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We’re starting this week off with our final guest performer announcement. We are ecstatic to welcome the ‘Flying Femme Fatale’ from Michigan to our stage, Tommy Gun! This will be her Iowa debut, and let me tell you when we saw her submission we were BLOWN AWAY! 😱 Grab those tix now, bring a friend or two… we can’t wait to see you! Get Tickets Sign Up for Early Accessto Tickets and More!

Ready or not, here comes our next guest performer announcement! 🎉 Joona Bae is a nationally traveling performer from Chicago, IL who adds a much-needed spoonful of gochujang to the burlesque world by sharing his sensuous, seductive, and one-of-a-kind art. Since debuting in 2023, Joona has participated in eight different burlesque festivals, including Minneapolis, Show Me, and Ohio Burlesque Festivals. Get ready for a taste of everyone’s favorite Spicy Oppa – Joona Bae! We are so excited to have Joona join us on stage for our Fantasy vs. Fantasy show!! You don’t want to miss this! 😉 Get Tickets Sign Up for Early Accessto Tickets and More!

It’s time for our first guest performer announcement!! 🎉 Fellow QC burly babe and member of Taboo Burlesque, this voluptuous vixen is entering her 5th year of delighting audiences with her dazzling costumes and dreamy displays. With the blow of a kiss and the sway of her hips, she’ll steal your breath and have your heart in her clutch. She delivers an irresistible bouquet with a sexy touch.Picked just for you,It’s Dahlia Dutch!! Grab your tix for Fantasy vs. Fantasy now!  Get Tickets Sign Up for Early Accessto Tickets and More!

✨WE DID IT!✨ Buckle up… big appreciation post..Our hearts are so full, overflowing with glitter and dreams! We are so grateful for the 160 people that attended our very first show! We hope you all had an amazing time. On behalf of all the Illuminaughties we would like to thank… The guest performers and their troupes:✨Daisy Fontaine from Mary Quite Contrary’s House of Burlesque✨Jordahn Storm from Dark Desires Burlesque✨Desdemona from Taboo BurlesqueThank you so much for being part of our big night, and for supporting us. Words cannot express how much we appreciate you all! Our fabulous hosts:✨Victoria House & Sarah Brianne, you were both PERFECT and professional! We couldn’t have asked for better hosts for our first show and we’d be happy to have you back again! Our stage kittens:✨Sorel Noir & Allie Cam, you were both wonderful and went above and beyond managing the chaos. We thank you so much!! Our dollar daddies:✨Julien Hayes, Bobby Murray & Lucas Blewz you all got a lot thrown at you and you stayed cool, calm and collected throughout the night. Thank you so so much! Our sound and lights magic man:✨ Mike Turczynski thank you a million times over for all your hard work! Our photographer:✨ Wezz De La Rosa Photography! (Who took this great group shot!) We know you did amazing and we can’t wait to see all the photos! Our vendors:✨Kat Nelson of Brick & Bougie✨Borden and Rome Tarot✨Freya’s Protection: Chainmail and Scalemail ✨Odd Opulence Cabaret✨Dark Desires Burlesque✨Marni T., LMT THANK YOU everyone for a night that we will never forget! Hope to see you at the next one! 💖 Sign Up for Early Accessto Tickets and More!

What’s this, another guest performer announcement?! From Mary Quite Contrary’s House of Burlesque, it’s Daisy Fontaine! Hailing from the Quad Cities, this burly babe will tease you and leave you begging for more. Mentored by the Midwest Sensation, Mary Quite Contrary, Daisy has been a member of Mary Quite Contrary’s House of Burlesque since graduating their Striptease Academy in 2021. Known for her neo/classic style, activism, and body confidence, she hopes each audience member leaves her shows feeling inspired. She’s all you want but you just can’t have, she’s Daisy Fontaine! We are elated to have this powerhouse of a performer and join us for our Debut show! Better grab those tickets before they run out! Get Tickets Sign Up for Early Accessto Tickets and More!

Only 3 weeks away from our amazing Debut show! We’re thrilled to have these two lovelies kittening for us! You may have seen Hexa Peele on stage with Taboo Burlesque and Sorel Noir at Muddy Water Mayhem! We are thrilled to have so many amazing people from our vibrant local community be a part of this show! Better get those tickets, with VIP seats all gone this far ahead, who knows how long GA tickets will last 😘 Get Tickets Sign Up for Early Accessto Tickets and More!

Special eclipse announcement! Introducing another lovely guest performer, from Dark Desires Burlesque it’s Jordahn Storm! With a rock and roll style and sensuality to spare Jordahn has been immersed in the burlesque world since 2015! Currently tantalizing audiences with Dark Desires Burlesque, this costuming queen can conquer any project that comes her way, from little bo peep to Titanic, to Amelia Earhart, this multitalented beauty has done it all! She will leave you gasping for breath and standing in the rain, so prepare to feel wet and hot and heavy 🥵 We are so excited to have this buxom beauty join us on stage for our first show! VIP tickets are almost sold out, better get them now! Get Tickets Sign Up for Early Accessto Tickets and More!