Chicago Comedy – Michelle L'amour

Burlesque, Burlesque Classes, Burlesque News, Burlesque Shows

October Burlesque

There is a little nipple, in the air. Oh, I mean nip! Yes, fall is creeping around the corner. Get ready for scarves and taffy apples! My favorites! Just as you are about to get with the layers, I am about to take them off! Here’s where you can find me this month:

*Every Thursday in October, I will be performing in Wiggle Room. Come check out this great show in a brand new venue: The Comedy Bar. It’s swanky! Tix

*October 2nd, I will be performing in DALLAS at the Kessler Theater in ‘Hollywood Nocturne’. If you’re in the area, come on down! Tix

*Then, I’ll be back in Chicago preparing for my BIG BELLES & WHISTLES SHOW at City Winery on October 16th. This show stars myself, Lady Ginger, Frenchie Kiss, Lily Bloom, Charlie Scarlet, Brooklyn Britches, JETT ADORE and hosted by Sammy Tramp! Tix

October 19th, all NEW classes begin at Studio L’amour. Classes are now available for registration.

*October 23 will be Naked GHOULS Reading at Studio L’amour. Join me and the gals for scary tails, umm tales! Tix

And of course, there will be occasional appearance at The Drifter. Here’s a little sneak peek of what happens there!

12029651_10156103588465597_7061807324552312479_o Many thanks to Mike White for the photo! And for Halloween, well, I have something BIG going on but it’s private and I can’t tell you about. Oooh, how’s that for a tease! Hope to see you around town!

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Bad to the Bone!

All classes begin this week at Studio L’amour! Props for Teasin’ & Pleasin’ and Burlesque: The Next Level are zipper dresses, boas, and gloves. Classic! Also, don’t forget about the Friendship Deal! Available for Burlesque Basics only. Register now!

In addition to class this week, we have ASS! Of course!

September 24th, I will be performing in Wiggle Room at our new venue, The Comedy Bar. Get your tix here. Then, on September 25th, I will be in Naked Girls Reading: Bad Asses and Bare Asses!Everyone loves a BAD ASS!

Joan Jett, Rocky, Cat Woman, James Dean, Hunter S. Thompson, Dracula, Mae West…no matter the genre, when you’re bad, you’re better.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. MAKE YOURS NOW BY CLICKING HERE

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Wiggle Room ALL STARS

It’s time for one of my favorite shows of the year: Wiggle Room All Stars!

We’ve got world class burlesque performers and all-star comics spilling out all over the stage!

On August 28th, you can see this fabulous show ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Abbey Pub (3420 W Grace). We’re bringing back Wiggle Room alumni that have gone on to fame and fortune, as well as some of your most requested comics. It’s time to laugh your ass off while we shake ours at the BIGGEST BURLESQUE AND COMEDY SHOW IN THE CITY!

Comedians include:
Liza Treyger – New York (Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central’s Half Hour, Just released her album ‘Glitter Cheese’, and was just on the cover of Chicago’s Red Eye)
Marty DeRosa – Los Angeles – Runs the ‘Wrestling with Depression’ podcast
Ali Clayton – Chicago
and your host, Adam Burke – Chicago (Doug Loves Movies, Funny or Die, Just For Laughs, opens for Marc Maron, John Oliver, Dana Gould, etc)

The Chicago Starlets will be performing dazzling group acts and I will be performing a solo AND a duet with King of Burlesque, Russell Bruner!

Get your tickets NOW! (3 levels of seating available: Standing, Main Floor, and Balcony)

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4th Annual Literary Honors Award

For the fourth year in a row, Naked Girls Reading International is giving away a literary award for emerging “gut-level” writing.

Join me on November 15 as I read the five international finalists and reveal the winner of the Literary Honors Award!

Get your reservations now.

NOTE: The Everleigh Social Club is no longer BYOB. Please join us for our catered cash bar.

Also on Nov. 15, after Naked Girls Reading, I will be dancing in Wiggle Room. If you have yet to see this show, now is the time! Get your tix now!

And then on Sunday, Nov 17, I will be teaching a Hot Hip Hop workshop at Studio L’amour. Get down with your bad sexy self! Learn some basic hip hop moves and then learn a dance. This class is super fun and you will sweat like crazy! Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. Only 3 spots left! Register

While you’re there, don’t forget to register for the Basic burlesque session beginning the week of Nov. 18th. This is a 4 week intro class to burlesque. It is the LAST basic session of 2013. Come on in!

And now for a special treat! Check out this new music video from Reverend Horton Heat for their new single ‘Let Me Teach You How to Eat’. I’m featured in the video along with some of the Chicago Starlets. Enjoy!