A “burlesque” is defined as “a parody or comically exaggerated imitation of something, esp. in a literary or dramatic work” and is a time-honored, sophisticated literary technique utilized by masters of the writers’ craft for centuries. We won’t have any of that high-brow stuff in this show. What we have a non-stop parade of half-dressed Hamlets, sonnets spoken by scantily-clad seductresses, and a enough comely wenches to fill a folio. Shakespeare was a dirty old boy, and this stuff writes itself. We don’t even have to strain our quill to come up with a double-entendre for Titania or Cleopatra’s asp. The Bod of Avon is a multimedia adventure in time and space, inspired by the greatest author of the English language and unhampered by a lot of clothing.
“Many people associate burlesque with T&A and tassels. The Boston Babydolls provide that, but they also use the medium as a way to challenge the limits of theater.” The Improper Bostonian
“Their shows are like a time-machine ride to a Prohibition-era party, except cops and religious nutcases won’t bother you . . .” Winners “Best Burlesque” 3 years in a row, The Boston Phoenix
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