
✔ character-driven choreography
✔ custom costumes + vintage-Chicago aesthetics
✔ mystery, mischief, and femme-fatale power
Starring
BeRisque
The Siren
Selenight
The Thief
Alden Veil
The Alchemist
Sensual. Cinematic. Unforgettable.
Step into a world where glamour meets shadow, where every reveal is a plot twist, and where Chicago’s nightlife comes alive through cinematic, film-noir burlesque storytelling.
Red Hot Annie and The Velvet Key create some of the most sought-after immersive cabaret worlds in Chicago — from full-length theatre productions to intimate, immersive experiences for private events.
Whether you want to see a show or book one, you’re in the right place.
⭐️ Why Our Shows Are Different
Chicago has many shows — but none that weave cinema, sensuality, and storytelling the way Red Hot Annie does.
✦ Cinematic Storytelling
Every show is built like a film: characters, arcs, tension, release. The energy is unmistakable.
✦ Award-Winning Performers
Featuring Red Hot Annie + a rotating cast of Chicago’s most magnetic burlesque artists.
✦ True Showgirl Craft
Custom costumes, iconic props, vintage glamour, and the unmistakable Chicago nightlife edge.
✦ Immersive Experience
Lighting, sound, atmosphere — everything designed to pull your audience into the world.
✦ Feminine Power at the Center
Every storyline centers women as creators, catalysts, and the heartbeat of the night.
This is cinematic cabaret — sensual, smart, atmospheric, unforgettable.
🍸 Types of Shows We Offer
For Events, Venues, Theatres, & Private Clients
Our shows activate a space — whether you’re hosting 20 guests or 2,000.
1. Full-Length Theatre Burlesque Shows
Cinematic, polished, narrative-driven productions perfect for theaters and ticketed venues.
2. Immersive Speakeasy Experiences
Film-noir, character-driven experiences (like Midnight Confession) that place audiences inside the story.
3. Corporate Cabaret Entertainment
Elegant, high-impact showgirl numbers that elevate galas, brand events, and luxury parties.
4. Private Parties & Bachelorette Shows
Custom, classy, wildly fun entertainment — crafted for unforgettable nights.
5. Seasonal & Holiday Events
Halloween noir, New Year’s glamour, Valentine’s seduction, and more.
🧨 “One of the Best Burlesque Shows in Chicago”
Why Audiences & Event Planners Choose Us
For more than 15 years, audiences have trusted Red Hot Annie and Vaudezilla to deliver:
✔ high-quality, cinematic performances
✔ unforgettable nights out
✔ the most polished burlesque entertainment in Chicago
✔ shows that feel “famous,” “iconic,” and “worth dressing up for”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see a burlesque show in Chicago?
Midnight Confession and other Red Hot Annie productions appear at Chicago theaters, lounges, and immersive venues throughout the year.
Do you offer dinner burlesque shows?
Yes. We frequently partner with venues for dinner-and-a-show experiences — including film-noir and vintage Chicago-style nights.
Can I hire burlesque performers for my event?
Absolutely. We provide solo numbers, duets, full ensemble shows, and custom thematic performances.
Do you travel?
Yes — bookings available throughout the Midwest, the U.S., and internationally for the right project.
The Velvet Key
Film-noir. Cigarette smoke halos. Femme-fatale silhouettes.
This signature worldbuilding informs everything we do — costumes, props, music, lighting, and character design.
Guests don’t just watch a show.
They step inside a story.
⭐️ Ready to See a Show?
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