Big Bad Burlesque 1979

Opened: August 14, 1979
Closing: November 18, 1979

Big Bad Burlesque - 1979 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Orpheum Theatre New York
126 Second Avenue New York, NY 10003

Burlesque revue with musical numbers and skits.

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Big Bad Burlesque FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Big Bad Burlesque have there been?
Big Bad Burlesque has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1979 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1979.

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