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SHIMMY 'N' SHAKE FOR SURVIVORS to Return for Third Annual Event at the Nest Theatre

The burlesque benefit showcase at the Nest Theatre will feature performers Lyla Cascata and Madame Mira.

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SHIMMY 'N' SHAKE FOR SURVIVORS to Return for Third Annual Event at the Nest Theatre

Top Shelf Productions will present the HER2-Revue, a celebration of burlesque, body positivity/confidence, self-love, and sexual and mental wellness. Join in on Saturday, June 20 at the Nest Theatre during National Cancer Survivors Month for the third annual "Shimmy 'n' Shake for Survivors" burlesque showcase benefiting breast cancer survivors and their caregivers. Learn more about survivorship support services including tattooing, microblading/permanent makeup, boudoir photography, burlesque workshops, and more!

Featured Performers include: Lyla Cascata (Charlotte, NC), Rae Thee Bomb (Dayton), Madame Mira (Cincinnati), Elle EssDee (Indianapolis), Zinnia Butterfly (Dayton), and Zattana Al-Naseem (Dayton).

Featured Businesses: Queen Bee Cabaret (Cincinnati), Pretty in Ink (Columbus), Forever H.E.R. Foundation (Columbus), and Esther Rum (Columbus).

The art of burlesque has helped hundreds of women build confidence, get in touch with themselves, and express their sensual sides. The HER2-Revue was created with an emphasis on breast cancer survivors to help them reclaim their lives and feel sexy again as they navigate their new relationships with their bodies after cancer.

Founded and produced by Scott Vezdos (Top Shelf Productions), The HER2-Revue is a burlesque showcase based in Columbus, OH featuring professional and semi-professional performers from around the country. The HER2-Revue is a celebration of burlesque, body positivity/confidence, self-love, and sexual and mental wellness with an emphasis on breast cancer survivors and survivorship services. Scott is also the spouse of a two-time breast cancer survivor.

The HER2-Revue recently celebrated its two-year anniversary in the fall, and is planning its sixth show, the third annual "Shimmy 'n' Shake for Survivors" burlesque showcase, Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Nest Theatre in Clintonville. Showtime is 8 pm, doors open at 7 pm. Tickets $30 (tips strongly encouraged).



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