Themes:

Circus Animal cruelty

Historical romance

Burlesque

All about “Burlesque”

Caricature, parody, extravaganza.

Mocking of famous classical music and shows.

Provocative dressed female dancers

Famous music/production selections:

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend (Marilyn Monroe) **

Tough Lover (Etta James) **

Show Me How You Burlesque **

I’m Through With Love (Marilyn Monroe)

** songs that are used in the film

Modern wardrobe

Moderate amount of historical references

Less classy

Appropriate representation of Burlesque in the form

of a film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0AliJi4npk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZRs__rmYMc